Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of a combining form in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

It is a root word plus a vowel that allows easier connection with suffixes or other roots.

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with 'hepatomegaly.' Based on your knowledge of medical word parts, what does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Enlargement of the liver

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the term 'osteoporosis'?

Accepted Answer

osteo- (bone) + por- (opening) + -osis (condition)

Question 4

A physician writes 'NPO' in a patient's chart. What does this abbreviation mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Question 5

Which suffix would you add to the root 'cardi-' to indicate a surgical repair of the heart?

Accepted Answer

-plasty

Question 6

A patient presents with 'dermatitis.' Which body system is primarily affected?

Accepted Answer

Integumentary system

Question 7

Which of the following terms means 'inflammation of the stomach and intestines'?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis

Question 8

If a patient is scheduled for a 'nephrectomy,' what procedure will be performed?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal of a kidney

Question 9

Which prefix means 'below' or 'under'?

Accepted Answer

hypo-

Question 10

A patient is diagnosed with 'bradycardia.' What does this term indicate?

Accepted Answer

Slow heart rate

Question 11

Which of the following terms refers to a condition of excessive sugar in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Hyperglycemia

Question 12

Which medical term means 'surgical removal of the gallbladder'?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystectomy

Question 13

A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken 'q6h.' How often should the medication be administered?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 hours

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the suffix '-algia'?

Accepted Answer

Pain

Question 15

A patient with 'osteomyelitis' is suffering from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the term 'tachypnea'?

Accepted Answer

Rapid breathing

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct definition of the prefix 'poly-'?

Accepted Answer

Many

Question 18

A patient is diagnosed with 'encephalopathy.' What does this term refer to?

Accepted Answer

Disease of the brain

Question 19

Which of the following terms means 'inflammation of the urinary bladder'?

Accepted Answer

Cystitis

Question 20

A patient is scheduled for a 'laparotomy.' Based on your knowledge of medical terminology, what does this procedure involve?

Accepted Answer

Incision into the abdominal wall

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