HAC Healthcare Aide Medical Terminology & Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?
- Fast
- Slow (Correct answer)
- Painful
- Large
Correct answer: Slow
Brady- means slow, as seen in bradycardia (slow heart rate).
Question 2: A patient is described as being in the 'supine' position. How are they lying?
- On their stomach
- On their side
- On their back (Correct answer)
- Sitting upright
Correct answer: On their back
Supine position means lying flat on the back, face up.
Question 3: Which abbreviation stands for 'nothing by mouth' in a patient's care plan?
- PRN
- NPO (Correct answer)
- BID
- SOB
Correct answer: NPO
NPO (nil per os) means the patient should receive nothing by mouth.
Question 4: The term 'dyspnea' refers to which condition?
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty breathing (Correct answer)
- Difficulty walking
- Difficulty urinating
Correct answer: Difficulty breathing
Dyspnea means difficulty or labored breathing.
Question 5: What is the meaning of the medical suffix '-itis'?
- Removal of
- Inflammation of (Correct answer)
- Disease of
- Incision into
Correct answer: Inflammation of
The suffix -itis indicates inflammation, as in arthritis or appendicitis.
Question 6: When charting, what does the abbreviation 'BID' mean for medication administration?
- Once daily
- Twice daily (Correct answer)
- Three times daily
- Every other day
Correct answer: Twice daily
BID (bis in die) means twice daily in medication scheduling.
Question 7: A healthcare aide is asked to record a patient's 'I&O.' What does this involve?
- Intake and output of fluids (Correct answer)
- Inspection and observation
- Incision and opening
- Infection and odor
Correct answer: Intake and output of fluids
I&O stands for intake and output, tracking all fluids consumed and excreted.
HAC Healthcare Aide Medical Terminology & Procedures 2
What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?