EMS Chapter 5 - Medical Terminology

A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________ position. Select one: a.prone b.supine c.Fowler d.recovery

Fowler

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

Plantar

Which of the following anatomic terms is synonymous with the word "dorsal"? Select one: a.Medial b.Posterior c.Palmar d.Anterior

Posterior

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

Prone

The term "supraventricular tachycardia" means: Select one: a.a slow heart rate that originates from within the ventricles. b.a rapid heart rate that originates from within the ventricles. c.a slow heart rate that originates from above the ventricles. d.a rapid heart rate that originates from above the ventricles.

a rapid heart rate that originates from above the ventricles.

Movement or motion away from the body's midline is called: Select one: a.flexion. b.extension. c.adduction. d.abduction.

abduction.

The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles. Select one: a.apex b.base c.dorsum d.septum

apex

A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being: Select one: a.medial. b.proximal. c.bilateral. d.unilateral.

bilateral.

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.proximal b.superior c.dorsal d.distal

distal

A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a: Select one: a.distal humerus fracture. b.proximal elbow fracture. c.distal forearm fracture. d.proximal humerus fracture.

distal humerus fracture.

After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This is called: Select one: a.hemostasis. b.hemiplegia. c.hemolysis. d.hematemesis.

hemostasis.

Enlargement of the liver is called: Select one: a.nephritis. b.hepatomegaly. c.hydrocephalus. d.pneumonitis.

hepatomegaly.

The topographic term used to describe the parts of the body that are nearer to the feet is: Select one: a.dorsal. b.inferior. c.internal. d.superior.

inferior.

A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she: Select one: a.is excessively thirsty. b.has low blood sugar. c.is unable to swallow. d.urinates frequently.

is excessively thirsty.

The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline of the body is: Select one: a.lateral. b.medial. c.midaxillary. d.midclavicular.

medial.

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

only one side of his chest rises when he inhales.

In relation to the chest, the back is: Select one: a.ventral. b.inferior. c.anterior. d.posterior.

posterior.

In relation to the wrist, the elbow is: Select one: a.distal. b.medial. c.lateral. d.proximal.

proximal.

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

she has excessive vomiting.

The term "pericardiocentesis" means: Select one: a.a surgical opening made in the heart. b.surgical repair of the sac around the heart. c.the removal of fluid from around the heart. d.narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart.

the removal of fluid from around the heart.