Medical
The symbol > means
Greater than
The root word “gastro” means
stomach
The root word “cardio” means
heart
The prefix “a” or “an” means:
without or lack of
The root word “osteo” means:
bone
The abbreviation L means
Liter
The suffix “emia” means
blood
What is the medical symbol for less than?
<
The root word “cranio” means:
head
PRN means:
as needed
The suffix “itis” means:
inflammation
Butler must take his medication po. What would he do with the medication?
swallow it
The root word “thorac” means:
chest
ECG and EKG are both medical abbreviations for a/an:
electrocardiogram
Daniel is in the hospital and is not allowed to eat or drink anything. What sign would be placed on his door to indicate this order?
NPO
The prefix “hyper” means:
high or excessive
The abbreviation DNR means Do Not
Resuscitate
The prefix “mal” means:
bad or abnormal.
A person with a history of chest pain and hypertension would benefit from seeing a:
cardiologist.
A patient in an Emergency Room is ordered to have a STAT chest X-ray. The X-ray should be done:
Now, immediately
Mr. Solomon has right hemiplegia. He may have difficulty with:
walking without assistance.
speaking clearly and distinctly.
buttoning his shirt.
What surgery would be physically impossible for Mr. Smith?
Nephrectomy
Hysterectomy
Arthroscopy
Thoracentesis
Hysterectomy
What condition would be treated by a hematologist?
Polycythemia
The medical abbreviation VS means:
Vital Signs
Chayanne was given a prescription to take a pill twice a day. What abbreviation was written on the prescription?
BID