Question 1

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term meatorrhaphy?

Accepted Answer

A) meato (opening) + rrhaphy (binding) = binding of the opening of the urethra 
B) meato (opening) + rrhaphy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the opening of the urethra 
C) meato (opening) + rrhaphy (puncture) = puncture of the opening of the urethra 
D) meato (opening) + rrhaphy (rupture) = rupture of the opening of the urethra 
E) meato (opening) + rrhaphy (suture) = suture of the opening of the urethra 
A) meato (opening) + rrhaphy (binding) = binding of the opening of the urethra 
B) meato (opening) + rrhaphy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the opening of the urethra 
C) meato (opening) + rrhaphy (puncture) = puncture of the opening of the urethra 
D) meato (opening) + rrhaphy (rupture) = rupture of the opening of the urethra 
E) meato (opening) + rrhaphy (suture) = suture of the opening of the urethra

Question 2

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term uropoesis?

Accepted Answer

A) uro (urine) + poesis (breakdown) = breakdown of urine 
B) uro (urine) + poesis (deficiency) = deficiency of urine 
C) uro (urine) + poesis (disease) = urine disease 
D) uro (urine) + poesis (excessive flow) = excessive flow of urine 
E) uro (urine) + poesis (formation) = formation of urine 
A) uro (urine) + poesis (breakdown) = breakdown of urine 
B) uro (urine) + poesis (deficiency) = deficiency of urine 
C) uro (urine) + poesis (disease) = urine disease 
D) uro (urine) + poesis (excessive flow) = excessive flow of urine 
E) uro (urine) + poesis (formation) = formation of urine

Question 3

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pyeloureterectasia?

Accepted Answer

A) pyelo (pus) + ureter (ureter) + ectas (expansion) + ia (condition) = dilation of the ureter due to pus 
B) pyelo (pus) + ureter (ureter) + ectas (narrowing) + ia (condition) = narrowing of the ureter due to pus 
C) pyelo (renal pelvis) + ureter (ureter) + ectas (expansion) + ia (condition) = dilation of the renal pelvis and ureter 
D) pyelo (renal pelvis) + ureter (ureter) + ectas (narrowing) + ia (condition) = narrowing of the renal pelvis and ureter 
A) pyelo (pus) + ureter (ureter) + ectas (expansion) + ia (condition) = dilation of the ureter due to pus 
B) pyelo (pus) + ureter (ureter) + ectas (narrowing) + ia (condition) = narrowing of the ureter due to pus 
C) pyelo (renal pelvis) + ureter (ureter) + ectas (expansion) + ia (condition) = dilation of the renal pelvis and ureter 
D) pyelo (renal pelvis) + ureter (ureter) + ectas (narrowing) + ia (condition) = narrowing of the renal pelvis and ureter

Question 4

What is the correct breakdown and translation of the term underlined below? Patient: Susan Nesbit
Date of Admission: 7/7/2015
Date of Discharge: 7/17/2015
Admission Diagnosis
1)Dysuria
2)Fever
Discharge Diagnosis
1)Pyelonephritis
2)Perinephric Abscess
Discharge Condition:
Stable
Consultations
Nephrology
Urology

Accepted Answer

A) pyelo (pelvis) + nephr (bladder) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bladder and renal pelvis 
B) pyelo (pelvis) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis 
C) pyelo (many) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of both kidneys 
D) pyelo (pus) + nephr (bladder) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bladder caused by pus 
E) pyelo (pus) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the kidney caused by pus 
A) pyelo (pelvis) + nephr (bladder) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bladder and renal pelvis 
B) pyelo (pelvis) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis 
C) pyelo (many) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of both kidneys 
D) pyelo (pus) + nephr (bladder) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bladder caused by pus 
E) pyelo (pus) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the kidney caused by pus

Question 5

Translate the root balan/o.

Accepted Answer

A) Bladder 
B) Penis 
C) Sperm 
D) Testicle 
E) Ureter 
A) Bladder 
B) Penis 
C) Sperm 
D) Testicle 
E) Ureter

Question 6

Translate the medical term prostatolith.

Accepted Answer

A) Opening between urethra and the outside world 
B) Stone in the opening between urethra and the outside world 
C) Stone in the organ in the male reproductive tract that surrounds the urethra 
D) Tumor in the organ in the male reproductive tract that surrounds the urethra 
E) Unusual formation in the prostate 
A) Opening between urethra and the outside world 
B) Stone in the opening between urethra and the outside world 
C) Stone in the organ in the male reproductive tract that surrounds the urethra 
D) Tumor in the organ in the male reproductive tract that surrounds the urethra 
E) Unusual formation in the prostate

Question 7

What is the function of the vas deferens?

Accepted Answer

A) Carries sperm from the testicles 
B) Oblong organ this sits on top of each testicle 
C) Organ that protects the urethra in the male urinary tract 
D) Organ that surrounds the urethra in the male reproductive tract 
E) Storage place for sperm 
A) Carries sperm from the testicles 
B) Oblong organ this sits on top of each testicle 
C) Organ that protects the urethra in the male urinary tract 
D) Organ that surrounds the urethra in the male reproductive tract 
E) Storage place for sperm

Question 8

What is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation IVP?

Accepted Answer

A) intra (inside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (bladder) + gram (record) = image of the bladder by injecting contrast dye into the veins 
B) intra (inside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the veins 
C) intra (outside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (bladder) + gram (record) = image of the bladder by injecting contrast dye into the bladder 
D) intra (outside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the renal pelvis 
E) intra (through) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the renal pelvis 
A) intra (inside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (bladder) + gram (record) = image of the bladder by injecting contrast dye into the veins 
B) intra (inside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the veins 
C) intra (outside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (bladder) + gram (record) = image of the bladder by injecting contrast dye into the bladder 
D) intra (outside) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the renal pelvis 
E) intra (through) + ven (vein) + ous (pertaining to) + pyelo (renal pelvis) + gram (record) = image of the urinary system through the injection of a contrast dye into the renal pelvis

Question 9

Which medical term refers to a type of testicular cancer arising from sperm-forming tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Cryptorchidism 
B) Seminoma 
C) Spermatogenic 
D) Spermolytic 
E) Testitis 
A) Cryptorchidism 
B) Seminoma 
C) Spermatogenic 
D) Spermolytic 
E) Testitis

Question 10

Which medical term means "kidney condition"?

Accepted Answer

A) Nephralgia 
B) Nephrolithiasis 
C) Nephropathy 
D) Nephrosis 
E) Nephrostomy 
A) Nephralgia 
B) Nephrolithiasis 
C) Nephropathy 
D) Nephrosis 
E) Nephrostomy

Question 11

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: PMHx: Cryptorchidism as a child.
PSHx: Orchipexy at 4 years.
Which of the following statements is true, given the health record information?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient had a hidden testicle as a child and it was surgically fixed when he was 4. 
B) The patient had a hidden testicle as a child and it was surgically reconstructed when he was 4. 
C) The patient had a hidden testicle as a child and it was surgically removed when he was 4. 
D) The patient had an extra testicle as a child and it was surgically fixed when he was 4. 
E) The patient had an extra testicle as a child and it was surgically removed when he was 4. 
A) The patient had a hidden testicle as a child and it was surgically fixed when he was 4. 
B) The patient had a hidden testicle as a child and it was surgically reconstructed when he was 4. 
C) The patient had a hidden testicle as a child and it was surgically removed when he was 4. 
D) The patient had an extra testicle as a child and it was surgically fixed when he was 4. 
E) The patient had an extra testicle as a child and it was surgically removed when he was 4.

Question 12

Why does a urologist deal with both urinary tract problems and male genital problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Most specialists have dual functions. 
B) The functions of the male reproductive system and the urinary system are similar. 
C) The male reproductive system is not as complex as the female reproductive system, so a specialist in male anatomy is able to learn enough about both systems easily. 
D) The male reproductive system shares structures with the urinary system. 
E) None of these. 
A) Most specialists have dual functions. 
B) The functions of the male reproductive system and the urinary system are similar. 
C) The male reproductive system is not as complex as the female reproductive system, so a specialist in male anatomy is able to learn enough about both systems easily. 
D) The male reproductive system shares structures with the urinary system. 
E) None of these.

Question 13

Build a medical term that means "pain in the kidney."

Accepted Answer

A) Nephralgia 
B) Nephritis 
C) Nephroptosis 
D) Nephrosclerosis 
E) Nephrostomy 
A) Nephralgia 
B) Nephritis 
C) Nephroptosis 
D) Nephrosclerosis 
E) Nephrostomy

Question 14

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined term below? Imaging:
Transabdominal ultrasound revealed significant postvoid residual.Consistent with bladder outlet obstruction.
Cystoscopy to r/o urethral stricture was normal.

Accepted Answer

A) cysto (bladder) + scop (looking) + y (procedure) = process for examining the bladder 
B) cysto (bladder) + scop (recording) + y (procedure) = process for recording/imaging the bladder 
C) cysto (kidney) + scop (looking) + y (procedure) = process for examining the kidney 
D) cysto (kidney) + scop (recording) + y (procedure) = process for recording/imaging the kidney 
A) cysto (bladder) + scop (looking) + y (procedure) = process for examining the bladder 
B) cysto (bladder) + scop (recording) + y (procedure) = process for recording/imaging the bladder 
C) cysto (kidney) + scop (looking) + y (procedure) = process for examining the kidney 
D) cysto (kidney) + scop (recording) + y (procedure) = process for recording/imaging the kidney

Question 15

Translate the medical term nephrohypertrophy as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) "Bladder over nourishment condition" - overdevelopment of the bladder 
B) "Bladder under strength condition" - weak bladder 
C) "Kidney over nourishment condition" - overdevelopment of the kidney 
D) "Kidney under nourishment condition" - underdevelopment of the kidney 
E) "Kidney under strength condition" - weak kidney 
A) "Bladder over nourishment condition" - overdevelopment of the bladder 
B) "Bladder under strength condition" - weak bladder 
C) "Kidney over nourishment condition" - overdevelopment of the kidney 
D) "Kidney under nourishment condition" - underdevelopment of the kidney 
E) "Kidney under strength condition" - weak kidney

Question 16

Translate the root vesic/o.

Accepted Answer

A) Bladder 
B) Kidney 
C) Opening 
D) Renal pelvis 
E) Ureter 
A) Bladder 
B) Kidney 
C) Opening 
D) Renal pelvis 
E) Ureter

Question 17

Translate the medical term vesicotomy.

Accepted Answer

A) Catheterization of the bladder 
B) Incision into the bladder 
C) Opening of the bladder 
D) Puncture of the bladder 
E) Suture of the bladder 
A) Catheterization of the bladder 
B) Incision into the bladder 
C) Opening of the bladder 
D) Puncture of the bladder 
E) Suture of the bladder

Question 18

Build a medical term that means "kidney specialist."

Accepted Answer

A) Nephrologist 
B) Nephrology 
C) nephrology 
D) Urologist 
E) Urology 
A) Nephrologist 
B) Nephrology 
C) nephrology 
D) Urologist 
E) Urology

Question 19

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pyeloplasty?

Accepted Answer

A) pyelo (bladder) + plasty (incision) = incision into the bladder 
B) pyelo (bladder) + plasty (reconstruction) = surgical reconstruction of the bladder 
C) pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (incision) = incision into the renal pelvis 
D) pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (reconstruction) = surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis 
E) pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (removal) = removal of the renal pelvis 
A) pyelo (bladder) + plasty (incision) = incision into the bladder 
B) pyelo (bladder) + plasty (reconstruction) = surgical reconstruction of the bladder 
C) pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (incision) = incision into the renal pelvis 
D) pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (reconstruction) = surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis 
E) pyelo (pelvis) + plasty (removal) = removal of the renal pelvis

Question 20

Build a medical term that means "painful urination."

Accepted Answer

A) Anuria 
B) Enuresis 
C) Hematuria 
D) Oliguria 
E) Urodynia 
A) Anuria 
B) Enuresis 
C) Hematuria 
D) Oliguria 
E) Urodynia

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term meatorrhaphy?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term uropoesis?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pyeloureterectasia?

Translate the root balan/o.

Translate the medical term prostatolith.

What is the function of the vas deferens?

What is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation IVP?

Which medical term refers to a type of testicular cancer arising from sperm-forming tissue?

Which medical term means "kidney condition"?

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: PMHx: Cryptorchidism as a child. PSHx: Orchipexy at 4 years. Which of the following statements is true, given the health record information?

Why does a urologist deal with both urinary tract problems and male genital problems?

Build a medical term that means "pain in the kidney."

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined term below? Imaging: Transabdominal ultrasound revealed significant postvoid residual.Consistent with bladder outlet obstruction. Cystoscopy to r/o urethral stricture was normal.

Translate the medical term nephrohypertrophy as literally as possible.

Translate the root vesic/o.

Translate the medical term vesicotomy.

Build a medical term that means "kidney specialist."

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pyeloplasty?

Build a medical term that means "painful urination."

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term meatorrhaphy?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term uropoesis?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pyeloureterectasia?

Translate the root balan/o.

Translate the medical term prostatolith.

What is the function of the vas deferens?

What is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation IVP?

Which medical term refers to a type of testicular cancer arising from sperm-forming tissue?

Which medical term means "kidney condition"?

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: PMHx: Cryptorchidism as a child. PSHx: Orchipexy at 4 years. Which of the following statements is true, given the health record information?

Why does a urologist deal with both urinary tract problems and male genital problems?

Build a medical term that means "pain in the kidney."

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined term below? Imaging: Transabdominal ultrasound revealed significant postvoid residual.Consistent with bladder outlet obstruction. Cystoscopy to r/o urethral stricture was normal.

Translate the medical term nephrohypertrophy as literally as possible.

Translate the root vesic/o.

Translate the medical term vesicotomy.

Build a medical term that means "kidney specialist."

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pyeloplasty?

Build a medical term that means "painful urination."

Introduction to Medical Language

Introduction to Health Records

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The Musculoskeletal System-Orthopedics

The Nervous System-Neurology and Psychiatry

The Sensory System-Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

The Endocrine System-Endocrinology

The Blood and Lymphatic Systems-Hematology and Immunology

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