NOCTI Health Sciences Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as seen in bradycardia (slow heart rate) or bradypnea (slow breathing).

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct blood pressure reading considered normal for adults?

Accepted Answer

120/80 mmHg

Answer

A blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg is considered normal for adults according to American Heart Association guidelines.

Question 3

What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

It is the primary muscle that drives inhalation and exhalation

Answer

The diaphragm is the dome-shaped muscle below the lungs that contracts during inhalation to expand the chest cavity and relax during exhalation.

Question 4

In the chain of infection, what is the 'mode of transmission'?

Accepted Answer

The method by which a pathogen travels from reservoir to host

Answer

Mode of transmission describes how a pathogen leaves its reservoir and reaches a susceptible host, such as direct contact, droplets, or airborne routes.

Question 5

What does the term 'triage' mean in emergency or clinical settings?

Accepted Answer

Sorting and prioritizing patients by urgency of need

Answer

Triage is the process of sorting patients by the severity of their condition to prioritize who receives care first in emergency situations.

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NOCTI Health Sciences Fundamentals 2