Question 1

The singular form of the word ganglia.

Accepted Answer

ganglion

Question 2

Which of the following elements is the root for the word microcyte?

Accepted Answer

A) mic- 
B) -crocyte 
C) micro- 
D) -cyte 
E) -rocyte 
A) mic- 
B) -crocyte 
C) micro- 
D) -cyte 
E) -rocyte D

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) When you change a medical term from singular to plural, just add an "s" to any term. 
B) Pronunciation of terms is best learned by reading the term repeatedly. 
C) The suffix -ion means pertaining to. 
D) The last step in analysis of a medical term is to identify the suffix. 
E) Recognizing word elements helps in the process of dissecting the term. 
A) When you change a medical term from singular to plural, just add an "s" to any term. 
B) Pronunciation of terms is best learned by reading the term repeatedly. 
C) The suffix -ion means pertaining to. 
D) The last step in analysis of a medical term is to identify the suffix. 
E) Recognizing word elements helps in the process of dissecting the term. E

Question 4

An example of a word with two combining forms is:

Accepted Answer

A) gastroenterology. 
B) cardiology. 
C) arthroplasty. 
D) dermatology. 
E) respiratory. 
A) gastroenterology. 
B) cardiology. 
C) arthroplasty. 
D) dermatology. 
E) respiratory.

Question 5

The correct pronunciation of "dementia" is:

Accepted Answer

A) DE-ment-ia. 
B) DE-men-sheah. 
C) de-MENT-ia. 
D) dee-MEN-she-ah. 
E) de-men-SHE-ah. 
A) DE-ment-ia. 
B) DE-men-sheah. 
C) de-MENT-ia. 
D) dee-MEN-she-ah. 
E) de-men-SHE-ah.

Question 6

The medical term infusion means :

Accepted Answer

A) transfer of blood or a blood component from a donor to a recipient. 
B) inside a vein. 
C) intravenous introduction of a substance other than blood. 
D) persistent low arterial blood pressure. 
E) persistent high blood pressure. 
A) transfer of blood or a blood component from a donor to a recipient. 
B) inside a vein. 
C) intravenous introduction of a substance other than blood. 
D) persistent low arterial blood pressure. 
E) persistent high blood pressure.

Question 7

Pick the pair that is the correct plural spelling and definition:

Accepted Answer

A) axilae - armpit. 
B) septum - nose. 
C) ganglia - swelling. 
D) illia - pelvic bone. 
E) diagnosis - cause of disease. 
A) axilae - armpit. 
B) septum - nose. 
C) ganglia - swelling. 
D) illia - pelvic bone. 
E) diagnosis - cause of disease.

Question 8

The core element of any term is its:

Accepted Answer

A) spelling. 
B) root. 
C) ending. 
D) usage. 
E) beginning. 
A) spelling. 
B) root. 
C) ending. 
D) usage. 
E) beginning.

Question 9

An example of the use of a prefix in a medical term is:

Accepted Answer

A) gastrectomy. 
B) endocarditis. 
C) gastroenterologist. 
D) neurologist. 
E) arthroplasty. 
A) gastrectomy. 
B) endocarditis. 
C) gastroenterologist. 
D) neurologist. 
E) arthroplasty.

Question 10

Which of the following terms has a suffix that indicates action?

Accepted Answer

A) Myocardium 
B) Ischemia 
C) Infarct 
D) Cardiology 
E) Infarction 
A) Myocardium 
B) Ischemia 
C) Infarct 
D) Cardiology 
E) Infarction

Question 11

Choose the term that means condition of higher than normal blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) hypotension 
B) microcytic 
C) hypogastric 
D) endocardium 
E) hypertension 
A) hypotension 
B) microcytic 
C) hypogastric 
D) endocardium 
E) hypertension

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) To analyze a medical term, reread the term and practice pronunciation in syllables. 
B) Breaking a medical term down into basic elements or forms is called defining the term. 
C) Every medical term will not have all the word elements (prefix, root, suffix). 
D) The term endocarditis has two word elements. 
E) The documentation that you write in a patient's record is for reference only. 
A) To analyze a medical term, reread the term and practice pronunciation in syllables. 
B) Breaking a medical term down into basic elements or forms is called defining the term. 
C) Every medical term will not have all the word elements (prefix, root, suffix). 
D) The term endocarditis has two word elements. 
E) The documentation that you write in a patient's record is for reference only.

Question 13

Choose the term that means the structure around the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) pericardium 
B) endocardium 
C) myocardium 
D) electrocardiogram 
E) cardiologist 
A) pericardium 
B) endocardium 
C) myocardium 
D) electrocardiogram 
E) cardiologist

Question 14

The medical term unilateral means :

Accepted Answer

A) pertaining to one side of the body only. 
B) pertaining to both sides of the body. 
C) pertaining to both organs. 
D) pertaining to half of the organ. 
E) pertaining to the entire organ. 
A) pertaining to one side of the body only. 
B) pertaining to both sides of the body. 
C) pertaining to both organs. 
D) pertaining to half of the organ. 
E) pertaining to the entire organ.

Question 15

Which prefix is needed to create the term small cell?

Accepted Answer

A) pre- 
B) nat- 
C) -cyte 
D) -ic 
E) micro- 
A) pre- 
B) nat- 
C) -cyte 
D) -ic 
E) micro-

Question 16

A myocardial infarct would be evaluated by a:

Accepted Answer

A) neurologist. 
B) dermatologist. 
C) gynecologist. 
D) cardiologist. 
E) gastroenterologist. 
A) neurologist. 
B) dermatologist. 
C) gynecologist. 
D) cardiologist. 
E) gastroenterologist.

Question 17

Which of the following words means pertaining to above the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) Epigastric 
B) Hypergastric 
C) Endogastric 
D) Hypogastric 
E) Perigastric 
A) Epigastric 
B) Hypergastric 
C) Endogastric 
D) Hypogastric 
E) Perigastric

Question 18

Choose the suffix that means disease.

Accepted Answer

A) -logy 
B) -pathy 
C) -itis 
D) -gram 
E) -plasty 
A) -logy 
B) -pathy 
C) -itis 
D) -gram 
E) -plasty

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding a root?

Accepted Answer

A) A combining form is the exact same as a root of a word. 
B) Medical terms can contain only one root. 
C) A root cannot end a term and may become a suffix. 
D) A suffix is the same as the root. 
E) A root can start a term and does not become a prefix. 
A) A combining form is the exact same as a root of a word. 
B) Medical terms can contain only one root. 
C) A root cannot end a term and may become a suffix. 
D) A suffix is the same as the root. 
E) A root can start a term and does not become a prefix.

Question 20

The meaning of the medical term transfusion is:

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation of a joint. 
B) transfer of blood or a blood component from a donor to a recipient. 
C) one of the bones of the spinal column. 
D) inside a vein. 
E) inflammation of the colon. 
A) inflammation of a joint. 
B) transfer of blood or a blood component from a donor to a recipient. 
C) one of the bones of the spinal column. 
D) inside a vein. 
E) inflammation of the colon.

The singular form of the word ganglia.

Which of the following elements is the root for the word microcyte?

Which of the following statements is true?

An example of a word with two combining forms is:

The correct pronunciation of "dementia" is:

The medical term infusion means :

Pick the pair that is the correct plural spelling and definition:

The core element of any term is its:

An example of the use of a prefix in a medical term is:

Which of the following terms has a suffix that indicates action?

Choose the term that means condition of higher than normal blood pressure.

Which of the following statements is true?

Choose the term that means the structure around the heart.

The medical term unilateral means :

Which prefix is needed to create the term small cell?

A myocardial infarct would be evaluated by a:

Which of the following words means pertaining to above the stomach?

Choose the suffix that means disease.

Which of the following is true regarding a root?

The meaning of the medical term transfusion is:

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The singular form of the word ganglia.

Which of the following elements is the root for the word microcyte?

Which of the following statements is true?

An example of a word with two combining forms is:

The correct pronunciation of "dementia" is:

The medical term infusion means :

Pick the pair that is the correct plural spelling and definition:

The core element of any term is its:

An example of the use of a prefix in a medical term is:

Which of the following terms has a suffix that indicates action?

Choose the term that means condition of higher than normal blood pressure.

Which of the following statements is true?

Choose the term that means the structure around the heart.

The medical term unilateral means :

Which prefix is needed to create the term small cell?

A myocardial infarct would be evaluated by a:

Which of the following words means pertaining to above the stomach?

Choose the suffix that means disease.

Which of the following is true regarding a root?

The meaning of the medical term transfusion is:

The Body As a Whole: The Essentials of the Language of Anatomy

The Integumentary System: The Essentials of the Language of Dermatology

The Skeletal System: The Essentials of the Language of Orthopedics

Muscles and Tendons: The Essentials of the Languages of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems: the Essentials of the Language of Cardiology

The Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems: The Essentials of the Languages of Hematology and Immunology

Respiratory System: The Essentials of the Language of Pulmonology

The Digestive System: The Essentials of the Language of Gastroenterology

The Nervous System and Mental Health: The Essentials of the Languages of Neurology and Psychiatry

Special Senses of the Eye and Ear: The Essentials of the Languages of Ophthalmology and Otology

The Endocrine System: The Essentials of the Language of Endocrinology

The Urinary System: The Essentials of the Language of Urology

The Male Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of the Male Reproductive System

The Female Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of Gynecology and Obstetrics

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