Question 1

The prefix meaning between is ________.

Accepted Answer

inter-

Question 2

Why is correct spelling extremely important in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

A)  SOAP notes are considered incomplete if they contain spelling errors. 
B)  The ICD-10-CM has very strict guidelines related to the proper spelling of medical words. 
C)  The addition or omission of a single letter can change the meaning of a word. 
D)  Many Electronic Health Records will not accept records if they contain misspellings. 
A)  SOAP notes are considered incomplete if they contain spelling errors. 
B)  The ICD-10-CM has very strict guidelines related to the proper spelling of medical words. 
C)  The addition or omission of a single letter can change the meaning of a word. 
D)  Many Electronic Health Records will not accept records if they contain misspellings. C

Question 3

Write the correct abbreviation for dermatology:

Accepted Answer

Derm

Question 4

Which of the following abbreviations has more than one potential meaning?

Accepted Answer

A)  CDC 
B)  GYN 
C)  g 
D)  PA 
A)  CDC 
B)  GYN 
C)  g 
D)  PA

Question 5

Which of the following words contains a silent letter that often result in misspelling?

Accepted Answer

A)  phlegm 
B)  diagnosis 
C)  abduct 
D)  etiology 
A)  phlegm 
B)  diagnosis 
C)  abduct 
D)  etiology

Question 6

Write the correct abbreviation for centigrade:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct abbreviation for centigrade:...

Question 7

The combining form eti/o means:

Accepted Answer

A)  cause. 
B)  before. 
C)  between. 
D)  within. 
A)  cause. 
B)  before. 
C)  between. 
D)  within.

Question 8

In the term mortality,what does the root mortal mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  human 
B)  sick 
C)  death 
D)  people 
A)  human 
B)  sick 
C)  death 
D)  people

Question 9

Which of the following is concerned with the use of chemical agents to treat disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemotherapy 
B)  Etiology 
C)  Oncology 
D)  Triage 
A)  Chemotherapy 
B)  Etiology 
C)  Oncology 
D)  Triage

Question 10

Carrying impulses away from a center is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carrying impulses away from a center is...

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: diaphoresis
diagnosis
gram
axillary
etiology
antitussive
centigrade

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a unit of weight and an agent is...

Question 12

The term adhesion means being stuck together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The foundation of the word is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The foundation of the word is called...

Question 14

When building medical words,what should you do when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a combining form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drop the vowel in the suffix and keep the vowel in the combining form. 
B)  Keep the vowel in the suffix and drop the vowel in the combining form. 
C)  Keep the vowel in the suffix and keep the vowel in the combining form. 
D)  Drop the vowel in the suffix and drop the vowel in the combining form. 
A)  Drop the vowel in the suffix and keep the vowel in the combining form. 
B)  Keep the vowel in the suffix and drop the vowel in the combining form. 
C)  Keep the vowel in the suffix and keep the vowel in the combining form. 
D)  Drop the vowel in the suffix and drop the vowel in the combining form.

Question 15

The process of being stuck together is:

Accepted Answer

A)  excision. 
B)  incision. 
C)  abhesion. 
D)  adhesion. 
A)  excision. 
B)  incision. 
C)  abhesion. 
D)  adhesion.

Question 16

Adduct means to lead away from the middle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The suffix -rrhage or ________ means to burst forth or bursting forth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The suffix -rrhage or ________ means to...

Question 18

What is the purpose of a prefix?

Accepted Answer

A)  To combine a root and a suffix 
B)  To be the foundation of the word 
C)  To alter the meaning of a root 
D)  To shorten a lengthy word or phrase 
A)  To combine a root and a suffix 
B)  To be the foundation of the word 
C)  To alter the meaning of a root 
D)  To shorten a lengthy word or phrase

Question 19

The correct spelling for the medical term for profuse sweating is:

Accepted Answer

A)  diphoresis. 
B)  dyphoresis. 
C)  diaphoresis. 
D)  dyaphoresis. 
A)  diphoresis. 
B)  dyphoresis. 
C)  diaphoresis. 
D)  dyaphoresis.

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: malignant
thermometer
triage
acute
malaise
prognosis
neopathy

Accepted Answer

The Answer of sudden,sharp,severe and a prediction of the course is...

The prefix meaning between is ________.

Why is correct spelling extremely important in medical terminology?

Write the correct abbreviation for dermatology:

Which of the following abbreviations has more than one potential meaning?

Which of the following words contains a silent letter that often result in misspelling?

Write the correct abbreviation for centigrade:

The combining form eti/o means:

In the term mortality,what does the root mortal mean?

Which of the following is concerned with the use of chemical agents to treat disease?

Carrying impulses away from a center is called ________.

The term adhesion means being stuck together.

The foundation of the word is called the ________.

When building medical words,what should you do when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a combining form?

The process of being stuck together is:

Adduct means to lead away from the middle.

The suffix -rrhage or ________ means to burst forth or bursting forth.

What is the purpose of a prefix?

The correct spelling for the medical term for profuse sweating is:

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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Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology

The prefix meaning between is ________.

Why is correct spelling extremely important in medical terminology?

Write the correct abbreviation for dermatology:

Which of the following abbreviations has more than one potential meaning?

Which of the following words contains a silent letter that often result in misspelling?

Write the correct abbreviation for centigrade:

The combining form eti/o means:

In the term mortality,what does the root mortal mean?

Which of the following is concerned with the use of chemical agents to treat disease?

Carrying impulses away from a center is called ________.

The term adhesion means being stuck together.

The foundation of the word is called the ________.

When building medical words,what should you do when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a combining form?

The process of being stuck together is:

Adduct means to lead away from the middle.

The suffix -rrhage or ________ means to burst forth or bursting forth.

What is the purpose of a prefix?

The correct spelling for the medical term for profuse sweating is:

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

Filters