Allied Health Terminology
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Course Introduction
Allied Health Terminology introduces students to the foundational language used within the allied health professions, emphasizing the structure, meaning, and proper usage of medical terms. The course covers common prefixes, suffixes, and root words, enabling students to accurately interpret and communicate complex medical information. By learning terminology related to body systems, diseases, diagnostics, and procedures, students will develop the vocabulary necessary for effective collaboration in various healthcare settings. This course equips learners with essential skills for reading medical records, understanding healthcare documentation, and supporting interdisciplinary teams in the provision of patient care.
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Essentials of Medical Language 3rd Edition by David Allan
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Chapter 1: The Anatomy of Word Construction: the Essential Elements of the Language of Medicine
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Q1) What is the most correct statement about the term electrocardiogram?
A)Electro is the prefix and gram is the suffix.
B)The term relates to a chest x-ray.
C)The term contains a prefix, root and suffix.
D)The term contains a prefix, root, combining form and a suffix.
E)The term contains no prefix, two combining forms and a suffix
Answer: E
Q2) The definition for the medical term ileum:
A)large wing-shaped bone at the upper and posterior part of the pelvis.
B)a thin wall separating two cavities or two tissue masses.
C)sticky secretion of cells in mucous membranes.
D)pertaining to the armpit.
E)third portion of the small intestine.
Answer: E
Q3) The plural form of the medical term phalanx.
Answer: phalanges
Q4) The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
Answer: ureter
Q5) Write the word that the pronunciation key is describing, IN-trah-VEE-nus.
Answer: intravenous
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Chapter 2: The Body As a Whole: The Essentials of the Language of Anatomy
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Q1) The opposite of posterior is:
A)hormonal.
B)anterior.
C)systemic.
D)sagittal.
E)steroidal. Answer: B
Q2) Write the medical term that means pertaining to the lymph system. Answer: lymphatic
Q3) The transverse plane divides the body into:
A)left and right sides.
B)anterior and posterior portions.
C)superior and posterior portions.
D)anterior and superior portions.
E)superior and inferior portions.
Answer: E
Q4) Write the medical term that means pertaining to within a cell. Answer: intracellular
Q5) Write the medical term that means study of the structure of the human body. Answer: anatomy
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Chapter 3: The Integumentary System: The Essentials of the
Language of Dermatology
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Q1) The condition caused by a parasite living off another organism: A)candidiasis.
B)catabolism.
C)infection.
D)synthesis.
E)infestation.
Answer: E
Q2) The term that means removing tissue from a living person for laboratory examination is: A)biopsy.
B)excision.
C)avulsion.
D)dermabrasion.
E)dermatectomy.
Answer: A
Q3) The term that means poisonous substance formed by a cell or organism
Answer: toxin
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Chapter 4: The Skeletal System: The Essentials of the
Language of Orthopedics
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Q1) An osteopathic physician has what kind of degree?
A)Doctor of Podiatry
B)Doctor of Osteopathy
C)Doctor of Osteitis
D)Doctor of Homeopathy
E)Doctor of Orthopedics
Q2) In the word osteopenia, the suffix means :
A)abnormal condition.
B)deficiency.
C)creation.
D)storage.
E)breakdown.
Q3) A disease which occurs most commonly in women between the ages of 20 and 50 and is characterized by destruction of joint surfaces, joint capsule, and ligaments causing marked deformity and joint instability is:
A)osteopenia.
B)osteoarthritis.
C)rheumatoid arthritis.
D)dupuytren contracture.
E)tenosynovitis.
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Chapter 5: Muscles and Tendons: The Essentials of the
Languages of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
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Q1) Which of the following is a chronic autoimmune disease that weakens skeletal muscles?
A)Tenosynovitis
B)Fibromyalgia
C)Rhabdomyolysis
D)Myasthenia gravis
E)Muscular dystrophy
Q2) Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled cysts commonly running over the back of the: A)wrist.
B)ankle.
C)knee.
D)neck.
E)fingers.
Q3) What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
A)Muscle tenderness and cramping
B)Chronic fatigue, chronic pain and depression
C)Pain and difficulty in joint movement
D)Chronic pain and depression
E)Chronic pain, fatigue and depression
Q4) The medical term that means the heel bone.
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Chapter 6: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems: the Essentials of the Language of Cardiology
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Q1) Which of the following words form the plural by adding"e"?
A)Thorax
B)Cava
C)Apex
D)Lumen
E)Septa
Q2) The root/combining form in the word stethoscope means :
A)structure.
B)chest.
C)instrument.
D)process of viewing.
E)heart.
Q3) The term that describes the uncontrolled quivering or twitching of heart muscle is: A)cardioversion. B)palpitation.
C)fibrillation.
D)incompetence. E)prolapse.
Q4) The term that means study of the heart:
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Chapter 7: The Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems:
The Essentials of the Languages of Hematology and Immunology
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Q1) What does the suffix -phil mean?
A)Basic
B)Attraction
C)Cell
D)Structure
E)White
Q2) What type of bacteria is the usual cause of infection in the tonsils?
A)E.coli
B)Gram-negative rods
C)RSV
D)Streptococcus
E)Staphylococcus
Q3) What findings in the laboratory blood study indicate that an acute infection may be present?
A)Elevated red blood cell count
B)Leukocytosis
C)Pancytopenia
D)Erythropenia
E)Polycythemia
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Chapter 8: Respiratory System: The Essentials of the
Language of Pulmonology
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Q1) A person with COPD would be cared for by a (n):
A)cardiothoracic surgeon.
B)pulmonologist.
C)cardiologist.
D)oncologist.
E)dermatologist.
Q2) The area of the lung where the major airways, vessels, and nerves enter is the: A)hilum.
B)stroma.
C)fissure.
D)segment
Q3) In a thoracotomy, through which part of the body is an incision made?
A)Liver
B)Spleen
C)Intercostal area
D)Mediastinum
E)Thymus gland
Q4) The diagnostic method of listening to body sounds with a stethoscope is called
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Q5) Correctly spell the term that means air in the pleural space: _____________.
Chapter 9: The Digestive System: The Essentials of the
Language of Gastroenterology
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Q1) The root in hepatitis means : A)inflammation.
B)a condition.
C)a procedure.
D)liver.
E)gallbladder.
Q2) A buildup of dental plaque is known as _________.
Q3) The H in HAV, HBV, and HCV stands for: A)herpes.
B)hepatitis.
C)human.
D)hemoglobin.
E)hemolytic.
Q4) The word meaning bacterial destruction of teeth is: A)thrush.
B)plaque.
C)caries.
D)canker.
E)tartar.
Q5) A severe lack of appetite or an aversion to food is called _________.
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Essentials of the Languages of Neurology and Psychiatry
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Q1) Which of the following is the treatment of emotional and mental disorders?
A)Sociopathy
B)Psychopathy
C)Psychotherapy
D)Hydrotherapy
E)Arteriography
Q2) Fear of crowded places is:
A)arachnophobia.
B)claustrophobia.
C)acrophobia.
D)agoraphobia.
E)pyromania.
Q3) The type of specialist that would correct an AVM:
A)neurologist.
B)urologist.
C)neurosurgeon.
D)nephrologist.
Q4) The abbreviation given to an infant who was born to a woman who drank heavily during the pregnancy, and exhibits a small head, narrow eyes, flat face and nose is
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Chapter 11: Special Senses of the Eye and Ear: The Essentials
of the Languages of Ophthalmology and Otology
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Q1) What statement best defines the stapes?
A)It is the widest bone in the body.
B)It is the smallest bone in the body.
C)It is the thickest bone in the body.
D)It is the longest bone in the body.
E)It is the thinnest bone in the body.
Q2) In order to detect a corneal abrasion, the ophthalmologist used:
A)angiography.
B)tonometry.
C)the Snellen chart.
D)phacoemulsification.
E)fluorescin.
Q3) The medical term for surgical repair of the eyelid is:
A)blepharostomy.
B)blepharectomy.
C)blepharotomy.
D)blepharoplasty.
E)blepharorrhaphy.
Q4) A condition in which there is a complete or partial opacity of the lens is called a
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Chapter 12: The Endocrine System: The Essentials of the
Language of Endocrinology
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Q1) The thyroid hormone that moves calcium from the blood back into the bone is
Q2) The medical term that means any disease of the kidney: A)retinopathy.
B)hyperparathyroidism.
C)nephropathy.
D)hyperpyrexia.
E)tetany.
Q3) Which of the following words, meaning abnormal thinness, is correctly spelled?
A)Imasiation
B)Immatiation
C)Amaciashun
D)Emmasiation
E)Emaciation
Q4) Which of the following words has an element that means beside?
A)Prostaglandin
B)Prolactin
C)Polyphagia
D)Parathyroid
E)Supraoptic
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Chapter 13: The Urinary System: The Essentials of the Language of Urology
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Q1) The urinary system carries the major burden of excreting body wastes.Which organ within the system does the actual eliminating?
A)The bladder
B)The ureter
C)The urethra
D)The kidney
E)The pancreas
Q2) What does the root of the word permeable mean?
A)Pertaining to
B)Able
C)Process
D)Permanent
E)Pass through
Q3) What is the most correct statement about the kidney's hilum?
A)It is an opening outside the body.
B)It provides muscle control for voiding.
C)It is an opening for nerves and vessels going to and from the kidney.
D)It is a tube that connects each kidney to the pancreas.
E)It is an opening for nerves and blood vessels.
Q4) A donor organ to recipient is called ___________________.
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Chapter 14: The Male Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of the
Male Reproductive System
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Q1) The word root that means coat is: A)tunica
B)vagin-
C)vesicD)semin-
E)perine-
Q2) Identify the term that has two suffixes:
A)genitalia.
B)hypospadias.
C)testicular.
D)perineum.
E)frenulum.
Q3) Which of the following is a condition in which the retracted foreskin cannot be pulled forward to cover the glans?
A)Phimosis
B)Balanitis
C)Paraphimosis
D)Urethritis
E)Pyelitis
Q4) The process of expelling semen suddenly is called _________.
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Chapter 15: The Female Reproductive System: The
Essentials of the Language of Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Q1) What occurs during the third stage of labor?
A)Delivery of the placenta
B)Delivery of the fetus
C)Dilation of the cervix
D)Effacement of the cervix
E)Rupture of the fetal membranes
Q2) Where must fertilization occur in the fallopian tube?
A)The last third of the fallopian tube.
B)The distal third of the fallopian tube.
C)Immediately as the egg enters the fallopian tube.
D)Just before entering the uterus.
E)At the entrance of the uterus.
Q3) Gynecomastia can be unilateral or bilateral and can occur in both _________.
A)breasts
B)sexes
C)lobes
D)nipples
E)areolae
Q4) The term used to describe a buttocks-first presentation of the fetus at delivery is
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Chapter 16: Word Parts and Abbreviations
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Q1) Which of the following statements is not exhibited by a child with TOF?
A)The child does not grow.
B)The child is dyspneic.
C)The child requires open-heart surgery to correct the defects.
D)The child develops pneumonia.
E)The child's skin is blue.
Q2) Which of the following words means pertaining to both the face and head?
A)Facies
B)Craniofacial
C)Craniotomy
D)Crepitus
E)Corporeal
Q3) _________ is not associated with obvious problems such as bad eyesight and lack of intellectual ability but refers to a discrepancy between a child's capacity to learn and the level of achievement.
A)ADHD
B)CD
C)ODD
D)LD
E)ASD
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