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Clinical Knowledge and Medical Terminology Flashcards

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  1. The term 'proximal' means:

    Answer: Closer to the trunk or point of origin

    Proximal means closer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

  2. What does the abbreviation 'SOB' stand for in medical charting?

    Answer: Shortness of breath

    SOB is a commonly used medical abbreviation for shortness of breath.

  3. The medical term for a rapid heart rate above 100 beats per minute is:

    Answer: Tachycardia

    Tachycardia refers to a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute in adults at rest.

  4. The combining form 'hepat/o' refers to which organ?

    Answer: Liver

    Hepat/o is the combining form for liver, as in hepatitis (liver inflammation) and hepatomegaly (liver enlargement).

  5. In the term 'subcutaneous,' the prefix 'sub-' means:

    Answer: Below or under

    The prefix 'sub-' means below, under, or beneath. Subcutaneous means under the skin.

  6. What does the term 'edema' refer to?

    Answer: Swelling caused by excess fluid in tissues

    Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues, causing swelling.