Question 1

Which of the following best describes a constructed medical term?

Accepted Answer

A term that is formed from multiple word parts, each with its own meaning.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To make medical terms easier to pronounce.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a nonconstructed medical term?

Accepted Answer

Impetigo

Question 4

Given the term 'gastroenterocolitis', which word parts are present?

Accepted Answer

gastr (stomach), enter (intestine), col (colon), -itis (inflammation)

Question 5

Which rule is correct regarding the use of combining vowels in medical terms?

Accepted Answer

Use a combining vowel when adding a suffix that begins with a consonant.

Question 6

What is the correct breakdown of the term 'bradycardia'?

Accepted Answer

brady- (slow) + cardi (heart) + -ia (condition of)

Question 7

Which of the following suffixes means 'inflammation'?

Accepted Answer

-itis

Question 8

A medical term is constructed as follows: prefix + word root + suffix. Which part provides the primary meaning?

Accepted Answer

Word root

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct definition for the term 'neonatologist'?

Accepted Answer

A specialist who studies newborns

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a primary type of word part in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Acronym

Question 11

If a suffix begins with a vowel, what should you do with the combining vowel?

Accepted Answer

Drop the combining vowel.

Question 12

Which of the following terms is constructed from the word root for 'skin' and the suffix for 'study of'?

Accepted Answer

Dermatology

Question 13

Which prefix means 'before'?

Accepted Answer

pre-

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of an eponym?

Accepted Answer

Cushing syndrome

Question 15

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ectomy'?

Accepted Answer

Surgical excision or removal

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct construction for the term 'electrocardiogram'?

Accepted Answer

electr/o (electricity) + cardi/o (heart) + -gram (record)

Question 17

Which of the following is true about the origins of medical terms?

Accepted Answer

Most medical terms come from Latin and Greek.

Question 18

Which combining form means 'birth'?

Accepted Answer

nat/o

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Inflammation within the heart

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct order for defining a constructed medical term?

Accepted Answer

Suffix, then prefix, then word root(s)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Word Parts and Word Construction – Medical Terminology Study Notes

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