Knowledge Flashcards
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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
Answer: Frontal (coronal) plane
The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.
Which of the following is the normal resting heart rate range for adults?
Answer: 60–100 bpm
A normal adult resting heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute.
What does the abbreviation 'NPO' mean in medical documentation?
Answer: Nothing by mouth
NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning nothing by mouth.
Which body system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism?
Answer: Endocrine system
The endocrine system secretes hormones such as thyroid hormone that regulate metabolic rate.
The term 'bradycardia' refers to a heart rate that is:
Answer: Slower than normal
Bradycardia is defined as a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute in adults.
Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood and removing waste products?
Answer: Kidneys
The kidneys filter blood to remove metabolic waste products and excess substances, excreting them as urine.
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Answer: Hypertension
Hypertension is the medical term for chronically elevated blood pressure, generally above 130/80 mmHg.