Medical Terminology
-ology
Where are the strongest muscles in your body?
Legs
How do you lay in the prone position?
On your stomach
Why are we wearing orange?
Bully prevention color
What does the abbreviation CARDI mean?
Heart
What does the abbreviation HEMI mean?
Half
How should the bed be positioned when preparing to transfer a patient from the bed to the wheelchair?
Lowered to the floor
On your back
What is the name of the dance tonight?
Sneaker Ball
What does the abbreviation -ITIS mean?
Inflammation
What does the abbreviation HYPO mean?
Below
What should be done to the wheelchair FIRST to prepare it for a patient?
Lock the wheels
If you injured your back, what position would you lay?
Prone
What activity will be going on next week?
Red Ribbon Week
What does the abbreviation -plasty mean?
Surgical repair
What does the abbreviation MYO mean?
Muscle
What is the most common injury for health care workers?
Injury to the back
If you injured your knee what position would the doctor have you in?
Supine or Fowler's
Fall Back
What does the abbreviation TACH mean?
Fast
What does the abbreviation BRADY mean?
Slow
Define body mechanics
Proper use of correct muscles to safely and efficiently complete a task, while avoiding injury to the body.
What two degrees are considered for Fowler's Position?
45 and 90 degree angle
For whom is proper body mechanics especially useful?
Patients in rehab and geriatric patients.