EMS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3

Question 1

The term 'subcutaneous' means:

Accepted Answer

Beneath the skin

Answer

Subcutaneous means beneath the skin; 'sub-' means below and 'cutaneous' relates to skin.

Question 2

Which organ is located in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Spleen

Answer

The spleen is located in the left upper quadrant, while the liver and gallbladder are in the right upper quadrant.

Question 3

The prefix 'hypo-' means:

Accepted Answer

Below normal

Answer

Hypo- means below or less than normal, as in hypotension (low blood pressure) or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Question 4

The term 'tachypnea' specifically refers to:

Accepted Answer

Rapid respiratory rate

Answer

Tachypnea means an abnormally fast respiratory rate; 'tachy-' means fast and '-pnea' refers to breathing.

Question 5

The pericardium is the sac that surrounds the:

Accepted Answer

Heart

Answer

The pericardium is the fibrous sac encasing the heart; pericardial tamponade occurs when fluid accumulates in this space.

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