Medical Terminology
This root word means "stomach" and is found in terms like "gastritis."
What is "gastro-"?
This macronutrient is the body's primary source of energy and is found in foods like bread, pasta, and rice.
What are carbohydrates?
This is the number of compressions per minute recommended for effective chest compressions.
What is 100 to 120?
This scientific technique is used to identify individuals based on their unique genetic code.
What is DNA analysis?
This term refers to inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
What is "meningitis"?
The suffix "-ectomy" refers to this type of surgical procedure.
What is "removal" or "excision"?
Proteins are made up of these building blocks, some of which are essential and must be obtained from the diet.
What are amino acids?
The depth of chest compressions for an adult should be approximately this many inches.
What is 2 to 2.4 inches?
The study of insects, particularly their life cycles, to estimate time of death is called this.
What is forensic entomology?
This term describes an irregular or abnormal heartbeat.
What is "arrhythmia"?
The prefix "tachy-" means this, often used to describe a rapid heartbeat.
What is "fast" or "rapid"?
A deficiency in this mineral, commonly found in dairy products, can lead to osteoporosis.
What is calcium?
When performing CPR, you should give this many compressions before delivering two rescue breaths.
What is 30?
The unique ridge patterns on a person’s fingers that are used for identification are called this.
What are fingerprints?
This term describes a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin, leading to high blood sugar.
What is "diabetes mellitus"?
The prefix "hypo-" means this, commonly associated with conditions like hypoglycemia.
What is "low" or "under"?
This organ produces bile, which helps break down fats in digestion.
What is the liver?
Before starting CPR, you should first check if the person is unresponsive and then check for this.
What is normal breathing?
The chemical analysis of drugs, poisons, and alcohol in the body is a key focus of this forensic field.
What is forensic toxicology?
This term refers to a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.
What is "anaphylaxis"?
In medical documentation, "PRN" means this, indicating that a treatment should be given as necessary.
What is "as needed"?
A lack of this essential vitamin, found in leafy greens, can lead to a condition called scurvy.
What is Vitamin C?
The proper hand placement for adult CPR is in the center of the chest, specifically on this bone.
What is the sternum?
This type of forensic evidence can determine if a suspect was at a crime scene by analyzing hair, fibers, or pollen.
What is trace evidence?
This medical procedure uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs.
What is "ultrasonography"?