PNC Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2

Question 1

The prefix 'brady-' refers to which condition when describing heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

Brady- means slow, so bradycardia describes a heart rate below 60 beats per minute.

Question 2

Which anatomical term describes a position closer to the point of attachment on the body?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Answer

Proximal means nearer to the point of origin or attachment, while distal means farther away.

Question 3

The suffix '-itis' most commonly indicates:

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Answer

-Itis denotes inflammation, as seen in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).

Question 4

What does the medical prefix 'hyper-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Above normal

Answer

Hyper- means excessive or above normal, as in hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question 5

The term 'dyspnea' refers to difficulty with:

Accepted Answer

Breathing

Answer

Dyspnea comes from dys- (difficult) + pnea (breathing), describing labored or difficult breathing.

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