Medical Terminology
What prefix is used to refer to the heart?
cardi(o)-
A man in his 50s has pain in his left arm and has shortness of breath. What do you
suspect?
Possible heart attack
What is the normal blood pressure range of an adult?
120/80 mmHg
What maneuver is used to help a conscious adult who is choking and unable to breathe?
The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should always be worn when handling
blood or bodily fluids?
Gloves
What is the abbreviation for twice a day?
b.i.d., bid
A patient who is diabetic comes to you shaky, sweaty, and confused. You take their blood
sugar and it's 50 mg/dL. What should you do?
Offer theme glucose/something with sugar
What is the normal glucose level for someone who is fasting?
60-100 mg/dL
What is the recommended compression rate while performing CPR?
100-120 beats per minute
What are the two main ways bloodborne pathogens are transmitted in a healthcare setting?
Through needlestick injuries and contact with infected blood or bodily fluids.
What do medial and lateral mean?
Medial= towards the midline of the body and Lateral= away from the midline
Half of a patient's face is sulking and they are not able to smile properly. What do you
suspect?
Stroke
What is considered a low pulse ox reading in an otherwise healthy adult who does no
smoke?
92% or lower
When performing CPR on an infant, what is the correct compression depth?
About 1.5 inches
How long can HIV survive outside the body in dried blood at room temperature?
A few hours
What does NKDA mean?
No Known Drug Allergies
A patient comes to you who suddenly developed difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, and hives. They state they have eaten a homemade dessert from a potluck. What do you suspect?
Anaphylactic Shock
A heart rate above what value is considered tachycardia in adults?
Above 100 beats per
minute
What does an AED stand for, and what is its primary function?
Automated External Defibrillator; it delivers an electric shock to restart the heart in cardiac arrest.
Which of the following is NOT a way HIV can be transmitted?
HIV cannot be spread
through insect bites, casual contact, saliva, sweat, or touching shared surfaces. (It is
primarily transmitted through blood, sexual fluids, and from mother to child during
childbirth or breastfeeding.)
What is Osteoporosis?
A bone condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle.
You arrive at a scene where a patient has fallen from a ladder and hit their head. A
bystander said they briefly lost consciousness. What should the patient not do till EMS arrives?
Sit or stand up
How many liters of oxygen are you able to give a patient while working with MedEx?
No more than 2 liters
What action should you not do when responding to a choking infant?
Blind finger sweep
Which bloodborne pathogen is the most infectious after exposure?
Hepatitis B