CMT Clinical Knowledge & Medical Terminology 2

Question 1

The medical term 'bradycardia' refers to which condition?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate below 60 beats per minute

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Heart rate above 100 beats per minute

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Irregular heart rhythm

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Absence of heartbeat

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Proximal

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Distal

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Lateral

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Inferior

Question 3

The suffix '-itis' in medical terminology indicates:

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

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Surgical removal

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Disease condition

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Abnormal growth

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth — withhold all oral intake

Answer

Administer pain medication orally

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Patient may have clear liquids only

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Normal post-operative diet

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Anti-

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Hyper-

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Para-

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Peri-

Question 6

The term 'dyspnea' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing

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Painful urination

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Abnormal heart sounds

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Loss of appetite

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Has no fever

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Has an elevated temperature

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Has a rapid pulse

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Has low blood pressure