Medical Terminology
What roots does medical terminology originate from?
Greek or Latin Roots
What directional term means “toward the head or upper part of the body.”
Superior
This movement should be avoided when lifting because it increases the risk of back injury.
Twisting
This term describes a patient lying flat on their back, face upward.
Supine
What is the first step in the RACE protocol for fire safety?
Where would the prefix be?
In the beginning.
What term describes a body part that is closer to the midline of the body.
Medial
When using proper body mechanics for lifting, where should the weight be centered?
Over your feet
In this position, the patient lies flat on their stomach, commonly used for back assessments or improving oxygenation.
What type of extinguisher is used for ordinary materials like paper and cloth
Class A
What is the suffix of Dermatitis
-itis
What directional term means “away from the point of attachment or origin.”
What is the correct order for donning (putting on) PPE?
Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves
This position lowers the head of the bed and elevates the feet higher than the head, often used to improve blood flow to the brain.
Trendelenburg
This extinguisher is used for cooking grease fires in kitchens.
Class K
What prefix means excessive or above?
Hyper-
What term means “toward the back of the body.”
Posterior (Dorsal)
When implementing standard precautions, which practice should be used with ALL patients?
Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
This position, the patient lies on their side with the upper leg bent and pulled forward; often used for rectal exams or enemas.
Sims
What does PASS stand for in fire extinguisher operation?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What suffix means the surgical removal of?
-ectomy
What plane divides the body into top and bottom portions.
Transverse plane
What is the first step in doffing (removing) contaminated PPE
Remove gloves
This position raises the head of the bed 90 degrees, placing the patient in a sitting position.
High Fowlers
What type of extinguisher can be used on A, B, and C fires.
Multi-purpose (ABC) extinguisher?