HAC Healthcare Aide Medical Terminology & Procedures 3

Question 1

Which term describes a wound that is healing by granulation tissue from the base?

Accepted Answer

Secondary intention

Answer

Secondary intention healing occurs when a wound closes from the bottom up via granulation tissue.

Question 2

The medical term 'edema' refers to which condition?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues

Answer

Edema is the abnormal buildup of fluid in body tissues, causing swelling.

Question 3

What does 'PRN' mean when written in a medication order?

Accepted Answer

As needed

Answer

PRN (pro re nata) means the medication should be given as needed.

Question 4

Which directional term means 'toward the back of the body'?

Accepted Answer

Posterior

Answer

Posterior means toward the back of the body, opposite of anterior.

Question 5

A patient's chart notes 'diaphoresis.' What symptom does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Excessive sweating

Answer

Diaphoresis is the medical term for excessive, abnormal sweating.

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