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Clinical Knowledge & Medical Terminology Flashcards

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  1. The medical term 'bradycardia' refers to which condition?

    Answer: Heart rate below 60 beats per minute

    Bradycardia is defined as a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute, from 'brady-' meaning slow.

  2. Which anatomical term describes a position closer to the point of attachment on the body?

    Answer: Proximal

    Proximal describes a position nearer to the point of origin or attachment, while distal is farther away.

  3. The suffix '-itis' in medical terminology indicates:

    Answer: Inflammation

    The suffix '-itis' denotes inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).

  4. A patient's chart shows 'NPO.' What does this mean for care planning?

    Answer: Nothing by mouth — withhold all oral intake

    NPO stands for 'nil per os' (nothing by mouth) and means the patient must not eat or drink anything.

  5. Which prefix means 'against' or 'opposing' in medical terminology?

    Answer: Anti-

    The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposing, as in antibiotic (against bacteria) or anticoagulant.

  6. The term 'dyspnea' refers to:

    Answer: Difficulty breathing

    Dyspnea means difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, from 'dys-' (difficult) and 'pnea' (breathing).

  7. When documenting vital signs, 'afebrile' indicates the patient:

    Answer: Has no fever

    Afebrile means without fever; the prefix 'a-' means without and 'febril' relates to fever.