The Combining Form Iatr/o- Means

question 80

Multiple Choice

The combining form iatr/o- means:

• A)collection of symptoms.
• B)touching; feeling.
• C)medicine.
• D)physician; treatment.

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Definitions:

Endotracheal Tube

A tube placed through the mouth into the trachea to establish and maintain an airway during mechanical ventilation.

Supine Position

Lying on the back with the face upward; a common position for patients in medical settings.

Suction Equipment

Medical devices used to remove substances such as blood, saliva, mucus, and vomit from a person's airway or respiratory tract.

Oxygen Source

A supply system or device that delivers oxygen to patients requiring respiratory support, such as an oxygen cylinder or concentrator.