Healthcare Terminology Test Bank
Course Introduction
Healthcare Terminology is a foundational course designed to introduce students to the language used in the medical and healthcare environment. The course covers the basic structure of medical terms including prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms, as well as abbreviations and acronyms commonly used in clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on the correct pronunciation, spelling, and usage of terms relating to human anatomy, diseases, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and the different healthcare professions. By mastering healthcare terminology, students will enhance their ability to communicate effectively with health professionals and succeed in advanced studies or professional roles within healthcare settings.
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Medical Terminology A Short Course 7th Edition by Davi Ellen Chabner
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Chapter 1: Basic Word Structure
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Q1) cephal/o
A)head
B)urinary bladder
C)heart
D)joint
E)skin
F)gland
G)cell
H)brain (largest part)
I)cancerous
J)life
Answer: A
Q2) The suffix -oma means :
A) study of
B) abnormal condition
C) pain
D) blood condition
E) tumor, mass
Answer: E
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Chapter 2: Organization of the Body
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Q1) The combining form anter/o means :
A) peritoneum (membrane surrounding abdomen)
B) space between the lungs (mediastinum)
C) side
D) front
E) back of body (behind)
Answer: D
Q2) brain
A)circulatory
B)digestive
C)endocrine
D)female reproductive
E)lymphatic
F)male reproductive
G)musculoskeletal
H)nervous
I)respiratory
J)skin and sense organs
K)urinary
Answer: H
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Chapter 3: Suffixes
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Q1) The suffix -eal means :
A) gland
B) abnormal condition
C) pain
D) pertaining to
E) record
Answer: D
Q2) The suffix -tomy means :
A) pertaining to B) process of cutting
C) abnormal condition
D) blood vessel
E) record
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Prefixes
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Q1) A prefix meaning "three" is:
A) bi-
B) uni-
C) tri-
D) quadri-
E) ultra-
Q2) The prefix post- means :
A) between
B) excessive, above C) change, beyond D) within
E) after, behind
Q3) If an organ slides or falls forward,the resulting condition is called:
A) neoplasm
B) relapse
C) remission
D) prolapse
E) dysmenorrhea
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Chapter 5: Medical Specialists and Case Reports
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Q1) urologist
A)hyperthyroidism
B)cystitis
C)vocal cord polyps, cancer
D)cervical dysplasia
E)pneumonectomy
F)arthroscopy
G)arrhythmia
H)drug treatment of breast cancer
I)sickle cell anemia
J)resection of a brain tumor
Q2) Enlargement of the heart is called:
A) hepatomegaly
B) nephromegaly
C) gastromegaly
D) myocardial infarction
E) cardiomegaly
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Chapter 6: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and Eponyms
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Q1) PCP
A)Virus that causes AIDS
B)Malignant tumor associated with AIDS
C)Combination of drugs used to treat AIDS
D)Virus (herpes) causing blisters
E)Protein that promotes white blood cell production
F)Type of glycoprotein that functions as an antibody
G)Group of pathogens that cause lung disease in patients with depressed immune systems
H)Test to detect antibodies to HIV
I)Type of lymphoma
J)Pneumonia associated with AIDS (an opportunistic infection)
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Chapter 7: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
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Q1) Greenlight PVP
A)Blood test to detect prostate cancer
B)Resection of the prostate gland
C)Pertaining to the reproductive organs and urinary tract
V)Nonmalignant growth of prostate gland tissue
E)Technique that uses a laser to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
F)Ultrasound imaging of the prostate gland
G)Examination of the prostate gland through the rectum
H)Syphilis or gonorrhea
Q2) GERD
A)Stomach and intestines
B)Organ below the liver; stores bile
C)Intravenous feeding
D)Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis
E)Placement of a tube from the nose into the stomach
F)X-ray examination of the bile ducts
G)X-ray examination of the colon
H)Bilirubin, AST, ALT determination; tests of liver function
I)Visual examination of the esophagus
J)Reflux esophagitis
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Chapter 8: Appendix Proficiency Exam
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Q1) Endocrine glands that are near (above)each kidney are called _____ glands.
A) adrenal
B) prostate
C) subcostal
D) parathyroid
E) transurethral
Q2) Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus,ovaries,and fallopian tubes.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A urologist normally operates to resect a colon and create a colostomy.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A term meaning "pertaining to the throat" is:
A) thoracic
B) pharyngeal
C) esophageal
D) tracheal
E) laryngeal
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