Trivium Medical Knowledge and Terminology 2

Question 1

Which prefix means 'around' or 'surrounding'?

Accepted Answer

peri-

Answer

The prefix 'peri-' means around or surrounding, as in pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart).

Question 2

The suffix '-itis' in a medical term indicates:

Accepted Answer

inflammation

Answer

The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as seen in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).

Question 3

What does the medical abbreviation 'NPO' mean?

Accepted Answer

nothing by mouth

Answer

NPO stands for 'nil per os,' the Latin phrase for nothing by mouth, used before surgeries or certain procedures.

Question 4

The term 'tachycardia' refers to:

Accepted Answer

rapid heart rate

Answer

Tachycardia means rapid heart rate, typically defined as more than 100 beats per minute in adults.

Question 5

Which body plane divides the body into left and right halves?

Accepted Answer

sagittal plane

Answer

The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections; the midsagittal plane divides it into equal halves.

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