AMCA AMCA Medical Terminology 3

Question 1

What does the medical abbreviation 'NPO' mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Answer

NPO comes from the Latin 'nil per os,' meaning nothing by mouth, used to restrict oral intake before surgery or procedures.

Question 2

Which suffix means 'to make an incision into' or 'to cut into'?

Accepted Answer

-otomy

Answer

The suffix '-otomy' means to cut into or make an incision, as in laparotomy (incision into the abdomen) or tracheotomy.

Question 3

The root word 'dermat/o' in medical terminology refers to:

Accepted Answer

Skin

Answer

The root 'dermat/o' refers to the skin, as in dermatology (study of skin) and dermatitis (skin inflammation).

Question 4

What does the abbreviation 'SOB' stand for in medical records?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath

Answer

SOB stands for shortness of breath, a common symptom documented in patient assessments and medical records.

Question 5

The medical term 'anterior' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Front / toward the front of the body

Answer

Anterior describes a position toward the front of the body, opposite of posterior (back), used in anatomical directional terms.

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