Question

Using knowledge or prefixes and suffixes , a medical assistant should identify the term for a Slow breathing as which of the following?

1) Apnea
2) Apophysis
3) Dyspnea
4) Anaplasia

Answer 1

The correct term for slow breathing, derived from Greek, is 'bradypnea,' not provided in the listed options. Options given refer to no breathing (apnea), labored breathing (dyspnea), bony outgrowth (apophysis), and cellular changes related to cancer (anaplasia).

Step-by-step explanation:

The term for slow breathing in the medical field is known as bradypnea. This term is derived from the Greek word 'brady' meaning slow, and 'pnea' pertaining to breathing. Among the options provided, none directly refer to slow breathing, but the close concepts include 'Apnea,' which means the absence of breathing, and 'Dyspnea,' which refers to difficult or labored breathing. 'Apophysis' refers to the bony outgrowth, and 'Anaplasia' refers to cells that have lost the specific characteristics of their type due to cancer. Notably, 'Bradypnea' was not listed as an option, but understanding the prefixes and suffixes helps discern that options 1, 2, and 4 do not describe slow breathing, and although 'Dyspnea' indicates problematic breathing, it isn't specifically slow breathing either.