chapeter 5-7 flash cards

Why does medical terminology matter?

It allows health-care professionals to communicate accurately about body parts, diseases, symptoms, procedures, treatments, and conditions.

What are the building blocks of medical words?

Word root, combining vowel, combining form, suffix, prefix.

What does the suffix '-itis' mean?

Inflammation.

How do you determine the meaning of a medical term you’ve never seen before?

1. Find the suffix. 2. Find the prefix. 3. Identify the root. 4. Put the meanings together.

What is a word root?

The basic meaning of the word, usually referring to a body part or system.

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?

Slow.

What does a combining form consist of?

Word root + combining vowel.

What is the main function of epithelial tissue?

Protection, covering surfaces, and lining body cavities.

What term describes a surgery to remove the appendix?

Appendectomy.

What is the basic structural and functional unit of the human body?

The cell.

What is a tissue?

A group of similar cells working together.

What does '-ectomy' mean?

Surgical removal.

What are the four major types of tissue?

Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.

What is the function of connective tissue?

Support, protection, connection, and storage.

What is the major function of the cardiovascular system?

Circulates blood, transports oxygen and nutrients, and removes wastes.

What is a common rule for writing decimals in medication dosages?

Use a leading zero for numbers less than 1 and avoid unnecessary trailing zeros.

How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

C = (F − 32) × 5/9.

What does the medical abbreviation 'BP' stand for?

Blood pressure.

What is the importance of using a standardized terminology in healthcare?

To ensure clear and accurate communication among professionals.

What should you do when estimating medical calculations?

Determine whether an answer makes sense in the context of the situation.

What does the suffix '-ology' denote?

Study of.

What are the three stages of conversion in the metric system?

Liter, milliliter, gram, milligram, kilogram.

What is the main function of muscle tissue?

Movement.

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

Excessive or above normal.

What is an organ system?

Consists of organs working together to perform major functions.