Chapter 5 Medical Terminology

Question 1

Explain the purpose and the importance of being familiar with medical terminology. (p 180)

Question 2

Explain the Greek and Latin origins of medical terms. (p 181)

Question 3

Define medical eponyms, homonyms, antonyms, and synonyms; include examples for each. (pp 180-183)

Question 4

Name the four word parts or components used to build medical terms; include examples of each. (pp 182-183)

Question 5

Describe the anatomic position and why it is used. (p 187)

Question 6

Describe how compound words are created and how the plural is formed when using medical terminology; include examples of each. (pp 186-187)

Question 7

List the three planes of the human body. (p 188)

Question 8

List medical terms associated with regional anatomy. (pp 189-190)

Question 8

Explain the importance of using accurate medical terminology for direction, movement, and position in your documentation and other communication. (pp 191-194)

Question 9

Describe the topography of the abdominal region, including the four abdominal quadrants and the nine abdominal regions. (p 195)
Identify specialized prefixes used to indicate position, direction, and location. (pp 195-196)

Question 10

Define specific terms used to indicate the patient’s position on the scene or prior to transport: prone, supine, Fowler position, and recovery (left lateral recumbent) position. (pp 195-197)

Question 11

Interpret standardly accepted medical abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols. (pp 197-198)

Question 12

Identify error-prone medical abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols. (pp 198-199)

Question 13

Know appropriate terminology related to pharmacology. (pp 198-210)