Chapter 5 Quizzes

A patient is diagnosed with nephritis. This means: Select one: A. inflammation of the kidney. B. dysfunction of the liver. C. enlargement of the liver. D. disease of the kidney.

A

A patient with hepatomegaly has: Select one: A. an enlarged liver. B. disease of the kidneys. C. pain in a joint. D. cancer of the lymphatic system.

A

A pregnant patient is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. This means that: Select one: A. she has excessive vomiting. B. her unborn baby is very large. C. she has frequent urination. D. her respiratory rate is rapid.

A

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

A

Enlargement of the liver is called: Select one: A. hepatomegaly. B. hydrocephalus. C. pneumonitis. D. nephritis.

A

Movement or motion away from the body's midline is called: Select one: A. abduction. B. flexion. C. adduction. D. extension.

A

Regarding medical terminology, the foundation of the word is called the: Select one: A. root. B. suffix. C. combining vowel. D. prefix.

A

The medical term for painful or difficult urination is: Select one: A. dysuria. B. anuria. C. oliguria. D. polyuria.

A

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

A

Movement of the arm toward midline is referred to as:

Adduction

A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a: Select one: A. distal forearm fracture. B. distal humerus fracture. C. proximal humerus fracture. D. proximal elbow fracture.

B

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

B

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

B

What should you do when trying to define the term "dysuria"?

Begin with the suffix, move to the prefix, and then to the root word.

A body part that is nearer to the head from a specific reference point is said to be: Select one: A. medial. B. lateral. C. superior. D. distal.

C

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

C

A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means that: Select one: A. his chest and his abdomen are moving in opposite directions. B. both of his lungs are expanding when he inhales. C. only one side of his chest rises when he inhales. D. both sides of his chest are moving minimally.

C

A physician who specializes in diseases of the nervous system is called a: Select one: A. radiologist. B. cardiologist. C. neurologist. D. nephrologist.

C

A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. Which aspect of his body has sustained the initial injury? Select one: A. Dorsal B. Ventral C. Plantar D. Palmar

C

In relation to the wrist, the elbow is: Select one: A. lateral. B. medial. C. proximal. D. distal.

C

The statement, "the lungs are superior to the bladder" indicates that the lungs are closer to the:

C

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

C

Which of the following anatomic terms is synonymous with the word "dorsal"? Select one: A. Palmar B. Medial C. Posterior D. Anterior

C

T or F. Proximal describes structures that are farther away from the trunk.

False

T or F. The root word "eryth/o" denotes the color white.

False

What is the medical term for coughing up blood?

Hemoptysis

A body part that lies closer to the midline when compared to another is considered to be:

Medial

What is adduction?

Motion of a limb toward the midline

How would you identify a patient who does not have any apparent allergies?

NKA

You are dispatched to a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Upon your arrival, you find a 17-year-old male patient lying face down on the ground. What is the term for the position in which you found the patient?

Prone

T or F. "Dorsal" and "posterior" are synonyms for the spinal side of the body.

True

T or F. The body is in the supine position when lying face up.

True

T or F. The elbow is distal to the shoulder and proximal to the wrist and hand.

True

This is used to identify a body part that is on the "belly side" or anterior surface of the body.

Ventral

Which of the following components of a medical term conveys its essential meaning?

Word Root

What is the root word for pain?

alges

When using abbreviations, acronyms, or symbols, an EMT should:

be familiar with those used in your agency, use only those that are medically accepted, and use them to shorten documentation.

The plural form of the word bronchus is

bronchi

Your partner makes the following symbol in a PCR: Δ What does this mean?

change

Prefixes can indicate:

color

What is the term for on one side?

lateral

In general, which of the following does a prefix describe?

location and intensity.

You place a patient in the semi-Fowler position for transport. This means the patient is:

sitting at a 45-degree angle

A laceration located on the plantar surface is on the:

sole of the foot

What does asthenia mean?

weakness

You would expect a patient who is experiencing difficulty breathing to be in which of the following positions? Select one: A. Supine B. Recovery C. Prone D. Fowler

D

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. superior B. dorsal C. proximal D. distal

D

A multiparous patient is one who: Select one: A. is paralyzed in all extremities. B. has an irregular heartbeat. C. has double vision. D. has given birth more than once.

D

A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the position. Select one: A. prone B. recovery C. supine D. Fowler

D

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

D

It is important to understand medical terminology in order to: Select one: A. avoid being sued as a result of poor documentation. B. identify and treat immediately life-threatening conditions. C. explain a patient's medical condition to him or her accurately. D. communicate effectively with other healthcare members.

D

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

D

The root word cirrh/o means: Select one: A. liver. B. blood cell. C. kidney. D. yellow-orange.

D

The term "supraventricular tachycardia" means: Select one: A. a slow heart rate that originates from above the ventricles. B. a slow heart rate that originates from within the ventricles. C. a rapid heart rate that originates from within the ventricles. D. a rapid heart rate that originates from above the ventricles.

D

The topographic term used to describe the parts of the body that are nearer to the feet is: Select one: A. internal. B. dorsal. C. superior. D. inferior.

D