Question 1

Write the correct meaning for Dx:

Accepted Answer

diagnosis

Question 2

Adduct means to lead away from the middle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

________ is a combination of a root word and a vowel.

Accepted Answer

Combining form

Question 4

Write the correct meaning for mL:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct meaning for mL:...

Question 5

________ is the branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) Dermatologist 
B) Dermalogy 
C) Dermatology 
D) Dermatosis 
A) Dermatologist 
B) Dermalogy 
C) Dermatology 
D) Dermatosis

Question 6

________ is the branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the stomach and intestines.

Accepted Answer

A) Entrogastrology 
B) Gastrenterlogy 
C) Gastroenterologist 
D) Gastroenterology 
A) Entrogastrology 
B) Gastrenterlogy 
C) Gastroenterologist 
D) Gastroenterology

Question 7

In the term prophylactic,the root prophylact means :

Accepted Answer

A) process. 
B) cure. 
C) guarding. 
D) medication. 
A) process. 
B) cure. 
C) guarding. 
D) medication.

Question 8

The plural of bursa is bursus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Name four types of surgical specialties and give a description of each.

Accepted Answer

Answers may include but are not limited

Question 10

The meaning of mcg is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The meaning of mcg is ________....

Question 11

The process of cutting out is called:

Accepted Answer

A) incision. 
B) excision. 
C) biopsy. 
D) incise. 
A) incision. 
B) excision. 
C) biopsy. 
D) incise.

Question 12

Treatment of disease by using chemical agents is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Treatment of disease by using chemical agents...

Question 13

The term adhesion means being stuck together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The definition of pallor is:

Accepted Answer

A) pertaining to fever. 
B) a lack of color. 
C) palm of the hand. 
D) none of the above 
A) pertaining to fever. 
B) a lack of color. 
C) palm of the hand. 
D) none of the above

Question 15

A combining form is a word root to which a vowel has been added.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The meaning of the abbreviation L is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The meaning of the abbreviation L is...

Question 17

A chemical substance that destroys bacteria is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A) virustatic. 
B) infectant. 
C) detergent. 
D) disinfectant. 
A) virustatic. 
B) infectant. 
C) detergent. 
D) disinfectant.

Question 18

Arteritis is an inflammation of an artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The foundation of the word is the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The SOAP note containing the diagnosis is which part of the note record?

Accepted Answer

A) the patient's report of symptoms 
B) the health professional's observations 
C) a plan of care 
D) assessment 
A) the patient's report of symptoms 
B) the health professional's observations 
C) a plan of care 
D) assessment

Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology

Write the correct meaning for Dx:

Adduct means to lead away from the middle.

________ is a combination of a root word and a vowel.

Write the correct meaning for mL:

________ is the branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the skin.

________ is the branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the stomach and intestines.

In the term prophylactic,the root prophylact means :

The plural of bursa is bursus.

Name four types of surgical specialties and give a description of each.

The meaning of mcg is ________.

The process of cutting out is called:

Treatment of disease by using chemical agents is called ________.

The term adhesion means being stuck together.

The definition of pallor is:

A combining form is a word root to which a vowel has been added.

The meaning of the abbreviation L is ________.

A chemical substance that destroys bacteria is a/an:

Arteritis is an inflammation of an artery.

The foundation of the word is the:

The SOAP note containing the diagnosis is which part of the note record?

Suffixes

Prefixes

Organization of the Body

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Digestive System

Cardiovascular System

Blood and Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses: the Ear

Special Senses: the Eye

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Oncology

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Mental Health

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