Medical Terminology – Medical Terms & Nursing
This nursing chapter is about medical terminology – medical terms used for body parts, diseases and medicine.
subcutaneous
the usual site for the injection of insulin by a patient is
hormone
following word means a chemical formed in one tissue or organ to stimulate or inhibit a function of another tissue or organ
pregnancy
gestational diabetes occurs
wasting away
best definition of atrophy
thyroid gland
component of the endocrine system control the body’s metabolic rate
pancreas
Alpha cells , beta cells, and delta cells are found in the ______
thyrotoxicosis
hyperthyroidism, the disorder caused by excessive thyroid hormone production, is called
gluconeogenesis
terms means formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources
acromegaly
enlagerment of the head,face,hand, and feet in an adult as a result of excess growth hormone
graves disease
term for autoimmune hyperthyroidism
large intestine, outside of the body
a colostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening from the ________ to the ________
dysphagia occurs
Mrs. Helen scheiber has sjogren syndrome, an autoimmune disease that effect her salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. This lead to dry mouth, difficult swallowing, and increased bacterial activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. best describe a patient with a syndrome
intussusception
the slipping of one bowel inside another to cause obstruction is
a semifluid, partially digested food
the word chyme means
esophageal varices
dilated veins of the esophagus are
peritoneal
terms means pertaining to the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity
exocrine and endocrine
two word that describe gland and are opposite in meaning are
tartar
a synonym of dental calculus is
duodenum
the first part of the small intestine called
esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine
the four alimentary canal, in order, starting from the mouth are the
under the tongue
where would you administer sublingual medication
cirrhosis of the liver
following is a chronic, irreversible disease
postprandial reflux
following term means a backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal
deglutition
synonym of swallowing
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
the examination of the tube to the stomach, the stomach, and the first part of small intestine is termed
without
a prefix a-in the term asymptomatic is a ______
varix, varices
A dilated, tortuous vein is a ________, and its plural is _______
echocardiography
following diagnostic test uses ultrasound waves to study cardiac function.
myocardium
which of the following word meaning a layers of the heart wall
arrhytmias
mechanical pacemakers are used to treat
thrombophlebitis
following words means condition of involving the veins
ventricle
following words meaning, a lower chamber of the heart , is correctly spelled
edema
excessive accumulation of fluid in cells and tissue
endocardium
Purkinjie fibers are a network of nerve fibers in the
flow black
regurgitate
cardiomyopathy
a combining form, a combining form, and a suffix
brachiocephalic
pertain to the head and arm
gram: drawing of record
The G to ECG stands for
renal arteries
The vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the kidney are known as
CABG
Surgery to replace blocked coronary arteries with healthy blood vessels from the leg or arm abbreviated
CHD
cardiac problem present at birth are abbreviated
individual part of the word
element of medical terms
the beginning of the some words
the prefix is
diagnoses
the plural of the word diagnosis
combination of a root and combining vowel
my/o is an example
terms that means condition of higher than normal blood pressure
anterior
the opposite of posterior
left
the L in LUQ is referring to
proximal
opposite of distal
prone
the position of supine in the opposite
cephalic
root meaning head
dorsal
opposite of ventral
caudal
cephalic
inferior
opposite of superior
horizontal
plane that divides the body into left and right sides
system
a group of organs with specific collective function
cyst
lesion is a fluid -filled sac under the skin
biopsy
diagnostic procedure examines a pieces of tissue under microscope
dermis
middle layer of skin
pallor
abnormal paleness of the skin
vesicle
a blister
decubitus ulcer
a pressure sore
cardi/o
heart
phleb/o
vein
angi/o
vessel
capn/o
carbon dioxide
-cardia
pneum/o
lung
apic/o
apex
brady
slow
hemangi/o
blood vessel
tachy
rapid
In the term pneumonia, what does the root mean?
lung, air
In the term lobectomy, what does the suffix mean?
surgical removal of
In the term endotracheal, what does the prefix mean?
inside
Antibiotics are used when_________________________:
a bacterial infection is present
Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is known as:
rhinitis
The crackle sound that is heard through a stethoscope when air bubbles through liquid in the lungs is called:
rales
The prefix in the word ultrasonography means:
beyond
The root in the term cyanosis means______:
blue
The suffix in the word respiration means:
process
The word hypoxic means________:
deficient in oxygen
The word stridor is from the Latin word meaning_______:
a harsh, creaking sound.
What does the prefix in the term apnea mean?
without
What does the root of the word pulmonology mean?
lung
What does the root of the word rhinoplasty mean?
nose
What does the suffix in the term adenoid mean?
resembling
What does the suffix in the term bronchiole mean?
small
What does the suffix in the term nasal mean?
pertaining to
What does the suffix in the term spirometry mean?
the process of measuring
What does the suffix mean in the term bronchogenic?
creation
What does the word atelectasis mean?
collapse of a part of a lung
What is another name for a pleural tap?
thoracentesis
What is the medical term for a nosebleed?
epistaxis
What is the medical term for voice box?
larynx
What is the medical term for windpipe?
trachea
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the tonsils?
tonsillectomy
What surgery removes lung tissue attached to a bronchiole?
segmental resection
What type of pharmacology is used to relax the smooth muscles of the bronchioles?
bronchodilators
Which of the following terms describes normal breathing?
eupnea
Which of the following terms has a root meaning chest?
transthoracic
Which of the following terms has a suffix that means condition of?
tuberculosis
Which of the following terms has both a root and a combining form?
mucolytic
Which of the following terms has the same meaning as rhinitis?
coryza
Which of the following terms means removal by suction of fluid or gas from a body cavity?
aspiration
Which of the following terms means removal of a lung?
pneumonectomy
Which of the following terms refers to matter that is coughed up and spat out by individuals with respiratory disorders?
sputum
Which of the following terms refers to the noise produced by vibrations in the structures of the nasopharynx?
snore
Which of the following word elements refers to the nose?
rhin
Which of the following words comes from the Latin root meaning to smell?
olfaction
Which of the following words has a root meaning wind?
ventilation
Which of the following words has a suffix that means infection?
pneumonitis
Which of the following words is from the Greek word meaning windpipe?
bronchus
Which term has a root word element that means split?
fissure
Which word has a root that means cloud?
cloud
What is the plural form of the term that means hair-like, motile projections from the surface of a cell?
cilia
What is the term that means a tube inserted into a blood vessel or cavity as a channel for fluid?
cannula
What is the term that means an inflammation of the pharynx?
pharyngitis
What is the term that means pus in the pleural cavity?
empyema
Which of the following terms refers to the noise produced by vibrations in the structures of the nasopharynx?
snore
What does a mucolytic agent do?
Breaks up thick secretions in the airways
Which major muscle separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity?
diaphragm
Because the cancer involved the entire lung, the cardiothoracic surgeon performed a ________
pneumonectomy
The alveolus is
the terminal element of the respiratory tract
Which term refers to the fibrotic lung disease that is caused by the inhalation of different dusts?
Pneumoconiosis
What is the correct spelling of the term that means the same as ventilator?
respirator
Antibiotics are used when
when a bacterial infection is present
Mrs. Penny had a severe case of pneumonia and was receiving antibiotics for treatment. She also developed pleurisy. Which of the following is the best definition of pleurisy?
Inflammation of the lining of the lung
What is the correct spelling of the word that means inflammation of the tonsils?
Tonsillitis
What is the name of the procedure that is performed to allow the nonbreathing patient to be placed on a ventilator?
Endotracheal intubation
What is the correct spelling of the term that means an inflammation of the pharynx?
Pharyngitis
A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. This means that the patient has a(n)
collapse of a part of a lung
Which prefix when added to the root -pnea means normal breathing?
Eu-
Identify the correct sequence of the parts of the respiratory system through which air passes as it enters the body.
Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli
Senior citizens are encouraged to receive injections that prevent pneumococcal pneumonia. These injections are termed
immunizations
Which of the following word elements refers to the nose?
Rhin
What does the prefix in the term apnea mean?
without
An infection that involves the lung parenchyma and the bronchioles is called
bronchopneumonia
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
Allowing swallowing of saliva and other oral fluids
What is the correct spelling of the term that means a tube inserted into a blood vessel or cavity as a channel for fluid?
Cannula
Which of the following infections is characterized by a barking cough?
croup
The physician auscultates the patient’s lung with a stethoscope and hears a low-pitched wheezing sound. The name of this sound is:
rhonchus
Which body sensation is most influenced by smell?
sense of taste
What does COPD stand for?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Which of the following organism(s) is (are) most frequently the cause of tonsillitis?
Virus and/or Streptococcus
The plural of alveolus is
alveoli
Which of the following is NOT one of the six connected elements of the respiratory tract?
tongue
The medical term which means loss of voice is:
aphonia
Which of the following terms refers to the act of coughing up and spitting out mucus from the respiratory tract?
Expectorate
What does the suffix in the term nasal mean?
pertaining to
A coal miner comes in to pulmonary clinic complaining of SOB. Which group of diagnostic tests should be ordered to evaluate the presence of lung disease?
PFTs
Which of the following words has a root meaning wind?
Ventilation
A procedure in which a fiber-optic endoscope is inserted into the bronchial tree to visually examine it, biopsy the tissue, or take a wash for secretions is called a(n)
Bronchoscopy
Correctly spell the term that means collapse of a part of a lung
Atelectasis
The medical term that describes a bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, and nail beds due to low levels of oxygen in the blood is called
Cyanosis
Which of the following terms means removal of a lung?
Pneumonectomy
A viral infection of the lower airways that produces mucus, then resolves without damaging the airways is termed:
acute bronchitis
A condition that results from the entry of air into the pleural cavity, usually as a result of trauma such as a fractured rib, knife blade or bullet which lacerates the parietal pleura is a(n)
pneumothorax
Name the combining from which means voice box?
laryng/o
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the tonsils?
tonsillectomy
In which pulmonary disease do bullae often occur?
emphysema
hyperpenea
fast and deep breathing
The physician orders medical therapy for a hospitalized patient diagnosed with asthma. The professional that would deliver this therapy would be a
RRT
What type of pharmacology is used to relax the smooth muscles of the bronchioles?
Bronchodilators
Oxygen is delivered to a patient with pneumonia via a(n) ______
cannula
What does the term cricoid mean?
the ring-shaped cartilage of the larynx.
MATCHING THE QUIZ
Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is known as
rhinitis
What surgery removes lung tissue attached to a bronchiole?
Segmental resection
Which of the following terms means removal by suction of fluid or gas from a body cavity?
Aspiration
In the term pneumonia, what does the root mean?
lung, air
Which of the following terms has a root meaning chest?
Transthoracic
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
oxygen saturation in the blood
The lipid rich substance that helps to keep alveoli open
surfactant
What is the meaning of the suffix in the word thoracentesis?
to puncture
What is the correct spelling of the plural form of the term that means hair-like, motile projections from the surface of a cell?
cilia
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Mediastinoscopy
The term pleura is a ______ word and means _____
Greek; rib
A dry, hacking cough is correctly documented and described as being
nonproductive
Which of the following words comes from the Latin root meaning to smell?
olfaction
A device that rapidly delivers a bronchodilator
MDI
Correctly spell the term that means fibrotic lung disease from inhaling silica particle
Which of the following terms is NOT related to a function of the respiratory system?
Bronchitis
Which of the following words has a suffix that means tumor?
Mesothelioma
Which of the following terms means removal of a portion of a lung?
Lobectomy
What is the plural form of the term bronchus?
bronchi
Which of the following tests measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood?
Arterial blood gases
What do arterial blood gases measure?
amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood
Which of the following words refers to the soft, spongy, conical organ of the thorax?
lung
A person with COPD would be cared for by a (n)
pulmonologist
The RRT used a ________ to measure the patient’s FVC
spirometer
What is the rationale for prescribing a mucolytic agent to a patient?
To break up thick secretions in the airways
The word hypoxic means________
deficient in oxygen
Cancer of the pleura is called
Mesothelioma