Med term
What does the medical prefix tachy- mean?
Fast
Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the lungs?
right ventricle
which color bag is used for biohazard waste?
red
One inhalation and one exhalation count as
a respiration
Which tube should be drawn FIRST during a multiple‑tube venipuncture to avoid specimen contamination?
culture or yellow
Which suffix means inflammation?
-itis
This muscular tube transports food from the throat to the stomach
esophagus
Which PPE item must be removed FIRST when taking off contaminated protective equipment to prevent self‑contamination?
gloves
The systolic pressure represents
heart contraction
which test involves a nasopharyngeal swab inserted deep into the nasal cavity to collect epithelial cells.
influenza
The suffix -ectomy refers to:
Removal
These tiny air sacs are the primary site where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide is removed.
alveoli
Which infection precautions treat all body fluids as potentially infectious
universal or standard
What site is the most accurate place to measure heart rate?
apical
Failure to apply pressure after removing the venipuncture needle can cause what?
hematoma/bruising
Which medical term correctly means excessive vomiting?
hyperemesis
Which tissue is responsible for movement and contraction?
Muscular
A person with MRSA would be on what type of isolation precautions?
Contact
Difficulty breathing that is relieved when sitting up is called what
orthopnea
Which urine test requires collection of all urine voided for a period of 24 hours
24-hour specimen collection
Which medical term correctly means painful urination?
dysuria
This tube connects the larynx to the bronchi and allows air to travel to and from the lungs.
trachea
Surgical mask or N95 respirator is not required equipment for what type of isolation precautions?
Contact
Which position is best for a patient experiencing dyspnea?
Fowler's
What two circumstances should alcohol not be used to clean the site?
cultures and alcohol (ethanol) testing