Test Bank For Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition by 2024 Peggy C. Leonard Chapter 1-15

Test Bank For Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition 2024 Peggy C. Leonard Chapter 1-15

Chapter 01: Simplified Medical Language MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The main body of a word is called a a. suffix. b. word root. c. combining vowel. d. combining form.

ANS: B

TOP: Word Roots

2. Latin roots are used to write words naming and describing a. diseases. b. conditions. c. diagnosis. d. structures of the body.

ANS: D

TOP: Word Parts

3. When written alone, a prefix is usually followed by this to indicate that another word

follows the prefix to make a complete word: a. Suffix b. Comma c. Hyphen d. Word root ANS: C

TOP: Word Parts

4. A combining vowel is used a. when the suffix that follows begins with a consonant. b. when the suffix that follows begins with a vowel. c. when there is no prefix. d. when there is a prefix.

ANS: A

TOP: Word Parts

5. Which word root is derived from the Greek word for “stone”? a. Psych b. Lith c. Or d. Caud ANS: B

TOP: Word Parts

6. The punctuation mark that designates a combining form is a a. comma. b. parenthesis. c. diagonal slash. d. semicolon.

ANS: C

TOP: Word Parts

7. The most frequently used combining vowel is a. o. b. a. c. i. d. e.

ANS: A

TOP: Word Parts

8. How many syllables does the term ectasis have? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 1 ANS: B

TOP: Pronunciation of Medical Terms

9. The prefix “a-” means a. without. b. with. c. under. d. between.

ANS: A

TOP: Word Parts

10. What is attached to the end of a word to modify its meaning? a. Word root b. Prefix c. Combining vowel d. Suffix ANS: D

TOP: Word Parts

11. Learning the meanings of word parts a. is not important as long as every word is memorized. b. is one of the most difficult tasks to master in health care. c. should be done only if time allows. d. eliminates the necessity of memorizing each new word encountered.

ANS: D

TOP: Word Parts

12. Borrowing of medical words from Latin or Green began around the year a. 1500. b. 1700. c. 1800.

d. 1900.

ANS: A

TOP: Simplifying Medical Terms

13. Latin and Green combined are the origin of what percentage of medical terms? a. 40% b. 50% c. 70% d. 90% ANS: D

TOP: Simplifying Medical Terms

14. The suffix “-itis” means a. excision. b. inflammation. c. reverse. d. repair.

ANS: B

TOP: Word Parts

15. A compound word is a word in which two of what are combined? a. Suffixes b. Prefixes c. Combining vowels d. Word roots ANS: D

TOP: Word Parts

16. Eponyms are a. diseases, organs, procedures, or bodily functions named after a person. b. diseases, organs, procedures, or bodily functions named after a place. c. always capitalized. d. never capitalized.

ANS: A

TOP: Proper Names are Special

17. MD stands for a. modern doctor. b. medical dentistry. c. doctor of medicine. d. medical derivative.

ANS: C

TOP: Abbreviations

18. Which term is an example of a shortened word? a. Stat b. Pap smear c. Foley catheter d. CABG ANS: B

TOP: Abbreviations

19. One common cause of misinterpretation of abbreviations is

a. b. c. d.

inconsistent standards for abbreviations. incompetence of medical professionals. misreading of handwriting. incompatibility with computer systems.

ANS: C

TOP: Abbreviations

20. In pharmacology, drugs are grouped into classes based on their a. major effects. b. potential for abuse. c. color. d. method of administration.

ANS: A

TOP: Pharmacology

COMPLETION 1. A plural expresses that there is more than _______ of something. (Use only numeric

characters in your answer.)

ANS: 1 TOP: Plurals 2. Every medical term contains at least _______ component parts. (Use only numeric

characters in your answer.)

ANS: 2 TOP: Word Parts 3. ___________ of medical terms may vary by different parts of the United States.

ANS: Pronunciation TOP: Pronunciation of Medical Terms 4. Many nouns that end with s, ch, and sh form their plurals by adding __________.

ANS: es TOP: Plurals 5. The plural of a noun ending in nx is _____.

ANS: nges TOP: Plurals

Chapter 02: Suffixes and Combining Forms Made Easy Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Suture of a blood vessel is called a. angiectomy. b. angioplasty. c. angiorrhaphy. d. angiotomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

2. Surgical puncture of the thin membrane that surrounds the fetus is called a. adenectomy. b. amniocentesis. c. angiorrhexis. d. glycolysis.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

3. Pain along the course of a nerve is called a. neuralgia. b. neurocele. c. neuroplasty. d. neurosis.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

4. Protrusion of all or part of an organ through the wall of a cavity that contains it is called a. a hernia. b. dilatation. c. edema. d. emesis.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

5. A term that means stretching of a structure is a. dilatation. b. ptosis. c. prolapse. d. spasm.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

6. The presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the tissues that results in swelling is

called a. dilatation. b. edema.

c. emesis. d. ptosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

7. Excessive preoccupation with fire is termed a. hydrophobia. b. kleptomania. c. paranoia. d. pyromania.

ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

8. Carcinoma is a. an abnormal fear of something. b. another term for cancer. c. any disease of a body structure. d. excessive preoccupation with illness.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

9. Prolapse means a. cramping. b. discharge. c. sagging. d. rupture.

ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

10. A word that is also a suffix that means stopping or controlling is a. edema. b. mania. c. ptosis. d. stasis.

ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

11. Surgical repair of the eye is a. ophthalmalgia. b. ophthalmological. c. ophthalmoplasty. d. ophthalmorrhagia.

ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

12. A surgical procedure to increase the size of the breasts is a. augmentation mammoplasty. b. mammography. c. mastitis. d. reduction mammoplasty.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

13. Partial or total excision of a nerve is called a. neurectomy. b. neurology. c. neuroplasty. d. neurosis.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

14. A surgical procedure in which the colon is sutured to the abdominal wall is a. colonoscopy. b. colopexy. c. coloscopy. d. colostomy.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

15. A term that means vomiting is a. amnion. b. emesis. c. endocrine. d. forensic.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

16. The branch of medicine concerned with the administration of drugs or agents that produce

loss of feeling is a. anesthesiologist. b. anesthesiology. c. immunologist. d. immunology.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

17. The physician who specializes in intestinal and gastric disorders is a a. gastroenterologist. b. gastroenterology. c. gerontologist. d. gerontology.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

18. The medical specialty that is devoted to treating diseases of the female reproductive

organs, including the breasts, is a. gerontology. b. gynecology. c. pathology. d. urology.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

19. A term that means uniting a wound by stitches is a. excision. b. incision.

c. surgical puncture. d. suture.

ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

20. A term that means the opposite of malignant is a. benign. b. cancerous. c. obstetric. d. ptosis.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

21. Inflammation of the eye is called a. ophthalmalgia. b. ophthalmitis. c. ophthalmopathy. d. ophthalmorrhexis.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

22. Herniation of the brain through an opening in the skull is called a. craniectomy. b. craniotomy. c. encephalocele. d. encephalopathy.

ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

23. The term cardiologist means a. a heart specialist. b. any disease of the heart. c. inflammation of the heart muscle. d. study of the heart and its associated diseases.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

24. Rupture of the eyeball is termed a. ophthalmocentesis. b. ophthalmorrhexis. c. otorrhexis. d. otorrhea.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

25. Cramping of the hand is a. chirosis. b. cholestasis. c. chirospasm. d. colostomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Combining Forms for Selected Body Structure

26. Which of the following terms means dilation of a blood or lymph vessel? a. Angioplasty b. Casotomy c. Vascular d. Angiectasis ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

27. Any skin condition in which inflammation is not generally a symptom is termed a. cutaneous. b. dermatitis. c. dermatopathy. d. dermatosis.

ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

28. Controlling the flow of blood in a vein by means of compression is called a. angiectasia. b. phlebostasis. c. vasoplasty. d. venosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

29. Calcipenia means a. abnormal fear of taking calcium. b. deficiency of calcium in the body. c. excessive preoccupation with taking calcium. d. loss of calcium owing to excessive vomiting.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

30. Lithiasis is a. a condition in which a stone is present. b. a membrane or sac enclosing a stone. c. an unexpected symptom for a particular disease. d. the presence of disease.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

31. The medical specialty that studies the nature and cause of disease is a. cardiology. b. dermatology. c. pathology. d. urology.

ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

32. A term that means pertaining to the ear is a. dermatologic. b. neural. c. ophthalmic. d. otic.

ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Suffixes

33. An enzyme that acts on lactose is a. lactase. b. lactic. c. lactogen. d. lactone.

ANS: A

TOP: Miscellaneous Suffixes

34. An enzyme that breaks down fat is a. adipose. b. amylase. c. lipase. d. lipid.

ANS: C

TOP: Miscellaneous Suffixes

35. Amylolysis is a. an enzyme that breaks down fat. b. an enzyme that breaks down starch. c. digestion of starch. d. excessive preoccupation with fats in the diet.

ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

36. A drug or agent that is capable of producing a complete or total loss of feeling is called an a. anesthesia. b. anesthetic. c. anesthetist. d. esthetic.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

37. A medical specialty that is particularly concerned with malignant tumors and their

treatment is called a. endocrinology. b. oncology. c. ophthalmologist. d. pathology.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

38. Which of the following terms refers to an enzyme that breaks down protein? a. Protease b. Proteinous c. Proteogenesis d. Proteolysis ANS: A

TOP: Miscellaneous Suffixes

39. A term that means excessive vomiting is

a. b. c. d.

edema. hyperemesis. hypoglycemia. hysteria.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

40. A method of sorting patients according to their need for care is called a. geriatrics. b. hospitalist. c. orthopedics. d. triage.

ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

41. A term that means pertaining to the eye is a. adenic. b. ophthalmic. c. otic. d. vascular.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Suffixes

42. An opening of some portion of the large intestine onto the abdominal surface is called a. colitis. b. colopexy. c. coloscopy. d. colostomy.

ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

43. Mastopexy means a. enlarged breasts. b. inflammation of the breast. c. surgical fixation of the breast. d. surgical removal of a breast.

ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

44. Excision of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination is called a. a biopsy. b. emesis. c. ptosis. d. stasis.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

45. Excision of a gland is called a. adenectomy. b. appendectomy. c. neurectomy. d. tonsillectomy.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

46. Neurolysis is a. loosening of adhesions surrounding a nerve. b. plastic surgery to repair a nerve. c. surgical puncture of a nerve. d. surgical removal of several nerves.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

47. Cutaneous means pertaining to a. a gland. b. fats. c. the heart. d. the skin.

ANS: D

TOP: Combining Forms for Selected Body Structure

48. Surgical repair of the ear is called a. ophthalmopathy. b. ophthalmoplasty. c. otopathy. d. otoplasty.

ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

49. Dermatoplasty is a. any disease of the skin. b. pertaining to the skin. c. skin grafting. d. the science that studies the skin.

ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

50. An instrument for incising brain tissue is a(n) a. cerebrotomy. b. cerebrectomy. c. encephalotome. d. encephalocele.

ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

51. A 28-year-old woman who is pregnant is likely to see which type of physician? a. Obstetric b. Obstetrician c. Gynecology d. Gynecologist ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

52. A 22-year-old man who was involved in a motor vehicle accident sustained a spinal cord

injury. Which type of physician would likely be involved in his care? a. Neurologist

b. Neurology c. Spinologist d. Spinology ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

53. A patient is being seen in the emergency department. The physician orders an x-ray of the

patient’s arm. Which department specializes in x-rays? a. Ophthalmology b. Orthopedics c. Pathology d. Radiology ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

54. A physician who specializes in working with only newborns up to 28 days old is called

a(n) a. endocrinologist. b. neonatologist. c. pathologist. d. pediatrician.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

55. A physician who specializes in working with patients who are hospitalized is called a(n) a. epidemiologist. b. hospitalist. c. intensivist. d. internist.

ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

56. The American Cancer Society recommends which test, a visual examination of the colon,

once every 10 years beginning at age 50? a. Colonoscopy b. Colectomy c. Colopexy d. Colostomy ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

57. A patient presents with complaints of muscle pain. The proper term for this is a. myalgia. b. neuralgia. c. ophthalmyalgia. d. otodynia.

ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

58. A 78-year-old man who had a blood vessel removed during surgery is likely to have which

term documented in his chart? a. Angiectomy b. Angiogram

c. Angiotomy d. Angioscopy ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

59. During a physical examination, a physician can visualize the eardrum using a tool called

an a. b. c. d.

ophthalmoplasty. ophthalmoscope. otoplasty. otoscope.

ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

60. A patient who chooses to have an augmentation mammoplasty is having a(n) _____

procedure. a. elective b. emergency c. essential d. mandatory ANS: A

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

61. A 23-year-old woman who undergoes a gynecologic exam has had which system

examined? a. Digestive b. Muscular c. Reproductive d. Respiratory ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

62. Robotic surgery is minimally a. elective. b. extensive. c. intensive. d. invasive.

ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

63. A 16-year-old woman confides in you that she has an excessive preoccupation that leads to

stealing on impulse. Which term would you document to describe her statement? a. Hysteria b. Kleptomania c. Paranoia d. Pyromania ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

64. You are working with a 52-year-old man with a brain tumor. Which type of physician is

consulted to remove the tumor? a. Neurologist b. Neurosurgeon

c. Orthopedic surgeon d. Plastic surgeon ANS: B

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

65. The history of your patient lists osteomalacia. You understand that your patient has a. excessive calcium. b. deficiency of calcium. c. hardening of bones. d. softening of bones.

ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

66. Which type of physician is most likely to perform an augmentation mammoplasty? a. Intensivist b. Internist c. Neurosurgeon d. Plastic surgeon ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

67. A patient who has a surgical procedure to create a new opening in the windpipe has had a a. colostomy. b. colotomy. c. tracheostomy. d. tracheotomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Combining Forms for Selected Body Structure

68. A 3-year-old boy complains of pain in his right ear. The proper term to document is a. myalgia. b. neuralgia. c. otalgia. d. ophthalmalgia.

ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

69. While completing a chart review, you note that your patient currently has inflammation of

a vein. Which of the following terms best describes this condition? a. Appendicitis b. Dermatitis c. Mastitis d. Phlebitis ANS: D

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

70. A 27-year-old new mother who is breastfeeding has an infection which has led to

inflammation of the breast. This can be referred to as a. mammoplasty. b. mastectomy. c. mastitis. d. mastopexy.

ANS: C

TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis

COMPLETION 1. An enzyme that breaks down starch is __________.

ANS: amylase TOP: Miscellaneous Word Parts 2. An examination of the eye is _________________.

ANS: ophthalmoscopy TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures 3. An incision of the trachea is a(n) ______________.

ANS: tracheotomy TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures 4. An inflammation of the appendix is called ____________.

ANS: appendicitis TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis 5. Ear inflammation is termed ________.

ANS: otitis TOP: Suffixes: Symptoms and Diagnosis 6. Pertaining to a nerve is referred to as _________.

ANS: neural TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties 7. Removal of the tonsils is a(n) _______________.

ANS: tonsillectomy TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures 8. A skin specialist is a(n) ________________.

ANS: dermatologist TOP: Suffixes: Medical Specialists and Specialties

9. The surgical crushing of a stone is called ______________.

ANS: lithotripsy TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures 10. Surgical removal of a breast is termed ______________.

ANS: mastectomy TOP: Suffixes: Surgical Procedures

Chapter 03: Essential Prefixes and More Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Inflammation of the tissue adjacent to or near the appendix is called a. appendicitis. b. endoappendicitis. c. para-appendicitis. d. retroappendicitis.

ANS: C

TOP: Prefixes: Position or Direction

2. Abnormal slowness of speech is called a. bradyphasia. b. dysphagia. c. phagocytosis. d. tachyphasia.

ANS: A

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

3. Anticonvulsive is a term that refers to a. an agent that causes convulsions. b. an agent that is used to prevent convulsions. c. epilepsy. d. narcolepsy.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

4. Hypoparathyroidism is _____ the parathyroids. a. a descriptive term for tissue around b. above-normal secretion of c. below-normal secretion of d. normal secretion of ANS: C

TOP: Prefixes: Numbers or Quantities

5. A term that means able to live without oxygen is a. aerobic.

b. aerosol. c. aerobic. d. anaerobic.

ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

6. A type of drug that can be absorbed through the skin’s surface is a. intercellular. b. intradermal. c. subcutaneous. d. transdermal.

ANS: D

TOP: Prefixes: Position or Direction

7. Which of the following terms does not contain a prefix that indicates location? a. Bradyphasia b. Endotracheal c. Mesonasal d. Peritonsillar ANS: A

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

8. Which of the following terms contains a word part that means yellow? a. Chloropia b. Cyanotic c. Melancholy d. Xanthosis ANS: D

TOP: Combining Forms for Colors

9. Which of the following terms does not contain a word part that means large or enlarged? a. Cephalomegaly b. Macrocyte c. Microscope d. Megalocytosis ANS: C

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

10. A fever-producing agent is called a a. pyoderma. b. pyogen. c. pyrogen. d. pyrophobia.

ANS: C

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

11. Painful or difficult movement is a. bradykinesia. b. dyskinesia. c. kinesiotherapy. d. tachykinesia.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

12. A term for a cell that ingests particulate matter is a. erythrocyte. b. megalocyte. c. melanocyte. d. phagocyte.

ANS: D

TOP: Combining Forms and Related Suffixes

13. The instrument used to crush a stone is a. calculus. b. lithiasis. c. lithogenesis. d. lithotrite.

ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

14. Cephalometry is a. a headache. b. an instrument used to measure the head. c. measurement of the head. d. study of the head.

ANS: C

TOP: Combining Forms and Related Suffixes

15. Unusual sensitivity of the eyes to light is a. ophthalmitis. b. ophthalmopathy. c. optometry. d. photophobia.

ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

16. Abnormal preoccupation with fire is a. pyrogenesis. b. pyromania. c. pyromaniac. d. pyrophobia.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

17. A term for a white blood cell is a. chlorocyte. b. erythrocyte. c. leukocyte. d. melanocyte.

ANS: C

TOP: Combining Forms for Colors

18. The term for an instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is a. electroencephalogram. b. electroencephalograph. c. electroencephalography.

d. electrocephology.

ANS: B

TOP: Combining Forms and Related Suffixes

19. The combining form in the term narcotic means a. drug or medicine. b. illegal. c. seizure. d. stupor.

ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

20. ___________ is the breaking down of sugar by an enzyme in the body. a. Glycogen b. Glycolysis c. Lithogenesis d. Litholysis ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

21. Dissolving or destruction of a calculus is called a. lithogenesis. b. litholysis. c. glycogenesis. d. glycolysis.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

22. A lipoma is a. the breakdown of lipids in digestion. b. a benign tumor composed of fatty tissue. c. surgical crushing of a stone. d. an ectopic pregnancy.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

23. Death of areas of tissue or bone surrounded by healthy tissues is called a. necrophobia. b. necrosis. c. pyrogen. d. pyoderma.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

24. A term that means a malignant, pigmented tumor is a. carcinogen. b. cyanosis. c. melanoma. d. mycology.

ANS: C 25. Pyoderma is

TOP: Combining Forms for Colors

a. b. c. d.

an inflammatory disease of the skin in which pus is produced. any inflamed condition of the skin. the structure, function, and composition of the skin. an abnormal fear of touching dead tissue.

ANS: A

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

26. Optical means a. any disease of the eye. b. inflammation of the eye. c. one who tests the eyes to measure visual acuity. d. pertaining to the eyes.

ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

27. A chronic ailment that consists of recurrent attacks of drowsiness and sleep is a. epilepsy. b. narcolepsy. c. photophobia. d. polydipsia.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

28. Aphonia is a. absence of speech. b. difficult speech. c. rapid speech. d. absence or loss of voice.

ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

29. Destruction of tissue by application of extreme cold temperatures is a. cryosurgery. b. hemolysis. c. histocompatibility. d. pharmacotherapy.

ANS: A

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

30. A serious condition in which the body temperature is greatly elevated because of retention

of body heat is called a. cryptorchidism. b. hyperthermia. c. hypothermia. d. superficial.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

31. Inflammation of the skin caused by a fungus is a. cutaneous. b. dermatology. c. dermatosis. d. mycodermatitis.

ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

32. Cytology is the a. study of cells. b. study of fungi. c. study of infections. d. study of maps and charts.

ANS: A

TOP: Select Combining Forms and Related Suffixes

33. Endotracheal means _____ the trachea. a. above b. at the side of c. behind d. within ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

34. A woman who has three pregnancies is called a a. primigravida. b. nullipara. c. tripara. d. dysphagia.

ANS: C

TOP: Recognizing Prefixes in Terms

35. Cryptorchidism means a. tissue compatibility. b. undescended (hidden) testicle. c. within a vein. d. without water.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

36. Macrocephaly means a. enlarged head. b. large cell. c. small cell. d. small head.

ANS: A

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

37. The study of fungi is a. microscopy. b. mycology. c. oncology. d. pathology.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

38. Tachycardia means a. increased blood pressure.

b. decreased blood pressure. c. decreased pulse rate. d. increased pulse rate.

ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

39. A term that describes normal thyroid function is a. euthyroid. b. hyperthyroid. c. hypothyroid. d. thyroidosis.

ANS: A

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

40. The term for any condition that renders some particular line of treatment improper is a. antipathology. b. continence. c. contraindication. d. incontinence.

ANS: C

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

41. Which term means a red blood cell? a. Erythrocyte b. Leukocyte c. Microcyte d. Phagocyte ANS: A

TOP: Combining Forms for Colors

42. A record or tracing of the electrical impulses of the heart is called an a. electrocardiograph. b. electrocardiogram. c. electrocardiography. d. electrocardiopathy.

ANS: B

TOP: Select Combining Forms and Related Suffixes

43. Destruction of red blood cells that results in liberation of hemoglobin is a. hemolysis. b. hemolysin. c. hemolyze. d. erythrocytosis.

ANS: A

TOP: Select Combining Forms and Related Suffixes

44. A term for a muscle that draws a body part away from the midline of the body is an a. abductor. b. adductor. c. albino. d. erythroblast.

ANS: A

TOP: How Prefixes are Used to Form Words

45. A term for any disease caused by defective nutrition or metabolism is a. dystrophy. b. necrosis. c. oncology. d. rachischisis.

ANS: A

TOP: Select Combining Forms and Related Suffixes

46. A term that means the production or origin of cancer is a. cancerous. b. carcinogen. c. carcinogenic. d. carcinogenesis.

ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

47. A term for a large cell, usually restricted to mean an extremely large red blood cell, is a. erythrocyte. b. megalocyte. c. microcyte. d. phagocyte.

ANS: B

TOP: Select Combining Forms and Related Suffixes

48. Examination of cells is called a. cystoscope. b. cytoscopy. c. orthoscope. d. orthoscopy.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

49. The term that means an individual with congenital absence of pigment in the skin, hair,

and eyes is a. albino. b. aphasia. c. hemolytic. d. nullipara.

ANS: A

TOP: Combining Forms for Colors

50. A condition in which deficiency of oxygen results in a slightly bluish, slate like color of

the skin is a. cyanosis. b. erythrocytosis. c. melancholy. d. xanthosis.

ANS: A

TOP: Combining Forms for Colors

51. You ask your patient to bring his arms out to the side as if he is making a T. What term

best describes this movement?

a. b. c. d.

Abduction Adduction Extension Flexion

ANS: A

TOP: Using Prefixes to Write Terms

52. You have a patient who brings her legs toward the middle of the body. Which term best

describes this movement? a. Abduction b. Adduction c. Extension d. Flexion ANS: B

TOP: Combining Forms for Colors

53. A 42-year-old man has strength that is the same in both legs. The term that best describes

this is a. bilateral. b. contralateral. c. ipsilateral. d. unilateral.

ANS: A

TOP: Recognizing Prefixes in Terms

54. A patient who has a stroke usually displays deficits on the other side of the body. For

instance, a patient with a right side stroke has left hemiparesis. Which term best describes the location of the weakness in relation to the area of the stroke? a. Bilateral b. Contralateral c. Ipsilateral d. Unilateral ANS: B

TOP: Prefixes: Position or Direction

55. A patient reports she took an amount of a pain reliever that far exceeds the recommended

amount. This is referred to as a. euthanasia. b. a megadose. c. a minidose. d. supervitaminosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

56. Which disease of the central nervous system occurs when there are many hardened plaques

on the myelin sheaths? a. Multiple sclerosis b. Osteomalacia c. Psychogenesis d. Quadriplegia ANS: A

TOP: Recognizing Prefixes in Terms

57. A child skins his knee while playing. This minor scraping of the skin is considered to be a. deep. b. superficial. c. supradermal. d. transdermal.

ANS: B

TOP: Prefixes: Numbers or Quantities

58. A woman who has just given birth is considered to be a. antepartum. b. postpartum. c. primigravida. d. multigravida.

ANS: B

TOP: Prefixes: Position or Direction

59. Following a total knee replacement, your patient was anemic, requiring a blood transfusion

due to low red pigment in the cells. The pigment in the cells is a. erythrocytes. b. hemoglobin. c. hyperglycemia. d. leukocytes.

ANS: B

TOP: Select Combining Forms and Related Suffixes

60. A 54-year-old woman had a/an _____ to check for seizure activity in her brain. a. electrocardiography b. electroencephalography c. echoencephalography d. computed tomography ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

61. The mitral valve has two flaps. Which of the following is another term for the mitral

valve? a. Bicuspid b. Pulmonic c. Semilunar d. Tricuspid ANS: A

TOP: Using Prefixes to Write Terms

62. A patient requires an injection under the skin. Which of the terms best describes this? a. Exodermal b. Hypodermic c. Mesodermal d. Transdermal ANS: B

TOP: Prefixes: Position or Direction

63. A patient complains he cannot gain weight. His physician determines that the patient has

difficulty absorbing nutrients. Which term best describes this problem? a. Antacid

b. Hyperthyroidism c. Hypothyroidism d. Malabsorption ANS: D

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

64. You are interested in purchasing a new pair of glasses. Which professional specializes in

the filling and adapting of prescriptions and products for vision? a. Histologist b. Optician c. Optometrist d. Ophthalmologist ANS: B

TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms

65. A 23-year-old woman is pregnant for the first time. She is referred to as a. multigravida. b. primigravida. c. tripara. d. unipara.

ANS: B

TOP: Prefixes: Numbers or Quantities

66. Severe weakness in the arms, trunk, and legs in a patient with a spinal cord injury is

recorded as a. contraplegia. b. diplegia. c. hemiplegia. d. quadriplegia.

ANS: D

TOP: Prefixes: Numbers or Quantities

67. Following a rotator cuff tear, your patient has weakness in one arm. His weakness is a. bilateral. b. contralateral. c. ipsilateral. d. unilateral.

ANS: D

TOP: Prefixes: Numbers or Quantities

68. A newborn has a condition that is causing his skin to appear yellow. This is referred to as a. cyanosis. b. hemolysis. c. jaundice. d. melancholy.

ANS: C

TOP: Combining Forms for Colors

69. You are working with a patient in the intensive care unit. Her heart rate is 40 beats/min.

This is documented as a. bradycardia. b. bradyphasia. c. tachycardia.

d. tachyphasia.

ANS: A

TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

70. A patient has a chronic ailment that consists of recurrent seizures. This ailment is called a. encephalopathy. b. epilepsy. c. macrocephaly. d. narcolepsy.

ANS: B

TOP: Prefixes: Position or Direction

COMPLETION 1. A cancer-causing substance is a(n) _____________.

ANS: carcinogen TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms 2. Difficult speech is referred to as _____________.

ANS: dysphasia TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes 3. The destruction of tissue by electrical current is called _____________.

ANS: electrolysis TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms 4. _______________ means double vision.

ANS: Diplopia TOP: Prefixes: Numbers or Quantities 5. Excessive thirst is a condition known as ______________.

ANS: polydipsia TOP: Prefixes: Numbers or Quantities 6. Paralysis of one side of the body is called ____________.

ANS: hemiplegia TOP: Prefixes: Numbers or Quantities 7. _____________ means pertaining to the head.

ANS: Cephalic TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms 8. A record produced in electrocardiography is a(n) ___________________.

ANS: electrocardiogram TOP: Miscellaneous Combining Forms 9. Within a muscle is termed ________________.

ANS: intramuscular TOP: Prefixes: Position or Direction 10. A term means without fever is _____________.

ANS: afebrile TOP: Miscellaneous Prefixes

Chapter 04: Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The term for an illuminated instrument, generally introduced through a natural opening, is a. endoscope. b. endoscopy. c. fluoroscope. d. fluoroscopy.

ANS: A

TOP: Common Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

2. A term for a hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a body cavity to withdraw or

instill fluids is a. catheter. b. endoscope. c. stethoscope. d. tomogram.

ANS: A

TOP: Common Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

3. Using heat to relieve pain or to speed healing is called a. cryotherapy. b. pharmacotherapy. c. radiation therapy. d. thermotherapy.

ANS: D

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

4. The term that means the introduction of a catheter is a. catheter. b. catheterization. c. catheterize. d. fluoroscopy.

ANS: B

TOP: Common Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

5. The procedure in which the image is digitized and immediately displayed on a monitor or

recorded on film is a. auscultation. b. computed radiography. c. endoscopy. d. thermometry.

ANS: B

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

6. A general term for a procedure that requires entry of a body cavity or interruption of

normal body function is a. acute. b. benign. c. inspection. d. invasive.

ANS: D

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

7. A Latin term that means a hollow, flexible tube that is inserted into vessels or cavities is a. analgesia. b. a cannula. c. a pulse. d. tympanic.

ANS: B

TOP: Common Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

8. Identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation is a. diagnosis. b. physical examination. c. prognosis. d. vital signs.

ANS: A

TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis

9. The rhythmic expansion of an artery that occurs as the heart beats is the a. blood pressure. b. diastolic pressure. c. prognosis. d. pulse.

ANS: D

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

10. The term for tapping the body with the fingertips or fist to evaluate internal organs or to

evaluate fluid in a body cavity is a. auscultation.

b. inspection. c. palpation. d. percussion.

ANS: D

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

11. The number of breaths/min is the a. blood pressure. b. heart rate. c. pulse. d. respiration rate.

ANS: D

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

12. On day 5, Dr. Norris removed the sutures that had resulted from a small cut on Sean’s leg.

The surgeon tells his mother that excellent healing had resulted, the small scar will fade significantly with time, and this should cause no additional problems for Sean. What is the name of the report that the surgeon is giving to Sean’s mother? a. Prognosis b. Sign c. Specimen d. Symptom ANS: A

TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis

13. Lisa visits her obstetrician, who uses a stethoscope to listen to the heart rate of her

38-week developing fetus. The obstetrician’s action describes which of the following techniques? a. Auscultation b. Inspection c. Palpation d. Percussion ANS: A

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

14. A term for objective evidence of disease is a. prognosis. b. sign. c. specimen. d. symptom.

ANS: B

TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis

15. Itching of the skin is a. a sign. b. a symptom. c. a prognosis. d. None are correct.

ANS: B

TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis

16. Having a short and relatively severe course of a disease is described by the term a. acute.

b. chronic. c. diagnosis. d. symptom.

ANS: A

TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis

17. A small sample or part taken from the body to represent the nature of the whole is called a a. diagnosis. b. radiogram. c. sonogram. d. specimen.

ANS: D

TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis

18. A rash is a. a sign. b. a symptom. c. a prognosis. d. None are correct.

ANS: A

TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis

19. Which of the following is not strictly a vital sign but is customarily included as one? a. Blood pressure b. Body temperature c. Pulse rate d. Respiration rate ANS: A

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

20. Feeling the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts with the hands is a. auscultation. b. inspection. c. palpation. d. percussion.

ANS: C

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

21. A change that is perceived by the patient is a a. prognosis. b. sign. c. specimen. d. symptom.

ANS: D

TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis

22. An instrument used to measure temperature is called a(n) a. echogram. b. fluoroscope. c. thermometer. d. tympanic.

ANS: C

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

23. The pressure exerted by the circulating volume of blood on the walls of arteries and veins

and on the chambers of the heart is called a. auscultation. b. blood pressure. c. electrocardiography. d. palpitation.

ANS: B

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

24. The examiner’s observing and listening to the patient during the physical examination is

called a. auscultation. b. inspection. c. palpation. d. percussion.

ANS: B

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

25. An instrument consisting of two earpieces connected by flexible tubing that is used to hear

sounds within the body is a a. fluoroscope. b. sonograph. c. stethoscope. d. tomogram.

ANS: C

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

26. A commonly used term that means an x-ray image is a. radiolucent. b. radiograph. c. radiography. d. radiopaque.

ANS: B

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

27. Black or darker areas on an x-ray image probably represent a. air. b. bone. c. fat. d. muscle tissue.

ANS: A

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

28. Which of the following terms does not mean the same as the other three terms? a. Diagnostic ultrasound b. Echogram c. Sonography d. Ultrasonography ANS: B

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

29. A diagnostic imaging modality that produces a detailed image of a cross section of tissue

similar to what one would see if the body or body part were cut into sections is a. computed tomography. b. contrast imaging. c. magnetic resonance imaging. d. ultrasonography.

ANS: A

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

30. A method of continuous viewing of an x-ray image directly in real time is a. echography. b. fluoroscopy. c. palpation. d. tomography.

ANS: B

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

31. Which of the following means treatment of diseases with drugs or medicine? a. Analgesic b. Antibiotic c. Chemotherapy d. Pharmacotherapy ANS: D

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

32. The combination of computed tomography and radioactive substances to produce

enhanced images is called a. fluoroscopy. b. positron emission tomography. c. therapeutic radiology. d. ultrasonic tomography.

ANS: B

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

33. The term for a drug that relieves pain is a. analgesic. b. anesthetic. c. diagnostic. d. neoplasm.

ANS: A

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

34. Treatment of disease by chemical agents is a. antibiotic. b. chemotherapy. c. oncology. d. radiology.

ANS: B

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

35. Which of the following statements is true of radiation oncology? a. It involves providing a permanent record of the image at a particular point in time. b. It involves radiation many times lower in intensity than that generally used in

radiology. c. It is used in diagnosis. d. It is a type of radiotherapy.

ANS: D

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

36. A noninvasive technique for visualizing internal structures that creates images based on

the magnetic properties of chemical elements within the body is called a. computed tomography. b. contrast imaging. c. magnetic resonance imaging. d. ultrasonography.

ANS: C

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

37. Substances that readily permit the passage of x-rays are described as a. radiolucent. b. radiograph. c. radiography. d. radiopaque.

ANS: A

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

38. In measurements of blood pressure, the lower reading is the _____ pressure. a. diastolic b. symptomatic c. systolic d. tympanic ANS: A

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

39. Which term means the record produced by a method that uses ionizing radiation to

produce a detailed image of a cross section of tissue? a. Electrocardiogram b. Sonography c. Tomogram d. Tympanogram ANS: C

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

40. The term for substances that produce insensibility or stupor is a. anesthetics. b. antibiotics. c. narcotics. d. over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

ANS: C

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

41. The use of radiopaque materials to make internal organs visible on x-ray images is called a. contrast imaging. b. echography. c. fluoroscopy. d. radiotherapy.

ANS: A

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

42. An instrument that projects an x-ray image on a screen during fluoroscopy is called a a. fluoroscope. b. microscope. c. radiograph. d. stethoscope.

ANS: A

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

43. The branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases with

x-rays and radioactive substances is a. pharmaceutics. b. pharmacology. c. radiology. d. tomography.

ANS: C

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

44. Which of the following statements is true of antimicrobials? a. They are drugs that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. b. They are the same as analgesics. c. They are the same as antibiotics. d. They are used to relieve pain.

ANS: A

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

45. Which of the following statements is true? a. A common treatment for neoplasms is an analgesic. b. A neoplasm is the same as a malignant tumor. c. A neoplasm is the same as remission. d. A neoplasm may be benign or malignant.

ANS: D

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

46. In an x-ray image, metals such as lead or steel appear a. black. b. darker than bone because of greater penetration of x-rays. c. lighter than bone because of greater penetration of x-rays. d. white.

ANS: D

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

47. Substances that do not permit the passage of x-rays are described as a. radiolucent. b. radiograph. c. radiography. d. radiopaque.

ANS: D

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

48. In measurements of blood pressure, the higher reading is the _____ pressure.

a. b. c. d.

diastolic symptomatic systolic tympanic

ANS: C

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

49. An adjective that describes a disease showing little change or slow progression is a. acute. b. chronic. c. diagnosis. d. symptom.

ANS: B

TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis

50. The patient complains of pain in the right arm. Pain experienced by the patient is a. a sign. b. a symptom. c. a prognosis. d. a specimen.

ANS: B

TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis

51. A term that means pertaining to a procedure that uses an illuminated instrument for the

visualization of the interior of a body cavity or organ is a. endoscopic. b. endoscope. c. fluoroscopic. d. fluoroscope.

ANS: A

TOP: Common Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

52. A patient was prescribed ________ to treat an infection. a. an analgesic b. an antibiotic c. an antineoplastic d. cytotoxic therapy ANS: B

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

53. The term that means to introduce a hollow flexible tube that can be inserted into a cavity

of the body to withdraw or instill fluids, perform tests, or visualize a vessel or cavity is a. cannulize. b. cannulization. c. catheterize. d. catheterization.

ANS: C

TOP: Common Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

54. While reviewing a chart, you note that the patient has had an ultrasound. Which of the

following terms best describes this type of testing? a. Echography b. Endoscopy

c. Fluoroscopy d. Radiography ANS: A

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

55. Following a musculoskeletal injury, the application of ice can help to reduce swelling.

Which term best describes this intervention? a. Chemotherapy b. Cryotherapy c. Pharmacotherapy d. Radiotherapy ANS: B

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

56. You are working with a patient who has cancer. Which type of medication is used to kill

cancer cells? a. Cryotherapy b. Cytotoxic c. Radiologic d. Systolic ANS: B

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

57. A physician is completing a visual inspection of the body by means of an illuminated

instrument for the visualization of the interior of a body cavity or organ. This inspection is called a. an echogram. b. echography. c. an endoscope. d. endoscopy.

ANS: D

TOP: Common Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

58. A 32-year-old woman is having a 20-week ultrasound during her first pregnancy. Which

term relates to this procedure? a. Inspection b. Palpation c. Sonogram d. Tomogram ANS: C

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

59. Palpating the number of times the heart beats/min is referred to as the a. diastolic pressure. b. pulse. c. respiratory rate. d. systolic pressure.

ANS: B

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

60. Hypothermia can be detected using a. cryotherapy. b. radiography.

c. sonography. d. a thermometer.

ANS: D

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

61. A 43-year-old woman with breast cancer is undergoing treatment. Which of the following

is the treatment of tumors using radiation to destroy cancer cells? a. Invasive procedure b. Pharmacotherapy c. Radiography d. Radiation oncology ANS: D

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

62. Which of the following was the predominant means of early diagnostic imaging, in which

x-rays provided film images of internal structures? a. Echography b. Radiography c. Sonography d. Tomography ANS: B

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

63. Which term best describes the process of imaging deep structures of the body by sending

and receiving high-frequency sound waves that are reflected back as echoes from tissue interfaces? a. Catheterization b. Endoscopy c. Fluoroscopy d. Ultrasonography ANS: D

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

64. Certain medications require lab testing to determine if the medication is within a range that

is considered _____, which also means pertaining to therapy. a. cytotoxic b. diastolic c. systolic d. therapeutic ANS: D

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

65. A patient with pneumonia is having a chest x-ray. This is example of a. endoscopic testing. b. pharmacotherapy. c. radiologic studies. d. systolic testing.

ANS: C

TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis

66. A patient with hypertension has his blood pressure checked at the doctor’s office. The

reading was 210/90. The number 210 is referred to as the a. diastolic pressure.

b. pulse. c. respiratory rate. d. systolic pressure.

ANS: D

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

67. Ibuprofen, an agent that reduces inflammation, is a type of a. antibiotic. b. antimicrobial. c. pharmaceutical. d. tomogram.

ANS: C

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

68. An orthopedic surgeon is seeing a patient who has a suspected tear of the anterior cruciate

ligament in the knee. She chooses to order a test that produces superior soft tissue resolution for distinguishing adjacent structures. a. Computed tomography b. Magnetic resonance imaging c. Positron emission tomography d. Radiography ANS: B

TOP: Diagnostic Radiology

69. Auscultation of the heart and lungs are typically done using a a. cannula. b. catheter. c. fluoroscope. d. stethoscope.

ANS: D

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

70. Which part of the physical examination involves the examiner feeling the texture, size,

consistency, and location of certain body parts with the hands? a. Auscultation b. Inspection c. Palpation d. Percussion ANS: C

TOP: Basic Examination Procedures

COMPLETION 1. A tumor is also called a(n) _____________.

ANS: neoplasm TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions 2. A pain-relieving pharmaceutical is referred to as a(n) ____________.

ANS: analgesic

TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions 3. ____________ means impenetrable to radiation.

ANS: Radiopaque TOP: Diagnostic Radiology 4. Disappearance of the characteristics of malignant tissue is known as ____________.

ANS: remission TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions 5. Drugs that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms are ____________.

ANS: antimicrobials TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions 6. Listening for sounds within the body with a stethoscope is called ____________.

ANS: auscultation TOP: Basic Examination Procedures 7. ____________ means pertaining to therapy.

ANS: Therapeutic TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions 8. The predicted outcome of a disease is referred to as the ____________.

ANS: prognosis TOP: Signs and Symptoms in Diagnosis 9. A synonym for sonogram is ____________.

ANS: echogram TOP: Diagnostic Radiology 10. ____________ is the treatment of diseases with drugs or medicines.

ANS: Pharmacotherapy TOP: Radiation and Other Therapeutic Interventions

Chapter 05: The Body as a Whole

Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following words refers to crying? a. Acral b. Blepharal c. Lacrimation d. Peritoneum ANS: C

TOP: Body Fluids

2. Dacryolithiasis is a. a morbid condition of the sweat glands. b. excessive discharge of tears. c. excessive destruction of red blood cells. d. the presence of lacrimal stones.

ANS: D

TOP: Body Fluids

3. Pain in the thorax, distinguished from chest pain resulting from a heart condition, is called a. thoracectomy. b. thoracocentesis. c. thoracodynia. d. thoracoschisis.

ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

4. Surgical incision of the chest wall is called a. thoracolysis. b. thoracostenosis. c. thoracostomy. d. thoracotomy.

ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

5. Drooping of the eyelid is called a. blepharoptosis. b. blepharospasm. c. ophthalmoptosis. d. ophthalmospasm.

ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

6. Onychomycosis is a. a fungal disease of the nails. b. a fungal disease of the navel. c. any disease of the nails. d. any disease of the navel.

ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

7. Which term means inflammation of the tear sac? a. Dacryolithiasis b. Dacryocyst c. Dacryocystitis d. Lacrimitis ANS: C

TOP: Body Fluids

8. Which of the following statements is NOT true of the abdominal quadrants? a. They use imaginary lines to divide the abdomen into four regions. b. They are often used to describe the location of pain or of body structures in the

abdomen. c. They are used by the examiner to describe areas of the upper and lower torso. d. They are abbreviated LLQ, LUQ, RLQ, and RUQ. ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

9. Which of the following statements is true of endocrine glands? a. They carry their secretions to an external surface. b. They are classified by the presence of ducts. c. They are ductless. d. They secrete hormones onto an epithelial surface.

ANS: C

TOP: Body Fluids

10. Sudoriferous glands are the same as _____ glands. a. adrenal b. endocrine c. sex d. sweat ANS: D

TOP: Body Fluids

11. Which of the following statements is true? a. Groups of cells that perform the same basic activity are tissues. b. Tissues are more complex in organizational level than organs. c. Tissues are the fundamental units of life. d. Somatic cells are all of the body cells except the brain cells.

ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

12. The four main types of tissue are a. caudal, cephalic, lateral, and medial. b. cephalic, dermal, muscular, and nervous. c. cephalic, lateral, medial, and posterior. d. epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous.

ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

13. A term that means far or distant from the origin or point of attachment is a. distal. b. inferior. c. proximal.

d. superior.

ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

14. Which of the following term means pertaining to the chest? a. Abdominopelvic b. Thoracic c. Ventral d. Visceral ANS: B

TOP: Organization of the Body

15. What is the name of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and enfolds the internal

organs? a. Adhesion b. Diaphragm c. Peritoneum d. Viscera ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

16. Laparoscopy means a. examination of the interior of the abdominal wall. b. incision of the abdominal wall. c. surgical fixation of the abdominal wall. d. suture of the abdominal wall.

ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

17. Omphalocele means a. congenital hernia of the navel. b. inflammation of the navel. c. pertaining to the umbilicus. d. rupture of the navel.

ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

18. A term that means toward the head is a. caudad. b. cephalad. c. frontal. d. sagittal.

ANS: B

TOP: Organization of the Body

19. Inflammation of the skin of the extremities is called a. acrocyanosis. b. acrodermatitis. c. dactylitis. d. omphalitis.

ANS: B

TOP: Organization of the Body

20. Which of the following terms means a localized collection of pus? a. Abscess b. Ascites c. Metastasis d. Susceptibility ANS: A

TOP: Body Fluids

21. A term that means located in the front and toward the middle of the body is a. anteromedian. b. dorsoventral. c. mediolateral. d. posteromedian.

ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

22. Posteroanterior means a. from the back to the front. b. from the front to the back. c. situated toward the back and inner side. d. situated toward the back and outer side.

ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

23. The term that describes the belly side is a. anterior. b. caudad. c. inferior. d. ventral.

ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

24. The term that means uppermost or above is a. distal. b. frontal. c. inferior. d. superior.

ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

25. A term that describes the position of structures that are nearest their origin or point of

attachment is a. caudad. b. cephalad. c. frontal. d. proximal.

ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

26. Which of the following body cavities contains the brain? a. Cranial b. Spinal c. Thoracic

d. Ventral ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

27. A surgical procedure that is performed to remove excess fluid from the abdominal cavity

or to inject a therapeutic agent is called a. abdominocentesis. b. hemodialysis. c. laparoscopy. d. onychectomy.

ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

28. A lack of resistance to disease is called a. immunity. b. malignant. c. phagocytosis. d. susceptibility.

ANS: D

TOP: Body Defenses and Immunity

29. The term that means pertaining to the pelvic cavity and the abdominal cavity is a. pelviabdomenal. b. pelvoabdominal. c. abdomenopelvic. d. abdominopelvic.

ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

30. Which of the following terms mean pertaining to the navel? a. Omphalic and omphalitis b. Omphalic and omphalocele c. Omphalic and umbilical d. Omphalocele and umbilical ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

31. Surgical puncture of the chest wall for aspiration of fluids is called a. open thoracic surgery. b. thoracentesis. c. thoracodynia. d. thoracoplasty.

ANS: B

TOP: Organization of the Body

32. Large organs contained in the ventral cavity are called a. adhesions. b. ascites. c. peritoneum. d. viscera.

ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

33. Cells that can ingest and destroy bacteria are called a. antibodies. b. neoplasms. c. phagocytes. d. thrombocytes.

ANS: C

TOP: Body Fluids

34. The production of red blood cells is called a. erythropoiesis. b. homeostasis. c. leukocytosis. d. metastasis.

ANS: A

TOP: Body Fluids

35. Cephalalgia means a. any disorder of the head. b. headache. c. measurement of the head. d. toward the head.

ANS: B

TOP: Organization of the Body

36. Swelling of the eyelid is called a. blepharal. b. blepharedema. c. blepharitis. d. blepharoplegia.

ANS: B

TOP: Organization of the Body

37. Which of the following terms means abnormal coldness of the extremities? a. Acrocyanosis b. Acrodermatitis c. Acrohypothermy d. Acromegaly ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

38. Dactylitis means a. cramping of a finger or toe. b. inflammation of bones of the fingers or toes. c. pertaining to the fingers or toes. d. the study of fingerprints.

ANS: B

TOP: Organization of the Body

39. Chiroplasty means a. cramping of the hand. b. pertaining to the hands and feet. c. plastic surgery of the hand. d. treatment by manual manipulation.

ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

40. Sialography means a. chemical study of saliva. b. study of the endocrine glands. c. radiographic study of the tear sac. d. radiography of the ducts of the salivary glands.

ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

41. Onychomalacia is a. softening of the nails. b. softening of the navel. c. tumor of the nail or nail bed. d. tumor of the navel.

ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

42. A term for excessive sweating is a. hematopoiesis. b. hidrosis. c. hyperemia. d. polyuria.

ANS: B

TOP: Body Fluids

43. A localized collection of blood in an organ, space, or tissue that results from a rupture in

the wall of a blood vessel is a a. caudad. b. hematoma. c. lacrimation. d. viscera.

ANS: B

TOP: Body Fluids

44. A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, hemoglobin, or both is a. anemia. b. hematuria. c. hemoglobin. d. hemolysis.

ANS: A

TOP: Body Fluids

45. Leukopenia means a. a malignant disease of the blood-forming organs. b. a deficiency of white blood cells. c. an increase in the number of white blood cells. d. white blood cells in the urine.

ANS: B 46. Lymph is the

TOP: Body Fluids

a. b. c. d.

fluid found in lymphatic vessels. same as lymphatics. system that collects fluid from all parts of the body. system that returns fluids to the blood circulation.

ANS: A

TOP: Body Fluids

47. Mucous means a. pertaining to mucus. b. the opposite of mucoid. c. the same as mucus. d. the membranes that secrete mucus.

ANS: A

TOP: Body Fluids

48. Which combining form means sweat? a. Seb/o b. Hydr/o c. Hidr/o d. Blephar/o ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

49. What is the combining form that means pus? a. muc/o b. pus/o c. pyr/o d. py/o ANS: D

TOP: Body Fluids

50. A term that means tumor of a sweat gland is a. hematoma. b. hidradenoma. c. hydrophobia. d. omphaloma.

ANS: B

TOP: Body Fluids

51. A 55-year-old woman complains of generalized pain near her stomach and in her midback.

Which term best describes this combined location? a. Abdominothoracic b. Cephalopelvic c. Cerebrospinal d. Spinocerebellar ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

52. Which term refers to something that is located on the outside of the body? a. Dorsal b. External c. Internal d. Plantar

ANS: B

TOP: Organization of the Body

53. A patient has a respiratory infection following exposure to mold. Mold is classified as a a. bacteria. b. fungi. c. protozoa. d. virus.

ANS: B

TOP: Body Defenses and Immunity

54. Organs that are located inside the body are termed a. dorsal. b. external. c. internal. d. plantar.

ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

55. A patient who is standing in the anatomic position has which aspect of the hands facing

out? a. Dorsal b. Palmar c. Plantar d. Supine ANS: B

TOP: Organization of the Body

56. Which of the following are considered the simplest organisms in the animal kingdom? a. Bacteria b. Fungi c. Protozoa d. Viruses ANS: C

TOP: Body Defenses and Immunity

57. A synonym for body cells is _____ cells. a. connective b. reproductive c. somatic d. stem ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

58. Abundant in fetuses, which cells have the ability to divide without limit and give rise to

specialized cells? a. Connective cells b. Reproductive cells c. Somatic cells d. Stem cells ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

59. Which of the following is the smallest microorganism? a. Bacteria b. Fungi c. Protozoa d. Viruses ANS: D

TOP: Body Defenses and Immunity

60. Your patient has a headache. Which term do you document? a. Cephalodynia b. Cephalometry c. Cephalopelvic d. Cerebrospinal ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

61. You are treating a patient who has a swollen eyelid caused by an infected eyelash. What is

the proper term for the eyelid condition? a. Blepheral b. Blepharitis c. Blepharoplegia d. Blepharospasm ANS: B

TOP: Organization of the Body

62. The term that means toward the tail is a. caudal. b. dorsal. c. plantar. d. ventral.

ANS: A

TOP: Organization of the Body

63. A patient complains of pain behind his knee toward the side. Which term best describes

this location? a. Anterolateral b. Anteromedial c. Posteroexternal d. Posterolateral ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

64. A patient has a disease of the fingernails of unknown cause. What is the term that best

describes this condition? a. Onychectomy b. Onychomalacia c. Onychomycosis d. Onychopathy ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

65. While reviewing your patient’s lab values, you find that she has an abnormally low white

blood cell count, which is referred to as

a. b. c. d.

leukemia. leukocyte. leukocytopenia. leukocytosis.

ANS: C

TOP: Body Fluids

66. A patient has been undergoing radiation treatments for cancer. As a result, she now has a

weakened immune response. She is considered a. hypersensitive. b. immunosuppressive. c. immunocompromised. d. interstitial.

ANS: C

TOP: Body Defenses and Immunity

67. Prior to 1950, a common method of managing tuberculosis was surgery in which portions

of the ribs were removed to collapse part of an underlying lung. This surgery is referred to as a. thoracentesis. b. thoracodynia. c. thoracoplasty. d. thoracoscopy.

ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

68. A cross section of the body that divides it into left and right sides is referred to as the

_____ plane. a. coronal b. frontal c. sagittal d. transverse ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

69. A patient complains of frequently having “writer’s cramp” while taking notes in class.

This is referred to as a. chiroplasty. b. chiropodist. c. chiropody. d. chirospasm.

ANS: D

TOP: Organization of the Body

70. A patient has a wart on the bottom of her foot. This location can be referred to as a. dorsal. b. palmar. c. plantar. d. supine.

ANS: C

TOP: Organization of the Body

COMPLETION 1. A person who is ambulatory or able to walk is ______________.

ANS: ambulant TOP: Organization of the Body 2. Being horizontal with the face down is the ______________ position.

ANS: prone TOP: Organization of the Body 3. A blood platelet is termed a(n) ______________.

ANS: thrombocyte TOP: Body Fluids 4. ______________ means in front and above.

ANS: Anterosuperior TOP: Organization of the Body 5. Pertaining to the spine is referred to as ______________.

ANS: spinal TOP: Body Fluids 6. The presence of a clot is called ______________.

ANS: thrombosis TOP: Body Fluids 7. A red blood cell is a(n) ______________.

ANS: erythrocyte TOP: Body Fluids 8. Spreading from one part of the body to another is the definition of ______________.

ANS: metastasis TOP: Body Defenses and Immunity 9. A substance that prevents coagulation is a(n) ______________.

ANS: anticoagulant TOP: Body Fluids 10. ______________ means within a cell.

ANS: Intracellular TOP: Body Fluids

Chapter 06: Musculoskeletal System Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Displacement of a bone from a joint is called a. dislocation. b. fracture. c. sprain. d. strain.

ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

2. Pulling the broken ends of a bone into alignment by manipulation without surgery is called a. closed reduction. b. compound fracture. c. open reduction. d. simple fracture.

ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

3. The movement that brings the leg into a straight position is a. circumduction. b. extension. c. flexion. d. rotation.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

4. A malignant tumor composed of cartilage is called a. a chondrosarcoma. b. gout. c. leukemia. d. sarcoidosis.

ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

5. Surgical repair of the skull is called a. cephaloplasty. b. cephalotomy. c. cranioplasty. d. craniotomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

6. Excision of a rib is called a. costectomy. b. costochondrectomy. c. vertebrectomy. d. vertebrochondrectomy.

ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

7. Visualization of the interior of a joint using an endoscope is called a. arthroscope. b. arthroscopy. c. chondroscopy. d. endoscope.

ANS: B

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

8. Inflammation of a joint is a. arthritis. b. chondritis. c. osteoarthritis. d. osteochondritis.

ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

9. Incision into the skull is called a. craniectomy. b. cranioplasty. c. craniotomy. d. encephaloplasty.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

10. A term that means below the sternum is a. infraclavicular. b. subcostal. c. subscapular. d. substernal.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

11. An autoimmune disease that was named for the characteristic rash across the nose in some

patients is a. gout. b. lupus erythematosus. c. sarcoma. d. scleroderma.

ANS: B

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

12. Osteoid means _____ bone.

a. b. c. d.

growth of inflammation of resembling softening of

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

13. Replacement of bone marrow by fibrous tissue is called a. fibrosclerosis. b. myelofibrosis. c. osteoarthritis. d. osteofibrosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

14. A chronic disease involving the bones and joints is a. chondrarthritis. b. arthrochondritis. c. osteoarthritis. d. osteochondritis.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

15. Lateral curvature of the spine is a. kyphosis. b. rickets. c. scoliosis. d. spina bifida.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

16. Infection of the bone and bone marrow, is called a. osteitis deformans. b. osteomalacia. c. osteoporosis. d. osteomyelitis.

ANS: D

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

17. Excision of cartilage is called a. chondrectomy. b. chondrocostal. c. subchondral. d. vertebrochondral.

ANS: A

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18. Articulation is another name for a. fascia. b. a joint. c. a ligament. d. a tendon.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

19. Sacs of fluid located in areas of friction, especially in the joints, are called a. bursae. b. fasciae. c. laminae. d. septa.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

20. Inflammation of more than one joint is called a. arthrocentesis. b. arthrodynia. c. polyarthritis. d. quadriplegia.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

21. The term that means pertaining to a rib and a vertebra is a. costal. b. costovertebral. c. spondylocostal. d. sternocostal.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

22. The name for a physician who specializes in disorders of the skeletal and muscular

systems is a/an a. hematologist. b. obstetrician. c. ophthalmologist. d. orthopedist.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

23. Myasthenia gravis is a a. condition in which muscle is replaced by fibrous tissue. b. condition in which muscle protrudes through its fascial covering. c. disease characterized by fatigue and muscular weakness. d. familial disease characterized by progressive destruction of muscle.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

24. Thoracic vertebrae are so named because they a. are located at the base of the spine. b. are part of the posterior wall of the chest cavity. c. lie behind the region of the neck. d. lie in the region of the lower back.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

25. Prolapse of the arch of the foot is called a. carpoptosis.

b. carposclerosis. c. tarsoptosis. d. tarsosclerosis.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

26. The scapula is the a. breastbone. b. collarbone. c. shoulder blade. d. skull.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

27. A condition in which the whole spine is stiffened is called a. ankylosing spondylitis. b. kyphosis. c. scoliosis. d. spina bifida.

ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

28. The puncture of a joint space with a needle, usually done to remove excess fluid, is called a. arthralgia. b. arthrocentesis. c. arthrodynia. d. arthropathy.

ANS: B

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

29. The fibrous membrane that covers, supports, and separates muscles is a. the tendons. b. fascia. c. cartilage. d. the ligaments.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

30. Surgical repair of a tendon is a. tendoplasty. b. tendonitis. c. tenitis. d. tenomyalgia.

ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

31. The term for a broken bone that is visible through an opening in the skin is a. simple fracture. b. closed reduction. c. compound fracture. d. simple dislocation.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

32. A disease characterized by the presence of many tumor masses in the bone and bone

marrow is a. chondrosarcoma. b. gout. c. multiple myeloma. d. osteitis deformans.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

33. A myocele is a a. hernia of a muscle. b. fibrous muscle. c. hardened muscle. d. painful muscle.

ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

34. Inflammation of the vertebrae is a. carpitis. b. phalangitis. c. spondylitis. d. tarsitis.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

35. Excision of a segment of the skull is a. carpectomy. b. coccygectomy. c. craniectomy. d. craniotomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

36. A term that means between the ribs is a. costovertebral. b. intercostal. c. intracostal. d. subcostal.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

37. The tail bone is the a. coccyx. b. ileum. c. ilium. d. pubis.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

38. Softening of the vertebrae is a. osteoporosis. b. spondylomalacia.

c. spondylarthritis. d. vertebrochondritis.

ANS: B

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

39. Rupture of an intervertebral disk is also called a. a chondrosarcoma. b. a herniated disk. c. spondylomalacia. d. vertebrochondritis.

ANS: B

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

40. A term that means pertaining to the wrist and the fingers is a. carpophalangeal. b. metacarpal. c. metatarsal. d. tarsophalangeal.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

41. Rachialgia means a. fused spine. b. painful spine. c. the opposite of rachiodynia. d. the same as spondylitis.

ANS: B

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

42. Which of the following terms does not pertain to a pelvic bone? a. Iliac b. Ischial c. Pubic d. Sacral ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

43. Which term pertains to the breastbone? a. Clavicular b. Costal c. Scapular d. Sternal ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

44. Which adjective does not pertain to a bone of the arm? a. Costal b. Humeral c. Radial d. Ulnar ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

45. The term patellofemoral pertains to a. the kneecap and the thigh bone. b. the joint where the foot joins with bones of the lower leg. c. the thigh bone and a bone of the lower leg. d. the two bones of the lower leg.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

46. A skeletal disorder characterized by a disturbance in bone metabolism and commonly

caused by a deficiency of vitamin D is a. kyphosis. b. osteomalacia. c. osteomyelitis. d. rickets.

ANS: B

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

47. Myelitis means inflammation of the a. bone and fascia. b. bone and joints. c. bone marrow or the spinal cord. d. brain and spinal cord.

ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

48. Which of the following procedures is most likely to be performed to relieve the pain

caused by a herniated disk? a. Arthrocentesis b. Laminectomy c. Myoplasty d. Phalangectomy ANS: B

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

49. Bones that are located between the toes and the bones of the ankle are a. carpals. b. metacarpals. c. metatarsals. d. tarsals.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

50. The femur is a bone in the a. back. b. pelvis. c. leg. d. arm.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

51. A patient is referred to you after sustaining a spinal cord injury at C6, resulting in paralysis

of the arms and legs. Which term best matches this patient’s condition? a. Hemiplegia

b. Paraplegia c. Quadriplegia d. Diplegia ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

52. A patient complains of pain that is located below the ribs. Which term should be

documented in the chart? a. Costovertebral b. Substernal c. Subscapular d. Subcostal ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

53. A patient is exercising his hip. When the lower extremity is brought out to the side away

from midline, it is moving in a. abduction. b. adduction. c. internal rotation. d. external rotation.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

54. Incision of a joint is called a. arthropathy. b. arthroscopy. c. endopathy. d. arthrotomy.

ANS: B

TOP: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Tests

55. The radius is a bone in the a. back. b. pelvis. c. leg. d. arm.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

56. A coworker complains of numbness and tingling in the hands when typing. You suspect

carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects the _____ nerve. a. brachial b. median c. radial d. ulnar ANS: B

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

57. A patient with inflammation of the brain and spinal cord has a. encephalitis. b. meningitis. c. myelitis.

d. myeloencephalitis.

ANS: D

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

58. A patient with an acute disease of the blood-forming tissues characterized by unstrained

growth of leukocytes may be diagnosed with a. leukemia. b. myofibrosis. c. myasthenia gravis. d. tetraplegia.

ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

59. A 10-year-old boy fell while climbing a tree. He fractured the long bone of his upper arm

with the bone exposed through the skin. Which terms best match the bone and the type of fracture? a. Humerus, compound b. Humerus, complete c. Radius, compound d. Radius, complete ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

60. For the patient with a fractured bone that protrudes through the skin, the orthopedic

surgeon chooses to expose the bone and then repair the bone using pins and plates that will remain permanently to stabilize the fracture. This type of surgery would be referred to as _____ reduction, _____ fixation. a. closed; external b. closed; internal c. open; external d. open; internal ANS: D

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

61. An 88-year-old woman with severe osteoporosis is likely to display which kind of spinal

deformity? a. Lordosis b. Kyphosis c. Scoliosis d. Spina bifida ANS: B

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

62. A 69-year-old woman has a severe deformity of the hands. You suspect which of the

following? a. Gout b. Osteoarthritis c. Rheumatoid arthritis d. Spondyloarthritis ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

63. Which of the following muscle type is under the voluntary control of a person?

a. b. c. d.

Cardiac Skeletal Smooth Visceral

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

64. An infant is in a motor vehicle accident and fractures the 7th rib on the right side. Which

of the following best describes the type of rib fractured in this patient? a. Baby-back rib b. False rib c. Floating rib d. True rib ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

65. A patient is referred to your clinic with weakness, atrophy (wasting) of muscle without

involvement of the nervous system, and progressive disability and loss of strength. What is the likely diagnosis? a. Muscular dystrophy b. Myasthenia gravis c. Spina bifida d. Tetraparesis ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

66. A 28-year-old man has a tumor that is composed of masses of cartilage. Which term best

describes this tumor? a. Chondrosarcoma b. Fibrosarcoma c. Multiple myeloma d. Spondylosarcoma ANS: A

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

67. A 74-year-old post-menopausal woman who has reduced bone mass likely has which of

the following? a. Osteitis deformans b. Osteomalacia c. Osteoporosis d. Spondylomalacia ANS: C

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

68. Which bone is distal to the wrist? a. Metatarsal b. Metacarpal c. Radius d. Ulna ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System

69. What procedure is done to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid?

a. b. c. d.

Craniectomy Diskectomy Laminectomy Lumbar puncture

ANS: D

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

70. A 76-year-old woman with osteoporosis undergoes a procedure for a vertebral fracture.

Which of the following procedures is most associated with this problem? a. Bunionectomy b. Laminectomy c. Tendoplasty d. Vertebroplasty ANS: D

TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

COMPLETION 1. The breastbone is called the _____________.

ANS: sternum TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System 2. Inflammation of the bone and cartilage is referred to as _____________.

ANS: osteochondritis TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 3. A(n) _____________ is an instrument used in arthroscopy.

ANS: arthroscope TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 4. Circular movement of a limb at the far end is called _____________.

ANS: circumduction TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 5. _____________ means pertaining to the brain and spine.

ANS: Cerebrospinal TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System 6. _____________ means pertaining to the collarbone.

ANS: Clavicular

TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System 7. Pertaining to the lower back is referred to as _____________.

ANS: lumbar TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System 8. Pertaining to the neck is called _____________.

ANS: cervical TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System 9. _____________ is defined as the normal production of blood cells.

ANS: Hematopoiesis TOP: Structures of the Musculoskeletal System 10. Suppression of the bone marrow is termed _____________.

ANS: myelosuppression TOP: Musculoskeletal System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

Chapter 07: Circulatory System Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The term for a ballooning out of the wall of a vessel, usually an artery, caused by

congenital defect or weakness of the vessel wall is a. hemorrhoid. b. thrombus. c. aneurysm. d. embolus.

ANS: C

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

2. The membrane that forms the lining inside the heart is the a. angiocardium. b. endocardium. c. myocardium. d. pericardium.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Cardiovascular System

3. The term for an electrical device that can keep the heart rhythm within a desirable range is a. cardiac pacemaker. b. cardiac resuscitation. c. cardiopulmonary bypass.

d. defibrillator.

ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

4. A temporary deficiency of blood supply to any body part is called a. hemorrhage. b. ischemia. c. necrosis. d. stenosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

5. The fluid transported by lymphatic vessels is a. lymph. b. lymphoma. c. plasma. d. serum.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Lymphatic System

6. The term for any disease of the lymph nodes is a. lymphadenitis. b. lymphadenopathy. c. lymphadenoma. d. lymphangiography.

ANS: B

TOP: Lymphatic System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

7. A soft blowing or rasping heart sound is called a heart a. aneurysm. b. arrhythmia. c. fibrillation. d. murmur.

ANS: D

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

8. Polyarteritis is a. arthritis in many joints. b. inflammation of many arteries. c. many heart abnormalities. d. plastic surgery of the arteries.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

9. Tachycardia is a. decreased blood pressure. b. decreased pulse rate. c. increased blood pressure. d. increased pulse rate.

ANS: D 10. Thrombophlebitis is

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

a. b. c. d.

a thrombotic embolus. formation of a blood clot in a cavity of the heart. inflammation of a vein associated with a blood clot. inflammation of veins in the anal canal.

ANS: C

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

11. The name of the record produced by recording the electrical currents of the heart muscle is a. echocardiogram. b. echocardiography. c. electrocardiogram. d. electrocardiography.

ANS: C

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

12. Which of the following is characterized by the formation of fatty, cholesterol-like deposits

on the walls of arteries? a. Atherosclerosis b. Cardiopulmonary bypass c. Edema d. Sonography ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

13. A device consisting of a tube and optical system that is used to observe inside a hollow

organ or cavity is called a. a vasodilator. b. an endocardium. c. an endoscope. d. endoscopy.

ANS: C

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

14. Severe pain and constriction around the heart caused by insufficient blood supply is called a. angina pectoris. b. hypotension. c. hypertension. d. infarction.

ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

15. A serious condition in which blood flow to the heart is reduced to such an extent that body

tissues do not receive enough blood is called a. cardiomyopathy. b. cardioversion. c. fibrillation. d. shock.

ANS: D

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

16. A condition characterized by weakness, shortness of breath, and edema of the lower

portions of the body is a. angina pectoris.

b. congestive heart failure. c. lymphedema. d. myocardial infarction.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

17. The term cardiopulmonary means a. a diagnostic procedure that produces images of organ cross sections. b. an emergency first-aid procedure used to reestablish heart and lung action. c. pertaining to the heart and lungs. d. use of sound in the diagnosis of heart disease.

ANS: C

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

18. Myocarditis is inflammation of the a. heart muscle. b. lining of the heart. c. membrane that surrounds the heart. d. valves of the heart.

ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

19. The sudden blocking of an artery or lymph vessel by foreign material that has been

brought by the circulating blood is called a. arteritis. b. embolism. c. lymphedema. d. varicosity.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

20. Aortic means a. inflammation of the aorta. b. pertaining to the largest artery in the body. c. surgical repair of the aorta. d. radiograph of the aorta.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Cardiovascular System

21. Equilibrium of the internal environment of the body is a. homeostasis. b. necrosis. c. pallor. d. plasma.

ANS: A

TOP: Circulatory System: Function First

22. Dysrhythmia is a. absence of a stable state of the body. b. insufficient oxygen to the heart. c. irregularity of the blood pressure. d. irregularity of the heartbeat.

ANS: D

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

23. An enlarged spleen is called a. megalospleenaly. b. megalosplenaly. c. spleenomegaly. d. splenomegaly.

ANS: D

TOP: Lymphatic System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

24. Inflammation of the palatine tonsils is called a. palatinectomy. b. palatitis. c. tonsillectomy. d. tonsillitis.

ANS: D

TOP: Lymphatic System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

25. Adenoidectomy means a. excision of the adenoids. b. inflammation of a gland. c. resembling a gland. d. surgical removal of any gland.

ANS: A

TOP: Lymphatic System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

26. A term for a fat or fatlike substance is a. digoxin. b. diuretic. c. lipid. d. sclerosis.

ANS: C

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

27. A structure that is not part of the lymphatic system is the a. liver. b. spleen. c. thymus. d. tonsil.

ANS: A

TOP: Lymphatic System: Structures of the Lymphatic System

28. Arterioles are small a. arteries that carry blood to arteries. b. arteries that receive blood from arteries. c. blood vessels that carry blood to the inferior vena cava. d. blood vessels that receive blood from veins.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Cardiovascular System

29. Thrombosis means a. a deficiency in the number of blood platelets. b. an increase in the number of blood platelets.

c. the dissolving of a blood clot. d. the presence of a blood clot.

ANS: D

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

30. Electric shock used to terminate cardiac arrhythmias is called a. cardiopulmonary bypass. b. cardioversion. c. electrocardiography. d. positron emission.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

31. Radiography of the heart and great vessels is called a. angiocardiography. b. angiography. c. angiology. d. cardiology.

ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

32. Hypotension is a. low blood pressure. b. decreased pulse. c. elevated blood pressure. d. increased pulse.

ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

33. Inflammation of the lining of the heart is a. endocarditis. b. myocarditis. c. pericarditis. d. polyarteritis.

ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

34. Which of the following terms means pertaining to the heart and blood vessels? a. Cardiovascular b. Circulation c. Hemangioma d. Interstitial ANS: A

TOP: Circulatory System: Function First

35. Death of an area of the heart muscle is called a. angina pectoris. b. congestive heart failure. c. myocardial infarction. d. myocardial ischemia.

ANS: C

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

36. A general term that designates primary disease of the heart muscle is a. cardiomyopathy. b. congenital heart defect. c. heart block. d. ischemia.

ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

37. A severe cardiac arrhythmia in which contractions are rapid, uncoordinated, and

ineffective is called a. cardiopulmonary resuscitation. b. catheterization. c. coronary heart disease. d. fibrillation.

ANS: D

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

38. An excessive quantity of fat in the blood is called a. hyperkalemia. b. hyperlipidemia. c. hypernatremia. d. hypertension.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

39. Use of ultrasound in diagnosing heart disease is called a. cardiac catheterization. b. computed tomography. c. echocardiography. d. electrocardiography.

ANS: C

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

40. Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart is termed a. angiocarditis. b. endocarditis. c. myocarditis. d. pericarditis.

ANS: D

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

41. Swelling that results from accumulation of lymph in tissue is called a. lymphangiography. b. lymphangitis. c. lymphedema. d. lymphography.

ANS: C

TOP: Lymphatic System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

42. A term for a mass of undissolved matter present in a vessel and brought there by the

circulating blood is a. thrombus. b. embolus.

c. ischemia. d. occlusion.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

43. Phlebectomy is a. excision of a vein or a segment of it. b. incision of a vein. c. incision of varicose veins in the anal canal. d. surgical excision of varicose veins in the anal canal.

ANS: A

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44. Another term for stroke or stroke syndrome is a. aneurysm. b. cerebrovascular accident. c. myocardial infarction. d. necrosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

45. The term for a drug that is used to treat high blood pressure is a. antiarrhythmic. b. antigenic. c. antihypertensive. d. antilipidemic.

ANS: C

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

46. A thickening and loss of elasticity of the walls of the arteries is called a. arteriography. b. arteriosclerosis. c. arteritis. d. polyarteritis.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

47. Radiography of the lymphatic vessels and nodes is called a a. lymphangiogram. b. lymphangiography. c. lymphogram. d. lymphoma.

ANS: B

TOP: Lymphatic System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

48. Vasodilation is a(n) a. decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel. b. drug that dilates the blood vessels. c. synonym for vasoconstriction. d. increase in the diameter of a blood vessel.

ANS: D

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

49. Tumors consisting principally of blood vessels or lymph vessels are called a. angiomas. b. lymphatic carcinomas. c. lymphomas. d. neuromas.

ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

50. Passage of a long, flexible tube into the heart chamber through a vein is called cardiac a. catheterization. b. echocardiography. c. electrocardiography. d. resuscitation.

ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

51. The word arteriovenous is documented in a chart. You understand that this means

pertaining to the _____ and veins. a. adenoids b. aorta c. arteries d. arterioles ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Cardiovascular System

52. A 55-year-old man had which device implanted in his chest to detect sustained ventricular

tachycardia or fibrillation and deliver a low-energy shock to the heart, restoring the normal rhythm? a. Automated external defibrillator b. Cardioverter-defibrillator c. Electrocardiogram d. Pacemaker ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

53. A 67-year-old woman had a stroke in which a blood vessel burst and a large amount of

blood seeped into the brain tissue. The type of stroke she had was considered a. embolic. b. hemorrhagic. c. ischemic. d. lymphatic.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

54. A medication that corrects an abnormal heart rate would be considered a(n) a. antiarrhythmic. b. antihypertensive. c. vasoconstrictor. d. vasodilator.

ANS: A

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55. A 74-year-old man underwent which operation when the blockages in his coronary arteries

were too severe for a percutaneous procedure to be effective? a. Aortography b. Atherectomy c. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation d. Coronary artery bypass graft ANS: D

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

56. A patient has excessive swelling in the external reproductive organs and the legs caused by

obstruction of the lymphatic vessels by parasites. This is referred to as a. elephantiasis. b. lymphoma. c. lymphadenectomy. d. lymphangitis.

ANS: A

TOP: Lymphatic System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

57. Following treatment for breast cancer, a 43-year-old woman has an accumulation of lymph

and swelling in the upper extremity. This is referred to as a. lymphadenectomy. b. lymphedema. c. lymphoma. d. lymphangitis.

ANS: B

TOP: Lymphatic System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

58. The middle layer of the heart is referred to as a. endocardium. b. epicardium. c. myocardium. d. pericardium.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Cardiovascular System

59. The outermost layer of the heart is known as a. endocardium. b. exocardium. c. myocardium. d. visceral pericardium.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Cardiovascular System

60. A 63-year-old man with an automatic implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) receives a

low energy shock to reestablish normal rhythm when sustained _____ tachycardia or fibrillation is detected. a. atrial b. arterial c. venous d. ventricular ANS: D

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

61. A medication that helps decrease the size of the vessel has which property? a. Antiarrhythmic b. Antihypertensive c. Vasoconstriction d. Vasodilation ANS: C

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

62. A 12-year-old girl with chronic sore throats is referred to an ear, nose, and throat

physician. The physician chooses to complete an operation that involves excision of the tonsils. This operation is called a(n) a. adenoidectomy. b. lymphadenectomy. c. splenectomy. d. tonsillectomy.

ANS: D

TOP: Lymphatic System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

63. A 32-year-old woman needs to have her spleen removed. This procedure is called a. spleenectomy. b. splenectomy. c. spleenomegaly. d. splenomegaly.

ANS: B

TOP: Lymphatic System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

64. A 44-year-old man underwent a balloon angioplasty. In this procedure, a balloon catheter

is inflated inside a vessel to flatten the plaque against the _____ wall. a. arterial b. atrial c. venous d. ventricular ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

65. A 53-year-old man is found unresponsive without a pulse at the library. You immediately

begin a. cardiac catheterization. b. cardiopulmonary bypass. c. cardiopulmonary resuscitation. d. intravascular thrombolysis.

ANS: C

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

66. A 63-year-old woman underwent an angioplasty. She likely needed this procedure because

she has a. cerebrovascular disease. b. coronary artery disease. c. congestive heart failure. d. congenital heart defects.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

67. A 79-year-old man has a history of angina. To help relieve his anginal pain, his physician

is likely to order which type of medication? a. Antihypertensive b. Antilipidemic c. Digoxin d. Nitroglycerin ANS: D

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

68. A 3-month-old boy has a “hole” in his heart. This is better described as a. a septal defect. b. congestive heart failure. c. myocardial infarction. d. myocardial ischemia.

ANS: A

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

69. A 29-year-old woman who has just given birth complains to her doctor about pain, itching,

and bleeding in her anal canal. She most likely has a. hemangioma. b. hemorrhoids. c. stenosis. d. thrombus.

ANS: B

TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

70. The mitral valve is also referred to as the _____ valve. a. bicuspid b. sinoatrial c. semilunar d. tricuspid ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Cardiovascular System

COMPLETION 1. ____________ means an obstruction.

ANS: Occlusion TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 2. Elevated blood pressure is referred to as ____________.

ANS: hypertension TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 3. Inflammation of a lymph node is called ____________.

ANS: lymphadenitis

TOP: Lymphatic System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 4. A(n) ____________ is an instrument used to deliver a shock to the heart.

ANS: defibrillator TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 5. _____________ means pertaining to heart muscle.

ANS: Myocardial TOP: Structures of the Cardiovascular System 6. Removal of the tonsils is a(n) ____________.

ANS: tonsillectomy TOP: Lymphatic System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 7. A decreased pulse rate is referred to as ____________.

ANS: bradycardia TOP: Cardiovascular System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 8. The smallest blood vessel is the ____________.

ANS: capillary TOP: Structures of the Cardiovascular System 9. Surgical repair of the aorta is called ____________.

ANS: aortoplasty TOP: Cardiovascular System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 10. The upper heart chambers are called _____.

ANS: atria TOP: Structures of the Cardiovascular System

Chapter 08: Respiratory System Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Laryngalgia means _____ larynx. a. enlarged b. inflammation of the

c. inspection of the d. painful ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

2. Bronchoscopy means the same as a. bronchial irrigation. b. bronchodilation. c. bronchography. d. bronchoscopic examination.

ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

3. A percutaneous lung biopsy is a. an open lung biopsy that is done for diagnostic purposes. b. excision of only one lobe of the lung. c. removal of small bits of tissue by puncture of the suspected lesion through the

skin. d. removal of tissue after the lung is exposed by surgery.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

4. A term for occurring in sudden, periodic attacks is a. atelectasis. b. dysphasia. c. hypoxia. d. paroxysmal.

ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

5. Phrenic means pertaining to the a. chest cavity. b. pleural cavity. c. diaphragm. d. lungs.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Respiratory System

6. Air and blood in the pleural cavity is called a. paracentesis. b. pleuropneumonia. c. pneumohemothorax. d. thoracentesis.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

7. Absence of voice is called a. aphasia. b. aphonia. c. dysphasia. d. dysphonia.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

8. A disease process that causes decreased ability of the lungs to perform their ventilatory

function and can result from several other chronic disorders of the respiratory organs is called a. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). b. hyaline membrane disease. c. respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). d. tuberculosis (TB).

ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

9. A term that means pertaining to the windpipe and the bronchi is a. bronchiectasis. b. laryngobronchial. c. pharyngobronchial. d. tracheobronchial.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Respiratory System

10. Bradypnea means a. abnormally slow breathing. b. increased respiratory rate. c. labored or difficult breathing. d. temporary absence of breathing.

ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

11. Anoxia means a. breathing that is deeper than normal. b. deficiency of oxygen. c. increased oxygen in the blood. d. increased respiratory rate.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

12. Atelectasis is a. a collapsed or airless condition of the lungs. b. an acute, contagious respiratory infection. c. chronic dilation of the lungs. d. paroxysmal dyspnea.

ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

13. The trachea is the a. esophagus. b. throat. c. windpipe. d. voice box.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Respiratory System

14. Silicosis is a. an infectious disease.

b. a chronic dilation of the bronchi. c. a form of pneumoconiosis. d. the same as hyaline membrane disease.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

15. Thoracic refers to the a. chest. b. diaphragm. c. membrane that covers the lungs. d. windpipe.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Respiratory System

16. Plastic surgery of the nose is a. nasopharyngoscopy. b. rhinectomy. c. rhinoplasty. d. rhinorrhea.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

17. Pleurisy is a. inflammation of the lungs. b. pain on inspiration. c. the same as pleuritis. d. the same as pneumonitis.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

18. Labored or difficult breathing is a. bradypnea. b. dyspnea. c. hyperpnea. d. tachypnea.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

19. Which of the following is a machine for prolonged artificial respiration? a. Expirator b. Ventilator c. Spirometer d. Thoracometer ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

20. Removal of all or part of a lung is called a. pneumatic. b. pneumohemothorax. c. pneumonectomy. d. pneumothorax.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

21. The term pneumocardial pertains to the a. chest and lungs. b. heart and kidneys. c. heart and lungs. d. kidneys and lungs.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Respiratory System

22. Inflammation of the lungs is called a. pleurisy. b. pneumonitis. c. pneumoconiosis. d. pulmonary heart disease.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

23. Effusion of fluid into the air spaces and tissue spaces of the lungs is called a. pleuritis. b. pleurocentesis. c. pneumocentesis. d. pulmonary edema.

ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

24. The lidlike structure that covers the voice box during the swallowing of food is called the a. epiglottis. b. esophagus. c. laryngopharynx. d. larynx.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Respiratory System

25. A respiratory condition characterized by paroxysmal dyspnea and wheezing is called a. asthma. b. bronchitis. c. emphysema. d. influenza.

ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

26. A chronic disease characterized by increased size of alveoli and destructive changes of

their walls is called a. asthma. b. bronchitis. c. emphysema. d. influenza.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

27. The general name of the procedure in which a tube is placed through the mouth or nose,

pharynx, and larynx into the trachea for the purpose of establishing an airway is _____ intubation.

a. b. c. d.

endotracheal nasotracheal oropharyngeal orotracheal

ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

28. Pneumoconiosis is a. a respiratory condition caused by inhalation of dust particles. b. an acute pulmonary disease characterized by increase in the size of alveoli. c. an infectious disease characterized by chills and fever. d. chronic dilation and infection of the lungs.

ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

29. Temporary absence of breathing is termed a. apnea. b. dyspnea. c. hypopnea. d. hyperpnea.

ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

30. Chronic dilation of the bronchi with a secondary infection that usually involves the lower

part of the lung is called a. bronchiectasis. b. emphysema. c. pneumoconiosis. d. pulmonary tuberculosis.

ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

31. Rhinitis is inflammation of the a. chest. b. nose. c. throat. d. voice box.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

32. The term pulmonary refers to the a. chest. b. diaphragm. c. heart. d. lungs.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Respiratory System

33. Pharyngitis is inflammation of the a. chest. b. nose. c. throat. d. voice box.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

34. Chronic laryngitis is most likely to cause which of the following? a. Aphasia b. Aphonia c. Olfaction d. Rales ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

35. Material raised from inflamed membranes of the respiratory tract is called a. emphysema. b. saliva. c. sputum. d. wheeze.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

36. The term for an agent that is used to prevent or relieve a cough is a. bronchodilator. b. rhinorrhea. c. antitussive. d. epiglottis.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

37. Inspiration is a. also called expiration. b. breathing air into the lungs. c. cellular respiration. d. the same as exhalation.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Function First

38. A respiratory condition in which there is discomfort in breathing in any position except

sitting erect or standing is a. apnea. b. bradypnea. c. orthopnea. d. tachypnea.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

39. Spirometry is a. examination of the tracheobronchial tree. b. the diagnosis of respiratory disorders. c. the largest volume of air that can be exhaled after maximal inhalation. d. the measurement of the amount of air taken into and expelled from the lungs.

ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

40. The inability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs caused by improper

functioning of the brain is called a. aphasia. b. dysphasia. c. aphonia. d. dysphonia.

ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

41. The sudden blocking of an artery by foreign material is called a. edema. b. embolism. c. lobectomy. d. pleurisy.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

42. Pneumonia is a. a collapsed condition of the lung. b. an infection of all parts of the respiratory system. c. effusion of fluid into the tissue spaces of the lungs. d. inflammation of the lungs.

ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

43. Tiny air sacs through which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place are

called a. alveoli. b. bronchi. c. bronchioles. d. emboli.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Respiratory System

44. The throat is the a. larynx. b. pharynx. c. thorax. d. trachea.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Respiratory System

45. Pulmonary lobectomy is a. a percutaneous biopsy. b. excision of a lobe of the lung. c. removal of lung tissue by puncture of a suggestive lesion. d. surgical removal of a lung.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

46. Tracheotomy means a. cutting into the windpipe through the neck and inserting a tube to overcome an

obstruction.

b. incision of the windpipe through the skin and muscles of the neck overlying it. c. surgical puncture of the chest cavity to remove fluid. d. surgical repair of the trachea.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

47. The term for a whistling sound made during respiration is a. nares. b. pleura. c. thrombus. d. wheeze.

ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

48. The largest volume of air that can be expelled after maximal inspiration is called a. expiration. b. inspiration. c. spirometry. d. vital capacity.

ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

49. The muscular wall that separates the abdomen from the thoracic cavity is called the a. diaphragm. b. esophagus. c. pleura. d. trachea.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Respiratory System

50. Each lung is surrounded by a membrane called the a. diaphragm. b. esophagus. c. pleura. d. trachea.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Respiratory System

51. A 72-year-old man has orders to have his blood oxygen levels checked. This can be done

using a. endotracheal intubation. b. a bronchogram. c. an oximeter. d. a spirometer.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

52. A 75-year-old woman with a left cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is now unable to speak.

You document which term to indicate this deficit? a. Anoxia b. Aphasia c. Dysphasia d. Dysphonia

ANS: B

TOP: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

53. A 44-year-old man underwent a visual examination of the tracheobronchial tree, in which

the physician used a a. bronchoscope. b. bronchogram. c. spirometer. d. respirator.

ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

54. A 9-year-old girl who has asthma is likely to be treated with which type of medication? a. Antihistamine b. Bronchoconstrictor c. Bronchodilator d. Mucolytic ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

55. A 23-year-old opera singer complains of hoarseness. The term that best describes this is a. aphasia. b. dysphagia. c. dysphasia. d. dysphonia.

ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

56. You are auscultating a patient’s lungs. Which term refers to breathing out? a. Exhalation b. Extubation c. Inhalation d. Inspiration ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Function First

57. Escape of fluid in the air spaces of the lungs is called a. aneurysm. b. bronchospasm. c. effusion. d. embolism.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

58. A 78-year-old man with COPD receives oxygen through a tube that is worn over the ears

with application at the nose. This is referred to as a. endotracheal intubation. b. a nasal cannula. c. nasopharyngeal intubation. d. orotracheal intubation.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

59. What medications eliminate or reduce swelling in the respiratory system? a. Antihistamines b. Decongestants c. Expectorants d. Mucolytics ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

60. A patient hoarsely reports to you that his physician told him he had “inflammation of the

larynx.” This term is documented as a. bronchitis. b. laryngitis. c. pharyngitis. d. pneumonitis.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

61. A 29-year-old woman is trying to break up sputum by using which type of

over-the-counter medication? a. Antihistamine b. Bronchoconstrictor c. Bronchodilator d. Mucolytic ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

62. During a chart review, you note that the patient has undergone surgical puncture of a lung

to drain fluid that had accumulated. This is referred to as a a. pneumocentesis. b. pneumotomy. c. thoracentesis. d. thoracotomy.

ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

63. A patient has inflammation of the sinuses. Which of the following terms best describes

this? a. Bronchitis b. Pharyngitis c. Pneumonitis d. Sinusitis ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

64. A 53-year-old man underwent puncture of the chest cavity to remove fluid. This can be

documented as a. pneumocentesis. b. pneumoectomy. c. thoracentesis. d. thoracotomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

65. A 22-year-old man is complaining of seasonal allergies during his annual physical. His

physician suggests that he takes which type of medication? a. Antihistamine b. Bronchoconstrictor c. Bronchodilator d. Mucolytic ANS: A

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

66. You are working with a patient who has been intubated for an extended period of time.

This morning, the patient had a(n) ____ tube placed for long-term airway management. a. endotracheal b. nasotracheal c. orotracheal d. tracheostomy ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

67. One of your patients is a 1-year-old child with recurrent ear infections of the eustachian

tubes, which are also referred to as which type of tube? a. Nasopharyngeal b. Nasoplasty c. Otopharyngeal d. Otoplasty ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

68. A patient is having difficulty taking a deep breath. He complains of difficulty getting air

into the lungs. Which term means drawing air into the lungs? a. Expiration b. Extubation c. Inspiration d. Intubation ANS: C

TOP: Respiratory System: Function First

69. A patient who is having difficulty breathing is likely to see which type of specialist? a. Bronchologist b. Cardiologist c. Orthopedist d. Pulmonologist ANS: D

TOP: Respiratory System: Function First

70. A 20-year-old man involved in a knife fight now has air in the chest cavity, which is

referred to as a. a hemothorax. b. a pneumothorax. c. paracentesis. d. thorocentesis.

ANS: B

TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

COMPLETION 1. A weak voice is referred to as ____________.

ANS: dysphonia TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 2. Abnormally fast breathing is also called hyperpnea or ___________.

ANS: tachypnea TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 3. ___________ means across the windpipe.

ANS: Transtracheal TOP: Respiratory System: Structures of the Respiratory System 4. Blood in the pleural cavity is referred to as ___________.

ANS: hemothorax TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 5. Inflammation of the bronchi is called ___________.

ANS: bronchitis TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 6. ___________ is defined as insertion of a tube for air or dilation.

ANS: Intubation TOP: Respiratory System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 7. Normal respiration is also referred to as ___________.

ANS: eupnea TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 8. ___________ means pertaining to the throat.

ANS: Pharyngeal TOP: Respiratory System: Structures of the Respiratory System

9. Pertaining to the windpipe is called ___________.

ANS: tracheal TOP: Respiratory System: Structures of the Respiratory System 10. A radiography of the bronchi is called a(n) ___________.

ANS: bronchography TOP: Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

Chapter 09: Digestive System Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A term for enlargement of the liver is a. hepatitis. b. hepatomegaly. c. hepatosis. d. macrosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

2. The term lingual means pertaining to the a. anus. b. large intestine. c. mouth. d. tongue.

ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Structures of the Digestive System

3. Hyperemesis is a. above-normal blood sugar. b. enlarged stomach. c. excessive vomiting. d. increased concentration of insulin in the blood.

ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

4. A mass of unnaturally distended veins in the anal canal that lie just inside or outside the

rectum is called a. gingival. b. hemorrhoids. c. ilea. d. pharynges.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

5. Proctoscopy is endoscopic examination of the a. esophagus and stomach.

b. rectum. c. small and large intestines. d. teeth and gums.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

6. Cholecystitis is a. chronic inflammation of the common bile duct. b. inflammation of several bile ducts. c. inflammation of the gallbladder. d. inflammation of the duct carrying bile to the liver.

ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

7. A disorder that is primarily a result of resistance to insulin is called a. anorexia. b. diabetes mellitus. c. hypoglycemia. d. pancreatitis.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

8. The term ileostomy means a. creation of a surgical passage through the abdominal wall into the ileum. b. endoscopic examination of the ileum. c. herniation of the ileum. d. prolapse of the ileum.

ANS: A

TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

9. A condition that results when output of body fluid exceeds fluid intake is termed a. achlorhydria. b. dehydration. c. enterostasis. d. peristalsis.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

10. Which of the following is not part of the small intestine? a. Cecum b. Duodenum c. Jejunum d. Ileum ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

11. A disorder that is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced

vomiting or laxative use is called a. anorexia nervosa. b. bulimia. c. emaciation. d. flatulence.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

12. Inflammation of the lip is called a. cheilitis. b. gingivitis. c. glossitis. d. duodenitis.

ANS: A

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

13. Stomatitis means inflammation of the a. gums. b. lips. c. mouth. d. stomach.

ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

14. Gastroscopy is a. examination of the stomach with an endoscope. b. the same as gastrocele. c. the same as gastrostomy. d. radiographic examination of the stomach with contrast dyes.

ANS: A

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

15. Which of the following is a lesion of the mucous membrane of the stomach? a. Biliary b. Gastric ulcer c. Gastrocele d. Hiatus ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

16. Abnormally low blood sugar is called a. diabetes. b. glycosuria. c. hyperglycemia. d. hypoglycemia.

ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

17. The term biliary refers to a. bile. b. gallbladder. c. gall stones. d. saliva.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

18. Alimentation is a. improper absorption or distribution of food to the body. b. lack of proper food for normal body function.

c. the abnormal condition that occurs when output of body fluid exceeds fluid intake. d. the process of providing nutrition for the body.

ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Function First

19. Which of the following is a branch of dentistry that specializes in tooth alignment and

associated facial problems? a. Endodontics b. Orthodontics c. Pedodontics d. Periodontics ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

20. Ileocecal pertains to a. the ileum and the cecum. b. the ilium and the cecum. c. two divisions of the large intestine. d. two divisions of the small intestine.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

21. Which of the following is not considered an accessory organ of the digestive system? a. Gallbladder b. Liver c. Salivary gland d. Spleen ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

22. Another name for the gum is a. gingiva. b. peristalsis. c. pylorus. d. stoma.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

23. The joining of two organs that are normally separate is called a. anastomosis. b. cholestasis. c. diverticulum. d. emesis.

ANS: A

TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

24. A hiatal hernia is a. a mass of unnaturally distended veins in the esophagus. b. a type of gastrocele. c. endoscopic examination of the stomach. d. protrusion of the intestine through a weakness in the abdominal wall.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

25. Gastroenteritis means inflammation of the a. esophagus and stomach. b. large and small intestine. c. stomach and large intestine, but not the small intestine. d. stomach and intestinal tract.

ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

26. Enterostasis is a. small pouches in the intestinal wall. b. stoppage or delay in passage of food through the intestine. c. ulceration of the esophagus. d. ulceration of the small intestine.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

27. What is the term for the visual inspection of a cavity of the esophagus, stomach and

duodenum using a special scope and optical system? a. Cholangiogram b. Cholangiography c. Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy d. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

28. Washing out of the stomach is called a. gastralgia. b. gastric lavage. c. gastrodynia. d. stomal irrigation.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

29. The presence of stones in the gallbladder is called a. cholangiography. b. cholecystitis. c. cholecystography. d. cholelithiasis.

ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

30. Which of the following is not generally characteristic of untreated diabetes mellitus? a. Glycosuria b. Hyperglycemia c. Jaundice d. Polyuria ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

31. Large internal organs of the body are called a. anastoma. b. melena.

c. peritoneum. d. viscera.

ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

32. In which type of liver biopsy is liver tissue removed by puncturing the skin overlying the

liver with a needle? a. Open b. Resection c. Percutaneous d. Wedge ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

33. Which of the following is a procedure that is performed to decrease the amount of gastric

juices by severing the nerves that control their release? a. Cholecystectomy b. Colon resection c. Gastrectomy d. Vagotomy ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

34. Inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing is called a. diverticulitis. b. dyspepsia. c. dysphagia. d. lithiasis.

ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

35. Inflammation of a small sac or pouch in the intestinal tract, causing pain and stagnation of

feces, is called a. colitis. b. diverticulitis. c. duodenitis. d. hemorrhoids.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

36. The term GI series refers to the use of contrast agents to evaluate the a. gallbladder. b. gastrointestinal tract. c. pancreas. d. salivary glands.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

37. Removal of the gallbladder is a. anastomosis. b. cholecystectomy. c. gastrectomy. d. jejunostomy.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

38. Gastrocele means herniation of the a. gallbladder. b. large intestine. c. liver. d. stomach.

ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

39. Sialography is a. endoscopic examination of the salivary glands. b. excessive secretion of saliva. c. formation of calculi in the salivary ducts. d. radiographic examination of the salivary glands and ducts.

ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

40. Eupepsia means a. deficient appetite. b. excessive appetite. c. normal digestion. d. sluggish intestinal action.

ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

41. The term for a drug that suppresses the appetite is a. anorexiant. b. antidiarrheal. c. cathartic. d. purgative.

ANS: A

TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

42. A condition noted by yellowness of the skin, whites of the eyes, mucous membranes is

known as a. cholelithiasis. b. dehydration. c. diarrhea. d. jaundice.

ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

43. Which of these terms mean pain in the stomach? a. Gastralgia and gastric b. Gastric and gastrodynia c. Gastralgia and gastrodynia d. Gastralgia only ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

44. A term that means under the tongue is

a. b. c. d.

hypoglossal. infrajejunal. subcecal. subgingival.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

45. The branch of dentistry that specializes in the tissue that invests and supports the teeth is

called a. orthodontics. b. pedodontics. c. periodontics. d. periodontium.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

46. The branch of medicine that specializes in the stomach, intestines, and associated

structures is called a. gastroenterology. b. internal medicine. c. intestinology. d. proctology.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

47. Which of the following is a physician specializing in diseases of the anus, rectum, and

colon? a. Gastrologist b. Gerontologist c. Otolaryngologist d. Proctologist ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

48. A chronic liver disease characterized by marked degeneration of liver cells is called a. cirrhosis. b. hepatotoxicity. c. infectious hepatitis. d. serum hepatitis.

ANS: A

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

49. Inflammation of the bile ducts is called a. cholangiogram. b. cholangiography. c. cholangitis. d. cholitis.

ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

50. Anorexia means a. loss of appetite for food. b. pertaining to a segment of the large intestine.

c. pertaining to a portion of the small intestine. d. washing out or irrigation of an organ.

ANS: A

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

51. A patient needs a root canal. He should make an appointment with a dentist who

specializes in a. endodontics. b. orthodontics. c. pedodontics. d. periodontics.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

52. Bile is produced by the liver and allows what to occur in the small intestine? a. Breakdown and absorption of fats b. Defecation of excess nutrients c. Emesis of excess calories d. Flatulence of excess gas ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

53. A 33-year-old man is vomiting following surgery. The nurse administers which type of

medication to help stop the vomiting? a. Anorexiant b. Antacid c. Antidiarrheal d. Antiemetic ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

54. A speech language pathologist is evaluating a person’s ability to eat and suspects the

person has a defective esophagus. This can be achieved with the help of radiology using a a. barium swallow. b. colonoscopy. c. esophagoscopy. d. gastroscopy.

ANS: A

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

55. Which diagnostic test is used to visualize the lining of the large intestine? a. Esophagogram b. Colonoscopy c. Cholangiography d. Gastroscopy ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

56. A 54-year-old woman underwent an x-ray examination of the bile ducts using a contrast

agent. This test is called a. cholangiography. b. cholecystectomy. c. choledocholithiasis.

d. cholestasis.

ANS: A

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

57. A 62-year-old man with diabetes mellitus checks his blood sugar levels and finds they are

elevated. Which term best describes this condition? a. Glucose b. Hyperglycemia c. Hypoglycemia d. Insulin ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

58. After undergoing a colonoscopy, a patient was found to have a small sac or pouch in the

wall of the intestines without inflammation. This condition is referred to as a. colonitis. b. colonosis. c. diverticulitis. d. diverticulosis.

ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

59. While working with a patient, you notice that she passes gas. Which term best describes

this? a. Emesis b. Defecation c. Diarrhea d. Flatulence ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

60. During a barium swallow study, the x-ray image taken while the patient swallows a liquid

barium suspension is referred to as a(n) a. cholangiogram. b. esophagogram. c. gastrogram. d. ileogram.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

61. A patient with stones in the pancreas underwent which procedure to have the stones

removed? a. Cholecystectomy b. Choledocholithectomy c. Pancreatectomy d. Pancreatolithectomy ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

62. A patient visits a dentist’s office for a routine examination. She is told she has

inflammation of her gums. The term for this condition is a. cheilitis. b. gingivitis.

c. glossitis. d. stomatitis.

ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

63. A 29-year-old woman who recently gave birth complains to her physician that she has

pain, itching, and bleeding near her rectum. The physician’s exam reveals masses of veins in the anal canal that are unnaturally distended and lie just inside or outside the rectum.

Which procedure will this patient undergo to remove these masses? a. Cholecystectomy b. Colostomy c. Hemorrhoidectomy d. Pancreatolithectomy ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

64. The pancreas releases which substance which helps to regulate blood sugar levels? a. Bile b. Glucose c. Insulin d. Lipase ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

65. An 82-year-old man reports he is unable to have a bowel movement. Which of the

following medications might help resolve this problem? a. Antacid b. Antidiarrheal c. Antiemesis d. Laxative ANS: D

TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

66. A patient who eats normally but is unable to absorb nutrients is at risk for a. anorexia nervosa. b. bulimia. c. malnutrition. d. purgative.

ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

67. A patient has a feeding tube that runs through the nose to the stomach. The term that

describes this is a _____ tube. a. jejunostomy (J) b. nasogastric (NG) c. nasojejunal (NJ) d. percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) ANS: B

TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

68. An oral surgeon removes part of the bone of the lower jaw to correct an underbite (lower

incisors pass in front of the upper incisors when the mouth is closed). Which term means pertaining to the bone of the lower jaw?

a. b. c. d.

Orthodontal Pedodontal Mandibular Maxillary

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Digestive System

69. A patient with abdominal pain told that he has inflammation of the membrane that

surrounds the viscera and lines the abdominal cavity. This is referred to as a. gastroenteritis. b. pancreatitis. c. peritonitis. d. stomatitis.

ANS: C

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

70. A person undergoing a procedure called cholangiography is having which of the following

examined? a. Bile ducts b. Esophagus c. Salivary glands d. Stomach ANS: A

TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

COMPLETION 1. ___________ means excessive hunger.

ANS: Polyphagia TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 2. Excision of the vermiform appendix is a(n) ___________.

ANS: appendectomy TOP: Digestive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 3. Inflammation of the large intestine is called ___________.

ANS: colitis TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 4. ___________ is defined as inflammation of the liver.

ANS: Hepatitis TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 5. Inflammation of the stomach is referred to as __________.

ANS: gastritis TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 6. ___________ means pertaining to the common bile duct.

ANS: Choledochal TOP: Structures of the Digestive System 7. ___________ means pertaining to the small intestine.

ANS: Enteral TOP: Structures of the Digestive System 8. The presence of a salivary stone is called ____________.

ANS: sialolithiasis TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 9. The excessive leanness of the body caused by disease or lack of nutrition is referred to as

____________.

ANS: emaciation TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 10. Sugar in the urine is known as _____________.

ANS: glycosuria TOP: Digestive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

Chapter 10: Urinary System Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Excretion is the a. elimination of body wastes. b. same as dialysis. c. same as exhalation. d. same as urination.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Function First

2. An agent that causes increased urination is a a. dialysis. b. diuresis.

c. diuretic. d. glomerulus.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

3. The name of the functional unit of the kidney is the a. glomerulus. b. nephron. c. tubule. d. ureter.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Urinary Tract

4. Diffusing blood through a membrane to remove wastes and maintain the proper chemical

balance is called a. dieresis. b. hematuria. c. hemodialysis. d. uremia.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

5. A major waste product found in the urine of a normal individual is a. blood. b. protein. c. sugar. d. urea.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Urinary Tract

6. The term for painful urination is a. diuresis. b. dysuria. c. nephrolithiasis. d. voiding.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

7. Enlargement of both kidneys is called a. bilateral nephromalacia. b. bilateral nephromegaly. c. unilateral nephromalacia. d. unilateral nephromegaly.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

8. A procedure in which a fiberoptic instrument is used for direct visualization of the kidney

is a. b. c. d.

nephroscopy. nephrosonography. peritoneal dialysis. urography.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

9. Prolapse of the kidney is a. nephrolith. b. nephropexy. c. nephroptosis. d. nephrostomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

10. A condition marked by the presence of kidney stones is a. nephritis. b. nephrolithiasis. c. nephromalacia. d. nephroptosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

11. Surgical creation of a new opening into the bladder is called a. biopsy. b. cystectomy. c. cystostomy. d. nephrostomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

12. The term renal pertains to a. the bladder. b. the kidney. c. urine. d. urination.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Urinary Tract

13. A condition in which there are degenerative but not inflammatory changes in the kidneys

is called a. catheterization. b. nephritis. c. nephrosis. d. percutaneous nephrostomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

14. Surgical incision of the kidney to remove a stone from the renal pelvis is a. lithotripsy. b. lithotrite. c. pyelolithotomy. d. ureterolithectomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

15. Blood in the urine is called a. albuminuria.

b. hematuria. c. ketonuria. d. uremia.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

16. A term that means increasing urination is a. dialysis. b. diuretic. c. polycystic. d. urinalysis.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

17. A toxic condition of the body that is associated with failure of the kidneys to function

properly is a. hematuria. b. incontinence. c. pyuria. d. uremia.

ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

18. A surgical procedure that is used to correct nephroptosis is called a. nephrocentesis. b. nephropexy. c. nephrostomy. d. nephrotomy.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

19. A hereditary disorder characterized by hundreds of fluid-filled cysts throughout both

kidneys is a. glomerulonephritis. b. nephrosis. c. polycystic kidney disease. d. polyuria.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

20. Cystoscopy is a. an instrument to view inside the bladder. b. cutting into a cyst. c. visual examination of the urinary bladder. d. excision of a cyst.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

21. Cystitis is a. inflammation of the bladder. b. not a urinary tract infection. c. the most serious type of urinary tract infection. d. the same as a kidney infection.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

22. A term that means pertaining to the urethra is a. ureteral. b. urethreal. c. urethral. d. urethrism.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Urinary Tract

23. An instrument that is used to crush bladder stones is a a. cystolithotripsy. b. lithotripe. c. lithotripsy. d. lithotrite.

ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

24. Creation of a new opening into the renal pelvis of the kidney, usually done to drain urine

from the kidney, is called a. cystostomy. b. nephrostomy. c. pyeloplasty. d. pyelotomy.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

25. Removal of tissue from the bladder by using a needle inserted through the skin overlying

the bladder is called a a. cystourethrogram. b. cystorrhaphy. c. cystotomy. d. percutaneous bladder biopsy.

ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

26. A diminished capacity to form and pass urine (less than 500 mL per day) is called a. anuria. b. dysuria. c. oliguria. d. polyuria.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

27. Absence of urination or production of less than 100 mL of urine per day is a. anuria. b. hematuria. c. hypoxia. d. uremia.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

28. A substance in the blood that provides a rough estimate of kidney function is the a. blood sugar. b. blood urea nitrogen. c. red blood cells. d. white blood cells.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

29. A term that means destructive to kidney tissue is a. historrhexis. b. nephromalacia. c. nephrosclerotic. d. nephrotoxic.

ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

30. The term for a tumor found on mucosal surfaces such as the inner lining of the bladder is a. albumin. b. calculus. c. a glomerulus. d. a polyp.

ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

31. A term for excretion of an abnormally large quantity of urine is a. polyuria. b. pyuria. c. renal failure. d. urination.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

32. Urinary incontinence is a. complete failure of the kidney to perform its function. b. the inability to empty the bladder. c. the inability to hold urine in the bladder. d. only partial functioning of the kidney.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

33. A record of the bladder and urethra obtained by filling the bladder with contrast material

and taking radiographs while the patient is expelling urine is a a. cystic sonogram. b. cystic tomogram. c. percutaneous biopsy. d. voiding cystourethrogram.

ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

34. Crushing of a stone using noninvasive energy shock waves is called a. lithotripter. b. lithotomy. c. lithotripsy.

d. nephrolithotomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

35. A general term for a test performed in the laboratory on urine is a. dialysis. b. diuresis. c. urinalysis. d. urology.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

36. Sugar in the urine is termed a. glycosuria. b. hematuria. c. proteinuria. d. pyuria.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

37. An increased concentration of a particular type of protein in the urine is a. albuminuria. b. glycosuria. c. hematuria. d. pyuria.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

38. Surgical repair of one of the tubes that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is a. ureteropexy. b. urethropexy. c. ureteroplasty. d. urethroplasty.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

39. Urinary retention is a. complete failure of the kidney. b. inability to empty the bladder. c. inability to hold urine in the bladder. d. partial functioning of the kidney.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

40. Pus in the urine is called a. albuminuria. b. hematuria. c. pyuria. d. uremia.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

41. Softening of the kidney is called

a. b. c. d.

nephromalacia. nephrosclerosis. nephrorrhexis. nephrosis.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

42. Using ultrasound to scan the kidney is called a. nephrosonography. b. nephrotomography. c. nephrotripsy. d. pyelography.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

43. Passage of a tubular, flexible instrument into a body channel or cavity for introduction or

withdrawal of fluid is called a. catheterization. b. cystostomy. c. lithotripsy. d. tracheotomy.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

44. A type of nephritis in which the glomeruli of the kidney are inflamed is called a. glomerulonephritis. b. nephrolithiasis. c. nephrosis. d. polycystic kidney disease.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

45. The part of the nephron that filters the blood is the a. collecting duct. b. glomerulus. c. loop of Henle. d. tubule.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Function and Structures

46. The instrument used in cystoscopy is a a. cystogram. b. cystograph. c. cystoscope. d. cystotome.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

47. Incision of the kidney to remove a calculus is called a a. nephrectomy. b. nephrolithotomy. c. nephrotomy. d. nephrotripsy.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

48. An x-ray film of the kidneys and ureters produced after injection of radiopaque material

into a vein is called an intravenous a. urogram. b. venogram. c. urethrogram. d. urethrograph.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

49. A bladder hernia that protrudes into the vagina is a a. bladder polyp. b. cystocele. c. pyelolith. d. vaginal fissure.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

50. The presence of protein in the urine is termed a. proteinemia. b. proteinuria. c. urinalysis. d. urology.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

51. A 24-year-old man has urinary stones in the renal pelvis. The term that refers to these

stones is a. cholelithiasis. b. cystolithiasis. c. ureterolithiasis. d. urolithiasis.

ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

52. A 63-year-old woman with bladder cancer has her bladder removed. What is the name of

this surgical procedure? a. Cholecystectomy b. Cystectomy c. Nephrectomy d. Urethrectomy ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

53. A 72-year-old man suffers urethral obstruction and requires surgical creation of a new

opening into the bladder for drainage. What is the term for this surgical procedure? a. Cholecystostomy b. Cystostomy c. Nephrostomy d. Urethrostomy

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

54. Red blood cell production is possible due to the release of which hormone by the kidney? a. Erythropoietin b. Proteinuria c. Pyuria d. Urea ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Function First

55. A nephrologist uses which instrument for surgical crushing of kidney stones? a. Hematuria b. Hemodialysis c. Lithotripsy d. Lithotrite ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

56. The kidneys of a 62-year-old man no longer function properly. His physician recommends

a special procedure whereby a solution is introduced into the abdominal cavity, and then removed, to help with the filtration process, called a. diuresis. b. hemodialysis. c. percutaneous nephrostomy. d. peritoneal dialysis.

ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

57. A patient who is undergoing renal lithotripsy using shock waves may be undergoing which

procedure? a. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) b. Glomerulonephral shock wave lithotripsy (GSWL) c. Renal shock wave lithotripsy (RSWL) d. Transurethral shock wave lithotripsy (TSWL) ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

58. An x-ray series using contrast medium injected into a vein provides information about the

structure and function of the kidney, ureters, and bladder. This test is referred to as a. intravenous urography. b. nephrotomography. c. retrograde urography. d. voiding cystourethrography.

ANS: A

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

59. A 32-year-old woman has kidney stones. Which is a term for a kidney stone? a. Cystolith b. Nephrolith c. Lithotripsy d. Lithtrite ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

60. A physician is concerned with the functioning of a patient’s kidneys. She orders a

sectional radiographic examination of the kidneys using contrast dyes. The image that results is referred to as a a. cholecystogram. b. cystogram. c. nephrotomogram. d. renal arteriogram.

ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

61. A surgical incision of the kidney is called a a. cystotomy. b. nephrotomy. c. pyelotomy. d. renotomy.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

62. X-ray series following injection of a contrast medium into the renal arteries provide

radiologists with valuable information about arterial blood supply to the kidneys. An image that results from this procedure is known as a a. cystogram. b. nephrotomogram. c. pyelogram. d. renal arteriogram.

ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

63. A renal arteriogram can show a narrowing or constriction, or __________, of the renal

arteries. a. hemorrhage b. herniation c. stenosis d. prolapse ANS: C

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

64. Which of the following involves radiologic examination of the renal pelvis and ureter after

injection of a contrast medium into the renal pelvis and is an alternative to intravenous urography? a. Intravenous urography b. Retrograde urography c. Suprapubic radiography d. Transurethral radiography ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

65. A patient with a spinal cord injury had a(n) _____ catheter placed in the bladder through a

small incision or puncture of the abdominal wall approximately 1 inch above the symphysis pubis. a. Foley

b. suprapubic c. ureteral d. urethral ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

66. A 73-year-old man underwent which procedure to remove part of his prostate due to

benign prostatic hyperplasia? a. Laparoscopic pyelectomy b. Percutaneous nephrectomy c. Retrograde resection d. Transurethral resection ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

67. Which system eliminates waste products that accumulate as a result of cellular

metabolism? a. Cystic b. Diuretic c. Renal d. Urinary ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Function First

68. A physician who specializes in the urinary tract is referred to as a(n) a. cystologist. b. nephrologist. c. urethrologist. d. urologist.

ANS: D

TOP: Urinary System: Function First

69. Four methods are used for urinary diversion. Three are forms of catheterization: urethral,

ureteral, and suprapubic catheterization. What is the fourth method of urinary diversion? a. Nephrectomy b. Percutaneous nephrostomy c. Percutaneous renal biopsy d. Transurethral resection ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

70. Removal of impurities from the blood is referred to as a. diuresis. b. hemodialysis. c. peritoneal dialysis. d. renal insufficiency.

ANS: B

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

COMPLETION 1. A fiberoptic instrument for viewing the kidney is called a(n) ____________.

ANS: nephroscope TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 2. In _________________, small pieces of tissue from a nearby structure are removed

through the wall of the urethra.

ANS: transurethral resection TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 3. The combining form _______ means renal pelvis.

ANS: pyelo TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 4. _________ is defined as inflammation of the kidney.

ANS: Nephritis TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 5. Inflammation of the renal pelvis is referred to as _________.

ANS: pyelitis TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 6. An instrument used in catheterization is called a(n) _________.

ANS: catheter TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 7. Ketones in the urine is known as _________.

ANS: ketonuria TOP: Urinary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 8. _________ means pertaining to the bladder.

ANS: Cystic TOP: Urinary System: Function and Structures 9. The surgical fixation of a prolapsed kidney is called __________.

ANS: nephropexy

TOP: Urinary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 10. The act of voiding is referred to as __________.

ANS: urination TOP: Urinary System: Function First

Chapter 11: Reproductive System Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The transparent sac that holds the fetus suspended in amniotic fluid is called the a. amniocentesis sac. b. amniotic sac. c. congenital membrane. d. trisomic membrane.

ANS: B

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

2. A congenital condition of the newborn marked by severe cognitive impairment is called a. Down syndrome. b. cesarean section. c. ectopic pregnancy. d. jaundice.

ANS: A

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

3. Inflammation of a testicle is called a. orchidectomy. b. orchitis. c. prostatitis. d. testectomy.

ANS: B Terms

TOP: Male Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic

4. Surgical puncture of the amnion to remove amniotic fluid is called a. amniotic. b. amniocentesis. c. amniotomy. d. cesarean section.

ANS: B

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

5. The structure by which the fetus receives nourishment is the a. fistula. b. human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). c. ovary. d. placenta.

ANS: D

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

6. Surgical fixation of an undescended testicle is called a. cryptorchidism. b. orchidectomy. c. orchiopexy. d. testectomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Male Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

7. Surgical suture of a uterine tube is called a. colporrhaphy. b. tubal ligation. c. salpingo-oopherectomy. d. salpingorrhaphy.

ANS: D

TOP: Female Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

8. Surgical removal of a testicle is called a. orchidectomy. b. prostatectomy. c. testicular repair. d. vasectomy.

ANS: A

TOP: Male Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

9. Excision of all or part of the prostate is called a. orchidoplasty. b. prostatectomy. c. prostatitis. d. vasotomy.

ANS: B

TOP: Male Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

10. A small growth that projects from a mucous membrane surface is called a(n) a. curettage. b. PAP. c. polyp. d. ovum.

ANS: C TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 11. Surgical rupture of the fetal membranes is called a. amnion. b. amniotomy. c. colporrhaphy. d. cesarean section.

ANS: B

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

12. The study of diseases of the female reproductive organs is called a. gynecology.

b. obstetrics. c. orchidism. d. penology.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Female Reproductive System

13. Which of the following abbreviations refers to a test for early diagnosis of cancer of the

vagina and cervix? a. Pap b. PID c. TUR d. TURP ANS: A TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 14. Excessive flow during menstruation is called a. dysmenorrhea. b. menorrhagia. c. menses. d. metrorrhagia.

ANS: B TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 15. Surgical removal of the end of the foreskin of the penis is called a. castration. b. circumcision. c. episiotomy. d. orchiectomy.

ANS: B

TOP: Male Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

16. The period after childbirth is called a. antepartum. b. bipara. c. postpartum. d. unipara.

ANS: C

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

17. A hormone that is important in the development and maintenance of male sex

characteristics is a. estrogen. b. chorionic gonadotropin. c. progesterone. d. testosterone.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Male Reproductive System

18. Which of the following provides an image of the developing fetus? a. Amniocentesis b. Colposcopy

c. Laparoscopy d. Ultrasonography ANS: D

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

19. If the buttocks, knees, or feet of the fetus are presented first in the mother’s pelvis during

labor, this is called a _____ presentation. a. breech b. cephalic c. shoulder d. transverse ANS: A

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

20. A serous tumor of the testis is called a. a hydrocele. b. a metastasis. c. orchitis. d. phimosis.

ANS: A Terms

TOP: Male Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic

21. Reproductive organs are called a. genitalia. b. gonadotropin. c. uteri. d. vulva.

ANS: A

TOP: Reproductive System: Function First

22. Which of the following means to inside the uterus? a. Cervix uteri b. Extrauterine c. Intrauterine d. Myometrium ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Female Reproductive System

23. Removal of an ovary and its accompanying uterine tube is called a. abdominal hysterectomy. b. vaginal hysterectomy. c. salpingo-oophorectomy. d. tubal ligation.

ANS: C

TOP: Female Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

24. Menopause is also called a. amenorrhea. b. the climacteric. c. dysmenorrheal. d. fistula.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Female Reproductive System

25. Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus is called a. cervicitis. b. endometriosis. c. endometritis. d. vaginitis.

ANS: C TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 26. A surgical procedure that expands the cervical opening so that the uterine wall can be

scraped is called a. conization of the cervix. b. dilation and curettage. c. hysterectomy. d. laparoscopy.

ANS: B

TOP: Female Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

27. The term vaginal is a(n) a. noun that means the birth canal. b. adjective that refers to the birth canal. c. noun that means the womb. d. adjective that refers to the womb.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Female Reproductive System

28. Which of the following terms means an abnormal tubelike passage? a. Adhesion b. Colposcopy c. Fistula d. Polyp ANS: C TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 29. Inflammation of the external female genital structure is called a. colpitis. b. urethrovaginitis. c. vaginitis. d. vulvitis.

ANS: D TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 30. Childbirth is called a. gestation. b. neonatality. c. obstetrics. d. parturition.

ANS: D

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

31. Which of the following is a characteristic of early syphilis? a. Chancre b. Gonococcus c. Heavy discharge d. Immunodeficiency ANS: A

TOP: Sexually Transmitted Diseases or Infections

32. A sexually transmitted disease characterized by blisters on the genital organs is a. AIDS. b. gonorrhea. c. herpes genitalis. d. male urethritis.

ANS: C

TOP: Sexually Transmitted Diseases or Infections

33. Gestation means a. after birth. b. before birth. c. childbirth. d. pregnancy.

ANS: D

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

34. A word that means the same as vaginitis is a. cervicitis. b. colpitis. c. salpingitis. d. vulvitis.

ANS: B TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 35. A condition in which tissue somewhat resembling the endometrium occurs abnormally in

the pelvic cavity is called a. endometritis. b. endometriosis. c. pelvic inflammatory disease. d. peritubal adhesions.

ANS: B TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 36. An examination using an instrument that magnifies the vaginal and cervical mucosa is

called a. colpitis. b. colposcopy. c. endometriosis. d. hysteroptosis.

ANS: B TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

37. Prolapse of the uterus is called a. extrauterine. b. hysterectomy. c. hysteroptosis. d. intrauterine.

ANS: C TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 38. Mastopexy is a surgical procedure that is generally performed to correct pendulous breasts

or a. b. c. d.

areola. epididymis. mammary. mastoptosis.

ANS: D

TOP: Female Reproductive System: Female Breasts

39. Blocking of a uterine tube for elective sterilization is a. conization. b. dilation and curettage. c. salpingocele. d. tubal ligation.

ANS: D

TOP: Female Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

40. Using a lighted instrument that allows direct visualization of abdominal contents is called a. colposcope. b. dilation and curettage. c. fetal monitoring. d. laparoscopy.

ANS: D TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 41. The muscular layer of the wall of the uterus is the a. endometrium. b. myometrium. c. perimetrium. d. serosa.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Female Reproductive System

42. The adjective cervical pertains to which of the following? a. A specific area of the pelvis b. Either the neck itself or the cervix uteri c. Papanicolaou smears d. Vertebrae found in the region of the neck ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Female Reproductive System

43. Bleeding from the uterus at any time other than during the menstrual period is called

a. b. c. d.

amenorrhea. dysmenorrheal. menorrhagia. metrorrhagia.

ANS: D TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 44. A hormone that is necessary for the development and maintenance of female sexual

characteristics is a. amnion. b. estrogen. c. testosterone. d. uterine.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Female Reproductive System

45. Menses is the same as a. copulation. b. menstruation. c. fertilization. d. ovulation.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Female Reproductive System

46. Which of the following is true of gonads? a. They function in the production of sperm or ova. b. They are the external genital structures, either male or female. c. The two types are called labia majora and labia minora. d. Their function is to transport the fertilized egg.

ANS: A

TOP: Reproductive System: Function First

47. The correct term for a woman who has had one pregnancy that resulted in viable offspring

is a. b. c. d.

bipara. nullipara. tripara. unipara.

ANS: D

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

48. At what time point is a developing human embryo referred to as a fetus? a. 8 weeks after conception b. 4 weeks after fertilization c. 6 weeks after fertilization d. 2 weeks after conception ANS: A

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

49. Abnormal implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterus is called a. a pelvic inflammatory disorder. b. an ectopic pregnancy.

c. colpocervicitis. d. cryptorchidism.

ANS: B

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

50. A term that means painful breast is a. mammalgia. b. mastitis. c. mastopexy. d. myoma.

ANS: A

TOP: Female Breasts

51. A 42-year-old woman at 36 weeks’ gestation developed pain and severe bleeding, caused

by separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. This is referred to as a. abruptio placentae. b. placentae accrete. c. placentae increta. d. placentae previa.

ANS: A

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

52. During an annual gynecologic visit, a 28-year-old woman is told by her physician that she

has inflammation of the cervix and vagina. The term that best describes this condition is a. cervicocolpitis. b. colpitis. c. mastitis. d. vaginitis.

ANS: A TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 53. A 29-year-old woman complains of pain in her breast after childbirth. The term that best

describes this complaint is a. mastitis. b. mastodynia. c. mastopexy. d. mastoptosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Female Breasts

54. A 38-year-old woman had her ovaries surgically removed. This procedure is referred to as

a(n) a. hysterectomy. b. oophorectomy. c. salpingectomy. d. salpingo-oophorectomy.

ANS: B

TOP: Female Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

55. Pregnancies are most commonly divided into which of the following time frames? a. Fortnights b. Quarters

c. Semesters d. Trimesters ANS: D

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

56. A 32-year-old man chooses to have his vasectomy reversed. Which of the following terms

best describes the surgical procedure he seeks? a. Castration b. Orchidoplasty c. Spermatogenesis d. Vasovasostomy ANS: D

TOP: Male Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

57. A 32-year-old man underwent surgical removal of a testicle. This procedure is called an a. orchidectomy. b. orchidopexy. c. orchidoplasty. d. orchiotomy.

ANS: A

TOP: Male Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

58. Teenagers and adolescents are targeted to receive a vaccine that prevents infection of

which virus, responsible for most cervical cancer cases? a. Hepatitis B virus b. Herpes simplex c. Human immunodeficiency virus d. Human papillomavirus ANS: D

TOP: Sexually Transmitted Diseases or Infections

59. A woman who is pregnant may consider taking which types of vitamins? a. Antenatal b. Perinatal c. Postnatal d. Prenatal ANS: D

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

60. A woman who has had two live births is referred to as a. nullipara. b. secundipara. c. tripara. d. unipara.

ANS: B

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

61. A 63-year-old woman discovers a fistula between her rectum and vagina. The adjective for

this type of fistula is a. cystovaginal. b. rectovaginal. c. urethrovaginal. d. vesicovaginal.

ANS: B TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 62. Which of the following combining forms does NOT mean testes? a. testic/o b. testicul/o c. orchi/o d. orchid/o ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Male Reproductive System

63. Which term refers to the secretion of milk or breastfeeding? a. Lactation b. Mammary c. Menses d. Perimetrium ANS: A

TOP: Female Breasts

64. A 44-year-old woman underwent a surgical procedure to remove the uterus through the

abdominal wall. This surgery is called a(n) a. laparohysterectomy. b. oophorectomy. c. radical hysterectomy. d. salpingectomy.

ANS: A

TOP: Female Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

65. A diagnostic procedure that uses low-energy x-rays to study the breast is called a. clinical breast exam. b. colposcopy. c. mammography. d. Pap smear.

ANS: C

TOP: Female Breasts

66. The circular pigmented area of skin surrounding the nipple is referred to as the a. areola. b. clitoris. c. epididymis. d. labia.

ANS: A

TOP: Female Breasts

67. A 43-year-old woman discovers a fistula between her bladder and vagina. The adjective

that describes this fistula is a. cervicovaginal. b. rectovaginal. c. urethrovaginal. d. vesicovaginal.

ANS: D

TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 68. The causative agent for gonorrhea is a. Chlamydia trachomatis. b. Haemophilus ducreyi. c. Neisseria gonorrhoeae. d. Treponema pallidum.

ANS: C

TOP: Sexually Transmitted Diseases or Infections

69. During childbirth, an obstetrician may make which type of incision to enlarge the birth

canal? a. Episiotomy b. Hysterotomy c. Orichiotomy d. Vaginotomy ANS: A

TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

70. A physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology orders radiography using

radiopaque material to examine the uterus and uterine tubes. This image is referred to as a(n) a. endometriogram. b. hysterosalpingogram. c. orchiogram. d. vesicovaginogram.

ANS: B TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms COMPLETION 1. A herniation of the bladder through the vaginal wall is called a(n) _________.

ANS: cystocele TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 2. _________ is defined as an inflammation of a uterine tube.

ANS: Salpingitis TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 3. The inner lining of the uterus is referred to as the ____________.

ANS: endometrium TOP: Structures of the Female Reproductive System 4. A newborn infant up to age 6 weeks is called a(n) ___________.

ANS: neonate TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth 5. _____________ means painful menstruation.

ANS: Dysmenorrhea TOP: Female Reproductive System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 6. _______ is defined as pertaining to a fetus.

ANS: Fetal TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth 7. Pertaining to the uterus is known as ________.

ANS: uterine TOP: Structures of the Female Reproductive System 8. The surgical removal of the uterus is a(n) _____________.

ANS: hysterectomy TOP: Female Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 9. The plastic surgery of the vagina is referred to as ____________.

ANS: colpoplasty TOP: Female Reproductive System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 10. A(n) __________ describes a woman who has never had a viable (live) birth.

ANS: nullipara TOP: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Chapter 12: Integumentary System Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The type of muscle that causes erection of the hairs of the skin is a. pilomotor. b. sebaceous. c. subcutaneous adipose. d. trichoid.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

2. A mole is an example of a small, raised spot on the skin called a a. furuncle. b. macule. c. nodule. d. papule.

ANS: D

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

3. Deep, irregular erosions are called a. fissures. b. pustules. c. scales. d. ulcers.

ANS: D

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

4. Thinning with the loss of skin markings is characteristic of a. atrophy. b. contusion. c. scales. d. wheals.

ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

5. The skin layer that contains numerous blood vessels, nerves, and glands is the a. dermis. b. epidermis. c. subcutaneous fat layer. d. subdural layer.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

6. A skin ______ covers areas where skin has been lost. a. furuncle. b. graft. c. lesion. d. plaque.

ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

7. The absence of germs is referred to as a. antimicrobial. b. asepsis. c. bactericidal. d. bacteriostatic.

ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

8. Damage to the skin, tissues, and blood vessels as a result of prolonged exposure to cold is a. cryogenesis. b. frostbite. c. sclerosis.

d. urticaria.

ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

9. Withdrawing fluid from a cyst with a syringe is an example of a. aspiration. b. biopsy. c. debridement. d. dermabrasion.

ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

10. A chronic disorder, primarily of the skin, named for the reddish facial rash that frequently

accompanies the disorder is called a. discoid lupus erythematosus. b. mycodermatitis. c. scabies. d. scleroderma.

ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

11. The term dermatitis means a. dry skin. b. inflammation of the skin. c. scaly skin. d. wrinkling of the skin.

ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

12. What is the term for an excessive overgrowth of scar tissue at the sight of a skin injury? a. Keloid b. Nevus c. Pediculosis d. Verruca ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

13. What is the term for tiny red or purple spots appearing on the skin as a result of tiny

hemorrhages? a. Atrophies b. Palmar erythema c. Petechiae d. Scales ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

14. Which of the following terms is a cosmetic procedure to remove or reduce localized areas

of fat? a. Collagen injections b. Debridement c. Liposuction d. Transdermal drug delivery

ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

15. Subcutaneous adipose tissue is located just _____ the _____. a. above; dermis b. above; epidermis c. under; dermis d. under; epidermis ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

16. Which of the following is the term for any of several generalized skin disorders marked by

dryness and scaling and resembling fish skin? a. Albinism b. Ichthyosis c. Seborrheic dermatitis d. Xeroderma ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

17. The term keratin means a. a hard, fibrous protein that hair, nails, and horny tissue are composed of. b. any horny growth. c. hypertrophy of the horny layer of the skin. d. resembling horny tissue.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

18. An abscess is a(n) a. a cavity that contains pus caused by an infectious microorganism and surrounded

by inflamed tissue. b. round elevation of the skin seen in urticaria. c. skin elevation resulting from hypertrophy of the epidermis. d. excavation of the skin or mucous membrane.

ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

19. Albinism is a(n) a. condition in which the skin is dry and scaly. b. condition of the eyeball caused by vitamin A deficiency. c. absence of normal pigmentation. d. epidermoid carcinoma that has a low degree of malignancy.

ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

20. An irritation of the skin characterized by excessive dryness is a. hidrosis. b. ichthyosis. c. necrosis. d. xerosis.

ANS: D

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

21. The term necrosis means

a. b. c. d.

a condition of lifelessness. an examination to determine the cause of death. death of tissue or bone that is surrounded by healthy parts. the production and release of substances by injured cells.

ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

22. Removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound is called a. aspiration. b. curettage. c. debridement. d. electrolysis.

ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

23. Which of the following statements is true of topical medications? a. They are applied directly to the skin. b. They are injected into the subcutaneous tissue. c. They are injected just under the skin. d. They are placed under the tongue.

ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

24. Which of the following is the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands? a. Ecchymosis b. Furuncle c. Lunula d. Sebum ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

25. What is the function of subcutaneous adipose tissue? a. Providing a barrier against infectious microorganisms b. Embedding of dermal appendages c. Formation of keratin d. Insulation and cushion against shock ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

26. Which term means physical sanding of the skin to remove tattoos or scars? a. Dermabrasion b. Diathermy c. Historrhexis d. Xeroderma ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

27. What are the main parts of the skin? a. Dermis and epidermis b. Dermis and hypodermis c. Dermis and subcutaneous d. Epidermis and subcutaneous

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

28. In comparing the severity of burns, which of the following statements is true? a. A superficial partial-thickness burn is more serious than other types of burns. b. A deep partial-thickness burn is the least serious type of burn. c. A full-thickness burn is more serious than a partial-thickness burn. d. All burns, regardless of their classification, are equally severe.

ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

29. Hidradenitis is inflammation of a. a sebaceous gland. b. a sweat gland. c. the skin caused by a pus-producing infection. d. the skin that is characterized by pimples and blackheads.

ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

30. The term urticaria means a(n) a. skin disease characterized by dryness and scaling. b. skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure. c. abnormal reaction of the skin to cold. d. skin eruption characterized by wheals of varying shape and sizes.

ANS: D

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

31. Which of the following is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized

by whiteheads and blackheads? a. Acne vulgaris b. Basal cell carcinoma c. Decubitus ulcer d. Viral warts ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

32. Which term means a torn, jagged wound? a. Abrasion b. Contusion c. Keratosis d. Laceration ANS: D

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

33. Which term means any disease of the nails? a. Onychopathy b. Onychophagy c. Phalangopathy d. Trichophagy ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

34. Which term means a chronic hardening and thickening of the skin? a. Fissure

b. Nevus c. Scleroderma d. Wheal ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

35. Which term means a vesicle filled with cloudy fluid or pus? a. Bulla b. Macule c. Pustule d. Verruca ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

36. Which of the following is a blister less than 1 cm? a. Fissure b. Papule c. Vesicle d. Ulceration ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

37. A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by lack of oxygenated

blood to tissues is called a. cellulitis. b. cyanosis. c. furuncle. d. hypopigmentation.

ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

38. A common chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches that are

covered by thick, dry, silvery scales is called a. ichthyosis. b. pediculosis. c. psoriasis. d. xerosis.

ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

39. Another name for the skin is a. adipose. b. axilla. c. fissure. d. integument.

ANS: D

TOP: Integumentary System: Function First

40. The location of the epidermis is a. above the dermis. b. dispersed within the connective tissue. c. under the dermis. d. under the subcutaneous layer.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

41. An excessive growth of hair in an unusual place is called a. piliary. b. trichomania. c. trichophagy. d. trichosis.

ANS: D

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

42. Which of the following methods can be used to destroy a hair follicle? a. Electrolysis b. Fissure c. Lipectomy d. Transcutaneous nerve stimulation ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

43. A sac that is located under the skin and is filled with fluid is called a a. cyst. b. folliculitis. c. nodule. d. wart.

ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

44. Which of the following skin lesions is described as a nonraised, discolored spot less than 1

cm in diameter? a. Axilla b. Bulla c. Macule d. Papule ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

45. Which of the following skin lesions is a blister that is larger than 1 cm and filled with clear

fluid? a. Apocrine b. Bulla c. Eccrine d. Vesicle ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

46. The term axillary means a. harmful to an organism. b. helpful to an organism. c. pertaining to structures associated with the skin. d. pertaining to the armpit.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

47. What is the term for removal of foreign material and dead or contaminated tissue from an

infected or traumatic lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed? a. Debridement b. Necrosis c. Pyemia d. Rhytidectomy ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

48. What is another name for a sweat gland? a. Endocrine gland b. Hidradenoma c. Sebaceous gland d. Sudoriferous gland ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

49. The term onychomycosis means a a. condition in which there is lack of nourishment for the nail bed. b. fungal condition of the nails. c. morbid softening of the nails or the nail bed. d. profound disturbance in the thermoregulatory system.

ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

50. Which layer of the skin is avascular? a. Adipose b. Dermis c. Epidermis d. Subcutaneous ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

51. An 81-year-old man has a lesion that is well defined, giving the appearance of being able

to draw a circle around it. This term for this type of lesion is a. circumscribed. b. malignant melanoma. c. pustule. d. wheal.

ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

52. A dermatome that is termed C5 corresponds with which portion of the spine? a. Cervical b. Lumbar c. Sacral d. Thoracic ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

53. Sense receptors of the skin, as well as other parts of the nervous system, are derived from

which tissue layer? a. Dermatome

b. Ectoderm c. Endoderm d. Mesoderm ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System

54. A 17-year-old woman has decreased, but not complete, tissue pigment. This is referred to

as a. b. c. d.

albinism. erythema. hyperpigmentation. hypopigmentation.

ANS: D

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

55. A surgeon creates which type of wound during an open operation? a. Abrasion b. Contusion c. Incision d. Laceration ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

56. Somewhat common in elementary schools, the proper term for infestation by lice is a. ichthyosis. b. onychomycosis. c. pediculosis. d. trichosis.

ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

57. What is the medical term for dandruff? a. Bullae b. Seborrheic dermatitis c. Seborrheic keratosis d. Urticaria ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

58. Excessive exposure to sun increases the risk for skin cancer, which is comprised of which

types of cells? a. Contusions b. Keloids c. Melanocytes d. Onychocytes ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

59. A 23-year-old woman recently camped out in northeastern United States and came home

with a red papule, plus flulike symptoms. Other symptoms began to appear several weeks later. The most-likely diagnosis is a. ichthyosis. b. discoid lupus erythematosus.

c. Lyme disease. d. trichosis.

ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

60. A 14-year-old girl bought a necklace at a stand at the mall. She is now showing an

irritation along her neck where she wore it. The term for this condition is a. acne vulgaris. b. contact dermatitis. c. folliculitis. d. mycodermatitis.

ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

61. A 43-year-old man has suspected malignant melanoma. To confirm the diagnosis, a small

piece of a suspicious mole was removed from his thigh for microscopic examination. This is called a a. biopsy. b. cryosurgery. c. dermabrasion. d. laceration.

ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

62. Contagious dermatitis caused by the itch mite is called a. cellulitis. b. urticaria. c. pediculosis. d. scabies.

ANS: D

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

63. A 6-year-old girl skinned her knee, and her mother applied medicine to the broken skin to

prevent infection. The type of medicine is classified as a. antimicrobial. b. antiperspirant. c. aseptic. d. transdermal.

ANS: A

TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

64. A 7-year-old boy has a black and blue mark on his leg where he was hit with a baseball

during his last game. This is referred to as a(n) a. abrasion. b. contusion. c. incision. d. laceration.

ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

65. A 29-year-old woman had a wart removed using subfreezing temperature to destroy the

tissue. This procedure is referred to as a. biopsy.

b. cryosurgery. c. dermabrasion. d. laceration.

ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

66. A 48-year-old man has a large boil on his back. Another term for boil is a. bullae. b. fissure. c. furuncle. d. wheal.

ANS: C

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

67. A 24-year-old woman develops an allergic skin eruption, characterized by slightly

elevated and irregularly shaped lesions. These skin lesions are called a. macules. b. papules. c. plaques. d. wheals.

ANS: D

TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

68. A physician prescribes a medicine that inhibits the growth of bacteria for a patient who has

a small open wound. The adjective that describes the medication is a. aseptic. b. bactericidal. c. bacteriostatic. d. transdermal.

ANS: C

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69. A 64-year-old man has abnormal tissue forming on top of a wound. He is scheduled to

undergo a procedure that involves the scraping of material from the wound surface to remove abnormal tissue, referred to as a. cryosurgery. b. curettage. c. dermabrasion. d. liposuction.

ANS: B

TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

COMPLETION 1. A scraping or rubbing away of the skin is referred to as ___________.

ANS: dermabrasion TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 2. An agent that acts against perspiration is called a(n) ___________.

ANS: antiperspirant TOP: Integumentary System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 3. A ___________ is a marble-like, solid lesion under the skin.

ANS: nodule TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 4. A benign fatty tumor is called a ___________.

ANS: lipoma TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 5. ___________ is defined as an inflammation of the skin caused by a fungus.

ANS: Mycodermatitis TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 6. Hair _________ are tiny tubes of epidermal cells that contain the root of the hair shaft.

ANS: follicles TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System 7. The outermost skin layer is the ___________.

ANS: epidermis TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System 8. ___________ means pertaining to the nails.

ANS: Ungual TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System 9. ___________ means through or across the skin.

ANS: Transdermal TOP: Structures of the Integumentary System 10. A wound produced by a sharp instrument is a(n) ___________.

ANS: puncture TOP: Integumentary System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

Chapter 13: Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders

Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Surgical repair of a nerve or nerves is called a. neurolysis. b. neuropathy. c. neuroplasty. d. neurosclerosis.

ANS: C

TOP: Nervous System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

2. The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that take impulses away from and

toward the central nervous system is the _____ nervous system. a. central b. integrative c. peripheral d. subdural ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Nervous System

3. Accumulation of blood in the space just beneath the dura mater is called a. cerebral palsy. b. encephalomalacia. c. encephalomeningitis. d. a subdural hematoma.

ANS: D

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

4. A group of neurologic disorders that are characterized by episodes of seizures, sensory

disturbances and/or loss of consciousness is called a. epilepsy. b. hemiplegia. c. neurasthenia. d. paraplegia.

ANS: A

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

5. Paralysis affecting like parts on both sides of the body is a. cerebral palsy. b. diplegia. c. hemiplegia. d. paraplegia.

ANS: B

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

6. The cerebrum, diencephalon, and cerebellum are parts of the a. brain. b. dendrites. c. meninges. d. peripheral nervous system.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Nervous System

7. Complete or partial loss of muscle movement is called a. akinesia. b. aphagia. c. bradykinesia. d. dyslexia.

ANS: A

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

8. Release of a nerve sheath or relief of tension on a nerve is called a. neurology. b. neurolysis. c. neurorrhaphy. d. neurosclerosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Nervous System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

9. Absence or impairment of the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs

that results from a brain dysfunction is called a. aphasia. b. cephalalgia. c. cerebral contusion. d. dyslexia.

ANS: A

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

10. Which of the following is a correct statement concerning sense organs? a. They have receptors that detect sensations. b. They include the eyes, the ears, the brain, the mouth, and the nose. c. They are located only in the brain. d. They are located only beneath the thalamus.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Nervous System

11. Which of the following is a true statement about anesthesia? a. Anesthesia is a synonym for cerebral concussion. b. Anesthesia is a synonym for narcolepsy. c. Herniation of the meninges is expected. d. The loss of sensation may be partial or complete.

ANS: D

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

12. Bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury is called cerebral a. concussion. b. contusion. c. hemorrhage. d. palsy.

ANS: B

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

13. Recording and analysis of the electrical activity of the brain is called a. electroencephalogram.

b. electroencephalograph. c. electroencephalography. d. encephalopathy.

ANS: C

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

14. Each hemisphere of the brain is covered with the a. meninges. b. myelin sheath. c. cerebral cortex. d. neurilemma.

ANS: C

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

15. What is the term for an increased accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the skull? a. Cephalalgia b. Cerebral concussion c. Cerebral hemorrhage d. Hydrocephalus ANS: D

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

16. Abstention from eating resulting from an inability to swallow is called a. anorexia nervosa. b. aphagia. c. aphasia. d. astigmatism.

ANS: B

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

17. Abnormal slowness of movement or sluggishness of mental and physical processes is

called a. bradykinesia. b. cerebral palsy. c. diplegia. d. encephalocele.

ANS: A

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

18. Which of the following is a chronic ailment of sudden, recurrent attacks of sleep or

drowsiness? a. Concussion b. Encephalomalacia c. Narcolepsy d. Palsy ANS: C

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

19. An unstable emotional state that includes excessive excitement, elation, ideas, and

psychomotor activities is a. claustrophobia. b. compulsive disorder. c. dementia.

d. mania.

ANS: D

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

20. Anorexia means absence of a. appetite. b. hormonal activity. c. movement. d. speech.

ANS: A

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

21. A disorder characterized by an acute emotional response after a traumatic event is a. anxiety. b. claustrum. c. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. posttraumatic stress disorder.

ANS: D

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

22. Which term refers to temporary dysfunction caused by impaired blood flow to the brain? a. Alzheimer disease b. Neurasthenia c. Parasympathetic disorder d. Transient ischemic attack ANS: D

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

23. Suturing of a cut nerve is called a. neuropathy. b. neurorrhaphy. c. neurosis. d. psychogenesis.

ANS: B

TOP: Nervous System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

24. Paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body is an example of a. hemiplegia. b. myasthenia gravis. c. paraplegia. d. quadriplegia.

ANS: C

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

25. Radiographic examination of the spinal cord with injection of a radiopaque medium is

called a. electromyography. b. electroencephalography. c. myelography. d. myogram.

ANS: C

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

26. Which of the following terms means an irrational fear of public places? a. Agoraphobia b. Akinesia c. Aphasia d. Diplopia ANS: A

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

27. Protrusion of the brain through a defect in the skull is called a a. cerebrovascular accident. b. craniocele. c. hematoma. d. transient ischemic attack.

ANS: B

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

28. The term for a dynamic equilibrium of the internal environment of the body is a. bradykinesia. b. cretinism. c. homeostasis. d. neurology.

ANS: C

TOP: Nervous System: Function First

29. Excessive preoccupation with fire is called a. agoraphobia. b. agoramania. c. pyromania. d. pyrophobia.

ANS: C

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

30. Which of the following means a state of unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be

aroused? a. Coma b. Hyperopia c. Neurosis d. Parkinson disease ANS: A

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

31. A chronic nervous disease characterized by a fine, slowly spreading tremor, muscular

weakness, rigidity, and often a peculiar gate is a. akinesia. b. multiple sclerosis. c. Parkinson disease. d. narcolepsy.

ANS: C

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

32. The central nervous system includes which of the following? a. Brain and spinal cord b. Muscles

c. Peripheral nerves d. Receptors ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Nervous System

33. Another term for nerve cell is a. cranium. b. dura mater. c. neuron. d. meninges.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Nervous System

34. Inflammation of the bone marrow or inflammation of the spinal cord is called a. encephalomalacia. b. encephalopathy. c. parathyroidism. d. myelitis.

ANS: D

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

35. Which of the following is a true statement about the peripheral nervous system? a. It connects the brain and spinal cord with receptors which detect sensations. b. It is a division of the endocrine system. c. It is well protected by the skull. d. It is the same as the central nervous system.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Nervous System

36. The supportive tissue cells of the nervous system is the a. cerebellum. b. neuroglia. c. neurosclera. d. somatic nerve.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Nervous System

37. Which of the following terms represents the three membranes that protect the brain and

spinal cord? a. Autonomics b. Encephaloceles c. Involuntary muscles d. Meninges ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Nervous System

38. The term for any major mental disorder characterized by gross impairment in reality

testing in which the individual incorrectly evaluates the accuracy of thoughts or perceptions is a. Alzheimer disease. b. neurosis. c. psychosis. d. transient attack.

ANS: C

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

39. Which of the following terms means a nervous condition characterized by weakness and

sometimes nervous exhaustion? a. Narcolepsy b. Neurasthenia c. Neurolysis d. Neurosclerosis ANS: B

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

40. A morbid fear of closed places is a. acrophobia. b. agoraphobia. c. claustrophobia. d. pyrophobia.

ANS: C

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

41. Herniation of the meninges is called a. encephalocele. b. meningocele. c. myelencephalitis. d. myocele.

ANS: B

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

42. Which of the following nerve processes transport impulses to the cell body? a. Axons b. Dendrites c. Glia cells d. Neurilemma ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Nervous System

43. One of the halves of the cerebrum is called a a. cerebellum. b. cerebral hemisphere. c. cerebral infarction. d. pons.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Nervous System

44. A term for paralysis of all four extremities is a. hemiplegia. b. paraplegia. c. neuroplegia. d. tetraplegia.

ANS: D

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

45. Emotional state that influence the physical body’s functioning

a. b. c. d.

psychosomatic disorder. obsessive-compulsive disorder. mood disorder. somatoform disorder.

ANS: A

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

46. The term for localized dilation of the wall of a cerebral artery is a. cerebral aneurysm. b. cerebral contusion. c. epidural hematoma. d. intracerebral hematoma.

ANS: A

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

47. The term for a graphic record of the contracting of a muscle as a result of electrical

stimulation is a. electroencephalogram. b. electroencephalography. c. electromyogram. d. electromyography.

ANS: C

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

48. An abnormal mental state in which one believes oneself to be a person of great

importance, power, fame, or wealth is a. bipolar disorder. b. megalomania. c. paraphilia. d. pyrophilia.

ANS: B

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

49. Which of the following is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that involves

progressive destruction of the myelin sheaths of the neurons? a. Multiple sclerosis b. Myasthenia gravis c. Parkinson disease d. Retinopathy ANS: A

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

50. Which of the following is characterized by an abnormal, uncontrollable, and recurrent urge

to steal? a. Hypochondriasis b. Kleptomania c. Neurosis d. Schizophrenia ANS: B

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

51. You are treating a patient who has a personality disorder that involves acting against the

rights of others. Which personality disorder is this patient displaying?

a. b. c. d.

Antisocial behavior Anxiety disorder Paranoia Pseudomania

ANS: A

TOP: Psychotic Disorders

52. A 33-year-old man presents to the emergency department with restlessness, tachycardia,

tension, and difficult breathing. Finding no anatomical problems, what is the likely cause of these symptoms? a. Anxiety attack b. Bipolar disorder c. Hydrocephalus d. Neurosis ANS: A

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

53. The clinic you work at is at the top of a skyscraper. A patient who is scheduled to see you

today calls to say that he has a severe fear of heights and will not come up from the lobby.

This patient is displaying a. acrophobia. b. agoraphobia. c. arachnophobia. d. claustrophobia.

ANS: A

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

54. A patient presents to your clinic. During the physical examination, she notices a spider in

the corner of the room and begins screaming as she runs out of the room. This patient likely has a. acrophobia. b. agoraphobia. c. arachnophobia. d. claustrophobia.

ANS: C

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

55. A 16-year-old woman is referred to your clinic. She reports she has an insatiable desire for

food, often resulting in episodes of continuous eating, followed by purging and depression.

You believe she has a. anorexia nervosa. b. aphagia. c. bulimia. d. hyperemesis.

ANS: C

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

56. While reviewing a chart, you understand the patient you are about to see has a major

mental disorder characterized by the occurrence of manic episodes, major depressive episodes, or mixed moods. Which of the following best describes this patient’s condition? a. Anxiety attack b. Bipolar disorder

c. Neurosis d. Pseudomania ANS: B

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

57. Your client complains of severe headaches. What is the proper term to document in the

chart? a. Analgesic b. Cephalgia c. Cerebral contusion d. Neuralgia ANS: B

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

58. A patient complains of being afraid of closed spaces. Which term do you document in her

chart? a. Acrophobia b. Agoraphobia c. Arachnophobia d. Claustrophobia ANS: D

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

59. You are completing an initial examination on a 74-year-old man. His daughter attends the

appointment with him and reports that she has noticed progressive confusion, disorientation, and deterioration of intellectual capacity and function. The patient does not show a speech disturbance or restlessness. All of these findings indicate a. Alzheimer disease. b. bradykinesia. c. dementia. d. Parkinson disease.

ANS: C

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

60. Your patient reports that she has split-personality disorder and she experiences occasional

confusion of her identity. Which term best describes this disorder? a. Anxiety disorder b. Bipolar disorder c. Dissociative disorder d. Posttraumatic stress disorder ANS: C

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

61. You are observing a patient’s quality of movement and notice abnormally increased motor

function. Which of the following terms best describes your observation? a. Akinesia b. Bradykinesia c. Hypokinesia d. Hyperkinesia ANS: D

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

62. You have a 43-year-old female patient who frequently schedules appointments following a

popular medical show and is concerned that she has the diagnoses highlighted on the show, despite not having physical symptoms that match the diagnoses she discussed. What is likely the reason for her appointment? a. Anxiety disorder b. Compulsion c. Illness anxiety disorder d. Megalomania ANS: C

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

63. You are observing a father and his child in the examination room. The child has trouble

sitting in a chair and focusing on what you are saying when you ask him some questions.

These are behaviors associated with a. hypokinesis. b. megalomania. c. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. d. dissociative disorder.

ANS: C

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

64. A patient is referred to you that has a history of sexual deviation, in which the sexual

instinct is expressed in ways that are socially unacceptable. This is referred to as a. sexual disorders. b. paraphilia. c. paraplegia. d. psychosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

65. A 68-year-old with diabetes complains of impaired sensation caused by a disease of the

nerves in the feet. This patient likely has peripheral a. neuralgia. b. neuropathy. c. neuroplasty. d. neurorrhaphy.

ANS: B

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

66. A patient plays with a lighter during the subjective interview, occasionally trying to light

it. He reports having been diagnosed with an obsession with fire. A person with his condition can be documented as a a. kleptomaniac. b. megalomaniac. c. pyromaniac. d. pseudomaniac.

ANS: C

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

67. You are working with a patient who sustained a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis of

one half of her body. This person has a. diplegia.

b. hemiplegia. c. pseudoplegia. d. paraplegia.

ANS: B

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

68. A neurosurgeon performed surgery which involved moving cerebrospinal fluid from one

area to another using a tube or an implanted device. This procedure is referred to as a. a biopsy. b. a craniotomy. c. stereotactic radiosurgery. d. ventriculoperitoneal shunt.

ANS: D

TOP: Nervous System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

69. A 29-year-old woman is referred after complaining that she cannot get through the day

without washing her hands after touching any unknown surface. Her disorder is characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings that cause distress, consume considerable time, and interfere with her occupational, social, or interpersonal functioning. This can be referred to as _____ disorder. a. bipolar b. dissociative c. obsessive-compulsive d. posttraumatic stress ANS: C

TOP: Psychologic Disorders

70. A 31-year-old man wakes up and is unable to move his legs. Medical examination reveals

there is no actual paralysis. He is diagnosed with hysterical paralysis, also known as a. paraplegia. b. hemiplegia. c. pseudoplegia. d. tetraplegia.

ANS: C

TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

COMPLETION 1. A persistent thought or idea that cannot be erased with logic or reason is a(n)

____________.

ANS: obsession TOP: Psychologic Disorders 2. Surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as a(n) ____________.

ANS: craniectomy TOP: Nervous System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 3. ________________ can be given to relieve pain without loss of consciousness.

ANS: Analgesics TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 4. ____________ is defined as inflammation of the brain.

ANS: Encephalitis TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 5. Pain along the course of a nerve is referred to as ____________.

ANS: neuralgia TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 6. ____________ means paralysis of one side of the body.

ANS: Hemiplegia TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 7. Pertaining to the brain is referred to as ____________.

ANS: cerebral TOP: Structures of the Nervous System 8. Persistent delusions of persecution and mistrusts are associated with _____________.

ANS: paranoia TOP: Psychologic Disorders 9. Softening of the brain is called ___________________.

ANS: encephalomalacia TOP: Nervous System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 10. A type of nerve that is considered the largest in the body is the ____________ nerve.

ANS: sciatic TOP: Structures of the Nervous System

Chapter 14: Special Sensory Organs of the Peripheral Nervous System Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Nearsightedness is termed a. exophthalmos. b. hyperopia. c. myopia. d. myxedema.

ANS: C

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

2. A separation of the retina from the back of the eye is a. amblyopia. b. ptosis. c. macular degeneration. d. retinal detachment.

ANS: D

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

3. Nerve endings that detect changes in temperature are termed a. chemoreceptors. b. neurilemma. c. photoreceptors. d. thermoreceptors.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Skin Structures of the Si

4. Which of the following structures provide a sense of balance? a. Auditory tubes b. Lacrimal gland c. Nasolacrimal glands d. Semicircular canals ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Ear

5. Muscles of which structure regulate the amount of light entering the eye? a. Conjunctiva b. Cornea c. Iris d. Retina ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Eye

6. Which of the following refers to a type of colorblindness? a. Achromatic vision b. Day vision c. Double vision d. Night vision ANS: A

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

7. Which of the following is a means of measuring intraocular pressure? a. Ophthalmometer b. Ophthalmometry c. Tonometer d. Tonometry

ANS: D

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

8. Which surgical procedure is performed to correct ptosis of the eyelids? a. Blepharoplasty b. Cryoextraction c. Intraocular lens transplant d. LASIK ANS: A

TOP: Eyes: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

9. Adjustment of light refraction to improve visual acuity is called a. Daltonism. b. accommodation. c. assessment. d. angiography.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Eye

10. The term for distortion of the curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye that prevents sharp

focusing of an image on the retina is a. astigmatism. b. diplopia. c. glaucoma. d. strabismus.

ANS: A

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

11. Which term means a yellowish brown waxy substance which lubricates and protects the

ear? a. Cerumen b. Cochlea c. Malleus d. Stapes ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Ear

12. Which term means capable of being heard? a. Accommodation b. Audible c. Aural d. Auricular ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Ear

13. The term for farsightedness is a. astigmatism. b. exophthalmos. c. hyperopia. d. myopia.

ANS: C

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

14. The combining form salping/o sometimes refers to which structure? a. Earwax b. Eustachian tube c. Sclera d. Semicircular canals ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Ear

15. What does the suffix -osmia refer to? a. Hearing b. Sight c. Smell d. Taste ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Mouth and Nose

16. Which term means progressive deterioration of the retina associated with new vessel

formation? a. Cataract b. Glaucoma c. Macular degeneration d. Photophobia ANS: C

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

17. Which of the following is NOT a small bone of the middle ear? a. Incus b. Malleus c. Sclera d. Stapes ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Ear

18. An abnormal condition of increased pressure within the eye is called a. diplopia. b. glaucoma. c. hordeolum. d. nyctalopia.

ANS: B

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

19. Which structure is a spiral tunnel that contains the sense of hearing? a. Choroid b. Cochlea c. Conjunctiva d. Cornea ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Ear

20. The auditory tube is another name for which tube? a. Eustachian b. Lacrimal c. Nasolacrimal

d. Semicircular ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Ear

21. Which term means pertaining to sound or hearing? a. Acoustic b. Auricular c. Cochlear d. Deafness ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Ear

22. Nerve endings that detect chemicals are called a. chemoreceptors. b. nasolacrimal sacs. c. optic nerves. d. rods and cones.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Mouth and Nose

23. Which of the following is a structure located in the posterior part of the eye and filled with

a soft, jellylike material? a. Cornea b. Lens c. Pupil d. Vitreous chamber ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Eye

24. Which term means pertaining to the external ear? a. Auditory b. Aural c. Otosclerosis d. Otoscopic ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Ear

25. Which term means inflammation of the eyelid? a. Blepharitis b. Ophthalmitis c. Photophobia d. Ptosis ANS: A

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

26. What does the combining form cerumin/o refer to? a. Eardrum b. Ear wax c. Smell d. Stapes ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Ear

27. What does the combining form ocul/o refer to? a. Ear b. Eye c. Nerve d. Nervous sensation ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Eye

28. What does chrom/o mean? a. Chroid b. Color c. Conjunctiva d. Cornea ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Eye

29. What is the function of a Snellen chart? a. It examines the various layers of the eye. b. It is used for assessment of visual fields. c. It is used to measure the cornea. d. It tests sharpness of vision.

ANS: D

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

30. Which condition means reduced vision in one eye, often correctable by wearing an eye

patch? a. Amblyopia b. Hordeolum c. Photophobia d. Nyctalopia ANS: A

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

31. Which test examines the layers of the eye with a bright light, usually after dilation of the

pupils? a. Comparing the person’s vision to normal vision of 20/20 b. Refraction c. Slit-lamp examination d. Tonometry ANS: C

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

32. What does iridic mean? a. Pertaining to the tears b. Pertaining to hearing c. Pertaining to the cornea d. Pertaining to the iris ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Eye

33. What does lacrimal mean? a. Pertaining to hearing b. Pertaining to the tears

c. Pertaining to the sense organs d. Pertaining to vision ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Eye

34. What does hordeolum mean? a. Cataract b. Glaucoma c. Retinal detachment d. Stye ANS: D

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

35. Which of the following is used in an effort to correct complete hearing loss? a. Cochlear implant b. Laser photocoagulation c. Otoplasty d. Tympanostomy ANS: A

TOP: Ears: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

36. Which of the following terms means a ringing, buzzing, roaring, or other noises in the

ear? a. Otorrhea b. Otosclerosis c. Tinnitus d. Vertigo ANS: C

TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

37. What does myringitis mean? a. Inflammation of the inner ear b. Inflammation of the middle ear c. Inflammation of the external ear structures d. Inflammation of the tympanic membrane ANS: D

TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

38. Testing of the sensitivity of the sense of hearing is called a. optometry. b. otoscopy. c. audiometry. d. tympanostomy.

ANS: C

TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

39. Which of the following are special receptors that initiate the sense of pain? a. Chemoreceptors b. Mechanoreceptors c. Nociceptors d. Thermoreceptors ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Skin

40. What does otosclerosis mean? a. A chronic disease of the middle ear with recurring episodes of hearing loss,

dizziness, and ringing of the ears b. Hardening of middle and inner ear structures c. Inability to hear d. Trauma of the ear ANS: B

TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

41. Which term means the sense of smell? a. Anosmia b. Hyperosmia c. Olfaction d. Olfactory ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Mouth and Nose

42. Which term means pertaining to the sense of hearing and the organs involved? a. Audible b. Auditory c. Auricular d. Cochlear ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Ear

43. Which term means a health professional who detects and evaluates hearing loss? a. Audiogram b. Audiologist c. Audiology d. Audiometry ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Ear

44. Which term means a weakness in perceiving colors distinctly? a. Achromatic vision b. Achromatopsia c. Daltonism d. Ménière disease ANS: C

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

45. What does vertigo mean? a. Dizziness b. Lack of accommodation reflex c. Pertaining to the middle ear d. Refraction of light ANS: A

TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

46. Which of the following is a test that examines movement of blood through blood vessels

of the eye? a. Accommodation reflex

b. Fluorescein angiography c. Tonopen tomography d. Visual field assessment ANS: B

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

47. Which term means inflammation of the middle ear? a. Otitis b. Otitis externa c. Otitis interna d. Otitis media ANS: D

TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

48. Which of the following are widely distributed in the skin and are sensitive to touch or

pressure? a. Chemoreceptors b. Mechanoreceptors c. Nociceptors d. Thermoreceptors ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Skin

49. Which term is commonly called red eyes or pink eye? a. Cataract b. Conjunctivitis c. Daltonism d. Retinopathy ANS: B

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

50. What does ocular mean? a. Of, pertaining to, or affecting the eye b. Pertaining to hearing c. Pertaining to the cornea d. Pertaining to the iris ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Eye

51. A young patient requires an eye patch because of reduced vision in one eye that cannot be

corrected by glasses. This condition is referred to as a. achromatopsia. b. blepharitis. c. myopia. d. strabismus.

ANS: D

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

52. A 4-year-old boy complains at preschool that he cannot tell the difference between colors.

A profound inability to see color is called a. achromatopsia. b. amblyopia. c. myringitis.

d. presbyopia.

ANS: A

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

53. At the end of the eye exam, ophthalmologists commonly perform a slit-lamp examination,

which examines the various layers of the eye with a bright light, usually after the pupils have been dilated using a(n) a. ceruminolytics. b. hordeolum. c. iridic. d. mydriatic.

ANS: D

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

54. A 46-year-old woman has recently developed farsightedness that appears to be worsening

with age. This is referred to as a. amblyopia. b. astigmatism. c. myopia. d. presbyopia.

ANS: D

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

55. What separates the middle ear from the inner ear? a. Malleus b. Incus c. Oval window d. Eardrum ANS: C

TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

56. What structure allows light to enter the eye? a. Sclera b. Pupil c. Conjunctiva d. Retina ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Eye

57. What procedure involves corneal surgery in which a laser and microkeratome are used to

correct nearsightedness? a. LASIK b. Ophthalmic cryosurgery c. Extraction of the lens d. Laser retinal photocoagulation ANS: A

TOP: Eyes: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

58. A 30-year-old man visits his physician and complains of hearing loss. The physician

suspects there is otosclerosis, which results in hearing impairment. This disorder is a. fungal infection of the ear. b. inflammation of the tympanic membrane. c. discharge from the ear.

d. hardening of the ear.

ANS: D

TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

59. A 4-year-old girl is evaluated by a pediatrician for a possible ear infection. In her ear, the

physician finds a large amount of discharge, also called a. otorrhea. b. hordeolum. c. otalgia. d. vertigo.

ANS: A

TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

60. A 17-year-old girl developed a stye following the use of false eyelashes. Resulting from an

infected sebaceous gland of an eyelash, a stye is also called a a. blepharitis. b. cerumen. c. conjunctivitis. d. hordeolum.

ANS: D

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

61. The bones of the inner ear include the stapes, malleus, and a. hamate. b. incus. c. mastoid. d. maxilla.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Ear

62. A 3-year-old girl needs __________ to allow her ears to drain properly. a. ceruminolytics b. a tuning fork test c. a cochlear implant d. pressure-equalizing tubes ANS: D

TOP: Ears: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

63. A patient reports she has been having difficulty smelling since her cold started. This

impairment is referred to as a. anosmia. b. hyperosmia. c. olfactoritis. d. rhinitis.

ANS: A

TOP: Mouth and Nose: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

64. A patient reports she no longer drives at night because she has difficulty seeing. Which of

the following terms matches this symptom? a. Hyperopia b. Myopia c. Nyctalopia d. Presbyopia

ANS: C

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

65. A 7-year-old girl complains of an earache. The term for this is a. otalgia. b. otitis media. c. otomycosis. d. otorrhea.

ANS: A

TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

66. Following a concussion, a 17-year-old boy says that he is sensitive to light and needs to

wear sunglasses when inside. This excessive sensitivity to light is referred to as a. Daltonism. b. hyperopia. c. myopia. d. photophobia.

ANS: D

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

67. What is the mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelid that acts as a

protective covering for the exposed surface of the eye? a. Iris b. Conjunctiva c. Sclera d. Retina ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Eye

68. Which of the following cause refraction of light rays? a. Daltonism and achromatic vision b. Optic nerve and optic disk c. Rods and cones d. Shape and thickness of lens ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Eye

69. A 14-year-old boy who is on the high school swim team is complaining of pain in his ear.

His physician diagnoses the pain as swimmer’s ear, resulting from exposure to a fungus.

The term for this condition is a. otitis media. b. otomycosis. c. otorrhea. d. otosclerosis.

ANS: B

TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

70. A test for visual acuity uses letters and numbers or symbols arranged in decreasing size

from top to bottom. Which of the following is used in the test just described? a. LASIK b. Ophthalmoscope c. Otoscope d. Snellen chart

ANS: D

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

COMPLETION 1. Any disease of the retina is known as ____________.

ANS: retinopathy TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 2. The tough outer layer which covers most of the eye is the ____________.

ANS: sclera TOP: Structures of the Eye 3. Receptors that detect light are called ____________.

ANS: photoreceptors TOP: Structures of the Eye 4. ____________ means tearing or crying.

ANS: Lacrimation TOP: Structures of the Eye 5. Taste buds have nerve endings called _____________ for sweet, sour, bitter, and salty

tastes.

ANS: chemoreceptors TOP: Structures of the Mouth and Nose 6. An electronic instrument for measuring hearing is a(n) ____________.

ANS: audiometer TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms 7. Surgical repair or reconstruction of the external ear is a procedure called ____________.

ANS: otoplasty TOP: Ears: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 8. The profound inability to see color is referred to as ____________.

ANS: achromatopsia

TOP: Eyes: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 9. Increased sensitivity to odors is ____________.

ANS: hyperosmia TOP: Structures of the Mouth and Nose 10. Myring/o is the combining form for the ____________.

ANS: eardrum TOP: Ears: Diseases, Disorder, and Diagnostic Terms

Chapter 15: Endocrine System Leonard: Quick & Easy Medical Terminology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Increased blood sugar is a. glycosuria. b. hyperglycemia. c. polydipsia. d. polyuria.

ANS: B

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

2. Which cancer treatment is not considered a biological therapy? a. Bone marrow transplant b. Chemotherapy c. Resection d. Immunotherapy ANS: C

TOP: Cancer Treatments

3. A hormone that is made by the adrenal glands and is important in the regulation of body

metabolism is a. cortisone. b. growth hormone. c. insulin. d. thyroxine.

ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

4. Normal thyroid function is described as a. euthyroid. b. hyperthyroidism. c. hypothyroidism. d. inactive thyroid.

ANS: A

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

5. Increased thirst is called a. glycosuria. b. hyperglycemia. c. polydipsia. d. polyuria.

ANS: C

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

6. A condition caused by congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion that is marked by arrested

mental and physical development is a. cretinism. b. dwarfism. c. gigantism. d. myxedema.

ANS: A

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

7. An important therapeutic intervention for type 1 diabetes mellitus is administration of a. calcium. b. insulin. c. sugar. d. thyroxine.

ANS: B

TOP: Endocrine System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

8. A disorder associated with a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone or inability of the kidneys

to respond to this hormone is a. diabetes insipidus. b. hypoglycemia. c. type 1 diabetes mellitus. d. type 2 diabetes mellitus.

ANS: A

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

9. Glands that open onto a body surface and discharge their secretions through ducts are

collectively called _____ glands. a. endocrine b. exocrine c. hypophysis d. sweat ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

10. Surgical removal of a tumor, its origin, and all surrounding tissue is called a. exenteration. b. resection. c. excision. d. lumpectomy.

ANS: A

TOP: Cancer Treatments

11. Excessive secretion of insulin is called a. cretinism.

b. hyperinsulinism. c. hypoinsulinism. d. myxedema.

ANS: B

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

12. The four glands that lie beside the thyroid gland are called the a. adrenals. b. parathyroids. c. pineals. d. pituitaries.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

13. The term for a substance that produces or stimulates the development of male

characteristics is a. adrenaline. b. androgen. c. estrogen. d. thyroxine.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

14. A swelling in the front part of the neck that results from enlargement of the thyroid gland

is called a. euthyroid. b. goiter. c. hyperglycemia. d. melatonin.

ANS: B

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

15. Which of the following is the gland that lies above the kidney? a. Adrenal b. Pancreas c. Pineal body d. Thyroid ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

16. Removal of the breast is called a a. lumpectomy. b. mastectomy. c. thoracotomy. d. nephrectomy.

ANS: B

TOP: Cancer Treatments

17. The gland that is called the master gland is the a. adrenal. b. pancreas. c. pituitary. d. thyroid.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

18. Which of the following disorders is caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults

and results in abnormal enlargement of the extremities, including the nose, jaw, fingers, and toes? a. Acromegaly b. Adrenalitis c. Diabetes mellitus d. Myxedema ANS: A

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

19. Which of the following glands secretes insulin? a. Adrenal b. Pancreas c. Pituitary d. Thyroid ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

20. A disorder that results from inadequate production or use of insulin is a. diabetes mellitus. b. hypoparathyroidism. c. hypothyroidism. d. thyrotoxicosis.

ANS: A

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

21. An abnormal condition characterized by marked protrusion of the eyeball is a. astigmatism. b. exophthalmos. c. hyperopia. d. myopia.

ANS: B

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

22. The hypophysis is also called the a. adrenal gland. b. pancreas. c. pituitary gland. d. thyroid gland.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

23. Gonads are the __________ and ____________. a. adrenal glands; thyroid gland b. pineal gland; testes c. parathyroid glands; pituitary gland d. ovaries; testes ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

24. Tumors destroyed by radiation are considered a. radiosurgical. b. radioresistant. c. radiosensitive. d. radiostatic.

ANS: C

TOP: Cancer Treatments

25. A 35-year-old man with cancer needs radioactive material implanted into the tumor he

currently has. This treatment is known as a. immunotherapy. b. fractionation. c. stereotactic radiosurgery. d. brachytherapy.

ANS: D

TOP: Cancer Treatments

26. A term for decreased activity of the parathyroid glands is a. hypoglycemia. b. hypoparathyroidism. c. hypophysis. d. hypothyroidism.

ANS: B

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

27. A compatible donor must be found for which of the following procedures? a. Immunotherapy b. Stem cell transplantation c. Chemotherapy d. Hormone therapy ANS: B

TOP: Cancer Treatments

28. Protrusion of the eyeballs is frequently associated with a. cretinism. b. hyperglycemia. c. hyperinsulinism. d. hyperthyroidism.

ANS: D

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

29. The clusters of cells within the pancreas that perform an endocrine function are the a. hypophyseal bodies. b. islets of Langerhans. c. pineal bodies. d. thyroxine cells.

ANS: B

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

30. In the term polyuria, the suffix -uria means a. frequent. b. growth. c. many.

d. urination.

ANS: D

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

31. Surgical excision of a cancerous tumor is a. lumpectomy. b. resection. c. mastectomy. d. adenectomy.

ANS: A

TOP: Cancer Treatments

32. An important female sex hormone that is made by the ovaries and acts on the female

genitalia is a. adrenaline. b. androgen. c. epinephrine. d. estrogen.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

33. A term for sugar in the urine is a. glycosuria. b. hyperglycemia. c. polydipsia. d. polyuria.

ANS: A

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

34. A term for a morbid condition caused by excessive thyroid secretion is a. hyperglycemia. b. hyperparathyroidism. c. thyrotoxicosis. d. thyroxine.

ANS: C

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

35. The term for the organ or structure toward which the effects of a hormone are directed is a. hormone. b. neuron. c. pineal body. d. target organ.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

36. A general term that means decreased release of a chemical substance by a gland is a. hyperglycemia. b. hypersecretion. c. hypoglycemia. d. hyposecretion.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

37. A term for abnormally low blood sugar is a. hypoglycemia. b. hypoparathyroidism. c. hypophysis. d. hypothyroidism.

ANS: A

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

38. A disease caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood is a. cretinism. b. diabetes insipidus. c. dwarfism. d. hypoparathyroidism.

ANS: C

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

39. Tumor of a gland is referred to as a. acromegaly. b. adenectomy. c. adenoma. d. adrenal.

ANS: C

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

40. Which of the following is a condition that results from hypofunction of the thyroid gland

and is characterized by a dry, waxy swelling of the skin? a. Acromegaly b. Cretinism c. Diabetes insipidus d. Myxedema ANS: D

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

41. Which of the following statements is true concerning the parathyroid glands? a. They are attached by a stalk at the base of the brain. b. They are attached to the anterior part of the brain. c. They are located near the thyroid. d. They are the same as the thyroid gland.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

42. In the term hypophysis, the suffix -physis means a. above. b. below. c. growth. d. secretion.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

43. A condition in which an abnormal stature is caused by increased secretion of growth

hormone during childhood is a. acromegaly. b. exophthalmos.

c. gigantism. d. myxedema.

ANS: C

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

44. In the term myxedema, myxo means a. increased. b. male or masculine. c. mucus. d. secrete.

ANS: C

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

45. In the term gonadotropin, the suffix -tropin means a. growth. b. stimulate. c. that which stimulates. d. urination.

ANS: C

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

46. The pineal gland is a. a cluster of cells in the pancreas. b. a cluster of cells in the thyroid. c. attached by a stalk to the pituitary gland. d. attached to the posterior part of the brain.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

47. In the term gonadotropic, the suffix -tropic means a. origin. b. ovaries or testes. c. secrete. d. stimulate.

ANS: D

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

48. Which of the following is a general term that means diminished release of a chemical

substance by a gland? a. Hyperglycemia b. Hypersecretion c. Hypoglycemia d. Hyposecretion ANS: D

TOP: Endocrine System: Function First

49. A general term for surgical excision of a gland is a. adenectomy. b. pancreatectomy. c. parathyroidectomy. d. thyroidectomy.

ANS: A

TOP: Endocrine System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

50. Decreased thyroid activity is referred to as a. euthyroid. b. hyperthyroidism. c. hypoparathyroidism. d. hypothyroidism.

ANS: D

TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms

51. A 62-year-old man needs to have the gland above his kidney removed. This surgery is

called a(n) a. adenectomy. b. adrenalectomy. c. parathyroidectomy. d. thyroidectomy.

ANS: B

TOP: Endocrine System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions

52. A patient has a problem with frequent urination. Which type of hormone can be

administered to suppress the formation of urine? a. Antidiuretic hormone b. Antithyroid hormone c. Cortisone d. Thyroxine ANS: A

TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System

53. A 24-year-old man has a disorder associated with a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone

(ADH) or inability of the kidneys to respond to ADH. This disorder is a. diabetes insipidus. b. diabetes mellitus. c. hypopituitarism. d. hyposecretion.

ANS: A

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54. A 56-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes takes insulin to manage her blood sugar. The

medicine is referred to as a(n) a. antidiuretic hormone. b. glucose-lowering agent. c. hypoglycemia. d. antithyroid drug.

ANS: B

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55. A patient exhibits exophthalmos and tests indicate an increased activity of the gland

located in the neck. Which of the following medicines may be an effective intervention? a. Antidiuretics b. Antithyroid drugs c. Cortisone d. Thyroxine ANS: B

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56. A patient underwent a hypophysectomy to remove a tumor that was causing a. hypoparathyroidism. b. hypophysis. c. hyperpituitarism. d. hypothyroidism.

ANS: C

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57. A 31-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a portable battery-operated

instrument that delivers a measured amount of insulin through the abdominal wall and delivers doses of insulin according to the body’s needs. This instrument is called a. a hypoglycemia pump. b. a hyperglycemia pump. c. an insulin pump. d. islets of Langerhans.

ANS: C

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58. Which hormone is associated with the endocrine gland located in the neck? a. Adrenaline b. Androgen c. Cortisone d. Thyroxine ANS: D

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59. Adrenals, testicles, pituitary, ovaries, pancreas, and thyroid are all examples of _____

glands. a. endocrine b. exocrine c. mesocrine d. reproductive ANS: A

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60. Gigantism results as excessive amounts of which hormone are secreted by the pituitary

gland? a. Adrenaline b. Androgen c. Growth hormone d. Thyroxine ANS: C

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61. Cell metabolism is affected by a. antidiuretic hormone. b. insulin. c. growth hormone. d. thyroxine.

ANS: D

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62. A target tissue interacts with a hormone at a(n) _________ site. a. secretor b. receptor c. protractor d. effector ANS: B

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63. A patient with type 1 diabetes inadvertently administered too much insulin. Which of the

following is the biggest concern for this patient? a. Glycosuria b. Hyperglycemia c. Hypoglycemia d. Hypoinsulinism ANS: C

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64. A 36-year-old woman is diagnosed as having an abnormal endocrine condition

characterized by hyperactivity of any of the four small glands located in the neck. This disease is termed a. hyperparathyroidism. b. hyperthyroidism. c. hypoparathyroidism. d. hypothyroidism.

ANS: A

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65. Which of the following terms indicates an increased production of a hormone by the

pancreas? a. Hyperglycemia b. Hypoglycemia c. Hyperinsulinism d. Hypoinsulinism ANS: C

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66. Results of a urinalysis indicate glycosuria. What was found in the urine? a. Blood b. Hormone c. Protein d. Sugar ANS: D

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67. A symptom that can be indicative of both diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus is a. hyperdipsia. b. hyperuria. c. polydipsia. d. hyperglycemia.

ANS: C

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68. Excessive secretion of growth hormone leads to which two conditions?

a. b. c. d.

Acromegaly and gigantism Acromegaly and cretinism Dwarfism and gigantism Myxedema and cretinism

ANS: A

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69. Gamma knife surgery is considered a. brachytherapy. b. fractionation. c. stereotactic radiosurgery. d. radical excision.

ANS: C

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70. Which hormone increases blood pressure and cardiac output to produce the “fight or

flight” response? a. Adrenaline b. Androgen c. Cortisone d. Thyroxine ANS: A

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COMPLETION 1. Excision of the pituitary is called a(n) _______________.

ANS: hypophysectomy TOP: Endocrine System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 2. When ____________ is used, radiation is administered in smaller doses over time to

minimize tissue damage.

ANS: fractionation TOP: Endocrine System: Diseases, Disorders, and Diagnostic Terms 3. ____________ glands are ductless and secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

ANS: Endocrine TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System 4. The __________ gland is shaped like a pinecone and attached to the brain.

ANS: pineal TOP: Structures of the Endocrine System 5. Excision of the adrenal gland is a(n) __________.

ANS: adrenalectomy TOP: Endocrine System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 6. In a ___________ mastectomy, only breast tissue is removed.

ANS: simple TOP: Cancer Treatments 7. A(n) _____________ is the removal of the thyroid gland.

ANS: thyroidectomy TOP: Endocrine System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 8. The abbreviation for a linear accelerator, a machine that uses accelerated subatomic

particles to delivery supervoltage x-rays for radiotherapy, is __________.

ANS: LINAC TOP: Cancer Treatments 9. A(n) ____________ is the surgical removal of a gland.

ANS: adenectomy TOP: Endocrine System: Surgical and Therapeutic Interventions 10. The excision of a significant part of an organ plus surrounding tissue and lymph nodes is

considered ____________.

ANS: resection TOP: Cancer Treatments