Question

question 3
a medical assistant should identify the term “oophorectomy” as which of the following meanings?
opening in the windpipe
removal of the ovaries
breakdown of blood cells
brain disorder
question 4
what is the abbreviation for “nothing by mouth”?
npo
nm
nop
nbm

Explanation:

• In medical - terminology, "oophorectomy" refers to the surgical removal of the ovaries. The prefix "oopho -" is related to the ovaries and "ectomy" means removal.
• The abbreviation "NPO" stands for "nothing by mouth" in medical contexts, which is often used to indicate that a patient should not consume food or drink by mouth, usually before a surgical procedure or certain medical tests.

Answer:

Question 3: Removal of the ovaries
Question 4: NPO