Deck 22: Medical Terminology, basic Human Structure, and Disorders

Question 1

The combining form (wr + cv)carcin/o means :

A)disease.
B)tumor.
C)cancer.
D)flesh.

Answer 1

cancer.

Question 2

The synthesis of medical terms is:

A)identifying the number of word parts in a medical term.
B)identifying the total number of word parts in a medical term.
C)creating a medical term by using word parts.
D)dividing word parts in a medical term to determine the meaning of the term.

Answer 2

creating a medical term by using word parts.

Question 3

When the suffix of a medical term begins with a vowel,which word part is not used?

A)Word root
B)Prefix
C)Combining vowel
D)All word parts are used.

Answer 3

Combining vowel

Question 4

The three main origins of medical terminology include:

A)Italian,Native American language,and slang
B)Greek and Latin language,and modern language
C)German,Italian,and French languages
D)French and Latin language,and pseudonyms

Question 5

A suffix that means pertaining to is:

A)-al.
B)-oid.
C)-oma.
D)-logy.

Question 6

Which of the following structures is made up of a group of similar cells that work together to perform particular functions?

A)Organ
B)Cell wall
C)Tissue
D)Body system

Question 7

Histology is the study of:

A)tumors.
B)cells.
C)disease.
D)tissues.

Question 8

The meaning of the suffix -genic is:

A)pertaining to.
B)specialist who studies and treats.
C)study of.
D)producing,originating,causing.

Question 9

In the medical term gastroenteritis,-itis is the:

A)word root.
B)prefix.
C)suffix.
D)combining vowel.

Question 10

Which statement is TRUE regarding use of a combining vowel?

A)When a word root is connected to a suffix,the combining vowel is always used.
B)When two word roots are connected,the combining vowel usually is not used.
C)A combining vowel is not used when a prefix and a word root are connected.
D)A combining vowel is most frequently an i,and only rarely is an o or an e

Question 11

The basic unit of all living things is the:

A)nucleus.
B)cytoplasm.
C)cell membrane.
D)cell.

Question 12

A combining form consists of a:

A)prefix and a word root.
B)combining vowel and a suffix.
C)word root and a suffix.
D)word root and a combining vowel.

Question 13

The basic part of the medical term is represented by the:

A)combining vowel.
B)word root.
C)suffix.
D)prefix.

Question 14

The medical term that means the study of cells is:

A)cytology.
B)histology.
C)pathology.
D)oncology.

Question 15

The analysis of medical terms means that you:

A)connect a number of word parts to make up a medical term.
B)divide a term into word parts,and each word part is identified and labeled.
C)identify the number of word roots and combining vowels in each medical term.
D)identify the total number of word parts in a medical term.

Question 16

The combining vowel is used to:

A)provide a pause when pronouncing a medical term.
B)ease pronunciation.
C)modify the term at its beginning.
D)modify the term at the end of the word.

Question 17

The combining form path/o means :

A)disease.
B)tumor.
C)cancer.
D)flesh.

Question 18

What is a medical term meaning record of electrical impulses of the heart?

A)Electrocardiogram
B)Cardioelectricogram
C)Elecrcardiogram
D)electrocardiogram

Question 19

The word part that is used after the word root to modify its meaning is the:

A)combining vowel.
B)prefix.
C)suffix.
D)combining form.

Question 20

Oncology is the study of:

A)tumors.
B)cells.
C)disease.
D)tissues.

Question 21

The medical term that means pertaining to below the skin is:

A)subcutaneous.
B)visceral.
C)cutaneous.
D)cyanotic.

Question 22

The dermis,the layer of skin known as the true skin:

A)is composed of epithelial tissue.
B)is composed entirely of muscle.
C)contains blood vessels,nerve endings,hair follicles,and sweat and oil glands.
D)serves to connect the skin to the underlying muscles,bone,and organs.

Question 23

The type of tissue that forms a protective covering (skin)or lines body cavities is the:

A)muscle tissue
B)epithelial tissue
C)connective tissue
D)nerve tissue

Question 24

A vascular condition that occurs in patients who lie in one position for long periods is:

A)abscess.
B)cancer.
C)decubitus ulcer.
D)gangrene.

Question 25

An organ located in the thoracic cavity is the:

A)heart.
B)spinal cord.
C)brain.
D)bladder.

Question 26

The medical term that means abnormal condition of blue is:

A)cyanosis.
B)melanoma.
C)erythroderma.
D)xanthosis.

Question 27

A wound that is produced by tearing of body tissue is called a(n):

A)abscess.
B)abrasion.
C)laceration.
D)decubitus.

Question 28

The eye is located _____ to the mouth.

A)distal
B)superior
C)inferior
D)anterior

Question 29

A third-degree burn damages:

A)the epidermis.
B)the epidermis and the dermis.
C)the true skin.
D)the epidermis,dermis,and subcutaneous tissue.

Question 30

There are _____ quadrants and ________ regions of the abdominal cavity.

A)four;nine
B)nine;four
C)four;four
D)four;six

Question 31

The medical term that means disease of the skin is:

A)erythroderma.
B)dermatitis.
C)dermatomycosis.
D)dermatopathy.

Question 32

The medical term that means study of skin is:

A)cytology.
B)histology.
C)pathology.
D)dermatology.

Question 33

The abbreviation LAT means :

A)closer to the surface.
B)pertaining to the side.
C)below.
D)in back of.

Question 34

The genes that determine hereditary characteristics are contained in the:

A)organs
B)tissues
C)skin
D)cells

Question 35

The suffix -oid means :

A)enlargement.
B)resembling.
C)pertaining to.
D)condition of.

Question 36

The directional term anterior refers to a structure that is _____ structure.

A)in front of another
B)below another
C)to the middle of a
D)to the side of a

Question 37

A suffix that means incision or to cut into is:

A)-ectomy.
B)-itis.
C)-tomy.
D)-osis.

Question 38

The main function of skin is to:

A)protect underlying tissues from pathogenic microorganisms and other environmental hazards.
B)produce blood cells.
C)release hormones.
D)manufacture calcium.

Question 39

The lungs are contained in the ____________ cavity.

A)pelvic
B)thoracic
C)spinal
D)abdominal

Question 40

The diagnosis of a sarcoma would indicate that a patient has a:

A)noncancerous tumor.
B)tumor of connective tissue.
C)skin lesion.
D)sacral tumor.

Question 41

A patient whose knee is damaged from arthritis is likely to be scheduled for:

A)total knee arthroplasty.
B)open reduction and internal fixation.
C)laminectomy.
D)tendon reattachment.

Question 42

One function of the musculoskeletal system is to:

A)synthesize vitamin D.
B)produce blood cells.
C)release hormones.
D)manufacture calcium.

Question 43

The lower,middle abdominopelvic region is called the:

A)hypogastric region.
B)epigastric region.
C)umbilical region.
D)right iliac region.

Question 44

Which of the following is a purpose of the muscular system?

A)Distinguishing between males and females
B)Protecting internal organs
C)Enabling movement of body parts
D)Mineral storage

Question 45

Which of the following is a word root that means joint?

A)Cost
B)Arthr
C)Ost
D)Crani

Question 46

The patient is having pain immediately below the cervical spine.The doctor will x-ray the:

A)lumbar spine.
B)thoracic spine.
C)coccyx.
D)sacral spine.

Question 47

How many vertebrae make up the vertebral column?

A)28
B)26
C)24
D)25

Question 48

There are four types of bones including:

A)short,long,oblong,and irregular.
B)long,short,round,and regular.
C)long,short,flat,and irregular.
D)big,small,medium,and regular.

Question 49

Which of the following is an involuntary muscle?

A)Smooth muscle
B)Trapezius muscle
C)Cardiac muscle
D)Skeletal muscle

Question 50

The doctor requested an x-ray image of the joint.The HUC will order a(n):

A)arthrocentesis.
B)arthrogram.
C)electromyogram.
D)laminogram.

Question 51

Which of the following are upper and lower arm bones?

A)Humerus,radius,and ulna
B)Femur,tibia,and fibula
C)Scapula,clavicle,and sternum
D)Carpals,metacarpals,and phalanges

Question 52

The structure that attaches bone to bone is the:

A)tendon.
B)ligament.
C)periosteum.
D)joint.

Question 53

What is the name of the first seven vertebrae in the vertebral column?

A)Thoracic
B)Sacrum
C)Cervical
D)Coccyx

Question 54

A disease that causes an abnormal decrease in the amount of bone mass,the leading cause of fractures,is:

A)osteoarthritis.
B)arthritis.
C)osteoporosis.
D)orthopedist.

Question 55

The outermost layer of the bone is the

A)endosteum.
B)periosteum.
C)bone marrow.
D)diaphysis.

Question 56

Which of the following bones are part of the axial skeleton?

A)Phalanges and metatarsals
B)Phalanges and metacarpals
C)Femur,tibia,and fibula
D)Skull and vertebral column

Question 57

There are ____ bones in each finger and ____ bones in each thumb,and the bones are called ______________.

A)three;two;phalanges
B)four;three;metacarpals
C)three;two;phaanges
D)four;three;phalanges

Question 58

A medical term meaning without development is:

A)atrophy.
B)osteoma.
C)sternoid.
D)subcostal.

Question 59

Which of the following is a disease/condition that is the leading cause of fractures,because the bone tissue becomes porous,thin,and brittle?

A)Osteoarthritis
B)Herniated nucleus pulposus
C)Rheumatoid arthritis
D)Osteoporosis

Question 60

A suffix meaning record or film is:

A)-graph.
B)-gram.
C)-pathy.
D)-graphy.

Question 61

The medical term for ringing in the ears is:

A)conjunctivitis.
B)blepharitis.
C)tinnitus.
D)otorrhea.

Question 62

A surgical procedure performed to relieve symptoms of a ruptured disk is a:

A)laminectomy.
B)vertebrectomy.
C)clavicotomy.
D)arthroplasty.

Question 63

The new admit from the emergency department had symptoms of incontinence of urine and stool,frothing from the mouth,arching of the back,and turning of the head to one side.The seizure activity stage during which these symptoms occurred was most likely the _____ stage.

A)preictal
B)postictal
C)interictal
D)aura

Question 64

The doctors' progress note mentioned that the patient presented with aphasia.This means that the patient was:

A)very talkative.
B)without speech.
C)unable to eat.
D)unable to walk.

Question 65

Which of the following is a suffix meaning rapid flow of blood?

A)-rrhea
B)-rrhagia
C)-rrhaphy
D)-plegia

Question 66

The diagnosis for the pediatric patient was bilateral otitis media.The affected organ(s)is/are:

A)the right ear.
B)both ears.
C)the nose.
D)both eyes.

Question 67

AKA is an abbreviation for a surgery involving:

A)repair of a fracture.
B)removal of the leg above the knee.
C)repair of a herniated disk.
D)removal of the leg below the knee.

Question 68

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the mind and body (relationship)?

A)Psychosomatic
B)Neurosis
C)Psychosis
D)Neurotic

Question 69

Neurons that transmit impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles or glands are the _____ neurons.

A)sensory
B)motor
C)peripheral
D)autonomic

Question 70

The patient received a severe penetrating injury to the eye when he fell on a nail in a board.The subsequent removal of the eye is called:

A)myringotomy.
B)enucleation.
C)sclerotomy.
D)iridectomy.

Question 71

A gradual progressive disorder of the central nervous system (CNS)that occurs with degeneration of dopamine-releasing neurons is known as:

A)a cerebrovascular accident.
B)a transient ischemic attack.
C)epilepsy.
D)Parkinson disease.

Question 72

The patient scheduled for a phacoemulsification likely is suffering from:

A)cataracts.
B)glaucoma.
C)retinal detachment.
D)scleral buckling.

Question 73

The protective covering of the brain and spinal cord is called the:

A)ventricles.
B)meninges.
C)neurons.
D)cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 74

A fracture consisting of a splintered or crushed bone is called a:

A)closed fracture.
B)greenstick fracture.
C)open fracture.
D)comminuted fracture.

Question 75

Aphasia is a medical term meaning:

A)absence of breathing.
B)difficulty breathing.
C)abnormal condition of inability to speak.
D)difficulty speaking.

Question 76

The CNS is made up of the:

A)nerves stemming from the center of the body.
B)brain and spinal cord.
C)nerves of the brain.
D)nerves of the spinal cord.

Question 77

A prefix meaning difficult,painful,labored,abnormal is:

A)a-,an-.
B)supra-.
C)dys-.
D)intra-.

Question 78

The transparent membrane that lines the upper and lower eyelid and the anterior portion of the eye,and whose inflammation causes "pink eye," is formally known as:

A)retina.
B)sclera.
C)pupil.
D)conjunctiva.

Question 79

The patient was admitted with meningitis,which means that there is specific inflammation of the:

A)brain.
B)nerves.
C)cerebellum.
D)three layers of connective tissue that surround and protect the spinal cord and brain.

Question 80

An electroencephalogram is a test involving the:

A)brain.
B)heart.
C)kidneys.
D)lungs.