Medical Terminology
The anatomical position is:
Standing with feet forward, arms at side, hands forward
The suffix "toxic" means
Poisonous
definition of original
something that it said to be new or wholly unique
What is an open fracture?
broken bone puncturing skin
What is the abbreviation for tablespoon?
T
Nasal means ______.
nose
The prefix for "rapid" is
-tachy
what is association?
making a mental connection between two objects or ideas
What does PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
1 meter = ____________ centimeters
100
What is the ROOT word in 'hyperthyroidism'?
Thyroid
When was HOSA founded?
November 1976
What is a fishbone diagram used for?
to identify and list all the possible causes of the problem at hand
What is a CERT members #1 priority?
Personal safety
1 teaspoon = ______ ml
5
What does the root word OSTEO mean?
Bones
A description of blood vessels.
Angiography
4 P's of creative problem solving
product, possibility, processes, and personal/group creativity
What are the 3 "killers"?
closed airways, uncontrolled bleeding, and shock
How many tbsp. are in an ounce?
3
What does "-plasty" mean?
Surgical Repair
Acceptance of dissection of the body, invention of the printing press, and renewed interest in the science of medicine all occured during the:
Renaissance
Definition of Consensus building
voting in a democratic manner by sitting in a circle and discussing the problem until an agreement is reached
What is a chemical terrorist attack?
toxic gas, solids, and liquids
The medication label reads 125 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse draw up for a 500 mg dose?
4