Medical Terminology and Healthcare Ethics Quiz

Hyper- means excessive, beyond normal limits.

Vital signs include heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate, but not blood type.

-ectomy indicates surgical removal or excision of a specified body part.

Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty, art, and taste.

A power of attorney for healthcare is a legal document that allows an individual to designate someone to make medical decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so themselves.

Syncope, commonly known as fainting, is a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden reduction in blood flow to the brain.

HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which ensures the protection and confidentiality of patient health information.

An advance directive is a legal document that allows individuals to specify their preferences regarding medical treatment in the event they are unable to communicate their wishes.

Negligence refers to the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances.

A geriatrician is a physician who specializes in the medical care of older adults.

The Good Samaritan Law protects healthcare providers from liability when providing assistance in emergency situations outside their regular scope of employment.

Fraud involves the intentional deception or misrepresentation of facts for financial gain.

Non-maleficence is the principle in medical ethics that emphasizes the obligation to avoid causing harm to patients.

Utilitarianism is a principle in ethics that advocates maximizing overall happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people.

Bioethics is a branch of ethics that addresses moral issues arising from advances in biology and medicine.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

Hypoxia is a condition characterized by an inadequate supply of oxygen to the body's tissues.