CH5-MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

A patient has bilateral femur fractures. This means that: A.Both femurs are fractured B. Both fractures are closer to the knee C.The femur is fractured and two places D. Both fractures are closer to the hips

Both femurs are fractured

A woman amputated the tip of her finger. Which directional term should be used to describe her injury location? A.Superior B.Lateral C.Distal D.Medial

Distal

In the recovery position, the patient is: A.Lying face up B.Lying face down C.Sitting upright D. On his or her side

On his or her side

A patient lacerated the dorsal aspect of his hand. This means that the injury is: A. Closer to the wrist B.On the back of the hand C. On the side of the hand D. Proximal to the fingers

On the back of her hand

A proximal humeral fracture is one that is located: A. At the upper part of the humerus. B. At a point closest to the body. C. Between the shoulder and elbow. D. At a point closest to the elbow

At the upper part of the humerus

A patient has kidney disease that is causing him severe pain. What condition does he have and what would be administered for his pain? A. Nephropathy; analgesic B. Neuropathy; antibiotic C. Myopathy; anesthetic. D. Dysuria anti-inflammatory

Nephropathy; analgesic

During your assessment of a patient with a chest injury, you note the only one side of his chest moves when he breathes. How should you describe his chest movement? A. Medial B. Unilateral C. Bidirectional D. Paradoxical

Unilateral