Question 1

A couple consults an infertility clinic because they are having difficulty getting pregnant.The husband is diagnosed with oligospermia.What does this mean?
A)He has an STI (STD).
B)He has abnormally shaped sperm.
C)He has no sperm.
D)He has too few sperm.

Accepted Answer

Oligospermia is a condition where a man has a low sperm count, specifically fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen. This can make it more difficult for the couple to conceive.

Question 2

In treating reproductive system disorders,sometimes a body part must be removed.Build a medical term that means removal of a breast.
A)root mast + suffix -ectomy = mastectomy
B)combining form mamm/o + suffix -plasty = mammoplasty
C)root lump + suffix -ectomy = lumpectomy
D)root hyster + suffix -ectomy = hysterectomy

Accepted Answer

The root mast refers to the breast, and the suffix -ectomy means removal. Therefore, mastectomy means removal of the breast. The other choices refer to different body parts or procedures.

Question 3

Jannetta is a medical transcriptionist.She is typing up a dictated report on a patient who was admitted to the Internal Medicine Service with a liver problem.The diagnosis sounds like "ser ROH siss." What is the correct spelling for this diagnosis?
A)serosis
B)cerrhotitis
C)cirrhosis
D)cirohssis

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the liver condition is cirrhosis. Option A and option B have incorrect spellings, and option D has a misspelling of the word.

Question 4

Dr.Martin is writing a chart note on her patient,Ms.Patrick,who is not doing well.Ms.Patrick has smoked for 30 years and has a chronic cough,a barrel-shaped chest,dyspnea,and hypoxemia.What is the correct spelling for the diagnosis that Dr.Martin will write?
A)empyema
B)emphysemia
C)emphisema
D)emphysema

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the diagnosis of Ms. Patrick's condition is "emphysema," which is a chronic respiratory disease that is commonly associated with smoking. Option A, "empyema," refers to a collection of pus within a body cavity, while options B and C are misspellings of emphysema.

Question 5

Most people have heard of an OB-GYN doctor,and most people know that this is a doctor who specializes in women's health.But what does this abbreviation mean exactly? Choose the answer that has both words spelled correctly and both definitions correct.
A)Obsteriatrics is pregnancy and childbirth;gynecollege is the study of women's diseases.
B)An obstetrician is a doctor for pregnancy and childbirth;a gynecologist is a doctor for women's diseases.
C)An obstetritian is a doctor for women's diseases;a ginnycologist is a female doctor or midwife who delivers babies.
D)Obstreporics is pregnancy and childbirth;gynhyscopy is women's diseases.

Accepted Answer

Obstetrics is the medical specialty focused on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. A doctor who specializes in this area is called an obstetrician. Gynecology is the medical specialty that deals with the female reproductive system and its diseases. A doctor who specializes in this area is called a gynecologist. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 6

What is GERD?
A)giardiasis,a parasitic infection
B)gastroenteral hernia,which is between a hiatal hernia and an umbilical hernia
C)cancer of the gerdiodhhial polyps in the colon
D)gastroesophageal reflux disease

Accepted Answer

GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is a chronic digestive disorder that occurs when the stomach acid or even the bile in your stomach flows back up into your esophagus causing irritation and possible damage. It's a very common condition and can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like heartburn, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing. Medications and lifestyle changes can help manage GERD.

Question 7

What is the difference between the urethra and the ureter?
A)They are the same thing,but people spell the word differently.
B)Females have a urethra,and males have a ureter.
C)The ureters connect the kidneys to the bladder;the urethra drains the bladder to the outside.
D)The urethra never has any medical or surgical problems,but the ureters often cause trouble.

Accepted Answer

The ureters are tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder, while the urethra is a tube that drains urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Although they are both parts of the urinary system, they have different functions and locations in the body.

Question 8

Rosalia is trying to code out a surgery note,but the handwriting is very poor,and the terms look very much the same.Which statement makes sense? (Hint: Understanding the suffixes will help you answer this question.Assume that Mrs.H had a surgery procedure performed. )
A)Mrs.H was admitted with cholecystitis.A cholelithiasis was performed.
B)Mrs.H was admitted with cholecystitis.A colitis was performed.
C)Mrs.H was admitted with colitis.A cholecystitis was performed.
D)Mrs.H was admitted with cholecystitis.A cholecystectomy was performed.

Accepted Answer

The suffix "-ectomy" refers to the surgical removal of a body part, in this case referencing the removal of the gallbladder due to cholecystitis. Choice A has the correct diagnosis, but the term "cholelithiasis" refers to the presence of gallstones, not a surgery procedure. Choice B has the incorrect procedure, and Choice C has the diagnosis and procedure reversed.

Question 9

The organs of the digestive system frequently become inflamed.Build a medical term that means "inflammation of the stomach and intestines."
A)root gastr + suffix -itis = gastritis
B)combining form gastr/o + root enter + suffix -itis = gastroenteritis
C)combining form gastr/o + root esophag + suffix -itis = gastroesophagitis
D)combining form gastr/o + root enter + suffix -al = gastroenteral

Accepted Answer

The combining form gastr/o means stomach and the root enter means intestines. The suffix -itis means inflammation. Therefore, the medical term gastroenteritis means inflammation of the stomach and intestines, which is the best choice.

Question 10

Using medical terminology rules,what is the most exact term for a surgical incision into the chest wall?
A)open heart surgery
B)tracheostomy
C)pneumonectomy
D)thoracotomy

Accepted Answer

"Thoracotomy" is the most exact term for a surgical incision into the chest wall. "Open heart surgery" refers to a specific type of surgery that involves the heart, while "tracheostomy" involves making an opening in the trachea to assist with breathing. "Pneumonectomy" is the surgical removal of a lung.

Question 11

The suffix -uria means "pertaining to urine or urination." The condition of a person's urine gives information about the health of the urinary system and often about the health of the entire body.What prefix can be combined with -uria to mean "painful urination"?
A)an-
B)dys-
C)poly-
D)-itis

Accepted Answer

The prefix "dys-" means "difficult" or "painful," so combining it with "-uria" creates "dysuria," meaning "painful urination."

Question 12

Women frequently have difficulties involving menstruation.The following medical terms are all real terms,and they are correctly spelled,but they have different meanings.Which one means "painful menstruation"?
A)dysmenorrhea
B)amenorrhea
C)menorrhagia
D)oligomenorrhea

Accepted Answer

Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation, while amenorrhea means absence of menstruation, menorrhagia means heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, and oligomenorrhea means infrequent or light menstruation.

Question 13

What is the most common bacterial STI in North America?
A)syphilis
B)HIV
C)cryptorchidism
D)chlamydia

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia is the most common bacterial STI in North America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Question 14

Mrs.L seems embarrassed to explain why she came to the clinic today.Finally,she says,"Nurse,I just can't hold my water.For no reason at all,or especially if I cough,sometimes I just pee on myself." What medical term will the nurse write as Mrs.L's symptom?
A)incontinence
B)incompetence
C)cystitis
D)nocturia

Accepted Answer

Incontinence is the medical term for the involuntary loss of urine, which is exactly what Mrs.L is experiencing. Choice B is not a medical term and does not describe Mrs.L's symptom. Choice C refers to inflammation of the bladder and is not necessarily related to Mrs.L's symptom. Choice D refers to the need to urinate frequently at night, which is not the same as the involuntary loss of urine that Mrs.L is experiencing.

Question 15

A patient had her appendix removed.What is the correct name and spelling of this procedure?
A)appendectomy
B)appendicitis
C)appendolithix
D)appendiculocentesis

Accepted Answer

An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix.

Question 16

The medical term for the large intestine is the colon.The large intestine gets many things wrong with it,but one of the most serious is colon cancer.A procedure of viewing the colon with an endoscope can be done to see if a person has colon cancer.What is the name of this procedure?
A)colitis
B)colectomy
C)colonoscopy
D)colostomy

Accepted Answer

A colonoscopy is a procedure where an endoscope is inserted into the colon to view the area and check for any signs of colon cancer. Choice A (colitis) refers to inflammation of the colon, choice B (colectomy) is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the colon, and choice D (colostomy) involves creating an opening in the abdomen for waste to be eliminated after part of the colon is removed.

Question 17

What is the medical term for a fibroid?
A)uterine cancer
B)endometriosis
C)leiomyoma
D)carcinoma in situ

Accepted Answer

The medical term for a fibroid is leiomyoma. Uterine cancer (A) and carcinoma in situ (D) refer to cancerous conditions, while endometriosis (B) is a separate condition where the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside of it.

Question 18

Adrian has just graduated as a surgery assistant.He is preparing a patient who will have a kidney removed.Let's make sure Adrian spells the name of the procedure correctly! Which spelling is correct?
A)nephrectomy
B)neferrectomy
C)nepherectomy
D)nepherostomy

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the procedure of removing a kidney is nephrectomy. Option B, C, and D have misspelled variations of the word.

Question 19

Men have a gland surrounding the urethra,and this gland often develops problems in later life.Some abbreviations that relate to this gland are BPH,PSA,and TURP.The name of this gland appears frequently in medical charts,and it is frequently misspelled.What is the correct spelling?
A)posterior gland
B)prostrate gland
C)prostate gland
D)postrate gland

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is "prostate gland". Option A is incorrect as there is no such thing as a "posterior gland". Option B is misspelled as "prostrate" instead of "prostate". Option D is misspelled as "postrate" instead of "prostate".

Question 20

Arlena's father,Mr.M,is in the hospital,and the doctor tells Arlena that her father's kidneys have failed.Her father will have to go on hemodialysis.What does this mean?
A)Mr.M's blood is dissolving.He will need a blood transfusion.
B)Mr.M will need a strong medication to produce diuresis,or excess urination.
C)Mr.M's kidneys are no longer removing waste products from his blood.His blood will have to be pushed through a machine with artificial membranes to filter out the waste products.
D)Mr.M has a blockage,and he will need a urinary catheterization.

Accepted Answer

Hemodialysis is a medical treatment for people who have kidney failure. It involves filtering the patient's blood through a machine with artificial membranes to remove waste products that the kidneys are no longer able to do. The cleaned blood is then returned to the patient's body.

Quiz 16: Medical Terminology Practice Questions

A couple consults an infertility clinic because they are having difficulty getting pregnant.The husband is diagnosed with oligospermia.What does this mean?

In treating reproductive system disorders,sometimes a body part must be removed.Build a medical term that means removal of a breast.

Jannetta is a medical transcriptionist.She is typing up a dictated report on a patient who was admitted to the Internal Medicine Service with a liver problem.The diagnosis sounds like "ser ROH siss." What is the correct spelling for this diagnosis?

Dr.Martin is writing a chart note on her patient,Ms.Patrick,who is not doing well.Ms.Patrick has smoked for 30 years and has a chronic cough,a barrel-shaped chest,dyspnea,and hypoxemia.What is the correct spelling for the diagnosis that Dr.Martin will write?

Most people have heard of an OB-GYN doctor,and most people know that this is a doctor who specializes in women's health.But what does this abbreviation mean exactly? Choose the answer that has both words spelled correctly and both definitions correct.

What is GERD?

What is the difference between the urethra and the ureter?

Rosalia is trying to code out a surgery note,but the handwriting is very poor,and the terms look very much the same.Which statement makes sense? (Hint: Understanding the suffixes will help you answer this question.Assume that Mrs.H had a surgery procedure performed. )

The organs of the digestive system frequently become inflamed.Build a medical term that means "inflammation of the stomach and intestines."

Using medical terminology rules,what is the most exact term for a surgical incision into the chest wall?

The suffix -uria means "pertaining to urine or urination." The condition of a person's urine gives information about the health of the urinary system and often about the health of the entire body.What prefix can be combined with -uria to mean "painful urination"?

Women frequently have difficulties involving menstruation.The following medical terms are all real terms,and they are correctly spelled,but they have different meanings.Which one means "painful menstruation"?

What is the most common bacterial STI in North America?

Mrs.L seems embarrassed to explain why she came to the clinic today.Finally,she says,"Nurse,I just can't hold my water.For no reason at all,or especially if I cough,sometimes I just pee on myself." What medical term will the nurse write as Mrs.L's symptom?

A patient had her appendix removed.What is the correct name and spelling of this procedure?

The medical term for the large intestine is the colon.The large intestine gets many things wrong with it,but one of the most serious is colon cancer.A procedure of viewing the colon with an endoscope can be done to see if a person has colon cancer.What is the name of this procedure?

What is the medical term for a fibroid?

Adrian has just graduated as a surgery assistant.He is preparing a patient who will have a kidney removed.Let's make sure Adrian spells the name of the procedure correctly! Which spelling is correct?

Men have a gland surrounding the urethra,and this gland often develops problems in later life.Some abbreviations that relate to this gland are BPH,PSA,and TURP.The name of this gland appears frequently in medical charts,and it is frequently misspelled.What is the correct spelling?

Arlena's father,Mr.M,is in the hospital,and the doctor tells Arlena that her father's kidneys have failed.Her father will have to go on hemodialysis.What does this mean?