Deck 1: Nouns

Question 1

A proper noun names a particular person, place, object, or quality. ​

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Select the correct singular form of "diverticula." ​

A)diverticulae
B)diverticulum
C)diverticuli
D)diverticule

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Forming plurals of medical terms is no different than forming plurals of regular nouns. ​

Answer 3

False

Question 4

It is unnecessary to check, recheck, and proofread medical correspondence for spelling and grammar errors, as these function are performed by the computer's spell check program. ​

Question 5

The full block letter does not have indentations. ​

Question 6

Select the correct plural form of "phalanx."

A)phalanges
B)phelanxes
C)phalanxs
D)phlanges

Question 7

Select the word that is spelled correctly. ​

A)defishency
B)deficiency
C)dificiency
D)difficiency

Question 8

If a letter runs longer than one page, the heading on the second page should contain the name of the writer, the page number, and the date. ​

Question 9

Abstract nouns name a quality or idea not perceived by the senses. ​

Question 10

The " salutation " is the greeting in professional correspondence.

Question 11

Select the correct singular form of "nuclei." ​

A)nuclae
B)nuculus
C)nuclum
D)nucleus

Question 12

A full heading is not necessary on medical letterhead paper. ​

Question 13

Select the correct plural form of "anomaly." ​

A)anomilies
B)anomalys
C)anomalies
D)anomali

Question 14

A direct address (DA)is a word or group of words that immediately follows and further identifies another noun and is usually separated by commas. ​

Question 15

Select the word that is spelled correctly. ​

A)medicaton
B)medicatone
C)medisation
D)medication

Question 16

When typing or keying medical communications, all lines should be flush with the right margin.  ​

Question 17

Select the correct plural form of "diagnosis." ​

A)dianoses
B)diagnosises
C)diagnosisis
D)diagnoses

Question 18

Select the word that is spelled correctly. ​

A)alergy
B)allirgy
C)allergy
D)allergi

Question 19

Select the correct plural form of "vertebra."

A)vertebrum
B)vertebrae
C)vertebrai
D)vertebri

Question 20

Select the word that is spelled correctly. ​

A)biossy
B)byopsy
C)biopsy
D)biopcy

Question 21

Janet , please assist the patient in the wheelchair. ​

A)subject
B)predicate noun
C)appositive
D)direct address

Question 22

The nurse removed sutures from the incision . ​

A)subject
B)object of a preposition
C)direct object
D)indirect object

Question 23

The medical assistant works in a clinical setting . ​

A)direct address
B)direct object
C)indirect object
D)object of a preposition

Question 24

Select the collective noun in this sentence: The group is awarding certificates for perfect attendance. ​

A)group
B)certificates
C)perfect
D)attendance

Question 25

The nurse gave the patient a johnny. ​

A)subject
B)predicate noun
C)direct object
D)indirect object

Question 26

Select the abstract noun in this sentence: The committee agreed that honesty is the best policy. ​

A)committee
B)honesty
C)best
D)policy

Question 27

Select the common noun in this sentence: Dr. Sullivan was an old-fashioned doctor in Douglas. ​

A)Dr. Sullivan
B)fashioned
C)doctor
D)Douglas

Question 28

The nurse removed sutures from the incision. ​

A)subject
B)object of a preposition
C)direct object
D)indirect object

Question 29

The medical assistant gave the patient a special delivery letter . ​

A)subject
B)predicate noun
C)direct object
D)indirect object

Question 30

The oncologist treats cancer patients . ​

A)direct object
B)predicate noun
C)subject
D)indirect object

Question 31

The patient is a female with a rare disease . ​

A)direct object
B)subject
C)object of a preposition
D)predicate noun

Question 32

The nurse removed sutures from the incision. ​

A)subject
B)object of a preposition
C)direct object
D)indirect object

Question 33

Select the proper noun in this sentence:   ​
Nurses at Mercy Hospital were not in favor of a strike.

A)Nurses
B)Mercy Hospital
C)strike
D)favor

Question 34

The doctor gave the patient a prescription. ​

A)object of a preposition
B)predicate noun
C)direct object
D)indirect object

Question 35

Seth Werner, the supervisor , is on vacation. ​

A)direct address
B)object of a preposition
C)appositive
D)predicate noun

Question 36

The employer paid his employees an extra week's salary. ​

A)subject
B)predicate noun
C)direct object
D)indirect object

Question 37

Dermatitis is an allergic condition . ​

A)direct object
B)appositive
C)predicate noun
D)subject

Question 38

The patient is a man from the fourth floor. ​

A)subject
B)predicate noun
C)appositive
D)direct address

Question 39

Select the word that is spelled correctly. ​

A)cardologist
B)cardoalogist
C)cardialogist
D)cardiologist

Question 40

In each of the following sentences, how is the italicized noun used? ​
Over the years, my brother remembered his experiences in surgery.

A)indirect object
B)subject
C)predicate noun
D)direct object

Question 41

Nouns that receive the action of the verb are called ____________ ___________. ​

Question 42

___________ name a person, place, thing, or idea. ​

Question 43

Most typed or keyed lines in professional correspondence should be flush to the _________ margin.  ​

Question 44

The _____________ is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.  ​

Question 45

The _____________ of a letter contains the message.  ​

Question 46

Words that show action, being, or linking are called ___________.  ​

Question 47

The leave-taking of a letter is called the _______________.  ​

Question 48

A word that connects words or groups of words is called a _________________.  ​

Question 49

A word that indicates ownership by its form is a _____________ ____________.  ​

Question 50

The _____________ is the greeting of a letter.  ​