Health Sciences & Allied Health Flashcards
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Which anatomical term describes the front surface of the human body?
Answer: Anterior
Anterior refers to the front surface of the body, while posterior refers to the back.
What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?
Answer: 60–100 bpm
A normal resting heart rate for adults is 60–100 beats per minute.
In MCVSD Allied Health coursework, what does HIPAA primarily protect?
Answer: Patient medical privacy and confidentiality
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) protects the privacy and security of patient health information.
Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
Answer: Kidney
The kidneys filter waste products from the blood and produce urine to eliminate them from the body.
What blood type is considered the universal donor for red blood cells?
Answer: O negative
O negative blood type is the universal donor for red blood cells because it lacks A, B, and Rh antigens.
In health sciences, what does the prefix 'brady-' indicate?
Answer: Slow
The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).
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