Radiologic Technology Exam Bank
Course Introduction
Radiologic Technology is a comprehensive course that introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of medical imaging. The course covers essential topics including radiation physics, radiographic anatomy, patient positioning, safety protocols, and exposure techniques used in the production of diagnostic images. Students will develop technical skills in operating imaging equipment and understanding the role of radiologic technologists within the healthcare team. Emphasis is placed on patient care, ethical practices, and the application of quality standards to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective patient outcomes. This course prepares participants for clinical experiences and further specialization in the field of medical imaging.
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Medical Terminology Systems A Body Systems Approach 8th Edition by Barbara
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Chapter 1: Basic Elements of a Medical Word
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Q1) The term stomat/itis means
A) inflammation of the stomach.
B) inflammation of the liver.
C) inflammation of the face.
D) inflammation of the mouth.
E) inflammation of the skin.
Answer: D
Q2) Word endings are called
A) prefixes.
B) suffixes.
C) vowels.
D) consonants.
E) word roots.
Answer: B
Q3) All suffixes begin with a vowel.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Suffixes
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Q1) Hepat/o means liver. The word that means swelling or hernia of the liver is
A) hepat/oma.
B) hepat/o/centesis.
C) hepat/ic.
D) hepat/itis.
E) hepat/o/cele.
Answer: E
Q2) What is the plural form of radius?
A) radii
B) radium
C) radiae
D) radious
E) radial
Answer: A
Q3) Atrium is an adjective form.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Prefixes
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Q1) Which prefix means many, much?
A) multi-
B) peri-
C) macro-
D) ultra-
E) intra-
Answer: A
Q2) Which term means rapid speech?
A) tachyphasia
B) bradyphasia
C) dysphasia
D) diaphasia
E) paraphasia
Answer: A
Q3) The prefixes dipl- and diplo- mean double.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Body Structure
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Q1) Which imaging procedure shows the metabolic activity of body tissues?
A) Positron emission tomography (PET)
B) Single-photon emission computed tomography
C) Ultrasonography
D) Fluoroscopy
E) CT
Q2) Which abbreviation refers to an incision to allow free flow or withdrawal of fluids?
A) Bx
B) I&D
C) SPECT
D) CT
E) MRI
Q3) Which term refers to the neck?
A) Sacral
B) Coccygeal
C) Cervical
D) Thoracic
E) Lumbar
Q4) Use cyst/o to build a word that means visual examination of the bladder:
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Chapter 6: Digestive System
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Q1) Build a word that means surgical repair of a bile duct:
Q2) Build a word that means suture of a bile duct:
Q3) Which noninvasive procedure uses shock waves to break up stones in the biliary ducts?
A) Lithectomy
B) Cholelithectomy
C) Lithotomy
D) Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
E) Choledocholithotomy
Q4) Crohn disease is a bowel disorder that is also known as A) diarrhea.
B) volvulus.
C) ischemia.
D) melena.
E) regional enteritis.
Q5) Cachexia is a disorder in which a person gains excessive weight.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Build a word that means visual examination of the colon:
Q7) Build a word that means excision of the gums:
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Chapter 7: Respiratory System
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Q1) The exchange of oxygen (O<sub>2</sub>) and carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) in body cells is called
A) inhalation.
B) metabolism.
C) external respiration.
D) internal respiration.
E) catabolism.
Q2) Build a word that means paralysis of the larynx:
Q3) The presence of pus in the pleural cavity is called A) empyema.
B) pyosis.
C) pyemia.
D) pyothoracosis.
E) empyosis.
Q4) Use ox/i to build a word that means instrument for measuring oxygen:
Q5) Build a word that means incision of the sinus:
Q6) An exudate is a noninflammatory fluid that resembles serum but with less protein.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) An incompetent valve is one that fails to prevent the backflow of blood into a vein.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which procedure coagulates blood inside a varicose vein to collapse and seal it?
A) Commissurotomy
B) Laser ablation
C) Microphlebectomy
D) Ligation and stripping
E) Thrombolysis
Q3) Coronary artery bypass graft is a treatment for
A) AAA.
B) CAD.
C) DVT.
D) MVP.
E) AS.
Q4) Use cardi/o to build a word that means record or writing of the heart:
Q5) Use -pathy to build a word that means disease of the heart muscle:
Q6) Build a word that means tumor of fatty plaque:
Q7) Use vascul/o to build a word that means pertaining to outside a vessel:
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Chapter 9: Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
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Q1) The suffix -phil means
A) decrease, deficiency.
B) protection.
C) formation, production.
D) attraction for.
E) formation.
Q2) Which hereditary disorder involves impairment of the blood-clotting mechanism?
A) Anemia
B) Leukemia
C) Infectious mononucleosis
D) Polycythemia
E) Hemophilia
Q3) The type of leukemia arising in bone marrow cells is
A) Monocytic.
B) Lymphocytic.
C) Myelogenous.
D) Erythrocytic.
E) Erythroblastic.
Q4) Build a word that means decrease in iron:
Q5) Use micro- to build a word that means small cell:
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Chapter 10: Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) An abnormal condition of a swayback posture is called A) kyphosis.
B) lordosis.
C) ankylosis.
D) scoliosis.
E) arthrosis.
Q2) A large, rounded process on a bone is called a(n) A) sulcus.
B) fossa.
C) condyle.
D) tuberosity.
E) articulation.
Q3) The internal organs of the thoracic cavity are protected by the A) occipital bones.
B) cranial bones.
C) cervical bones.
D) rib cage.
E) pelvic girdle.
Q4) Build a word that means inflammation of bones and joints:
Q5) Build a word that means rupture of a muscle:
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Chapter 11: Urinary System
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Q1) Build a word that means narrowing or stricture of the urethra:
Q2) Build a word that means inflammation of the urethra:
Q3) Build a word that means inflammation of the kidney:
Q4) Crushing of a stone is called
A) lithiasis.
B) lithotomy.
C) lithotripsy.
D) lithogenesis.
E) lithectomy.
Q5) Which abbreviation refers to a battery of tests performed on a urine specimen?
A) sp. gr.
B) TURP
C) KUB
D) pH
E) UA
Q6) Use cyst/o to build a word that means excision of the bladder:
Q7) Build a word that means record of the renal pelvis:
Q8) Use glomerul/o to build a word that means disease of the glomerulus:
Q9) Build a word that means softening of the kidney:
Q10) Build a word that means ketone bodies (acids and acetones) in the blood: Page 13
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Chapter 12: Female Reproductive System
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Q1) Occurrence of pain during sexual intercourse is called
A) dyspareunia.
B) atresia.
C) adnexa.
D) dysmenorrhea.
E) vaginismus.
Q2) What is the most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy?
A) Eclampsia
B) Parturition
C) Abruptio placentae
D) Dystocia
E) Dyspareunia
Q3) What is the term for menstrual pain and tension?
A) oligomenorrhea
B) dystocia
C) metrorrhagia
D) dysmenorrhea
E) dyspareunia
Q4) Build a word that means bursting forth of the menses:
Q5) Use ovari/o to build a word that means rupture of an ovary:
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Chapter 13: Male Reproductive System
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Q1) Fluid containing sperm and secretions from the male reproductive glands is called A) spermicide.
B) spermatoid.
C) semen.
D) aspermia.
E) azoospermia.
Q2) Hypogonadism is a decrease in or lack of hormones produced by the gonads.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The enlarged tip of the penis is called the A) shaft.
B) glands.
C) glans penis.
D) urethra.
E) meatus.
Q4) Anti-impotence drugs increase blood flow to the penis.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Use varic/o to build a word that means hernia or swelling of a dilated vein:
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Chapter 14: Endocrine System
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Q1) A clinical manifestation of Addison disease is
A) jaundice on the extremities.
B) muscle weakness.
C) blurred vision.
D) anorexia.
E) kidney polyp.
Q2) An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called
A) hypergonadism.
B) euthyroid.
C) thyromegaly.
D) tetany.
E) hypophyseal enlargement.
Q3) Hypersecretion of urine is called A) polydipsia.
B) anuria.
C) glycosuria.
D) hyperuricemia.
E) diuresis.
Q4) Build a word that means abnormal condition of poison(s):
Q5) Build a word that means calcium in the blood:
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Chapter 15: Nervous System
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Q1) The prefix uni- means
A) unit.
B) single.
C) one.
D) part.
E) piece.
Q2) Build a word that means inflammation of the nerve root:
Q3) Stroke is also known as CVA.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The central nervous system is composed of the
A) spinal cord and nerve roots.
B) brainstem and spinal cord.
C) spinal nerves and medulla.
D) brain and spinal cord.
E) cranium and spine.
Q5) Use -phasia to build a word that means bad, difficult speech:
Q6) Alzheimer disease is a leading cause of senile dementia.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Special Senses
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Q1) Sclerostomy is commonly performed on the anterior chamber to relieve the pressure associated with glaucoma.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Lazy-eye syndrome is a type of strabismus called A) amblyopia.
B) hyperopia.
C) nystagmus.
D) esotropia.
E) exotropia.
Q3) The waxy secretion produced by glands in the ear canal is called A) cerumen.
B) cochlear fluid.
C) mucus.
D) sebum.
E) endolymph.
Q4) Mydriatics constrict the pupil in preparation for internal eye examinations.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Use audi/o to build a word that means instrument for measuring hearing:
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