Emergency Medical Services
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Course Introduction
Emergency Medical Services is a comprehensive course designed to introduce students to the essential principles and practices of pre-hospital emergency care. The course covers the structure and function of EMS systems, roles and responsibilities of emergency medical personnel, and the legal and ethical considerations inherent to the profession. Students will explore topics such as patient assessment, trauma care, medical emergencies, airway management, and the use of life-saving equipment. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skill-building, participants gain a foundational understanding necessary for responding confidently and effectively to medical emergencies in a variety of settings.
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Medical Terminology for Health Professions 7th Edition by Ann Ehrlich\Simplified Syllabus Course
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology
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Q1) hyper-
A) abnormal condition
B) deficient
C) excessive
D) pain
E) surgical removal
Answer: C
Q2) A/An ____________________ is the loss of a large amount of blood in a short time.
Answer: hemorrhage
Q3) -rrhage
A) bursting forth of blood
B) flow or discharge
C) rupture
D) surgical repair
E) surgical suturing
Answer: A
Q4) The medical term meaning an inflammation of a nerve or nerves is ____________________.
Answer: neuritis
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Chapter 2: The Human Body in Health and Disease
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Q1) ____________________ ____________________ are unspecialized cells that renew themselves for long periods of time through cell division. Answer: Stem cells
Q2) The term ____________________ means located behind the peritoneum. Answer: retroperitoneal
Q3) The term ____________________ means toward the lower part of the body. Answer: caudal
Q4) The ____________________ is the pit that marks where the umbilical cord was attached before birth. Answer: umbilicus
Q5) epidemic
A)sudden outbreak of a disease
B)ongoing presence of a disease within a population
C)outbreak of a disease over a large area
D)study of the causes of diseases
E)study of tissues
Answer: A
Q6) The ____________________ cavity protects the heart and the lungs. Answer: thoracic
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Chapter 3: The Skeletal System
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Q1) pathologic fracture
A)bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process
B)broken bone and an open wound
C)broken bone that is pressed together on itself
D)broken bone that is splintered or crushed
E)surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
Answer: A
Q2) arthrodesis
A)abnormal softening of bones
B)inflammation of the bone
C)marked loss of bone density
D)surgical fusion to stiffen a joint
E)surgical loosening of a stiff joint
Answer: D
Q3) A fracture treatment in which pins or a plate are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place is known as ____________________
Answer: internal fixation
Q4) A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra.
Answer: laminectomy
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Chapter 4: The Muscular System
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Q1) ____________________ ____________________ is a chronic autoimmune disease that produces serious weakness of the voluntary muscles.
Q2) An exercise ____________________ develops,implements,and coordinates exercise programs to promote physical fitness.
Q3) Pain in a tendon is known as ____________________.
Q4) The medical term ____________________ syndrome is a debilitating chronic condition characterized by diffuse and or specific muscle,joint,or bone pain.
Q5) pronation
A)bending the foot upward at the ankle
B)circular movement at the far end of a limb
C)limb movement away from the midline
D)limb movement toward the midline
E)turning the palm of the hand toward the back
Q6) bi-
A)bad
B)fascia
C)fibrous connective tissue
D)hernia
E)two
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Chapter 5: The Cardiovascular System
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Q1) arteri/o
A)aorta
B)artery
C)plaque,fatty substance
D)relating to blood or lymph vessels
E)slow
Q2) ____________________ ____________________ is a peripheral arterial occlusive disease in which intermittent attacks are triggered by cold or stress.
Q3) The term ____________________ means to stop or control bleeding.
Q4) A/An ____________________ is a medication that slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming.
Q5) hemolytic anemia
A)abnormally few formed blood elements
B)abnormally few red blood cells
C)inadequate number of circulating erythrocytes
D)lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells
E)larger-than-normal red blood cells
Q6) The medical term meaning inflammation of a vein is ____________________.
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Chapter 6: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
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Q1) The bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters are known as ____________________.
Q2) A/An ______________________________ reaction involves binding antigens to antibodies.
Q3) anti-
A)against
B)cancer
C)lymph
D)lymph node
E)protected
Q4) The term ____________________ describes the group of one-celled microscopic organisms,some of which cause diseases in humans.
Q5) lymphadenopathy
A)a benign tumor formed by abnormal lymphatic vessels
B)abnormal swelling due to accumulated lymph in the tissues
C)also known as swollen glands
D)any disease affecting a lymph node
E)malignancies that develop in the lymphatic system
Q6) The ____________________ is a member of the herpes virus family that causes a variety of diseases.
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Chapter 7: The Respiratory System
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Q1) pharyngitis
A) also known as a sore throat
B) inflammation of the pleura
C) pain in the pleura
D) surgical repair of the pharynx
E) surgical removal of the pleura
Q2) A/An ____________________ ____________________ is an external monitor to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood.
Q3) ____________________ ____________________ can occur when a foreign substance,such as vomit,is inhaled into the lungs.
Q4) pharyngoplasty
A) also known as a sore throat
B) inflammation of the pleura
C) pain in the pleura
D) surgical repair of the pharynx
E) surgical removal of the pleura
Q5) A/An ____________________ is a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi that tighten and squeeze the airway shut.
Q6) A/An ____________________ is an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity.
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Chapter 8: The Digestive System
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Q1) The medical term ____________________ describes the partial or complete blockage of the intestine caused by the complete stopping of intestinal peristalsis.
Q2) The return of swallowed food into the mouth is known as ____________________.
Q3) The passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as ____________________.
Q4) An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as ____________________.
Q5) A/An ___________________________________ is the examination of the esophagus,stomach,and upper duodenum through a specialized endoscope.
Q6) gastr/o
A)esophagus
B)liver
C)presence of stones
D)small intestine
E)stomach
Q7) ____________________ is the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach.
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Q8) The term ____________________ describes bleeding from any part of the mouth.
Chapter 9: The Urinary System
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Q1) ____________________ is the passage of a catheter into the bladder.
Q2) A/An ____________________ is the surgical repair of the renal pelvis.
Q3) The condition known as ____________________ is an inflammation of the urethra.
Q4) The medical term ____________________ describes a congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis in males.
Q5) The medical condition of ____________________ ____________________ is commonly known as bedwetting.
Q6) ureterorrhagia
A)discharge of blood from the ureter
B)distention of a ureter
C)stretching of a ureter with urine
D)surgical fixation of the urethra
E)surgical suturing of a ureter
Q7) -pexy
A)kidney
B)setting free
C)stone,calculus
D)surgical fixation
E)urination,urine
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Chapter 10: The Nervous System
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Q1) The _________________________ syndrome is characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that can lead to temporary paralysis.
Q2) A/An ____________________ headache is characterized by throbbing pain on one side of the head.
Q3) The term ____________________ describes the mental activities associated with thinking,learning,and memory.
Q4) Commonly known as fainting,the medical term for this condition is ____________________.
Q5) concuss/o
A)brain
B)bruise
C)burning sensation
D)sensation,feeling
E)shaken together
Q6) The psychotic disorder characterized by delusions,hallucinations,disorganized speech,disorganized or catatonic behavior,or negative symptoms is known as
Q7) The thick,tough,outermost membrane of the meninges is known as the
Chapter 11: Special Senses: the Eyes and Ears
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Q1) Also known as walleye,____________________ is strabismus characterized by the outward deviation of one eye relative to the other.
Q2) Commonly known as pinkeye,____________________ is an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by an infection or allergy.
Q3) amblyopia
A)accessory structures of an organ
B)any error of refraction
C)condition in which the pupils are unequal in size
D)dimness of vision
E)lack of focus due to uneven curvatures of the cornea
Q4) A/An ____________________ is a surgical incision of the eardrum.
Q5) The medical term ____________________ describes is blindness in one-half of the visual field.
Q6) adnexa
A)accessory structures of an organ
B)any error of refraction
C)condition in which the pupils are unequal in size
D)dimness of vision
E)lack of focus due to uneven curvatures of the cornea
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Chapter 12: The Integumentary System
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Q1) rhytid/o
A)dry
B)lice
C)rash
D)sebum
E)wrinkle
Q2) miliaria
A)a fungal infection of a nail
B)also known prickly heat
C)an infestation with the itch mite
D)overproduction of sebum
E)spontaneous bruises 2 to 10 millimeters in diameter
Q3) ____________________ ____________________ is a condition in which there is widespread scaling of the skin,often with pruritus,erythroderma,and hair loss.
Q4) pedicul/o
A)dry
B)lice
C)rash
D)sebum
E)wrinkle
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Chapter 13: The Endocrine System
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Q1) ____________________ disease is a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone.
Q2) The hormone ____________________ has an anti-inflammatory action and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates,fats,and proteins in the body.
Q3) The ____________________ blood test is administered to patients with diabetes to measure average glucose levels over the past 3 weeks.
Q4) The condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones is known as
Q5) ____________________,an adult form of hypothyroidism,has symptoms that include an enlarged tongue and puffiness of the hands and face.
Q6) ____________________ ____________________ is a condition caused by insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone or by the inability of the kidneys to respond to the antidiuretic hormone.
Q7) The hormone ____________________ works with the parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues.
Q8) An inflammation of the thymus gland is known as ____________________.
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Chapter 14: The Reproductive Systems
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Q1) Transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all is known as ____________________.
Q2) men/o
A)breast
B)egg
C)none
D)menstruation
E)to bring forth
Q3) hysterectomy
A)direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes
B)fluid-filled sac in the scrotum
C)presence of blood in the seminal fluid
D)small menstrual flow during a shortened menstrual period
E)surgical removal of the uterus
Q4) The medical term _________________________ describes excessive uterine bleeding occurring both during the menses and at irregular intervals between periods.
Q5) The abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 3 or more months is known as ____________________.
Q6) A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries.
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Chapter 15: Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology
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Q1) calc/i
A)albumin
B)calcium
C)creatinine
D)glucose
E)surgical puncture
Q2) The medical term ____________________ describes an increased concentration of creatine in the urine.
Q3) The medical term ____________________ describes the drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac.
Q4) A/An ____________________ is an abnormal rattle or cracklelike respiratory sound heard during when breathing in.
Q5) lithotomy position
A)any position in which the patient is lying down
B)patient lying facedown on the belly
C)patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups
D)substance that allows x-rays to pass through
E)substance that does not allow x-rays to pass through
Q6) The presence of calcium in the urine is known as ____________________.
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Q7) The medical term ____________________ means the flow of blood through an organ.
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Chapter 16: Word Parts
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Q1) The term ____ describes drooping of the upper eyelid.
A) blepharoptosis
B) scleritis
C) synechia
D) uveitis
Q2) Which condition is associated with giving aspirin to children suffering from a viral infection?
A) Down syndrome
B) Conn's disease
C) Cushing's syndrome
D) Reye's syndrome
Q3) A/an ____ is the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina.
A) colposcopy
B) hysteroscopy
C) aparoscopy
D) cystoscopy
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Chapter 17: Abbreviations
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Q1) Which term means to control bleeding?
A) hemoglobin
B) hemolytic
C) hemostasis
D) homeostasis
Q2) ____ is the death of bone tissue caused by an insufficient blood supply,infection,malignancy,or trauma.
A) Osteoclasis
B) Osteolysis
C) Osteonecrosis
D) Osteosarcoma
Q3) Which term means abnormal softening of cartilage?
A) chondritis
B) chondromalacia
C) chondroma
D) osteochondroma
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