Med Term
What is the typical prefix used for "excessive"
Hyper-
Where in the body does the CO2 and O2 exchange happen?
Alveoli
What is the biggest bone in the body?
Femur
Can you live without your appendix?
Yes
What is an RN?
Registered Nurse
What does NPO mean?
Nothing by mouth
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A temperature at our above ____ is febrile.100.4 degrees F
What part of the body is known as the "voice box"?
Larynx
What type of imaging could be done to detect neurological damage?
MRI or CT Scan
What does EMT stand for?
Emergency Medical Technician
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial Infarction
What does HIPPA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What's the difference between the appendicular skeleton and the axial skeleton?
Appendicular = bones of the extremeties
Axial = bones of the central axis of the body
Name 4 types of injections you can give.
Intradermal, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous
What is a PA?
Physician's Assistant
What is one word root for "heart"
cardi/o, card/i
Which body system contains the kidneys?
Urinary System
Where is blood MADE?
Red Bone Marrow; Bone
Name 3 places you can take one's temperature.
Oral, Rectal, axillary, tympanic, temporal
What healthcare professional draws blood for labs?
Phlebotomist
Decipher this word to find its meaning: Costochondritis
Inflamed rib cartilage
Name 10 directional terms.
Proximal, distal, medial, lateral, anterior, posterior, prone, supine, superficial, deep
How many vertebrae are there in the spine?
33
Name the 5 steps of DOFFING in the correct order.
Gloves, gown, eye protection, mask, hand hygiene.
What is the job title of someone who diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing disorders?
Speech-Language Pathologist