Question

directions: complete each question by choosing the best answer avai use your written notes while taking the test so make sure to use the resources that you made. question is worth 2 points. aaos ch.5 - medical terminology 1. a patient with bilateral femur fractures would have which of the following? a. two fractures in the same femur b. a femur fracture occurring with little or no trauma c. a femur fracture in which the bone ends have punctured the muscle and skin of the thigh d. fractures of both femurs 2. with regard to medical terminology, a suffix is: a. added to the end of words to modify or form a derivative. b. the foundation of a word or term. c. the combination of any two or more whole words. d. a modifier that indicates if a term is singular or plural. 3. you and your newly hired emt partner arrive on the scene of a bicycle collision at the local community park. one cyclist stands by and says that she has no injuries. the other is lying on his side on the bike path, guarding his ribs and holding the lower part of his left leg. your partner kneels next to the man, introduces herself, and asks, \can you ambulate?\ the patient looks up, confused and in obvious pain. \can you ambulate? you know...walk?\ your partner says, a little louder. after transporting the patient, you discuss the call with your partner and suggest that she avoid using medical terms unnecessarily when talking with patients. she seems insulted and says, \why?\ what would you say? a. explain that using large words and medical terms can be seen as being egotistical, which can alienate both patients and other providers. b. tell her that the general public isnt smart enough to understand medical terminology and that all communication must be \dumbed down\ when talking to patients. c. tell her that the point of communicating with patients and other providers is so there is a clear understanding; using medical terms when not necessary can cause confusion. d. you should say that you are an experienced emt and since she is new, she should just take your advice and apply it. 4. which of the following describes the midline of the body? a. an imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left halves b. an imaginary line dividing the body into a top and bottom portion c. the intersection of two imaginary lines crossing at the umbilicus d. an imaginary line dividing the body into a front and a back portion 5. the inside of a persons thigh is also known as its ___ aspect. a. inferior b. lateral c. medial d. axillary

Explanation:

1. Question 1:

• The term "bilateral" means "both sides". So, bilateral femur fractures would be fractures of both femurs.

1. Question 2:

• By definition, a suffix is added to the end of words to modify or form a derivative.

1. Question 3:

• The main goal of communication with patients is clear understanding. Using unnecessary medical terms can cause confusion.

1. Question 4:

• The midline of the body is an imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left halves.

1. Question 5:

• The medial aspect refers to the inner or inside part. The inside of the thigh is the medial aspect.

Answer:

1. d. Fractures of both femurs
2. a. added to the end of words to modify or form a derivative.
3. c. Tell her that the point of communicating with patients and other providers is so there is a clear understanding; using medical terms when not necessary can cause confusion.
4. a. An imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left halves
5. c. medial