CKE Medical Terminology 2

Question 1

What does the abbreviation 'SOB' mean in medical records?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of Breath

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Bone

Answer

The prefix 'osteo-' refers to bone, as seen in osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.

Question 3

What does 'NPO' mean in clinical settings?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by Mouth

Answer

NPO comes from the Latin 'Nil Per Os,' meaning nothing by mouth, typically ordered before surgery.

Question 4

What does the suffix '-plasty' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Surgical repair

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Painful or difficult

Answer

The prefix 'dys-' means painful, difficult, or abnormal, as in dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).

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