CKE Medical Terminology 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the abbreviation 'SOB' mean in medical records?
- Shortness of Breath (Correct answer)
- Signs of Bleeding
- State of Being
- Source of Blood
Correct answer: Shortness of Breath
SOB stands for Shortness of Breath and is a commonly documented symptom in patient charts.
Question 2: The prefix 'osteo-' refers to which body structure?
- Muscle
- Skin
- Bone (Correct answer)
- Nerve
Correct answer: Bone
The prefix 'osteo-' refers to bone, as seen in osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.
Question 3: What does 'NPO' mean in clinical settings?
- Normal Pain Onset
- Nothing by Mouth (Correct answer)
- New Patient Order
- Neurological Pain Observation
Correct answer: Nothing by Mouth
NPO comes from the Latin 'Nil Per Os,' meaning nothing by mouth, typically ordered before surgery.
Question 4: What does the suffix '-plasty' indicate?
- Study of
- Surgical repair (Correct answer)
- Disease of
- Abnormal growth
Correct answer: Surgical repair
The suffix '-plasty' refers to surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty.
Question 5: The prefix 'dys-' in medical terminology means which of the following?
- Normal
- Painful or difficult (Correct answer)
- Double
- Against
Correct answer: Painful or difficult
The prefix 'dys-' means painful, difficult, or abnormal, as in dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).
Question 6: Which abbreviation refers to a patient's chief complaint?
- PMH
- HPI
- CC (Correct answer)
- ROS
Correct answer: CC
CC stands for Chief Complaint, which is the primary reason a patient seeks medical care.
CKE Medical Terminology 2
What does the abbreviation 'SOB' mean in medical records?