Question 1

Which of the following prefixes means &#34;around&#34;?&#10;A) Endo-&#10;B) Supra-&#10;C) Peri-&#10;D) Hyper-

Accepted Answer

Peri- is the prefix that means "around," as seen in terms like "perimeter" (the distance around a figure) or "pericardium" (the sac around the heart).

Question 2

This part of a medical term does not alter the meaning of the word but is added merely to ease pronunciation of the word:&#10;A) Word root&#10;B) Combining vowel&#10;C) Suffix&#10;D) Prefix

Accepted Answer

The combining vowel is added to a medical term to make it easier to pronounce, especially when a suffix or another root is added to the word root. It does not change the meaning of the term.

Question 3

An incision into a vein is known as:&#10;A) phlebolith&#10;B) phlebotomy&#10;C) phlebitis&#10;D) phlebectomy

Accepted Answer

Phlebotomy is the correct term for an incision into a vein, typically done to draw blood for testing, donations, or treatment purposes.

Question 4

The part of a medical term that alters the specific definition at the end of the word:&#10;A) prefix&#10;B) word root&#10;C) suffix&#10;D) combining vowel

Accepted Answer

The suffix is the part of a medical term located at the end of the word that modifies or alters its specific meaning.

Question 5

Cardiopulmonary means:&#10;A) a diagnostic procedure that produces images of organ cross sections&#10;B) an emergency first aid procedure used to reestablish heart and lung action&#10;C) pertaining to the heart and lungs&#10;D) use of sound in the diagnosis of heart disease

Accepted Answer

Cardiopulmonary refers to anything that is related to both the heart and lungs.

Question 6

The suffix in &#34;osteomalacia&#34; means:&#10;A) deficiency&#10;B) hemorrhage&#10;C) abnormal softening&#10;D) rupture

Accepted Answer

The suffix "-malacia" refers to abnormal softening, so in the term "osteomalacia," it indicates the abnormal softening of bones.

Question 7

Inflammation of the lining of the heart is called:&#10;A) endocardium&#10;B) pericarditis&#10;C) myocardial infarct&#10;D) endocarditis

Accepted Answer

Endocarditis is the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart's chambers and valves, known as the endocardium.

Question 8

The prefix &#34;pro&#34; means:&#10;A) before&#10;B) after&#10;C) between&#10;D) within

Accepted Answer

The prefix "pro" means "before" in terms of time or place, and it is used in various words to denote a precedence or priority in time, position, or importance.

Question 9

The part of a medical term that alters the specific definition at the beginning of the word:&#10;A) prefix&#10;B) word root&#10;C) suffix&#10;D) combining vowel

Accepted Answer

The prefix is the part of a medical term that appears at the beginning of the word and alters its specific definition, providing additional context or specificity.

Question 10

A word that is also used as a suffix that means stopping or controlling is:&#10;A) edema&#10;B) maina&#10;C) ptysis&#10;D) stasis

Accepted Answer

The suffix "-stasis" refers to stopping or controlling, as seen in medical terms like "hemostasis," which means the stopping of bleeding.

Question 11

This part of a medical term gives the most important meaning to the word,or the basis for the word:&#10;A) prefix&#10;B) word root&#10;C) suffix&#10;D) combining vowel

Accepted Answer

The answer of This part of a medical term gives...

Question 12

The suffix in &#34;cardiomegaly&#34; means:&#10;A) enlargement&#10;B) inflammation&#10;C) surgical puncture&#10;D) suture

Accepted Answer

The answer of The suffix in &#34;cardiomegaly&#34; means:&#10;A) enlargement&#10;B) inflammation&#10;C)...

Question 13

Which of the following word roots means intestines?&#10;A) Enter&#10;B) Encephal&#10;C) Esophagi&#10;D) Hepat

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following word roots means...

Question 14

Disease of the heart muscle is called:&#10;A) cardiomyopathy&#10;B) arteriosclerosis&#10;C) congestive heart failure&#10;D) atherosclerosis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Disease of the heart muscle is called:&#10;A)...

Question 15

The creation of a new opening into the colon is called:&#10;A) colostomy&#10;B) colotomy&#10;C) colorrhaphy&#10;D) colonic

Accepted Answer

The answer of The creation of a new opening into...

Question 16

The suffix in &#34;colonoscopy&#34; means:&#10;A) formation of a new opening&#10;B) surgical removal&#10;C) surgical fixation&#10;D) visual inspection

Accepted Answer

The answer of The suffix in &#34;colonoscopy&#34; means:&#10;A) formation of...

Deck 4: Medical Terminology