Question 1

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term amniorrhexis?

Accepted Answer

A)  amnio (amnion) + rrhexis (suture) = suture of the amniotic sac 
B)  amnio (amnion) + rrhexis (discharge) = discharge of amniotic fluid 
C)  amnio (amnion) + rrhexis (inflammation) = inflammation of the amniotic sac 
D)  amnio (amnion) + rrhexis (rupture) = rupture of the amniotic sac 
A)  amnio (amnion) + rrhexis (suture) = suture of the amniotic sac 
B)  amnio (amnion) + rrhexis (discharge) = discharge of amniotic fluid 
C)  amnio (amnion) + rrhexis (inflammation) = inflammation of the amniotic sac 
D)  amnio (amnion) + rrhexis (rupture) = rupture of the amniotic sac D

Question 2

Select the medical term that translates as instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions.

Accepted Answer

A)  tocodynagraphy 
B)  fetometer 
C)  pelvicephalometer 
D)  cardiotocograph 
E)  tocodynagraph 
A)  tocodynagraphy 
B)  fetometer 
C)  pelvicephalometer 
D)  cardiotocograph 
E)  tocodynagraph E

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term microcephaly?

Accepted Answer

A)  micro (large) + cephal (body) + y (condition) = condition of large body 
B)  micro (large) + cephal (head) + y (pertaining to) = pertaining to a large head 
C)  micro (small) + cephal (body) + y (pertaining to) = pertaining to a small body 
D)  micro (small) + cephal (head) + y (condition) = condition of small head 
E)  None of these is correct. 
A)  micro (large) + cephal (body) + y (condition) = condition of large body 
B)  micro (large) + cephal (head) + y (pertaining to) = pertaining to a large head 
C)  micro (small) + cephal (body) + y (pertaining to) = pertaining to a small body 
D)  micro (small) + cephal (head) + y (condition) = condition of small head 
E)  None of these is correct. D

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term hysterosalpingectomy into its component parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  hysterosalping/ectomy 
B)  hystero/salpingectomy 
C)  hystero/salping/ectomy 
D)  hyst/ero/salping/ectomy 
E)  hyst/ero/salping/ec/tomy 
A)  hysterosalping/ectomy 
B)  hystero/salpingectomy 
C)  hystero/salping/ectomy 
D)  hyst/ero/salping/ectomy 
E)  hyst/ero/salping/ec/tomy

Question 5

Read the health record information: "History of Present Illness: Ms. Sara Miller, a 25-year-old woman, has had a 3-day history of worsening lower abdominal pain. The pain is a constant dull ache. The pain began a few days after her last menstrual cycle ended. The pain worsens with movement. Ms. Miller also reports painful sexual intercourse and purulent vaginal discharge. She has tried over-the-counter ibuprofen, which yielded mild relief of the pain. The pain has worsened and now she also has nausea. She denies vomiting, diarrhea, or dysuria." According to the health record information, which of the following is a symptom exhibited by the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  dysmenorrhea 
B)  hyperemesis 
C)  leukorrhea 
D)  dyspareunia 
E)  painful urination 
A)  dysmenorrhea 
B)  hyperemesis 
C)  leukorrhea 
D)  dyspareunia 
E)  painful urination

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the abbreviation TAH/BSO?

Accepted Answer

A)  BSO stands for bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. 
B)  It involves the surgical removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries. 
C)  It involves the surgical removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen. 
D)  It involves the surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries through the vagina. 
E)  TAH stands for total abdominal hysterectomy. 
A)  BSO stands for bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. 
B)  It involves the surgical removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries. 
C)  It involves the surgical removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen. 
D)  It involves the surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries through the vagina. 
E)  TAH stands for total abdominal hysterectomy.

Question 7

Translate the medical term episiostenosis as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  narrowing of the vulvar opening 
B)  hardening of the vagina 
C)  softening of the vagina 
D)  abnormal small size of the uterus 
E)  softening of uterus 
A)  narrowing of the vulvar opening 
B)  hardening of the vagina 
C)  softening of the vagina 
D)  abnormal small size of the uterus 
E)  softening of uterus

Question 8

Translate the medical term mastoptosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  drooping condition of the breasts 
B)  drooping condition of the cervix 
C)  surgical reconstruction of the breast 
D)  suture of the breast 
E)  surgical fixation of the breast 
A)  drooping condition of the breasts 
B)  drooping condition of the cervix 
C)  surgical reconstruction of the breast 
D)  suture of the breast 
E)  surgical fixation of the breast

Question 9

The roots mast/o and mamm/o both mean

Accepted Answer

A)  breast. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  milk. 
D)  pregnancy. 
E)  woman. 
A)  breast. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  milk. 
D)  pregnancy. 
E)  woman.

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ovariorrhexis?

Accepted Answer

A)  ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (fixation) = surgical fixation of an ovary 
B)  ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (deficiency) = deficiency of eggs in an ovary 
C)  ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (excessive flow) = release of more than one egg from the ovary 
D)  ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (rupture) = rupture of an ovary 
E)  ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (suture) = suture of an ovary 
A)  ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (fixation) = surgical fixation of an ovary 
B)  ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (deficiency) = deficiency of eggs in an ovary 
C)  ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (excessive flow) = release of more than one egg from the ovary 
D)  ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (rupture) = rupture of an ovary 
E)  ovario (ovary) + rrhexis (suture) = suture of an ovary

Question 11

Identify and define the root in the medical term vaginitis.

Accepted Answer

A)  vagin (external structures of the female reproductive system) 
B)  vagin (vagina) 
C)  vagin (uterus) 
D)  itis (disease) 
E)  itis (inflammation) 
A)  vagin (external structures of the female reproductive system) 
B)  vagin (vagina) 
C)  vagin (uterus) 
D)  itis (disease) 
E)  itis (inflammation)

Question 12

Read the following excerpt from a patient's medical record: "Emergency Department Course: Ms. Miller arrived at the emergency department in mild discomfort. An IV was started, and she was treated with IV fluids for mild dehydration. Ms. Miller was also given an antiemetic and ibuprofen. A swab of Ms. Miller's purulent vaginal discharge revealed leukorrhea. We performed transvaginal sonography. Suspicion for pelvic inflammatory disorder was confirmed by findings of enlarged ovaries consistent with oophoritis and endometritis. Results for chlamydia reinfection and gonorrhea are still pending." What is the correct breakdown and translation for the underlined terms in the Emergency Department Note excerpt?

Accepted Answer

A)  oophoritis:oophor (fallopian tube) + itis (condition) = condition of the fallopian tubes; endometritis:endo (inside) + metr (uterus) + itis (condition) = condition inside the uterus 
B)  oophoritis:oophor (fallopian tube) + itis (disease) = disease of the fallopian tubes endometritis:endo (outside) + metr (uterus) + itis (disease) = disease outside the uterus 
C)  oophoritis:oophor (ovary) + itis (disease) = disease of an ovary; endometritis:endo (inside) + metr (uterus) + itis (disease) = disease inside the uterus 
D)  oophoritis:oophor (ovary) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of an ovary; endometritis:endo (inside) + metr (uterus) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation inside the uterus 
E)  oophoritis:oophor (ovary) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of an ovary; endometritis: endo (outside) + metr (uterus) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation outside the uterus 
A)  oophoritis:oophor (fallopian tube) + itis (condition) = condition of the fallopian tubes; endometritis:endo (inside) + metr (uterus) + itis (condition) = condition inside the uterus 
B)  oophoritis:oophor (fallopian tube) + itis (disease) = disease of the fallopian tubes endometritis:endo (outside) + metr (uterus) + itis (disease) = disease outside the uterus 
C)  oophoritis:oophor (ovary) + itis (disease) = disease of an ovary; endometritis:endo (inside) + metr (uterus) + itis (disease) = disease inside the uterus 
D)  oophoritis:oophor (ovary) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of an ovary; endometritis:endo (inside) + metr (uterus) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation inside the uterus 
E)  oophoritis:oophor (ovary) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of an ovary; endometritis: endo (outside) + metr (uterus) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation outside the uterus

Question 13

Read the Emergency Department excerpt: "Ms. Miller tolerated PO fluids and looked a little better. We educated Ms. Miller on the risks of STIs and the need for barrier protection. We also explained the complications of PID, including tubal ovarian abscess and tubal infertility. She was sent home for outpatient management." According to the excerpt, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Emergency Department educated Ms. Miller on the risk of sexually transmitted infections and explained the complications of pelvic inflammatory disease. 
B)  The patient could not tolerate anything ingested orally. 
C)  The patient was admitted to the hospital. 
D)  All of these are true. 
E)  None of these is true. 
A)  The Emergency Department educated Ms. Miller on the risk of sexually transmitted infections and explained the complications of pelvic inflammatory disease. 
B)  The patient could not tolerate anything ingested orally. 
C)  The patient was admitted to the hospital. 
D)  All of these are true. 
E)  None of these is true.

Question 14

Translate the root salping/o.

Accepted Answer

A)  fallopian tube 
B)  menstruation 
C)  ovary 
D)  pregnancy 
E)  uterus 
A)  fallopian tube 
B)  menstruation 
C)  ovary 
D)  pregnancy 
E)  uterus

Question 15

Which of the following medical terms means inflammation of the inside of the cervix?

Accepted Answer

A)  cervicocolpitis 
B)  cervicovaginitis 
C)  chorioamnionitis 
D)  colpocystitis 
E)  endocervicitis 
A)  cervicocolpitis 
B)  cervicovaginitis 
C)  chorioamnionitis 
D)  colpocystitis 
E)  endocervicitis

Question 16

Select the imaging procedure that uses sound waves emitted from a device inserted into the vagina.

Accepted Answer

A)  hysterosalpingogram 
B)  cardiotocograph 
C)  transvaginal sonography 
D)  ultrasonography 
E)  hysteroscopy 
A)  hysterosalpingogram 
B)  cardiotocograph 
C)  transvaginal sonography 
D)  ultrasonography 
E)  hysteroscopy

Question 17

Translate the root episi/o.

Accepted Answer

A)  cervix 
B)  perineum 
C)  uterus 
D)  vagina 
E)  vulva 
A)  cervix 
B)  perineum 
C)  uterus 
D)  vagina 
E)  vulva

Question 18

Translate the medical term antepartum.

Accepted Answer

A)  after birth 
B)  against birth 
C)  before birth 
D)  between labor and birth 
E)  during birth 
A)  after birth 
B)  against birth 
C)  before birth 
D)  between labor and birth 
E)  during birth

Question 19

Translate the root oophor/o.

Accepted Answer

A)  fallopian tube 
B)  menstruation 
C)  ovary 
D)  pregnancy 
E)  uterus 
A)  fallopian tube 
B)  menstruation 
C)  ovary 
D)  pregnancy 
E)  uterus

Question 20

Read the following excerpt from a patient's medical record. "Plan: Mrs. Pecos will need a hysterectomy. I will also begin her on iron supplements." What is the correct definition for the underlined term in the health record excerpt?

Accepted Answer

A)  surgical fixation of the uterus 
B)  surgical reconstruction of the uterus 
C)  surgical reconstruction of the vagina 
D)  surgical removal of the cervix 
E)  surgical removal of the uterus 
A)  surgical fixation of the uterus 
B)  surgical reconstruction of the uterus 
C)  surgical reconstruction of the vagina 
D)  surgical removal of the cervix 
E)  surgical removal of the uterus

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term amniorrhexis?

Select the medical term that translates as instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term microcephaly?

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term hysterosalpingectomy into its component parts?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the abbreviation TAH/BSO?

Translate the medical term episiostenosis as literally as possible.

Translate the medical term mastoptosis.

The roots mast/o and mamm/o both mean

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ovariorrhexis?

Identify and define the root in the medical term vaginitis.

Translate the root salping/o.

Which of the following medical terms means inflammation of the inside of the cervix?

Select the imaging procedure that uses sound waves emitted from a device inserted into the vagina.

Translate the root episi/o.

Translate the medical term antepartum.

Translate the root oophor/o.

Read the following excerpt from a patient's medical record. "Plan: Mrs. Pecos will need a hysterectomy. I will also begin her on iron supplements." What is the correct definition for the underlined term in the health record excerpt?

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Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term amniorrhexis?

Select the medical term that translates as instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term microcephaly?

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term hysterosalpingectomy into its component parts?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the abbreviation TAH/BSO?

Translate the medical term episiostenosis as literally as possible.

Translate the medical term mastoptosis.

The roots mast/o and mamm/o both mean

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ovariorrhexis?

Identify and define the root in the medical term vaginitis.

Translate the root salping/o.

Which of the following medical terms means inflammation of the inside of the cervix?

Select the imaging procedure that uses sound waves emitted from a device inserted into the vagina.

Translate the root episi/o.

Translate the medical term antepartum.

Translate the root oophor/o.

Read the following excerpt from a patient's medical record. "Plan: Mrs. Pecos will need a hysterectomy. I will also begin her on iron supplements." What is the correct definition for the underlined term in the health record excerpt?

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Introduction to Health Records

The Integumentary Systemdermatology

The Musculoskeletal Systemorthopedics

The Nervous Systemneurology and Psychiatry

The Sensory Systemophthalmology and Otolaryngology

The Endocrine Systemendocrinology

The Blood and Lymphatic Systemshematology and Immunology

The Cardiovascular Systemcardiology

The Respiratory Systempulmonology

The Gastrointestinal Systemgastroenterology

The Urinary and Male Reproductive Systemsurology

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