Medical Terminology
Describe what the recovery position looks like.
on his/her side
Name one organ or structures that lies within the retroperitoneal space.
kidneys
The muscle tissue of the heart is called the:
myocardium
As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the terminal ends of these smaller passages form the ____.
alveoli
The knee is located _____ to the ankle.
proximal
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means what?
excessive thirst
How many vertebra are in the cervical spinal column?
7
A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The “130” in this measurement represents what?
systolic blood pressure
ventricular contraction
The left and right lungs contain how many lobes total?
5
A patient lacerated the dorsal aspect of his hand. This means that the injury is located where?
on the back of the hand
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body’s position?
prone
Which part of the brain controls all critical life functions?
the brainstem
Name the two things that affect cardiac output (CO).
stroke volume and heart rate
Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass across the alveolar membrane in the lungs through a process called:
diffusion
During your assessment of a patient with a chest injury, you note that only one side of his chest moves when he breathes. How should you describe his chest movement?
unilateral
A proximal humeral fracture is one that is located where?
on the upper end of the humerus
Which gland regulates the function of all other endocrine glands in the body?
the pituitary gland
During each heartbeat, how many mLs of blood are ejected from the adult heart? (Also known as stroke volume)
70-80mL
The air you breathe is _______ oxygen, and the air you exhale is _______ oxygen.
21% and 16%
Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen?
the spleen
Define hemostasis:
cessation of bleeding after an injury
The descending aorta branches into what arteries?
The electrical impulse of the heart normally begins at the:
sinoatrial node (SA node)
What is the difference between respiration and ventilation?
respiration: gas exchange that occurs in the lungs
ventilation: movement of air in/out of the lungs
The ___________ plane separates the body into left and right halves
midsaggital