The Medical Language Came Mostly from Which Two Roots

question 27

Multiple Choice

The medical language came mostly from which two roots?

• A)Latin and Spanish
• B)Spanish and Italian
• C)Latin and Greek
• D)Greek and English
• E)Spanish and English

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Definitions:

Chest Tube

A medical device inserted into the pleural space to remove air, fluid, or pus, used in conditions like pneumothorax or pleural effusion.

Tracheostomy Tube

A tube inserted into a surgically-made hole in the front of the neck and into the windpipe to help an individual breathe.

Suctioning Time

The period during which suction is applied to remove bodily fluids from patients, typically from the airway, for medical reasons.

Respiratory Acidosis

A condition where there is an excess of carbon dioxide in the blood, leading to a lower pH level and causing the blood to become more acidic.