Medical Terminology
Translate: arthrodesis
binding of a joint
In the chain of infection, the place where the pathogen is living is known as the __________.
reservoir
Which body plane divides the body into ventral and dorsal parts?
frontal or coronal plane
Which type of fracture occurs when a bone breaks and a piece of the bone ruptures through the skin?
Compound or Open Fracture
What time is 9:30 pm in military time?
2130
Translate: glossorrhaphy
suture of the tongue
Which type of precaution is used for every patient, every time, no matter what their diagnosis is?
Standard Precautions
When the body is cold, the blood vessels in the skin ________ to retain heat in the body.
constrict
How is athlete's foot treated?
Anti-fungal medication
Class B
Translate: angiostenosis
narrowing of a vessel
A N95 or approved respirator mask must be worn when entering the room of a patient who is on __________ precautions.
airborne
Which abdominal region is located directly below the umbilical region of the abdomen?
Hypogastric
Which autoimmune condition causes scar tissue to build up in the joints and may lead to deformities?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
When bathing a patient, what is always washed first? Be specific!
the eyes
Translate: parahepatic
pertaining to something beside the liver
Which type of bacteria are round and occur in clusters?
staphylococci
The interior layer of bone tissue, which has a honeycomb or porous structure is known as _______.
Trabecular or Spongy Bone
Which condition is a chronic, non-contagious skin disease characterized by thick, red areas on the skin that are covered with white or silver scales?
Psoriasis
When dressing a patient, which arm would be dressed first....the affected or unaffected arm?
The affected (weak) side
Translate: steatolysis
breakdown of fat
What is the correct order for removing PPE?
Untie waist of gown, take off gloves, wash hands, untie neck of gown and remove gown, wash hands, remove mask, wash hands
How many chromosomes are present in a cell created via meiosis?
23
Which skin condition is caused by a bacterial infection and causes erythema, oozing vesicles, and yellowish crusts on the skin.
Impetigo
Flat spots on the skin are known as ____.
macules