Medical Terminology
What does the prefix "cardio-" refer to?
Heart
This person helps patients recover movement after injury or surgery.
Physical therapist
What is the largest bone in the body?
What is the Femur?
What tool is used to measure body temperature?
Thermometer
What does "informed consent" mean?
Patient agrees to treatment after knowing risks.
What does the suffix "-logy" mean?
The study of
This doctor specializes in the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiologist
The bone in your upper arm between your shoulder and elbow.
What is the humerus?
What tool is used to listen to heart and lung sounds?
Stethoscope
What is an advance directive?
Legal instructions for medical care if a patient can't speak for themselves
What does "gastro-" refer to?
Stomach
This person takes care of patients in hospitals, clinics and gives medications as prescribed.
Nurse
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
What is the name of the tool used to look inside the ears?
Otoscope
What is patient confidentiality?
Keeping patient information private
What does "hemo-" mean?
This doctor studies diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.
Microbiologist
This organ filters your blood and produces urine.
What is the kidney?
What tool is used to check the pupils of the eyes?
Penlight
What is the term for the right to refuse treatment?
Patient autonomy
What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?
Surgical removal
This person draws blood from patients for tests in a lab or clinic.
Phlebotomist
Name the smallest bone in the human body, and its location
What is the stapes bone Located deep inside in the middle ear
This tool is used to look inside the throat and mouth.
Tongue depressor
What is negligence in medical law?
Failure to provide proper care, resulting in harm