CMT Clinical Knowledge & Medical Terminology 2

Question 1

The medical term 'bradycardia' refers to which condition?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate below 60 beats per minute

Answer

Bradycardia is defined as a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute, from 'brady-' meaning slow.

Question 2

Which anatomical term describes a position closer to the point of attachment on the body?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Answer

Proximal describes a position nearer to the point of origin or attachment, while distal is farther away.

Question 3

The suffix '-itis' in medical terminology indicates:

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Answer

The suffix '-itis' denotes inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).

Question 4

A patient's chart shows 'NPO.' What does this mean for care planning?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth — withhold all oral intake

Answer

NPO stands for 'nil per os' (nothing by mouth) and means the patient must not eat or drink anything.

Question 5

Which prefix means 'against' or 'opposing' in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Anti-

Answer

The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposing, as in antibiotic (against bacteria) or anticoagulant.

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