Question 1

Which of the following best describes the correct order for defining a medical word using its word parts?

Accepted Answer

Suffix, prefix (if present), combining form

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with 'cardiomegaly.' Which of the following best defines this term?

Accepted Answer

Enlargement of the heart

Question 3

Which suffix would you use to indicate a surgical removal procedure?

Accepted Answer

$$-ectomy$$

Question 4

Which prefix means 'within' and is used in the term 'intravenous'?

Accepted Answer

intra-

Question 5

A physician orders a 'colonoscopy.' What does the suffix $$-scopy$$ indicate?

Accepted Answer

Process of using an instrument to examine

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

diagnoses

Question 7

A patient presents with 'polyneuritis.' What does the prefix 'poly-' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Many or much

Question 8

Which body plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections?

Accepted Answer

Coronal (frontal) plane

Question 9

A disease caused by a mutation in genes during fetal development is classified as which type?

Accepted Answer

Genetic

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the role of a physician extender?

Accepted Answer

Examines, diagnoses, and treats patients under supervision of a physician

Question 11

Which suffix is used to indicate a disease from a specific cause, as in 'hypothyroidism'?

Accepted Answer

$$-ism$$

Question 12

A patient is described as having a 'chronic' disease. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The disease continues for three months or longer

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a hospital-acquired infection?

Accepted Answer

Wound infection after surgery

Question 14

Which medical specialty focuses on the study and treatment of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Oncology

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the combining form 'hepat/o-'?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Question 16

A patient is experiencing a 'relapse.' What does this term mean in the context of disease progression?

Accepted Answer

The return of original symptoms after apparent recovery

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

bacteria

Question 18

Which prefix means 'against' and is used in the term 'antibiotic'?

Accepted Answer

anti-

Question 19

A physician uses 'palpation' during a physical exam. What does this technique involve?

Accepted Answer

Using fingers to feel masses, organs, and detect tenderness

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Body is standing erect, head up, eyes forward, arms at sides, palms forward, legs straight, toes forward

Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology – Foundations and Applications

Study Guide - Practice Questions