Medical Terminology
Interacting With Patients
Vital Signs
Misc
100

What does Cardi mean

Heart

100

What is Active Listening?

Focusing entirely on the patient (Be in the moment)

100

What is a normal BP

120/80

100

Which instrument is used to measure a patient’s temperature?

Thermometer

200

What does Vaso mean

Vessel

200

What does Verbal and Nonverbal mean?

Oral (Spoken or Written) - Verbal

Body language (Posture, Gesture) - Nonverbal

200

What does a pulse oximeter measure?

The oxygen saturation level in the blood.

200

What is HIPAA designed to protect?

Patient information and privacy (confidentiality)

300

What does Cele mean?

Hernia

300

What is a closed and open question?

Closed - Short response

Open - Long response

300

What is the normal range for adult systolic blood pressure?

90-120 mm Hg

300

If a patient is diagnosed with “dermatitis,” which part of the body is affected?

Skin

400

What does Lobo mean?

Section

400

What is level 4 of Maslow's Five Levels

Esteem and Recognition

400

Which artery is most commonly used to check a person’s pulse at the wrist?

Radial Artery (Radius)

400

How many bones are in the adult human body?

206

500

What does Ecstasis mean

Expansion

500

What are 4 types of Interference with Communication

Outside, Inside, First Impressions, Cultural Differences

500

What are the four primary vital signs measured in most medical assessments?

Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Pulse

500

Which vitamin is produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight?

Vitamin D