Deck 4: Medical Terminology

Question 1

What are the components of a combining form?​

A) ​A word root and a vowel
B) ​A word root and a suffix
C) ​A prefix and a word root
D) ​Any word part that is combined with the letter "o"

Answer 1

​A word root and a vowel

Question 2

Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the liver.​

Answer 2

False

Question 3

It is important that health care workers use precise medical terminology at all times when communicating with supervisors, coworkers, and patients.​

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Which of the following is a true statement about the use of medical abbreviations in written health care documentation?​

A) ​They should never be used because misunderstandings can occur.
B) ​They may be created by individual health care professionals if their meanings are clear.
C) ​Only those that are facility-approved should be used.
D) ​Abbreviations are universally standardized, and the same ones are used in every health care facility.

Question 5

The combining form enter/o means large intestine.​

Question 6

Rhinorrhea is drainage from the ear.​

Question 7

Tachycardia is an abnormally slow heart rate.​

Question 8

How is the letter "i" pronounced when it is used at the end of a word to create the plural form?​

A) ​It is silent
B) ​Like the "i" in "it"
C) ​Like "ee" in "see"
D) ​Like the word "eye"

Question 9

The combining form is used to create a medical term when:​

A) ​the suffix begins with a vowel.
B) ​the suffix begins with a consonant.
C) ​there is no prefix.
D) ​there is only one word root.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a common meaning of a prefix?​

A) ​Number
B) ​Surgical procedure
C) ​Color
D) ​Position

Question 11

Some medical terms have more than one word root.​

Question 12

What is the correct pronunciation for the letter combination "pn"?​

A) ​n
B) ​p
C) ​f
D) ​It is silent

Question 13

The combining form hepat/o means liver.​

Question 14

Venostasis means abnormal slowing or stoppage of the flow of blood in a vein.​

Question 15

Many, but not all, medical terms have a suffix.​

Question 16

Apnea is the absence of breathing.​

Question 17

The purpose of the suffix in a medical term is to:​

A) ​name a body part.
B) ​link the word root to the next word part.
C) ​make the term easier to pronounce.
D) ​add to or change the meaning of the word root.

Question 18

What is the recommended way to decipher the meaning of an unfamiliar medical term?​

A) ​Start at the beginning of the word and work to the right, identifying and defining each word part.
B) ​Start at the end of the word and work to the left, identifying and defining each word part.
C) ​Define the word root, then the prefix, then the suffix.
D) ​Define the word root, then the suffix, then the prefix.

Question 19

Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear?​

A) ​Otoscope
B) ​Otology
C) ​Otitis
D) ​Otoplasty

Question 20

What does gastrectomy mean?​

A) ​An incision into the stomach
B) ​Removal of all or part of the stomach
C) ​Inflammation of the stomach
D) ​An opening into the stomach

Question 21

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
​As needed

A)​p.c
B)b.i.d
C)​c/o
D)​I&O
E)​a.c
F)
G)​p.r.n
H)​Δ

Question 22

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
​Twice a day

A)​p.c
B)b.i.d
C)​c/o
D)​I&O
E)​a.c
F)
G)​p.r.n
H)​Δ

Question 23

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
​With

A)​p.c
B)b.i.d
C)​c/o
D)​I&O
E)​a.c
F)
G)​p.r.n
H)​Δ

Question 24

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
​Intake and output

A)​p.c
B)b.i.d
C)​c/o
D)​I&O
E)​a.c
F)
G)​p.r.n
H)​Δ

Question 25

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
​Head

A)​my/o
B)​arthr/o
C)​cephal/o
D)​oste/o
E)​-itis
F)​-ectomy
G)​-plegia
H)​poly-
I)​hyper-
J)​hypo-

Question 26

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
​After a meal

A)​p.c
B)b.i.d
C)​c/o
D)​I&O
E)​a.c
F)
G)​p.r.n
H)​Δ

Question 27

Why is it recommended that students learn the meanings of word parts rather than complete medical words when studying medical terminology?​

Question 28

Name at least five important features to consider when purchasing a medical dictionary.​

Question 29

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
​Many

A)​my/o
B)​arthr/o
C)​cephal/o
D)​oste/o
E)​-itis
F)​-ectomy
G)​-plegia
H)​poly-
I)​hyper-
J)​hypo-

Question 30

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
​Bone

A)​my/o
B)​arthr/o
C)​cephal/o
D)​oste/o
E)​-itis
F)​-ectomy
G)​-plegia
H)​poly-
I)​hyper-
J)​hypo-

Question 31

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
​Above, excessive

A)​my/o
B)​arthr/o
C)​cephal/o
D)​oste/o
E)​-itis
F)​-ectomy
G)​-plegia
H)​poly-
I)​hyper-
J)​hypo-

Question 32

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
​Joint

A)​my/o
B)​arthr/o
C)​cephal/o
D)​oste/o
E)​-itis
F)​-ectomy
G)​-plegia
H)​poly-
I)​hyper-
J)​hypo-

Question 33

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
​Paralysis

A)​my/o
B)​arthr/o
C)​cephal/o
D)​oste/o
E)​-itis
F)​-ectomy
G)​-plegia
H)​poly-
I)​hyper-
J)​hypo-

Question 34

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
​Complains of

A)​p.c
B)b.i.d
C)​c/o
D)​I&O
E)​a.c
F)
G)​p.r.n
H)​Δ

Question 35

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
​Change

A)​p.c
B)b.i.d
C)​c/o
D)​I&O
E)​a.c
F)
G)​p.r.n
H)​Δ

Question 36

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
​Removal of

A)​my/o
B)​arthr/o
C)​cephal/o
D)​oste/o
E)​-itis
F)​-ectomy
G)​-plegia
H)​poly-
I)​hyper-
J)​hypo-

Question 37

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
​Before a meal

A)​p.c
B)b.i.d
C)​c/o
D)​I&O
E)​a.c
F)
G)​p.r.n
H)​Δ

Question 38

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
​Muscle

A)​my/o
B)​arthr/o
C)​cephal/o
D)​oste/o
E)​-itis
F)​-ectomy
G)​-plegia
H)​poly-
I)​hyper-
J)​hypo-

Question 39

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
​Under

A)​my/o
B)​arthr/o
C)​cephal/o
D)​oste/o
E)​-itis
F)​-ectomy
G)​-plegia
H)​poly-
I)​hyper-
J)​hypo-

Question 40

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
​Inflammation

A)​my/o
B)​arthr/o
C)​cephal/o
D)​oste/o
E)​-itis
F)​-ectomy
G)​-plegia
H)​poly-
I)​hyper-
J)​hypo-

Question 41

Explain why learning medical terminology is an essential health care skill.Discuss the possible consequences for a health care worker who does not understand medical terminology.​

Question 42

List at least five general, suggested techniques that help students learn medical terminology.​