Chapter 5 Workbook

Question 1

Occurs before the root word

Answer 1

Prefix

Question 2

Occurs after the root word

Answer 2

Suffix

Question 3

Nearer to the head

Answer 3

Superior

Question 4

Farther from the trunk

Answer 4

Distal

Question 5

Belly side of the body

Answer 5

Ventral

Question 6

Bottom of the foot

Answer 6

Plantar

Question 7

Motion away from the midline

Answer 7

Abduction

Question 8

Lying face up

Answer 8

Supine

Question 9

Bending of a joint

Answer 9

Flexion

Question 10

Back surface of the body

Answer 10

Posterior

Question 11

Rapid, fast

Answer 11

Tachy-

Question 12

After, behind

Answer 12

Post-

Question 13

Four

Answer 13

Quad-

Question 14

Two

Answer 14

Bi-

Question 15

Slow

Answer 15

Brady-

Question 16

Before

Answer 16

Pre-

Question 17

Over, excessive, high

Answer 17

Hyper-

Question 18

Enlargement

Answer 18

-megaly

Question 19

Tumor

Answer 19

-oma

Question 20

Surgical removal of

Answer 20

-ectomy

Question 21

Pertaining to pain

Answer 21

-algia

Question 22

Specialist

Answer 22

-logist

Question 23

Disease

Answer 23

-pathy

Question 24

Inflammation

Answer 24

-itis

Question 25

A patient was involved in a motor vehicle crash. He has abrasions to both arms. What word is used to describe this A. Medial B. Bilateral C. Lateral D. Ventral

Answer 25

B. Bilateral

Question 26

While assessing a patient, you note a slow pulse. How would you describe this A. Tachycardia B. Brachiocardia C. Retrocardia D. Bradycardia

Answer 26

D. Bradycardia

Question 27

You are reviewing a patient care report (PCR) and notice the abbreviation DOE. What does this mean A. Dead on extrication B. Director of EMS C. Dyspnea on exertion D. Diabetes of elderly

Answer 27

C. Dyspnea on exertion

Question 28

You are transporting a 72-year-old female from a hospital to an extended care facility. When reviewing her chart, you note she underwent a pleurocentesis. What does this mean A. Removal of lung tissue B. Draining fluid from the chest C. Surgical opening of the chest D. Examination of the lung with a scope

Answer 28

B. Draining fluid from the chest

Question 29

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. You find the patient lying prone on the ground. What does this mean A. The patient is lying face down B. The patient is lying face up C. The patient is sitting up at 45° D. The patient is sitting up at 90°

Answer 29

A. The patient is lying face down

Question 30

While obtaining a history on a patient, she informs you that she has a carcinoma of the liver. What does this mean A. Enlargement of the liver B. Inflammation of the liver C. Cancerous tumor of the liver D. Noncancerous tumor of the liver

Answer 30

C. Cancerous tumor of the liver

Question 31

You are preparing a patient for transport. A nurse informs you the patient has a history of AMI. What does this mean A. Acute marrow inflammation B. Acute myocardial infarction C. Acute musculoskeletal infection D. Acute myocardial ischemia

Answer 31

B. Acute myocardial infarction

Question 32

Just prior to transporting a patient from a hospital to an extended care facility, the medical control physician informs you the patient is to remain NPO. What does this mean A. No pulmonary oxygen B. Noting by parenteral route C. No pulmonary obstructions D. Nothing by mouth

Answer 32

D. Nothing by mouth

Question 33

You are examining a patient who experienced a TIA. What does this mean A. Transient ischemic attack B. Total ischemic attack C. Transient intestinal atrophy D. Tissue inhibiting attack

Answer 33

A. Transient ischemic attack

Question 34

You are caring for a 6-year-old child with a recent diagnosis of pharyngitis. What does this mean A. Pain in the throat B. Disease of the throat C. Inflammation of the throat D. Paralysis of the throat

Answer 34

C. Inflammation of the throat

Question 35

Not all medical terms will have a prefix.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

The ankle is proximal to the knee.

Answer 36

False

Question 37

The abbreviation CRNA means Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

The suffix “-megaly” means enlargement.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

The word root occurs before the prefix.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

When a term has more than one word root, a combining vowel must be placed between the two roots.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

Singular words that end in “a” change to “es” when plural.

Answer 41

False

Question 42

The wrist is proximal to the elbow.

Answer 42

False

Question 43

The abbreviation for deep vein thrombosis is DVT.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

The suffix “-plegia” refers to plastic surgery.

Answer 44

False

Question 45

__________ means closer to or on the skin.

Answer 45

Superficial

Question 46

The __________ part of the body, or any body part, is the portion nearer to the head.

Answer 46

superior

Question 47

The bottom of the foot is referred to as the __________ surface.

Answer 47

plantar

Question 48

The way to describe the sections of the abdominal cavity is by __________.

Answer 48

quadrants

Question 49

__________ is motion toward the midline.

Answer 49

Adduction

Question 50

The parts that lie closer to the midline are called __________ (inner) structures.

Answer 50

medial

Question 51

A patient who is sitting upright is said to be in the __________ __________.

Answer 51

Fowler position

Question 52

When trying to define a term, begin with the __________ and work backward.

Answer 52

suffix

Question 53

The body is in the __________ position when lying face down.

Answer 53

prone

Question 54

__________ take the place of words to shorten notes or documentation.

Answer 54

Abbreviations

Question 55

Answer 55

Directional Terms Distal 1. Proximal 2. Anterior (front) 3. Posterior (rear) 4. Patient’s right 5. Midline 6. Medial 7. Lateral 8. Patient’s left 9. Superior (nearer the head) 10. Inferior (nearer the feet)

Question 56

Answer 56

Movement Terms 1. Flexion 2. Extension 3. Abduction 4. Adduction

Question 57

You respond to the home of a 38-year-old female who complains of nausea and vomiting. The patient informs you she has been ill for the past 3 days with nausea and vomiting and states that she cannot “keep anything down.” When questioned how many times she’s vomited in the past 24 hours, she tells you at least 30 times. When giving a radio report to the receiving hospital, what term would you use to describe the patient’s condition A. Hypergastritis B. Hypernausea C. Hyperemesis D. Hypervomitus

Answer 57

C. Hyperemesis

Question 58

You are examining a 28-year-old male who was stabbed following an altercation in a local bar. He has a stab wound to the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. You also notice a scar to the right lower quadrant. When you question the patient about the scar, he tells you his appendix was removed 3 years ago. What term can be used to describe which side the wound and the scar are located on in relation to the abdomen A. Contralateral B. Ipsilateral C. Bilateral D. Retrolateral

Answer 58

B. Ipsilateral

Question 59

A 52-year-old male called for EMS because he is experiencing a headache. The patient tells you this is “the worst headache of my life.” On examination, you note the patient has photophobia. What does this term mean A. Fear of cameras B. Fear of photographs C. Fear of x-rays D. Fear of light

Answer 59

D. Fear of light

Question 60

You are called to the home of a 60-year-old female with chest pain. The patient provides you with a paper listing her medical history. Most of the items on the list are abbreviated. The list includes HTN, IDDM, GERD, CAD, MRSA, and PVD. Which abbreviation on that list describes a condition involving the gastrointestinal tract A. IDDM B. MRSA C. GERD D. PVD

Answer 60

C. GERD

Question 61

Short Answers List the four movement terms and their definitions.

Answer 61

Flexion – bending of a joint Extension – straightening of a joint Adduction – motion toward the midline Abduction – motion away from the midline

Question 62

Short Answers What are the five rules to use when converting terms from singular to plural?

Answer 62

1. Singular words that end in “a” change to “ae” when plural. 2. Singular words that end in “is” change to “es” when plural. 3. Singular words that end in “ex” or “ix” change to “ices.” 4. Singular words that end in “on” or “um” change to “a.” 5. Singular words that end in “us” change to “i.”

Question 63

Short Answers What are the four components that comprise a medical term?

Answer 63

1. root word 2. prefix 3. suffix 4. combining word

Question 64

Short Answers A combining vowel shown with the word root is called a combining form. List five of the most common combining forms found in EMS.

Answer 64

* Cardi/o * Gastr/o * Hepat/o * Arthr/o * Oste/o * Pulmon/o