A&P RHIA Review: Anatomy & Physiology Practice Questions & Study Guide

A&P RHIA Review Questions Answered


What are bacilli? Rod-shaped organisms




What are cocci? Spherical-shaped organisms




What does AAA stand for? Abdominal aortic aneurysm




What does ABN stand for? Advance beneficiary notice




What does acute describe? A short-term illness that occurs rapidly with specific signs and symptoms




What does airborne mean? Carried by or through the air, such as pollen, dust, or microorganisms




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, A&P RHIA Review Questions Answered
What does AMI stand for? Acute myocardial infarction




What does anatomical site mean? References a specific location within the anatomy (body)




What does anterior mean? Toward the front of the body




What does anteroposterior (AP) mean? The image was taken or the procedure was performed from front to back




What does bactericidal mean? Drugs or substances that destroy organisms




What does bacteriostatic mean? Drugs or substances that decrease the rate of reproduction of bacteria




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, A&P RHIA Review Questions Answered
What does benign mean? Nonthreatening, mild, non-malignant




What does bilateral mean? Both sides




What does buccal mean? Inside the cheek




What does CABG stand for? Coronary artery bypass graft




What does cardiovascular refer to? Heart, pericardium, arteries, and veins




What does caudal mean? Toward the tail




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