medical terminology

File: Chapter 01--The Anatomy of Word Construction

Chapter 01 - The Anatomy of Word Construction 1.Elements of a medical term are the:A.individual parts of the word.B.references to Greek or Roman origins.C.multiple syllables of the word.D.combining vowels of the word.E.indicators that the word is plural.

Ans: A Feedback: Elements of a medical term are the individual parts of the word.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1

Blooms Taxonomy: Knowledge

Learning Outcome: 1.3Lesson objective: 1.1.1Pg. 3

2.The prefix is:A.the core of the word.B.found at the end of the word.C.the beginning of some words.D.the combining of the word.E.rarely used in the medical language.

Ans: C

Feedback: The prefix is the beginning of some words.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1


Learning Outcome: 1.2

Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.5, 1.1.6

Pg. 83.The core element of any term is its:A.spelling.B.root.C.ending.D.usage.E.beginning.

Ans: B

Feedback: The core element of any term is its root.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.2

Pg. 44.Which of the following elements is the root for the word dermatitis?A.itisB.matitisC.derD.dermatE.de-

Ans: D

Feedback: The root of the word dermatitis is dermat, which means skin.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 45.Which of the following are the roots for the medical terms arthroscopy and respiratory?A.arthr and respirB.scopy and atoryC.roscopy and priatoryD.art and resE.thro and spira

Ans: A

Feedback: The roots for the terms arthroscopy and respiratory are arthr-, which means joint, and respir-, which means to breathe.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 4, 5, 6, 8, 9

6.The word element card is an example of a:A.prefix.B.root.C.suffix.D.main word.E.combining vowel.

Ans: B

Feedback: The word element card is an example of a root.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: l.l.l, 1.1.2

Pg. 4, 5, 6, 8, 97.The word element scopy is an example:A.of a prefix.B.of a root.C.of a suffix.D.that is not a word element.E.of a combining vowel.

Ans: C

Feedback: The word element scopy is an example of a suffix.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 68.The word element logy is an example:A.of a prefix.B.of a root.C.of a suffix.D.that is not a word element.E.of a combining vowel.

Ans: C

Feedback: The word element logy is an example of a suffix.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1


Learning Outcome: 1.2Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.5, 1.1.6

Pg. 6, 79.The plural form of the word for armpit is:A.axilla.B.axillas.C.axillary.D.axillae.E.axillaes.

Ans: D

Feedback: The plural form of the word for armpit is axillae.

Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.2Pg. 12, 1310.The singular form of the term that means a wall dividing two cavities is:A.corpus.B.septum.C.corpora.D.septa.E.corpa.

Ans: B

Feedback: The singular form of the term that means a wall dividing two cavities is septum; septa is the plural form.Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2


Learning Outcome: 1.5Lesson objective: 1.2.2Pg. 12, 1311.The plural of the word diagnosis is:A.diagnosticB.diagnoseseC.diagnosesD.diagnoseE.diagnos

Ans: C

Feedback: The plural of the word diagnosis is diagnoses.


Blooms Taxonomy: Comprehension


Lesson objective: 1.2.2Pg. 1212.My/o is an example of:A.the prefix at the beginning of some words.B.the foundation of the word that provides its meaning.C.the vowel that joins a root to another root or to a suffix.D.the combination of a root and a combining vowel.E.the ending of some words.

Ans: D

Feedback: My/o is an example of the combination of a root and a combining vowel, and means muscle.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.3Pg. 4, 513.Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice?A.-istB.-logyC.-itisD.-estE.-esty

Ans: A

Feedback: The suffix that refers to a doctor with a specialty practice is -ist.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.3Pg. 6, 7

14.In the term gastric, what is the suffix and what does the suffix mean?A.The suffix is gast- and it means a vapor.B.The suffix is gas- and it means stomach.C.The suffix is -tric and it means a joke.D.The suffix is -ic and it means pertaining to.E.The suffix is -stric and it mean pain.

Ans: D

Feedback: In the term gastric, the suffix is -ic, which means pertaining to; the root is gastr- which means stomach.





Pg. 6, 7, 1715.In the term hypotension, what is the prefix and what does the prefix mean?A.The prefix is tension and it means stress.B.The prefix is hypo and it means stress.C.The prefix is hypo and it means less than normal.D.The prefix is tension and it means less than normal.E.The prefix is hypo and it means more than normal.

Ans: C

Feedback: In the term hypotension, the prefix is hypo, which means less than normal (low blood pressure).Difficulty: Medium Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.3 Pg. 8, 916.In the term bilateral, what is the root and what does the root mean?A.The root is later and it means before.B.The root is bi and it means side.C.The root is bi and means one.D.The root is later and it means side.E.The root is ater and it means before.

Ans: D

Feedback: In the term bilateral, the root is later, which means side. Bilateral means on two sides.Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.1

Blooms Taxonomy: KnowledgeLearning Outcome: 1.1


Pg. 8, 917.Choose the suffix that means disease.A.-ologyB.-pathyC.-itisD.-ososE.-plasty

Ans: B

Feedback: The suffix that means disease is -pathy.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 6, 718.Which of the following suffixes means pertaining to?A.-ologyB.-iaC.-aryD.-logyE.-ogy

Ans: C

Feedback: The suffix -ary means pertaining to.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 6, 7 19.Choose the suffix that means the study of.A.-logistB.-logiC.-ationD.-logyE.-log

Ans: D

Feedback: The suffix -logy means the study of.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.1., 1.1.5, 1.1.6

Pg. 6, 720.Choose the term that means the structure around the heart.A.pericardiumB.endocardiumC.myocardiumD.hypocardiumE.hypercardium

Ans: A

Feedback: Pericardium is the structure around the heart. (peri = around)Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 821.Choose the term that means after birth.A.postnatalB.prenatalC.natalD.premature E.postmatureAns: A

Feedback: Postnatal means after birth.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 822.Choose the term that means higher than normal blood pressure.A.hypotensionB.hypertensionC.hightensionD.hitension

E.tensionmegaly

Ans: B

Feedback: Hypertension means higher than normal blood pressure.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1


Learning Outcome: 1.3Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.6 Pg. 1423.Which of the following are the roots for the words respiration, pneumonia, and pathology?A.res-, pne-, and pat-B.respir-, pneum-, and path-C.respir-, pneumno-, and patho-D.respir-, pneum-, and pat-E.respir-, pneumi-, and patho-

Ans: B

Feedback: Respir-, pneum-, and path- are the roots of the words respiration, pneumonia, and pathology.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.2Pg. 4, 5 24.Which of the following words means pertaining to above the stomach?A.epigastricB.hypergastricC.endogastricD.supragastricE.perigastricAns: A

Feedback: The term epigastric means pertaining to above the stomach.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Pg. 825.Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?A.hypetensionB.hypertyroidC.hypertendonD.hyperomaE.hyperglycemia

Ans: E

Feedback: Hyperglycemia is spelled correctly.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1

Blooms Taxonomy: comprehension Learning Outcome: 1.3

Lesson objective: 1.1.1

Pg. 1726.Choose the statement that is true of the root of a word.A.Ic and um are this type of element.B.Every medical term has at least one.C.The root cannot be used to link two elements.D.The root is usually a and o.

E.A root will never appear at the beginning or the end of a term.Ans: B

Feedback: Every medical term has at least one root.

Difficulty: Medium Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 427.As relates to the term suffix, which of the following is true?A.A suffix is a group of letters attached to the end of a root or combining form.B.Suffixes that are different can never have the same meaning.C.A suffix never appears at the end of a term.D.If the suffix begins with a vowel, a combining vowel must be used.E.Suffixes are sometimes used at the beginning of a word.

Ans: A

Feedback: A suffix is a group of letters attached to the end of a root or combining form.


Blooms Taxonomy: Application



Pg. 628.Which of the following is true regarding combining forms?A. A combining form can be attached to another root or combining form.

B. A combining form must have a consonant connecting it to another element.

C. A combining form can never be attached to another root or combining vowel.

D. A combining form can never follow a prefix.

E. A combining form can end a term instead of a suffix

Ans: AFeedback: A combining form can be attached to another root or combining form.




Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.3Pg. 429.Which two prefixes are opposites?A.epi- and endo-B.anti- and bi-C.hyper- and hypo-D.an- and con-E.pre- and pro-

Ans: C

Feedback: The two prefixes that are opposites are hyper- (above, excessive) and hypo- (below, deficient).



Learning Outcome: 1.2Lesson objective: 1.1.5, 1.1.6

Pg. 1430.Which of the following statements is true about the root of a medical term?A.A medical term has only one root.B.Adding a prefix at the end of the word modifies the root of the word to give it new meaning.C.A root plus a combining vowel make a combining form.D.The root is derived from the Chinese language.E.A medical term does not have a suffix attached to the root.

Ans: C

Feedback: A root and a combining vowel make a combining form.Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.3Pg. 4, 531.Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels?A.A combining vowel can join a root to another root.B.Examples of combining vowels are o and a.C.A combining vowel has no meaning of its own.D.A combining vowel makes a word easier to pronounce.E.The most commonly used combining vowel is u followed by i.

Ans: E

Feedback: The following statement is not true: The most commonly used combining vowel is u followed by i. The most commonly used combining vowel is o followed by aDifficulty: MediumLesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.3, 1.1.4Pg. 4, 532.Which of the following words has a prefix that means around?A.endocardiumB.epigastricC.pericardiumD.hypogastricE.hypertension

Ans: C

Feedback: The prefix peri- in pericardium means around.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 833.Which of the following suffixes means record?A.-umB.-alC.-gramD.-ionE.-tic

Ans: C

Feedback: The suffix -gram means record.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.3Pg. 1134.An example of a word with two combining forms is:A.gastroenterology.B.cardiology.C.arthroplasty.D.dermatology.E.respiratory.

Ans: A

Feedback: Gastroenterology is a word with two combining forms. (gastr/o and enter/o)Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.3 Pg. 10, 1135.Which of the following words has a suffix that means the study of?A.gynecologistB.respiratoryC.dermatologyD.arthritisE.arthroplasty

Ans: C

Feedback: The suffix -ology in dermatology means the study of. Dermatology is the study of the skin.Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.4Pg. 11

36.Which of the following suffixes means condition?A.-cervicB.-tensC.-iaD.-deE.-logy

Ans: C

Feedback: The suffix -ia means condition.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.3Pg. 1337.Which of the following terms has a suffix that indicates action?A.myocardiumB.ischemiaC.infarctD.cardiologyE.infarction

Ans: E

Feedback: The suffix -ion in the term infarction indicates action.




Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.3Pg. 1538.An example of the use of a prefix in a medical term is:A.gastrectomy.B.endocarditis.C.gastroenterologist.D.neurologist.E.arthroplasty.

Ans: B

Feedback: The word endocarditis includes the prefix endo- (inside, within)Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 8, 939.Which of the following statements is true?A.When you change a medical term from singular to plural, just add an s to any term.B.Pronunciation of terms is best learned by reading the term repeatedly.C.The suffix -ion means pertaining to.D.The last step in analysis of a medical term is to identify the suffix.E.Recognizing word elements helps in the process of dissecting the term.

Ans: E

Feedback: Recognizing word elements helps in the process of dissecting the term.





Pg. 440.Which of the following terms means air in the space that surrounds the lungs in the chest?A.pneumothoraxB.pneumoniaC.thoracicD.pulmonaryE.pleural Ans: A

Feedback: Pneumothorax means air in the space that surrounds the lungs; this term has no prefix or suffix.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4

Pg. 441.Which of the following is a root that means to breathe?A.epi-B.micro-C.respir-D.endo-E.pneumo-

Ans: C

Feedback: The root respir- means to breathe.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 442.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.The root of the medical term identifies the primary meaning of the term.B.The terms ureter and urethra are both simple words with no prefix.C.In the term costovertebral, there is one root.D.The suffix -al means pertaining to.E.The suffix -itis means inflammation.

Ans: C

Feedback: Costovertebral has two roots, cost- and vertebr-.



Learning Outcome: 1.1Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.4, 1.1.6

Pg. 443.Which of the following statements is true regarding a prefix?A.A prefix precedes a root to change its meaning.B.Prefixes cannot have more than one meaning.C.Prefixes never appear at the beginning of a term.D.Every medical term has a prefix.E.A prefix can sometimes be at the end of the word.

Ans: A

Feedback: A prefix precedes a root to change its meaning.




Pg. 8, 944.Which of the following is true regarding a root?A.A root can start a term and does not become a prefix.B.Medical terms can contain only one root.C.A root cannot end a term and may become a suffix.D.A suffix is the same as the root.E.A combining form is the exact same as a root of a word.

Ans: A

Feedback: A root can start a term and does not become a prefix.





Pg. 845.Which of the following terms has a prefix that means below?A.perigastricB.endogastricC.anagastricD.epigastricE.hypogastric

Ans: E

Feedback: The prefix hypo- in the term hypogastric means below.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1


Learning Outcome: 1.2Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.5, 1.1.6Pg. 8, 946.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Pneumonia relates to the lungs.B.Respiration has to do with the patients breathing.C.A pulmonologist is experienced in diseases of the kidneys.D.A cardiologist is experienced in diseases of the heart.E.A suffix is the end of the medical word.

Ans: C

Feedback: A pulmonologist is not experienced in diseases of the kidney. The pulmonologist is an expert in diseases of the lung.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 1247.Which of the following statements is true?A.The prefix epi- means above.B.The prefix post- means before.C.The prefix micro- means large.D.The prefix peri- means before.E.The prefix pre- means after.Ans: A

Feedback: The prefix epi- means above.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.5, 1.1.6Pg. 8, 9 48.Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?A.perinatalB.mycocyticC.motureD.unilaterolE.gastrec

Ans: A

Feedback: The term perinatal is spelled correctly.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.1Pg. 8, 949.Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?A.hipogastricB.cotricesC.luminD.appendicesE.carcinomaes

Ans: D

Feedback: The term appendices is spelled correctly and is the plural form of appendix.




Lesson objective: 1.1.1 Pg. 12, 13

50.Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?A.thoracesB.luminsC.diagnososD.axilaE.arteriea

Ans: A

Feedback: The term thoraces is spelled correctly and is the plural form of thorax.



Learning Outcome: 1.5Lesson objective: 1.1.1 Pg. 12, 1351.Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?A.gangliasB.corpusesC.ovariesD.calyxesE.villies

Ans: C

Feedback: The term ovaries is spelled correctly and is the plural form of ovary.



Learning Outcome: 1.5Lesson objective: 1.1.1 Pg. 12, 1352.Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?A.cardiomyapathyB.cardiomyopathyC.infarcteD.ischemecE.myocardeum

Ans: B

Feedback: The term cardiomyopathy is spelled correctly, and contains two combining forms cardi/o and my/o and a suffix -pathyDifficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2


Learning Outcome: 1.3Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2Pg. 1153.Which of the following definitions is correct?A.Ischemia is a blood condition, a blockage.B.Myocardium is a structure of the brain.C.The axilla is the knee.D.The septum is the partition in the throat.E.Reflux is a forward flow.

Ans: A

Feedback: Ischemia is a blood condition; isch = to block; emia = a blood conditionDifficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2


Learning Outcome: 1.4Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1154.The root of axillary, axill, is from the Latin word for:A.skin.B.armpit.C.toe.D.bone.E.knee.Ans: B

Feedback: The Latin word axilla means armpit.Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.3Pg. 1355.The combining form ur/o must have the following suffix added to mean the study of the urinary tract?A.-logistB.-logyC.-icD.-ialE.-ous

Ans: B

Feedback: Ur/o logy is the study of the urinary tract.Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2., 1.2.3.Pg. 1556.Which of the following can be used as a combining vowel?

A.a, o, u, e, m

B.a, e, i, o

C.u, n, o, i

D.a, e, u, i, cE.a, e, i, o, uAns: EFeedback: The combining vowels are a, e, i, o, u. M, N, and C are consonants, not vowels.Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.1




Pg. 4, 557.In the term diagnosis, what is the prefix and what does the prefix mean?A.The prefix is di- and it means heat.B.The prefix is diag- and it means electricity.C.The prefix is dia- and it means complete.D.The prefix is diag- and it means skin.E.There is no prefix in this word.

Ans: C

Feedback: The prefix in diagnosis is dia-, and it means complete.Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.3.Pg. 1158.Which of the following statements is true?A.To analyze a medical term, reread the term and practice pronunciation in syllables.B.Breaking a medical term down into basic elements or forms is called defining the term.C.Every medical term will not have all the word elements (prefix, root, suffix).D.The term endocarditis has two word elements.E.The documentation that you write in a patients record is for reference only. It is not a legal document.

Ans: C

Feedback: Every medical term will not have all the word elements (prefix, root, suffix).

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 459.Which of the following statements is accurate concerning the term neurologist?A.nyu is where the pronunciation is stressed.B.-logist is the study of.C.Neuro- is the prefix.D.-logist is one who studies and is a specialist in.E.A neurologist is one who studies the heart.

Ans: D

Feedback: The suffix -logist means one who studies and is a specialist in. A neurologist is a specialist in diseases of the nervous system.Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Pg. 1560.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.A root with a combining vowel added to it is called a combining form.B.The combining form can be attached to another root or combining form.C.The combining form cannot precede a suffix.D.In this text, the root is separated from the combining vowel by /.E.Identifying the root or combining form is a part of the medical term analysis process.

Ans: C

Feedback: The combining form can precede a suffix.

Difficulty: Hard

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 461.____PneumothoraxA.the study of the skinB.fixation of a jointC.air in the chestD.difficulty swallowingE.study of the lung

Ans: C

Feedback: A pneumothorax is air in the chest.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.1.6

Pg. 562._____PulmonologyA.the study of the lungsB.inflammation of the skinC.visual examination of the eyeD.pertaining to the lungsE.professional in the study of the lungs

Ans: A

Feedback: Pulmonology is the study of the lungs.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.1.6

Pg. 663._____PrenatalA.around the time of birthB.after the birthC.pertaining to birthD.before the birthE.during the birth

Ans: D

Feedback: Prenatal is before the birth.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 864._____PrognosisA.pertaining to or establishing a diagnosisB.pertaining to heart muscleC.to make a diagnosisD.disease of the heart muscleE.a forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease

Ans: E

Feedback: Prognosis is a forecast of the probably course and outcome of a disease. Pro = before, in front, projecting forwardDifficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1165._____IntravenousA.the study of the heartB.inside a veinC.outside a veinD.lower part of the veinE.one of the bones of the spinal column

Ans: B

Feedback: Intravenous means inside a vein.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1566.Which two word elements both mean the same thing?

A.pulmon and respir

B.pneumo and pulmono

C.cardi and pulmon

D.respir and thorax

E.ia and logy

Ans: BFeedback: pneum/o and pulmon/o are CFs that both mean lung.

Difficulty: HardLesson: 1.1Blooms Taxonomy: comprehensionLearning Outcome: 1.3

Lesson objective: 1.1.3, 1.1.4Pg. 767.Which of the following terms is the correct insertion to finish the sentence?

The patient is suffering from cardiomyopathy, so he needs to be referred to a____________.

A.neurologist

B.pathologist

C.urologist

D.cardiologist

E.dermatologistAns: D

Feedback: Cardiomyopathy is a heart disorder and the patient needs to see a cardiologist.Difficulty: Medium Lesson: 1.2

Blooms Taxonomy: application Learning Outcome: 1.3

Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1068.Which pair of terms can logically go together?

A.prostate and prostrate

B.septum and reflex

C.ileum and ilium

D.dementia and respiration

E.electrocardiogram and myocardialAns: EFeedback: Both terms have an element (cardi/o and cardi) that means heart.Difficulty: hard Lesson: 1.2

Blooms Taxonomy: comprehension Learning Outcome: 1.4Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 10, 1169.Which is the correct medical term that means pertaining to the axilla?

A.axilial

B.axillary

C.axillae

D.axelial

E.axillasAns: BFeedback: Axillary means pertaining to the axillae (ary = pertaining to)Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.2


Learning Outcome: 1.2, 1.4Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3

Pg. 6, 970.The correct pronunciation for ischemic is:

A.ISK- key-mic.

B.ish KEY- mic.

C.isk key- MIC.

D.ISH key mik.E.is KEY mik.Ans: EFeedback: The correct pronunciation is E.: is KEY mik with the emphasis on KEY.Difficulty: Medium Lesson: 1.2Blooms Taxonomy: Knowledge

Learning Outcome: 1.4, 1.6Lesson objective: 1.2.4

Pg. 1171._____IleumA.large wing-shaped bone at the upper and posterior part of the pelvisB.a thin wall separating two cavities or two tissue massesC.sticky secretion of cells in mucous membranesD.pertaining to the armpitE.third portion of the small intestine

Ans: E

Feedback: The ileum is the third portion of the small intestine.


Blooms Taxonomy: comprehensionLearning Outcome: 1.4Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1372.______UnilateralA.pertaining to one side of the body onlyB.pertaining to both sides of the bodyC.pertaining to both organsD.pertaining to half of the organE.pertaining to the entire organ

Ans: A

Feedback: Unilateral means pertaining to one side of the body.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1




Pg. 873._____PostmatureA.pertaining to a birth occurring before the expected time, e.g., to an infant born before 37 weeks of gestationB.before the birthC.during the birthD.fully developedE.pertaining to an infant born after 42 weeks of gestation

Ans: E

Feedback: Postmature refers to an infant born after 42 weeks of gestation. (post = after)Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.1


Learning Outcome: 1.3Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.6Pg. 874._____ HypertensionA.an abnormal heart sound heard with a stethoscopeB.an abnormally high body temperature or feverC.a profuse flow of bloodD.elevated sugar content in the bloodE.elevated blood pressure

Ans: E

Feedback: Hypertension is elevated blood pressure.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.5, 1.1.6Pg. 14 75._____MacrocyteA.large red blood cellB.small red blood cellC.large white blood cellD.small white blood cellE.lack of red blood cells

Ans: A

Feedback: A macrocyte is a large red blood cell. (macro = large)Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.1


Learning Outcome: 1. 4Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.5, 1.1.6

Pg. 876._____ PrefixA.the beginning of some wordsB.the foundation of the word that provides its meaningC.the vowel that joins a root to another root or to a suffixD.the combination of a root and a combining vowelE.the ending of some words

Ans: A

Feedback: A prefix is the beginning of some words.




Pg. 877._____ RootA.the beginning of some wordsB.the foundation of the word that provides its meaningC. the ending of some words

D. a,b,c are correct

E. only a and c are correct

Ans: D Feedback: A root can be at the beginning or ending of some terms; every root is a foundation of the term.Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.1




Pg. 478._____SuffixA.the beginning of some wordsB.the foundation of the word that provides its meaningC. will only appear at the end of the wordD. every term must have at least one suffixE. none of these is correctAns: C Feedback: A suffix will only appear at the end of a word.Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.1



Lesson objective: 1.1.1, 1.1.5Pg. 679.logy is an example of:A.the beginning of some words.B.the foundation of the word that provides its meaning.C.the vowel that joins a root to another root or to a suffix.D.the combination of a root and a combining vowel.E.the ending of some words.

Ans: E

Feedback: -logy is an example of a suffix, the ending of some words.




Lesson objective: l.1.1, 1.1.5, 1.1.6

Pg. 680.Pre- is an example of:A.the beginning of some words.B.the foundation of the word that provides its meaning.C.the vowel that joins a root to another root or to a suffix.D.the combination of a root and a combining vowel.E.the ending of some words.

Ans: A

Feedback: Pre- is an example of a prefix, the beginning of some words.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.1


Learning Outcome: 1.2Lesson objective: 1.1.5Pg. 881.Gastr/o is an example of:A.a root that can be the beginning of a term.B.an element from the cardiovascular system.C.a suffix.D.the combination of a root and a combining vowel.E.the ending of some words.

Ans: D

Feedback: Gastr/o is the combination of a root and a combining vowel. It is a CF, not a root from the digestive system. Combining forms cannot end terms without a suffix attached to them.Difficulty: Medium Lesson: 1.1



Pg. 482.What is the most correct statement about the term electrocardiogram?

A.Electro is the prefix and gram is the suffix.

B.The term relates to a chest xray.

C.The term contains a prefix, root and suffix.

D.The term contains a prefix, root, combining form and a suffix.E.The term contains no prefix, two combining forms and a suffix.Ans: EFeedback: Electr/o is the combination of a root and a combining vowel; although it is the beginning of the term it does not function as a prefix.Difficulty: Medium Lesson: 1.2


Learning Outcome: 1.4Lesson objective: 1.2.1Pg. 4, 6, 883.Pick the pair that is the correct plural spelling and definition:

A.axilae armpit.

B.septum nose.

C.ganglia swelling.

D.illia - pelvic bone.E.diagnosis - cause of disease.Ans: CFeedback: Ganglia is the correct plural for ganglion, meaning a knot or swelling..




Pg. 1284.____Combining formA.can never begin a wordB.the foundation of the word that provides its meaningC.can only appear once in a termD.the combination of two roots and a combining vowelE.the ending of some words

Ans: BFeedback: Like a root, the combining form can be the foundation of the word that provides its meaning..





Pg. 485.____ DementiaA.condition of the skinB.joint diseaseC.irreversible hearing lossD.visualization of the inside of the heartE.chronic, progressive, irreversible loss of intellectual and mental functions

Ans: E

Feedback: Dementia is a chronic, progressive, irreversible loss of intellectual and mental functions.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1386.Which of these terms can be applied to two different sites on the body?

A.prostate

B.urethra

C.cervical

D.gastric

E.natalAns: CFeedback: Cervical pertains to the lower part of the uterus (cervix) or the neck region below the head.Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.2

Blooms Taxonomy: Comprehension Learning Outcome: 1.1Lesson objective: 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1287.If you wanted to document the abdominal region above the stomach, you would use the term:

A.bilateral.

B.perinatal.

C.hypogastric.

D.lateral.E.epigastric.Ans: EFeedback: Epigastric means pertaining to (ic) above (epi) the stomach (gastr).Difficulty: Medium Lesson: 1.2

Blooms Taxonomy: Comprehension Learning Outcome: 1.4Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 888.When deconstructing a medical term, the first element you should identify is the:

A.root.

B.prefix.

C.combining form.

D.suffix.E.combining vowel.Ans: DFeedback: The first element you should identify is the suffix.Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2


Learning Outcome: 1.4Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 689.TransfusionA.inflammation of a jointB.transfer of blood or a blood component from a donor to a recipientC.one of the bones of the spinal columnD.inside a veinE.inflammation of the colon

Ans: B

Feedback: A transfusion is the transfer of blood or a blood component from a donor to a recipient.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1590._____InfusionA.transfer of blood or a blood component from a donor to a recipientB.inside a veinC.intravenous introduction of a substance other than blood.D.persistent low arterial blood pressureE.persistent high blood pressure

Ans: C

Feedback: Infusion is the intravenous introduction of a substance (drugs, saline, etc.) other than blood.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1591.The elements in the term cardiomyopathy in order are:

A.a prefix, a root, and a suffix.

B.a root, a combining form, and a suffix.

C.a combining form, a root and no suffix.

D.a combining form, a combining form and a suffix.E.None of these are the correct combination of elements.Ans: DFeedback: cardio (CF) myo (CF) pathy (S) (there is no prefix in this term).

Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.2Blooms Taxonomy: comprehensionLearning Outcome: 1.1, 1.4Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1092.The correct pronunciation of dementia is:

A.DE-ment-ia.

B.DE-men-sheah.

C.de-MENT-ia.

D.dee-MEN-she-ah.E.de-men-SHE-ah.Ans: D

Feedback: The correct pronunciation of dementia is dee-MEN-she-ah. .

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2


Learning Outcome: 1.6Lesson objective: 1.2.4Pg. 1393.Heart disease would be treated by which specialty?A.cardiologyB.dermatologyC.gynecologyD.neurologyE.gastroenterology

Ans: A

Feedback: Cardiology is the medical specialty concerned with heart disease.

Difficulty: Easy

Lesson: 1.2



Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1094.Sudden blockage of an artery is called:

A.reflex

B.intravenous

C.reflux

D.pneumothorax

E.infarctionAns: E Feedback: Infarction is sudden blockage of an artery.Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.2


Learning Outcome: 1.4Lesson objective: 1.2.2Pg. 1195.Ischemia would best be described as:

A.disease of the heart muscle

B.record of the hearts electrical signals

C.sudden blockage of an artery

D.lack of blood supply to tissue

E.a fluid-filled cystAns: DFeedback: Ischemia would best be described as lack of blood supply to tissue (emia = a blood condition).


Blooms Taxonomy: comprehensionLearning Outcome: 1.4Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1196.Infarct relates to which specialty?A.cardiologyB.dermatologyC.gynecologyD.neurologyE.gastroenterology

Ans: A

Feedback: A cardiologist treats infarct (area of cell death resulting from blockage of its blood supply). The specialty of a cardiologist is cardiology.




Lesson objective: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3Pg. 1097.Pneumonia has the same meaning as:

A.pleurisy

B.pneumonitis

C.pulmonary

D.pneumothorax

E.pneumococcusAns: BFeedback: Pneumonia has the same meaning as pneumonitis (inflammation of the lung).

Difficulty: HardLesson: 1.1




Pg. 598.Which of the following suffixes have the same meaning as al?A.ic and aryB.itis and otomy C.ule and iaD.ation and umE.itis and emiaAns: AFeedback: The suffixes ic and ary both mean pertaining to. Difficulty: MediumLesson: 1.1




Pg. 6, 799Which statement is false about the term pneumothorax?

A.It has no suffix or prefix

B.It contains a combining vowel.

C.Thorax is a combining form.

D.This term has one root and one combining form.E.This term means air in the chest.Ans: CFeedback: Thorax is a root, not a combining form. Pneum/o is the combining form.Difficulty: Medium Lesson: 1.1

Blooms Taxonomy: applicationLearning Outcome: 1.1, 1.4Lesson objective: 1.1.2, 1.1.4Pg. 6100.Which one of these terms is a diagnostic test?

A.cardiomyopathy

B.cardiology

C.electrocardiogram

D.myocardium

E.cardiologistAns: CFeedback: Electro (electricity) cardio (heart) gram (record) is a diagnostic test for the heart.Difficulty: Medium Lesson: 1.2Blooms Taxonomy: Comprehension

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