CCHI CCHI Medical Terminology and Anatomy 4

Question 1

The term 'diaphoresis' refers to which clinical finding?

Accepted Answer

Excessive sweating

Answer

Diaphoresis means profuse, abnormal sweating, often associated with shock, fever, or myocardial infarction.

Question 2

Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

Accepted Answer

Coronal (frontal) plane

Answer

The coronal (frontal) plane divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions.

Question 3

The medical suffix '-ectomy' means:

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Answer

The suffix '-ectomy' denotes surgical excision or removal of an organ or structure (e.g., appendectomy).

Question 4

What does the prefix 'brady-' indicate in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

Brady- means slow; bradycardia is an abnormally slow heart rate (under 60 bpm in adults).

Question 5

The term 'edema' describes:

Accepted Answer

Accumulation of fluid in tissues

Answer

Edema is the abnormal buildup of interstitial fluid in tissues, causing swelling.

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