Question 1

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term 'gastroenterology' into its word parts?

Accepted Answer

gastr / o / enter / o / logy

Question 2

What is the primary function of a combining vowel in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

To connect word roots to suffixes or other roots for easier pronunciation

Question 3

Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?

Accepted Answer

-ectomy

Question 4

A patient is diagnosed with 'cardiomegaly.' What does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged heart

Question 5

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'below normal'?

Accepted Answer

hypo-

Question 6

What is the plural form of the medical term 'nucleus'?

Accepted Answer

nuclei

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the role of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

Accepted Answer

It sets federal standards for protecting patient records and medical information.

Question 8

A 'hypodermic' injection is administered. What does the term 'hypodermic' mean?

Accepted Answer

Pertaining to under the skin

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a procedural suffix?

Accepted Answer

-scopy

Question 10

A patient’s medical record includes a 'discharge summary.' What is the main purpose of this document?

Accepted Answer

To outline the patient's entire hospital stay, including admission, treatment, and follow-up plans

Question 11

Which combining form means 'nerve'?

Accepted Answer

neur/o

Question 12

Which of the following terms means 'inflammation of the heart'?

Accepted Answer

carditis

Question 13

Which healthcare setting provides supportive treatment to terminally ill patients and their families?

Accepted Answer

Hospice

Question 14

Which of the following is a correct rule for using a combining vowel?

Accepted Answer

It is used between two word roots, even if the second root begins with a vowel.

Question 15

A patient is scheduled for a 'nephrectomy.' What does this procedure involve?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal of a kidney

Question 16

Which prefix means 'fast'?

Accepted Answer

tachy-

Question 17

Which suffix means 'abnormal softening'?

Accepted Answer

-malacia

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct plural form of 'appendix'?

Accepted Answer

appendices

Question 19

Which document in the medical record is completed by the nursing staff to record the patient's care throughout the day?

Accepted Answer

Nurse's Notes

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the prefix 'peri-'?

Accepted Answer

around

Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology – Study Notes

Study Guide - Practice Questions