EMS 1055 Medical Terminology List Exam #1 Questions
with correct answers
Tachycardia - ✔✔abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)
Bradycardia - ✔✔abnormally slow heartbeat (less than 60 beats per minute)
Tachypnea - ✔✔increased breathing rate
Hypertension - ✔✔abnormally high blood pressure
Orthopnea - ✔✔difficulty breathing when lying down
Contusion - ✔✔bruise
Dyspnea - ✔✔difficult or labored breathing
Dysphagia - ✔✔difficulty swallowing
Apnea - ✔✔cessation of breathing
Hemiparesis - ✔✔slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body
Diaphoresis - ✔✔excessive sweating
with correct answers
Tachycardia - ✔✔abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)
Bradycardia - ✔✔abnormally slow heartbeat (less than 60 beats per minute)
Tachypnea - ✔✔increased breathing rate
Hypertension - ✔✔abnormally high blood pressure
Orthopnea - ✔✔difficulty breathing when lying down
Contusion - ✔✔bruise
Dyspnea - ✔✔difficult or labored breathing
Dysphagia - ✔✔difficulty swallowing
Apnea - ✔✔cessation of breathing
Hemiparesis - ✔✔slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body
Diaphoresis - ✔✔excessive sweating