Health Sciences Fundamentals Flashcards
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What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?
Answer: Slow
The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as seen in bradycardia (slow heart rate) or bradypnea (slow breathing).
Which of the following is the correct blood pressure reading considered normal for adults?
Answer: 120/80 mmHg
A blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg is considered normal for adults according to American Heart Association guidelines.
What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
Answer: It is the primary muscle that drives inhalation and exhalation
The diaphragm is the dome-shaped muscle below the lungs that contracts during inhalation to expand the chest cavity and relax during exhalation.
In the chain of infection, what is the 'mode of transmission'?
Answer: The method by which a pathogen travels from reservoir to host
Mode of transmission describes how a pathogen leaves its reservoir and reaches a susceptible host, such as direct contact, droplets, or airborne routes.
What does the term 'triage' mean in emergency or clinical settings?
Answer: Sorting and prioritizing patients by urgency of need
Triage is the process of sorting patients by the severity of their condition to prioritize who receives care first in emergency situations.
Which of the following is an example of a pathogen?
Answer: Staphylococcus aureus bacterium
Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that is a well-known pathogen capable of causing a wide range of infections from minor skin conditions to life-threatening illness.