CMAA Medical Terminology and Anatomy 2

Question 1

What does the medical abbreviation 'NPO' instruct a patient to do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Answer

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

Question 2

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside' in medical terms?

Accepted Answer

Endo-

Answer

The prefix 'endo-' means within or inside, as in endoscopy (looking inside the body).

Question 3

The term 'bilateral' in a medical context means affecting which areas?

Accepted Answer

Both sides

Answer

Bilateral means pertaining to or affecting both sides of the body.

Question 4

What is a 'contraindication' in medical practice?

Accepted Answer

A factor making a treatment inadvisable

Answer

A contraindication is a condition or factor that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable.

Question 5

Which body system includes the trachea, bronchi, and lungs?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory system

Answer

The respiratory system includes the trachea, bronchi, and lungs, all involved in breathing.

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