Chapter 5

The meaning "around" can have which of the following prefixes? Select one: A. "epi-" and "sub-" B. "peri-" and "circum-" C. "infra-" and "peri-" D. "sub-" and "infra-"

B. "peri-" and "circum-" Correct

Which of the following suffixes mean "two"? Select one: A. "primi-" and "bi-" B. "primi-" and "dipl-" C. "dipl-" and "bi-" D. "bi-" and "null-"

C. "dipl-" and "bi-" Correct

"Gastro" in the word "gastroenteritis" means: Select one: A. intestine. B. tongue. C. stomach. D. bowel.

C. stomach. Correct

A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being: Select one: A. unilateral. B. medial. C. proximal. D. bilateral.

D. bilateral. Correct

The root "melan/o" means: Select one: A. gray. B. white. C. red. D. black.

D. black. Correct

EMTs should have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology in order to: Select one: A. determine and document more accurate patient diagnoses. B. perform and document more accurate patient assessments. C. more clearly explain to patients the nature of their condition. D. communicate effectively with other members of the health care team.

D. communicate effectively with other members of the health care team. Correct

A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she: Select one: A. is excessively thirsty. B. is unable to swallow. C. has low blood sugar. D. urinates frequently.

A. is excessively thirsty. Correct

Which of the following suffixes mean "pertaining to"? Select one: A. "-ic" and "-ology" B. "-al" and "-ic" C. "-al" and "-ology" D. "-ology" and "-oma"

B. "-al" and "-ic" Correct

The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles. Select one: A. base B. apex C. dorsum D. septum

B. apex Correct

The suffix "-pathy" means: Select one: A. study of. B. disease. C. specialist. D. enlargement.

B. disease. Correct

"Myo" in the word myocarditis means: Select one: A. bone. B. muscle. C. vein. D. cartilage.

B. muscle. Correct

In relation to the chest, the back is: Select one: A. inferior. B. posterior. C. anterior. D. ventral.

B. posterior. Correct

An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position? Select one: A. Dorsal B. Supine C. Prone D. Recumbent

C. Prone Correct

You are transporting a 67-year-old female patient to the hospital for investigation of abdominal pain. The patient care record indicates that the patient has a history of AAA. Based on this information, the patient care record includes an abbreviation for: Select one: A. acute abdominal aneurysm . B. against ambulance advice. C. abdominal aortic aneurysm. D. acute abdominal assessment.

C. abdominal aortic aneurysm. Correct

"Chondro" in the word chondritis means: Select one: A. rib. B. joint. C. cartilage. D. tendon.

C. cartilage. Correct

A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the ____________ forearm. Select one: A. dorsal B. superior C. distal D. proximal

C. distal Correct

The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline of the body is: Select one: A. midclavicular. B. lateral. C. medial. D. midaxillary.

C. medial. Correct

You are transporting to a 66-year-old patient with a history of heart problems. The patient chart indicates that he has hepatomegaly. The root of the term indicates that: Select one: A. the problem is a direct consequence of the patient's heart disease. B. the problem is unrelated to the patient's heart condition. C. the problem is with the patient's liver. D. the organ involved is enlarged.

C. the problem is with the patient's liver. Correct

After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This is called: Select one: A. hemolysis. B. hemiplegia. C. hematemesis. D. hemostasis.

D. hemostasis. Correct

The term "pericardiocentesis" means: Select one: A. a surgical opening made in the heart. B. surgical repair of the sac around the heart. C. narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart. D. the removal of fluid from around the heart.

D. the removal of fluid from around the heart. Correct