CPCT Medical Terminology and Documentation 2

Question 1

What does the medical term 'dyspnea' mean?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing

Answer

Dyspnea is the medical term for difficult or labored breathing, often described by patients as shortness of breath.

Question 2

Which body plane divides the body into right and left halves?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal (midsagittal) plane

Answer

The midsagittal (median sagittal) plane divides the body into equal right and left halves.

Question 3

A patient's intake and output (I&O) record should include which of the following as OUTPUT?

Accepted Answer

Urine, wound drainage, vomit, and stool

Answer

Output includes all measurable fluid losses: urine, wound drainage, emesis, gastric suction, and significant liquid stool.

Question 4

The term 'edema' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues

Answer

Edema is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial tissue spaces, causing swelling.

Question 5

What does the acronym 'SOAP' refer to in clinical documentation?

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Answer

SOAP is a structured documentation format: Subjective (patient's complaints), Objective (measurable findings), Assessment (interpretation), Plan (care actions).

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CPCT Medical Terminology and Documentation 2