CCHI CCHI Medical Terminology and Anatomy 2

Question 1

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Answer

The thoracic cavity is located in the chest and contains the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels.

Question 2

What does the medical abbreviation 'NPO' mean, commonly used by healthcare interpreters?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Answer

NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning nothing by mouth, often instructed before surgery.

Question 3

The term 'bilateral' in a clinical setting means:

Accepted Answer

On both sides

Answer

Bilateral means affecting or occurring on both sides of the body, such as bilateral pneumonia affecting both lungs.

Question 4

Which suffix means 'inflammation' in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

-itis

Answer

The suffix '-itis' indicates inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) or arthritis (joint inflammation).

Question 5

What does 'tachycardia' mean?

Accepted Answer

Rapid heart rate

Answer

Tachycardia refers to a heart rate that exceeds the normal resting rate, typically over 100 beats per minute in adults.

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