Question 1

Build a medical term that means removal of the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A)  spleeno + tomy 
B)  spleen + ectomy 
C)  spleno + plasty 
D)  spleno + stomy 
E)  splen + ectomy 
A)  spleeno + tomy 
B)  spleen + ectomy 
C)  spleno + plasty 
D)  spleno + stomy 
E)  splen + ectomy E

Question 2

Read the information in the following hospital consult: Billy needs another transfusion immediately, which I have already ordered. Once his anemia is stabilized, I think he should be evaluated by a surgeon for a possible splenectomy. If he does get a splenectomy, he will need a pneumococcus vaccine as he will be partially immunocompromised due to asplenia. Thank you for this interesting consult. I will continue to follow up on a daily basis. According to the information, which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A splenectomy results in asplenia. 
B)  Billy immediately needs more blood from another source. 
C)  Billy is recovering from having his spleen removed. 
D)  If Billy undergoes surgery, he will need to have a vaccine because his immune system will not be capable of responding normally and completely to a pathogen or disease. 
E)  The physician wants to assess Billy and potentially remove Billy's spleen. 
A)  A splenectomy results in asplenia. 
B)  Billy immediately needs more blood from another source. 
C)  Billy is recovering from having his spleen removed. 
D)  If Billy undergoes surgery, he will need to have a vaccine because his immune system will not be capable of responding normally and completely to a pathogen or disease. 
E)  The physician wants to assess Billy and potentially remove Billy's spleen. C

Question 3

Translate the medical termmononucleosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  condition of one nucleus 
B)  pertaining to one nucleus 
C)  condition of a large nucleus 
D)  pertaining to a small nucleus 
E)  condition of large nuclear cells 
A)  condition of one nucleus 
B)  pertaining to one nucleus 
C)  condition of a large nucleus 
D)  pertaining to a small nucleus 
E)  condition of large nuclear cells A

Question 4

What is the difference between a thrombus and an embolus?

Accepted Answer

A)  A thrombus is a clot of blood and is in motion. An embolus is foreign material and is stationary. 
B)  A thrombus is a clot of blood and is stationary. An embolus is foreign material and is in motion. 
C)  An embolus is a clot of blood and is in motion. A thrombus is foreign material and is stationary. 
D)  An embolus is a clot of blood and is stationary. A thrombus is foreign material and is in motion. 
A)  A thrombus is a clot of blood and is in motion. An embolus is foreign material and is stationary. 
B)  A thrombus is a clot of blood and is stationary. An embolus is foreign material and is in motion. 
C)  An embolus is a clot of blood and is in motion. A thrombus is foreign material and is stationary. 
D)  An embolus is a clot of blood and is stationary. A thrombus is foreign material and is in motion.

Question 5

Choose the correct translation of the root phleb/o.

Accepted Answer

A)  vein 
B)  blood condition 
C)  clot 
D)  deficiency 
E)  blood 
A)  vein 
B)  blood condition 
C)  clot 
D)  deficiency 
E)  blood

Question 6

The medical term for a deficiency of white blood cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  erythropenia. 
B)  leukocytopenia. 
C)  leukopenia. 
D)  leukocytosis. 
E)  erythrocytosis. 
A)  erythropenia. 
B)  leukocytopenia. 
C)  leukopenia. 
D)  leukocytosis. 
E)  erythrocytosis.

Question 7

Translate the medical term hypersplenism as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  condition of an overactive spleen 
B)  inflammation above the spleen 
C)  enlargement of the spleen 
D)  condition under the spleen 
E)  inflammation under the spleen 
A)  condition of an overactive spleen 
B)  inflammation above the spleen 
C)  enlargement of the spleen 
D)  condition under the spleen 
E)  inflammation under the spleen

Question 8

Build a medical term that means deficiency of lymph cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  leuko +cyto + penia 
B)  leuk + emia 
C)  lympho + cyto + penia 
D)  lymph + oma 
E)  lympho + penia 
A)  leuko +cyto + penia 
B)  leuk + emia 
C)  lympho + cyto + penia 
D)  lymph + oma 
E)  lympho + penia

Question 9

The abbreviation IVIG refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a drug, administered by mouth, which contains a protein that provides protection (immunity) against disease. 
B)  a drug, administered by mouth, which contains an iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells. 
C)  a protein, administered through a vein, which provides protection (immunity) against disease. 
D)  an iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells and is administered through a vein. 
A)  a drug, administered by mouth, which contains a protein that provides protection (immunity) against disease. 
B)  a drug, administered by mouth, which contains an iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells. 
C)  a protein, administered through a vein, which provides protection (immunity) against disease. 
D)  an iron-containing pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells and is administered through a vein.

Question 10

An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  sphygmomanoscope. 
B)  sphygmomanoscopy. 
C)  sphygmomanometry. 
D)  sphygmomanometer. 
A)  sphygmomanoscope. 
B)  sphygmomanoscopy. 
C)  sphygmomanometry. 
D)  sphygmomanometer.

Question 11

Build a medical term that means a disease of the thymus.

Accepted Answer

A)  thym + ectomy 
B)  thymo + tomy 
C)  thym + itis 
D)  thym + oma 
E)  thymo + pathy 
A)  thym + ectomy 
B)  thymo + tomy 
C)  thym + itis 
D)  thym + oma 
E)  thymo + pathy

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  phag (eat) + ocyt (cell) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to eating cells 
B)  phago (eat) + cyto (cell) +sis (condition) = condition of eating cells 
C)  phago (eat) + cy (cell) + tosis (condition) = condition of eating cells 
D)  phago (eat) + cyt (cell) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to eating cells 
E)  phago (eat) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = condition of eating cells 
A)  phag (eat) + ocyt (cell) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to eating cells 
B)  phago (eat) + cyto (cell) +sis (condition) = condition of eating cells 
C)  phago (eat) + cy (cell) + tosis (condition) = condition of eating cells 
D)  phago (eat) + cyt (cell) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to eating cells 
E)  phago (eat) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = condition of eating cells

Question 13

Translate the root apheresis.

Accepted Answer

A)  break down 
B)  separation 
C)  together 
D)  removal 
E)  cleanse 
A)  break down 
B)  separation 
C)  together 
D)  removal 
E)  cleanse

Question 14

Translate the medical term splenolysis as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  breakdown of the spleen 
B)  condition of the spleen 
C)  enlargement of the spleen 
D)  pain in the spleen 
E)  rupture of the spleen 
A)  breakdown of the spleen 
B)  condition of the spleen 
C)  enlargement of the spleen 
D)  pain in the spleen 
E)  rupture of the spleen

Question 15

Which of the following represents the best definition of aplastic anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia cause by the destruction of red blood cells 
B)  anemia caused by inadequate iron intake 
C)  anemia caused by red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities 
D)  anemia caused by a defective gene 
A)  anemia cause by the destruction of red blood cells 
B)  anemia caused by inadequate iron intake 
C)  anemia caused by red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities 
D)  anemia caused by a defective gene

Question 16

The medical term for cancer of white blood cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  leukemia. 
B)  leukocytoma. 
C)  leukoma. 
D)  leukadenoma. 
E)  leukopathy. 
A)  leukemia. 
B)  leukocytoma. 
C)  leukoma. 
D)  leukadenoma. 
E)  leukopathy.

Question 17

Which of the following roots is NOT part of the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  splen/o 
B)  lymph/o 
C)  cyt/o 
D)  thym/o 
E)  tonsill/o 
A)  splen/o 
B)  lymph/o 
C)  cyt/o 
D)  thym/o 
E)  tonsill/o

Question 18

The medical term that means presence of disease causing microorganisms in blood is

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombosis. 
B)  petechia. 
C)  thromboembolism. 
D)  apheresis. 
E)  septicemia. 
A)  thrombosis. 
B)  petechia. 
C)  thromboembolism. 
D)  apheresis. 
E)  septicemia.

Question 19

The following lab results were found in a patient's Hospital Progress Note: Labs: Hgb: 9.2; WBC: 20.2; PLT: 24. PT and PTT both elevated. Which of the following statements is a correct interpretation of the data?

Accepted Answer

A)  hematocrit = 9.2; white blood count = 20.2; phagocyte count = 24; rothrombin and prothromboplastin times are elevated 
B)  hematocrit = 9.2; white blood count = 20.2; platelet count = 24; prothrombolysis and partial thromboplastin times are elevated 
C)  hemoglobin = 9.2; white blood count = 20.2; phagocyte count = 24; thromboplastin and partial thromboplasia times are elevated 
D)  hemoglobin = 9.2; white blood count = 20.2; platelet count = 24; prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times are elevated 
E)  hemoglobin = 9.2; white blood count = 20.2; platelet count = 24; purpura thrombolysis and partial thromboplastin times are elevated 
A)  hematocrit = 9.2; white blood count = 20.2; phagocyte count = 24; rothrombin and prothromboplastin times are elevated 
B)  hematocrit = 9.2; white blood count = 20.2; platelet count = 24; prothrombolysis and partial thromboplastin times are elevated 
C)  hemoglobin = 9.2; white blood count = 20.2; phagocyte count = 24; thromboplastin and partial thromboplasia times are elevated 
D)  hemoglobin = 9.2; white blood count = 20.2; platelet count = 24; prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times are elevated 
E)  hemoglobin = 9.2; white blood count = 20.2; platelet count = 24; purpura thrombolysis and partial thromboplastin times are elevated

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding the translation of the medical term plateletpheresis is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Platelets are administered to a patient. 
B)  The number of platelets is reduced. 
C)  Platelets are separated. 
D)  Plasma is removed. 
E)  Cells are separated. 
A)  Platelets are administered to a patient. 
B)  The number of platelets is reduced. 
C)  Platelets are separated. 
D)  Plasma is removed. 
E)  Cells are separated.

Build a medical term that means removal of the spleen.

Translate the medical termmononucleosis.

What is the difference between a thrombus and an embolus?

Choose the correct translation of the root phleb/o.

The medical term for a deficiency of white blood cells is

Translate the medical term hypersplenism as literally as possible.

Build a medical term that means deficiency of lymph cells.

The abbreviation IVIG refers to

An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a

Build a medical term that means a disease of the thymus.

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

Translate the root apheresis.

Translate the medical term splenolysis as literally as possible.

Which of the following represents the best definition of aplastic anemia?

The medical term for cancer of white blood cells is

Which of the following roots is NOT part of the lymphatic system?

The medical term that means presence of disease causing microorganisms in blood is

The following lab results were found in a patient's Hospital Progress Note: Labs: Hgb: 9.2; WBC: 20.2; PLT: 24. PT and PTT both elevated. Which of the following statements is a correct interpretation of the data?

Which of the following statements regarding the translation of the medical term plateletpheresis is correct?

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Build a medical term that means removal of the spleen.

Translate the medical termmononucleosis.

What is the difference between a thrombus and an embolus?

Choose the correct translation of the root phleb/o.

The medical term for a deficiency of white blood cells is

Translate the medical term hypersplenism as literally as possible.

Build a medical term that means deficiency of lymph cells.

The abbreviation IVIG refers to

An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a

Build a medical term that means a disease of the thymus.

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

Translate the root apheresis.

Translate the medical term splenolysis as literally as possible.

Which of the following represents the best definition of aplastic anemia?

The medical term for cancer of white blood cells is

Which of the following roots is NOT part of the lymphatic system?

The medical term that means presence of disease causing microorganisms in blood is

The following lab results were found in a patient's Hospital Progress Note: Labs: Hgb: 9.2; WBC: 20.2; PLT: 24. PT and PTT both elevated. Which of the following statements is a correct interpretation of the data?

Which of the following statements regarding the translation of the medical term plateletpheresis is correct?

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The Musculoskeletal Systemorthopedics

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The Cardiovascular Systemcardiology

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