Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary function of a prefix in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

It changes the root word's meaning by indicating number, measurement, position, direction, color, or negativity.

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with 'cyanosis.' Based on your knowledge of prefixes, what does the prefix 'cyan-' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Question 3

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'half' in a medical term?

Accepted Answer

hemi-

Question 4

If a medical term contains the prefix 'hypo-', what does it suggest about the measurement or quantity?

Accepted Answer

Less than normal

Question 5

A doctor writes 'subcutaneous' in a patient's chart. What does the prefix 'sub-' indicate about the location?

Accepted Answer

Below

Question 6

Which of the following prefixes would be used to indicate 'without' or 'lack of'?

Accepted Answer

a-

Question 7

A term contains the prefix 'poly-'. What does this indicate about the quantity?

Accepted Answer

Many or excessive

Question 8

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'around' a structure?

Accepted Answer

peri-

Question 9

A patient is described as having 'tachycardia.' What does the prefix 'tachy-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Fast

Question 10

Which prefix would indicate a negative or opposite meaning in a medical term?

Accepted Answer

anti-

Question 11

If a medication is described as 'intravenous,' what does the prefix 'intra-' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Within

Question 12

A term contains the prefix 'epi-'. In which scenario would this prefix be most appropriately used?

Accepted Answer

Describing something located upon or over a structure

Question 13

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'across' or 'through' in a medical term?

Accepted Answer

trans-

Question 14

A patient is diagnosed with 'leukocytosis.' Based on the prefix, what color is associated with this condition?

Accepted Answer

White

Question 15

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'one' in a medical term?

Accepted Answer

uni-

Question 16

A term contains the prefix 'bi-'. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Two

Question 17

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'above' or 'excessive' in a medical term?

Accepted Answer

hyper-

Question 18

A patient is described as having 'melanoma.' What does the prefix 'melan-' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Black

Question 19

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'between' two structures?

Accepted Answer

inter-

Question 20

A patient is diagnosed with 'jaundice.' Which color prefix would be associated with this condition?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Medical Terminology: Understanding Prefixes (Chapter 2 Study Notes)

Study Guide - Practice Questions