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1.
The course of action in the SOAP method is:
a.
Objective
b.
Assessment
c.
Subjective
d.
Plan
2.
What is the color used to code the "objective" portion of the SOAP method:
a.
Yellow
b.
Green
c.
Blue
d.
Red
e.
Purple
3.
Data compiled through laboratory findings is considered:
a.
Assessment
b.
Objective
c.
Plan
d.
Subjective
4.
The ______ section of a health record tells the patient's story of their health issues.
a.
Assessment
b.
Objective
c.
Plan
d.
Subjective
5.
What type of documentation format is used for consultation notes?
a.
SOAP
b.
EOB
c.
HHS
d.
ABN
6.
Most patients seen by the medical staff in an emergency department are what type of patients?
a.
New
b.
Inpatient
c.
Established
d.
Surgical
7.
Which of the following parts of the SOAP method are heavily used to document an admission summary?
a.
Objective
b.
Transfer of care
c.
Subjective
d.
Referrals
8.
A record of habits like smoking, drinking, drug abuse, and sexual practices that can impact health is the ______.
a.
review of systems.
b.
family history.
c.
social history.
d.
chief complaint.
9.
What factor in the discharge summary is different from the general SOAP documentation method?
a.
There is no difference.
b.
The note will have the plan of care.
incorrect
c.
The note will have the patient's medical history.
d.
The note will lead with the diagnosis.
10.
Which of the following are acceptable methods of documentation in the patient's chart?
a.
Handwritten
b.
Sticky note
c.
Electronic
d.
Dictated
11.
Consultation notes are written by the consulting physician and sent to the _____.
a.
radiologist
b.
MA
c.
PCP
d.
Pathologist
12.
Which of the following physicians document the operative report on the patient?
a.
Pathologist
b.
Surgeon
c.
Endocrinologist
d.
Primary care physician
13.
What type of information is recorded on the emergency department note?
a.
Clinical preferences of the patient
b.
Diagnostic tests
c.
Plan of care
d.
Patient assessment
14.
How often are progress notes documented in the patient's chart?
a.
When the patient is discharged
b.
Weekly
c.
Daily
d.
Twice a day
15.
After the medical history is obtained and the physical exam is completed, the attending medical professional writes a detailed:
a.
pathology report
b.
clinic note
c.
incorrect
d.
admission summary
e.
consult note
16.
A discharge summary note details ______ and ______ a patient was admitted.
a.
referring physician; date
b.
medications; date
c.
family history; time
d.
when; why
17.
Which of the following are documented on the radiology report?
a.
Patient's past and social history
b.
How image was performed
c.
Reason image was ordered
d.
Radiologist assessment
18.
Which of the following are the elements documented in the operative report prepared by the surgeon?
a.
Patient surgical outcome
b.
Events that transpired
c.
Procedure performed
d.
Patient's future appointments
e.
19.
The pathology report is very similar to which type of report?
a.
Discharge summary
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b.
Radiology report
c.
Clinic note
d.
Emergency department note
20.
What is the name of the report documented by the health care provider who assesses the patient's care each day? a.
Discharge Summary
b.
Daily Report
c.
Clinic Notes
d.
Progress Note
21.
The assessment is also known as a(n) ______.
a.
review of systems.
b.
differential diagnosis.
c.
history of present illness.
d.
chief complaint.
22.
The second line of the prescription, which provides the patient's instructions, is the
a.
rx.
b.
sig.
c.
dispense.
d.
refill.
23.
Which of the following report explains the reason for ordering a radiologic image.
a.
surgical note
b.
discharge summary
c.
radiology
d.
clinic note
24.
Which of the following is mentioned in a pathology report?
a.
Pathologist's assessment
b.
Consultation note
c.
Reason for the study
d.
What was seen in detail
25.
The foundations of western medicine were from which ancient areas?
a.
Rome
b.
Greece
c.
India
d.
China
26.
The letter "C" sounds like a "K"(as in "cardiac") when it comes before which vowels?
a.
I
b.
E
c.
A
d.
U
e.
O
27.
Which of the following is true of medical language?
a.
It provides abbreviations for all diseases.
b.
It allows professionals to communicate clearly.
c.
It can be comforting to the patient.
d.
It allows professionals to communicate quickly.
28.
When deciding how to pronounce a word, the emphasis usually falls on the ______. a.
postultima
b.
ultima
c.
penult
d.
antepenult
29.
The person widely considered the father of western medicine is ________.
a.
Confucius
b.
Hippocrates
c.
Plato
d.
Freud
30.
The foundation of a term is the:
a.
prefix.
b.
combining vowel.
c.
suffix.
d.
root.
31.
The letter "G" is pronounced like a "J" when followed by which vowels?
a.
I
b.
E
c.
A
d.
O
32.
Medical language allows health care professionals to be clear because ________.
a.
few people understand medical terminology
b.
it helps provide a sense that the medical professional is smarter and always in charge
c.
we live in a multicultural world and medical terminology is a way of speaking in the same way regardless of your native language
d.
it saves time by never having to write things down
33.
The last syllable of a word is the ______. a.
antepenult
b.
penult
c.
ultima
d.
postultima
34.
Which of the following roots mean "lung"?
a.
Pulmon/o
b.
Angi/o
c.
Vascul/o
d.
Pneum/o
35.
Which of the following suffixes mean "pertaining to"?
a.
-ole
b.
-ism
c.
-ary
d.
-ous
e.
-eal
f.
-ia
g.
-ac
36.
In the word "Psychiatry", the suffix "-iatry" means __.
a.
medical science
b.
surgical application
c.
study of
d.
pharmacological treatment
37.
Medical language allows health care professionals to communicate quickly because ________.
a.
it saves time on documentation
b.
patients are less likely to ask questions when medical terms are used
c.
terms are not based on roots
d.
it uses a common understanding of the terms
38.
The suffix "-penia" means
a.
pertaining to.
b.
pain.
c.
deficiency.
d.
loosen; break down.
39.
Which of the following suffixes mean "a condition"?
a.
-grapy
b.
-ism
c.
-ia
d.
-ic
40.
The suffix "-logy" means
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a.
study of.
b.
medical science.
c.
specialist.
d.
record.
41.
The suffix "-megaly" means
a.
pain.
b.
softening.
c.
tumor.
d.
enlargement.
42.
The prefixes in the words "antibody" and "contraindication" both mean
a.
before.
b.
against.
c.
beyond.
d.
Above
43.
The suffix that means "instrument used to produce a record" is
a.
-graph.
b.
-meter.
c.
-gram.
d.
-scope.
44.
Which of the following prefixes mean "around"?
a.
Circum-
b.
Peri-
c.
Intra-
d.
Ecto-
45.
A combining form is a combination of a __ with a combining vowel. a.
prefix
b.
root
c.
suffix
d.
hyphen
46.
Which of the following prefixes means "against"?
a.
Intra-
b.
Contra-
c.
Epi-
d.
Anti-
47.
In the word gastroenterology, the two combining forms mean ______. a.
intestine
b.
stomach
c.
kidneys
d.
liver
e.
heart
48.
A combining vowel is NOT used when connecting a root to which of the following suffixes?
a.
-pathy
b.
-logy
c.
-graph
d.
-ectomy
49.
The combining vowel is found at the end of the ________. a.
root
b.
verb
c.
prefix
d.
suffix
50.
In the medical word "endoscopy", the suffix "-scopy" means
a.
an instrument used to scope.
b.
process of looking.
c.
a puncture of the skin.
d.
a writing procedure.
51.
When is a combining vowel NOT used?
a.
To join a root to another root.
b.
To join a root to a suffix that begins with a vowel.
c.
To join two roots together even when the second root begins with a vowel.
d.
To join a root to a suffix that begins with a consonant.
52.
The most common combining vowel is:
a.
A.
b.
E.
c.
U.
d.
O.
53.
When is a combining vowel used?
a.
To join a root to a suffix that begins with a vowel
b.
To join a root to another root
c.
To join a root to a suffix that begins with a consonant
d.
To join a prefix to a root
54.
When defining a medical term, which of the following statements is correct?
a.
Interpret the root first.
b.
Interpret the prefix first.
c.
Remove the combining vowel before interpreting anything.
d.
Interpret the suffix first.
55.
Which of the following root(s) associated with integumentary system mean "skin"?
a.
Myo
b.
Dermo
c.
Ortho
d.
Cutaneo
56.
Which of the following types of glands are located within the skin?
a.
Sweat
b.
Sebaceous
c.
Urinary
d.
Hematologic
57.
The definition of "dermat/o" is ________. a.
skin
b.
hair
c.
fat
d.
nail
58.
The medical term for the outermost later of skin is the:
a.
Epidermis
59.
Which of the following roots means nail?
a.
onych/o
b.
sebace/o
c.
squam/o
d.
seb/o
60.
Which of the following are located within the dermis of the skin?
a.
Glands
b.
Hair follicles
c.
Nerves
d.
Cuticles
61.
Nails are specialized tissue made of a hard substance called _______. a.
bone
b.
cartilage
c.
fat
d.
keratin
62.
Which of the following roots mean "fat"?
a.
Derm/o
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b.
Steat/o
c.
Adip/o
d.
Lip/o
63.
The definition of "cutane/o" is
a.
nail.
b.
hair.
c.
skin.
d.
fat.
64.
What is the definition of the root "onych/o"?
a.
sweat
b.
nail
c.
hair
d.
scale
65.
Which of the following roots mean "hair"?
a.
Steat/o
b.
Trich/o
c.
Pil/o
d.
Onych/o
66.
The definition of "adip/o" is ________. a.
skin
b.
fat
c.
nail
d.
hair
67.
Which root means "dryness"?
a.
Erythr/o
b.
Kerat/o
c.
Xanth/o
d.
Xer/o
68.
Which of the following is another term for ear wax that is produced in the ear. a.
subungual
b.
cerumen
c.
onychalgia
d.
dermis
69.
Which of the following terms identify a painful rash?
a.
Dermatalgia
b.
Xeroderma
c.
Dermatodynia
d.
Dermatitis
70.
The term describing the inability to see the color yellow is _______. a.
xeroderma
b.
axanthopsia
c.
purpuroma
d.
cyanosis
71.
Which of the following terms means "hives"?
a.
Alopecia
b.
Hypermelanosis
c.
Urticaria
d.
Macerate
72.
Which root means "red"?
a.
Xanth/o
b.
Leuk/o
c.
Erythr/o
d.
Melan/o
73.
The definition of lip/o is _______. a.
hair
b.
skin
c.
nail
d.
fat
74.
Which of the following terms mean "skin pain"?
a.
Dermatitis
b.
Dermatalgia
c.
Dermatodynia
d.
Erythroderma
75.
Deconstruct the word "hypermelanosis" into its three-word parts (prefix, root, and suffix) by separating each word part with a hyphen.
a.
Hyper-melan-osis
76.
Dry skin is the definition of _______. a.
seborrhea
b.
xeroderma
c.
urticaria
d.
hypomelanosis
77.
The medical term for hair loss is _______. a.
alopecia
b.
hypermelanosis
c.
pruritus
d.
albinism
78.
The word onychophagia has two-word parts that mean "nail" and "eat." Separate the two-
word parts with a hyphen.
a.
Onycho-phagia
79.
A rash that is all over the body is
a.
centripetal
b.
localized
c.
centrifugal
d.
generalized
80.
The root erythr/o means:
a.
red
b.
yellow
c.
green
d.
blue
81.
The term meaning "red skin" is
a.
cyanidrosis.
b.
hidropoiesis.
c.
erythroderma.
d.
dermatalgia.
82.
A localized collection of pus in the body is a(n) _______. a.
bulla
b.
nodule
c.
macule
d.
abscess
83.
Diminished sweating is the definition of ________. a.
hidropoiesis
b.
comedo
c.
hypohidrosis
d.
cyanidrosis
84.
A "small bruise" is the definition of _______.
a.
cicatrix
b.
keloid
c.
petechia
85.
Which root means "red"?
a.
Leuk/o
b.
Melan/o
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c.
Erythr/o
d.
Xanth/o
86.
The medical term meaning "bed sore" is
a.
basal cell carcinoma.
b.
eczema.
c.
dermopathy.
d.
decubitus ulcer.
87.
Inflammation of the skin accompanied by thickening and hardening is ________. a.
sclerodermatitis
b.
hypertrichosis
c.
xanthosis
d.
scleronychia
88.
A "larger bruise" is a(n) _______. a.
cicatrix
b.
petechia
c.
ecchymosis
d.
keloid
89.
A tumor of the sweat gland is a(n) _______. a.
xanthosis
b.
eczema
c.
hidradenoma
d.
ichthyosis
90.
Which of the following terms is skin flaking off?
a.
Lesion
b.
Crust
c.
Fissure
d.
Scale
91.
Which of the following definitions means dermatosis? a.
Skin disease b.
Excessive growth of hair
c.
Bed sores
d.
Skin condition
92.
Actinic dermatitis
is inflammation of the skin caused by _______. a.
sweat
b.
wind
c.
oil
d.
sun
93.
Small bumps (under one centimeter) are called ________. a.
pustules
b.
papules
c.
plaques
d.
nodules
94.
Which of the following terms means Horney skin condition caused by sun? a.
Malignant melanoma b.
Actinic Keratosis
c.
Basal cell carcinoma d.
Cancerous Tumor 95.
"Pertaining beneath the skin" is the definition of ________. a.
epidermal
b.
hypodermic
c.
percutaneous
d.
intradermal
96.
The medical term for "ringworm" is ________. a.
melanoma
b.
trichomycosis
c.
tinea
d.
acne vulgaris
97.
"Pertaining to inside the skin" is the definition of
a.
epidermal.
b.
percutaneous.
c.
intradermal.
d.
hypodermic.
98.
Which of the following definitions mean impetigo?
a.
Inflammation of skin follicles b.
Fungal condition of the skin c.
A highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin
d.
Hardening of the skin
99.
Which of the following are abbreviations for subcutaneous
?
a.
SC
b.
SQ
c.
SCC
d.
C&S
e.
Sbcut 100.
The abbreviation "ABCDE" means _______. a.
atypical, branching, color, diameter, erosion
b.
asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving
c.
asymmetry, branching, change, dimension, expanding
d.
atypical, border, change, dimension, expanding
101. "Pertaining to the skin" is the definition of
a.
epidermal.
b.
percutaneous.
c.
intradermal.
d.
hypodermic.
102. "Pertaining to through the skin" is the definition of
a.
epidermal.
b.
percutaneous.
c.
intradermal.
d.
hypodermic.
103.
Which of the following is the term used for lacrim/o? a.
Vision b.
Tear
c.
Eye
d.
Eyelid
104.
Which of the following roots refer to the ear?
a.
ot/o
b.
aur/o
c.
phak/o
d.
vitre/o
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105.
The medical term for ringing in the ear is ________.
a.
vertigo
b.
hypoacusis
c.
otorrhea
d.
tinnitus
106. Select the root(s) for the term tear. a.
lacrim/o
b.
dacry/o
c.
ocul/o
d.
opt/o
107. If people are aural learners, they learn best by ________. a.
seeing
b.
hearing
c.
correct
d.
doing
e.
writing
108.
The medical term for dizziness is ________.
a.
otalgia
b.
hyperocusis
c.
tinnitus
d.
vertigo
109.
Which of the following is a hard formation in the tear system? a.
Dacryolith
b.
Dacryopyrrhea c.
Ectropion d.
Bleparopyorrhea
110.
Which of the following is an instrument used for looking at the eye? a.
Optomyomter
b.
Binocular c.
Opthalmoscope d.
Phacoscope
111.
Which of the following is an instrument used for looking at the eye?
a.
Optomyomter
b.
Binocular c.
Opthalmoscope
d.
Phacoscope 112.
The condition in which the eyes deviate when looking at the same object is _______.
a.
scleromalacia
b.
strabismus
c.
nystagmus
d.
entropion
113.
Which of the following is the professional term meaning pertaining to both eyes? a.
Iridokinesis
b.
Lacrimation c.
Binocular
d.
Nasolacrimal
114.
Ophthalmic means pertaining to the _______.
a.
Eye
b.
Eyelashes
c.
Ear
d.
Eyelid
115.
Which of the following is the abnormal softening of the cornea? a.
Scleromalacia
b.
Pterygium c.
Phacomalacia
d.
Keratomalacia
116.
Which of the following is a specialist in measuring the eye? a.
Optometrist
b.
Endocrinologist
c.
Cardiologist d.
Oncologist
117.
Select the term that means abnormal hardening of the lens. a.
Phacosclerosis
b.
Phacomalacia
c.
Audiogram d.
Papilledema
118.
Which of the following conditions involve an abnormal turning of the eye?
a.
Entropion
b.
Exotropia
c.
Exophthalmus
d.
Esotropia
119.
Probably the most common eye complaint seen in doctors' offices is inflammation of the ___________.
a.
sclera
b.
tear gland
c.
conjunctiva
d.
lens
120.
The medical term for inflammation of the tear sac is ___________.
a.
Dacryohemorrhea
b.
Dacryocystitis
c.
Dacryoadenitis
d.
Dacryolithiasis
121.
Conjunctivitis can be the result of _______.
a.
allergies
b.
aphakia
c.
infection
d.
eye irritants
122.
Blepharitis is defined as inflammation of the ________.
a.
eyelid
b.
conjunctiva
c.
tear gland
d.
tear sac
123.
OS is the abbreviation for ___________.
a.
ocular surgery
b.
both eyes
c.
left eye
d.
right eye
124.
Which of the following is the term used for swelling of the optic nerve where it enters the
retina? a.
Papilledema
b.
Phacomalacia
c.
Phacosclerosis
d.
Audiogram 125.
An incision into the tear sac is a _________.
a.
keratotomy
b.
dacryocystotomy
c.
dacryoadenectomy
d.
Blepharotomy
126.
Which terms refer to removal of the eye?
a.
Oculoplasty
b.
Enucleation
c.
Ophthalmectomy
d.
Ophthalmitis
127.
The abbreviation for both eyes is ________.
a.
OM
b.
OD
c.
OU
d.
OS
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128.
Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ichthyosis?
a.
ichthy
(hidden) + osis
(condition) = a hidden condition of the skin
b.
ichthy
(scaly) +
osis
(condition) = a condition of the skin that is dry and scaly
c.
ichthy
(yellow) + osis
(condition) = yellow skin condition
d.
ichthy
(hard) + osis
(condition) = a hardening of the skin
e.
ichthy
(dry) + osis
(condition) = dry skin condition
129.
Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term percutaneous?
a.
per
(beneath) + cutane
(skin) + ous
(inflammation) = inflammation beneath the skin
b.
per
(inside) + cutane
(nail) + ous
(condition) = condition inside the nail
c.
per
(through) + cutane
(nail) + ous
(pertaining to) = pertaining to through the nail
d.
per
(through) +
cutane
(skin) +
ous
(pertaining to) = pertaining to through the skin
e.
per
(beneath) + cutane
(nail)+ ous
(condition)= condition beneath the nail
130.
Which of the following roots means fat
?
a.
All of these
b.
adip/o
c.
steat/o
d.
None of these
e.
lip/o
131.
Which of the following roots means thick
?
a.
pil/o
b.
adip/o
c.
xanth/o
d.
steat/o
e.
pachy/o
132.
Which medical term means skin inflammation
?
a.
Dermatitis
b.
Dermatolysis
c.
Dermatomalacia
d.
Dermatoma
e.
Dermatosis
133.
Which medical term means abnormal softening of the nail
?
a.
Group of answer choices
b.
Onycholysis
c.
Onychophagia
d.
Onychia
e.
Onychopathy
f.
Onychomalacia
134.
What is the correct pronunciation for the term alopecia
?
a.
A-lop-ee-sha
b.
a-lop-ee-CEE-ya
c.
a-loh-PEE-sha
d.
a-LOH-pee-cee-ya
135.
The medical term for a freckle
is:
a.
Group of answer choices
b.
patch.
c.
papule.
d.
macule, macula.
e.
vesicle.
f.
bulla.
136.
The roots onych/o
and ungu/o
both mean:
a.
scaly.
b.
nail.
c.
dry.
d.
fat.
e.
wrinkle.
137.
Translate the root rhytid/o.
a.
Wrinkle
b.
Dry
c.
Scaly
d.
Nail
e.
Fat
138.
Translate the root xer/o.
a.
Fat
b.
Wrinkle
c.
Dry
d.
Nail
e.
Scaly
139.
Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term lipectomy
.
a.
4thsyllable: mee
b.
3rdsyllable: toh
c.
1stsyllable: lih
d.
2ndsyllable: pek
140.
Identify which of the following pairs are synonyms.
a.
Homograft, xenograft
b.
Allograft, xenograft
c.
Autograft, xenograft
d.
Autograft, heterograft
e.
Allograft, homograft
141.
A skin Bx performed in my office confirmed the diagnosis of AK
. After explaining the results to Mr. Johnson, I recommended cryotherapy
for the smaller lesions on his arms and dermabrasion
for his scalp lesions. I explained to Mr. Johnson that AK
can lead to squamous cell carcinoma
and taught him about the risks of sun exposure, including further AKs and melanoma
.
.
According to the clinic note, which is NOT true?
a.
The history of the patient’s skin condition confirmed the doctor thinks the patient has skin cancer.
b.
AK can lead to a cancerous tumor of squamous skin cells.
c.
The physician recommended that the lesions on the patient’s scalp be removed by rubbing or scraping away the outer surface of the skin.
d.
AK can lead to tumors of the melanin cells.
e.
A skin biopsy confirmed the patient has a horny skin condition caused by sun exposure.
142.
ID is an abbreviation for:
a.
intradermal
=
intra
(inside) +
derm
(skin)
+ al
(pertaining to) = pertaining to inside the skin.
b.
intradermal
= intra
(above) + derm
(skin) + al
(pertaining to) = pertaining to above the skin.
c.
intradermal
= intra
(beneath) + derm
(skin) + al
(pertaining to) = pertaining to beneath the skin.
d.
intradermal
= intra
(upon) + derm
(skin) + itis
(inflammation) = pertaining to upon the skin.
e.
intradermal
= intra
(across) + derm
(skin) + al
(pertaining to) = pertaining to across the skin.
143.
Build a medical term that means "discharge from the ear."
a.
Otomycosis
b.
Otosclerosis
c.
Otodynia
d.
Otorrhea
e.
Otalgia
144.
Build a medical term that means "eye paralysis."
a.
Optokinetic
b.
Ophthalmoplegia
c.
Miosis
d.
Cycloplegia
e.
Ophthalmalgia
145. Build a medical term that means "inflammation of the conjunctiva."
a.
Conjunctivitis
b.
Blepharitis
c.
Scleroiritis
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d.
Iridokeratitis
e.
Keratitis
146.
Crying, or the formation of tears, is known as:
a.
mydriasis.
b.
pterygium.
c.
lacrimation
d.
trichiasis.
e.
exotropia.
147.
Translate the medical term myringomycosis
as literally as possible.
a.
Fungal condition of the ear
b.
Fungal condition of the ear drum
c.
Disease of the ear muscles
d.
Irritation of the ear
e.
Fungal condition of the mastoid process
148.
Translate the medical term ophthalmopathy
as literally as possible.
a.
Eye inflammation
b.
Eye tumor
c.
Eye pain
d.
Eye disease
e.
Eye dondition
149.
Translate the root cycl/o
.
a.
Cornea, the clear surface in the middle of the eye
b.
Lens, the part of the eye that gathers light and focuses on images
c.
Vitreous liquid, the liquid in the eye that helps focus light on the back of the retina
d.
Ciliary body, the circle of tissue surrounding the lens
e.
Sclero, the white part of the eye
150.
What is the root used in the abbreviations OD, OS, and OU?
a.
oculus - eye
b.
opsia - vision condition
c.
oto - ear
d.
ophthalmo – eye
151.
Which abbreviation would be used to refer to an abrupt ear infection
?
a.
ENT
b.
AD
c.
ARMD
d.
AOM
e.
AS
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152.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term dacryocystitis
?
a.
dacryo (tear) + cyst (ciliary body) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the tear
duct and ciliary body
b.
dacryo (eyelid) + cyst (ciliary body) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the eyelid and ciliary body
c.
dacryo (tear) + cyst (sac) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the tear sac
d.
dacryo (tear) + cyst (tumor) + itis (disease) = disease in the tear duct caused by a tumor
e.
dacryo (eyelid) + cyst (sac) + itis (disease) = disease of the eyelid
153.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term presbyopia
?
a.
presby (old age) + opia (vision condition) = decreased vision caused by old age
b.
presby (double) + opia (hearing condition) = hearing an echo
c.
presby (half) + opia (vision condition) = blindness in half the visual field
d.
presby (both) + opia (hearing condition) = good hearing; hearing in both ears
e.
presby (over) + opia (vision condition) = farsightedness
154.
Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term otorhinolaryngologist
into its component parts?
a.
otorhinolaryngo/logist
b.
o/to/rhi/no/lar/yn/go/lo/gist
c.
oto/rhino/laryngo/logist
d.
oto/rhino/laryn/golog/ist
e.
oto/rhinolaryngo/logist
155.
Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term otoscope
.
a.
AW-tuh-skohp
b.
OH-toh-skohp
c.
OH-too-skohp
d.
AW-toh-skohp
156.
Which of the following abbreviations pertains to the eye?
a.
AS
b.
ENT
c.
VA
d.
AD
e.
AU
157.
Which root refers to the part of the skull behind the ear?
a.
vestibul/o
b.
myring/o
c.
mastoid/o
d.
cerumin/o
e.
salping/o
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158.
The peripheral nervous system collects ________. a.
calories
b.
cells
c.
nutrients
d.
data
159.
Which of the following make up the central nervous system?
a.
Heart
b.
Brain
c.
Spinal cord
d.
Gall Bladder
160.
The definition for the term encephalus
is ________.
a.
little brain
b.
knot inside of the head
c.
half the head
d.
stuff inside your head
161.
What is the correct surgical definition of the term "lobotomy"?
a.
Incision into the lobe
b.
Incision into the brain
c.
Extraction of the lobe
d.
Incision into the nerves
162.
Which of the following is a unified collection of cells known as the central nervous system? a.
Nerves
b.
Brain
c.
Neurons
d.
Spine
163.
The scientific term for an octopus, squid, and other sea creatures that have a head and tentacles is called ________.
a.
cephaly
b.
cephalo
c.
pod
d.
cephalopod
164.
The definition of the root "crani/o" is ________.
a.
dura
b.
meninges
c.
brain
d.
skull
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165.
Which of the following roots mean "brain"?
a.
Lob/o
b.
Encephal/o
c.
Cerebr/o
d.
Spin/o
166.
Which of the following terms relate to the cerebellum?
a.
Cranial
b.
Cerebellitis
c.
Craniomalacia
d.
Cerebellar
167.
What is the root of skull?
a.
Crani/o
b.
Mening/o
c.
Dur/o
d.
Cephal/o
168.
Which of the following is the study of art and philosophy as it pertains to beauty?
a.
Asthenia
b.
Psychology
c.
Sociology
d.
Esthestics
169.
The root for "speech" is ________.
a.
psych/o
b.
phas/o
c.
phren/o
d.
esthesi/o
170.
The root for "mind" is ________.
a.
psych/o
b.
phren/o
c.
phas/o
d.
esthesi/o
171.
The root for dura is ________.
a.
du/o
b.
dur/o
c.
dura/o
d.
durao/o
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172.
The definition of "somn/o" is ________.
a.
know
b.
excessive fear
c.
sleep
d.
speech
173.
Which of the following is a commonly used meaning for a brain operation that changes one's personality?
a.
Lobotomy
b.
Debridement
c.
Hysterectomy
d.
Hematoma
174.
The root for "know" is ________.
a.
somn/i
b.
esthesi/o
c.
hypn/o
d.
gnosi/o
175.
The meaning of the root esthesi/o is ________.
a.
feeling
b.
mind
c.
sensation
d.
speech
176.
The definition of the root phas/o is ________. a.
speech
b.
sensation
c.
vision
d.
mind
177.
The definition of -phobia is excessive ________.
a.
fear
b.
sleep
c.
desire
d.
sensitivity
178.
The definition of "phren/o" is ________.
a.
sensation
b.
mind
c.
speech
d.
feeling
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179.
Which of the following comes from the Greek term "paresis"?
a.
To slacken
b.
To strike
c.
To let go
d.
To gather
180.
Roots for sleep are ________. a.
somn/i
b.
hypn/o
c.
esthesi/o
d.
somn/o
181.
Which of the following terms characterize bipolar depression's intense mood swings?
a.
Manic
b.
Neurotic
c.
Bipolar
d.
Phobic
182.
The definition of ton/o is ________.
a.
muscle tone
b.
pressure
c.
tension
d.
paralysis
183.
Slight or partial paralysis is the definition of ________.
a.
-ptosis
b.
ton/o
c.
tax/o
d.
paresis
184.
Muscle twitching is ________.
a.
dementia
b.
ataxia
c.
dyskinesia
d.
myoclonus
185.
The suffix meaning excessive desire is ________.
a.
-phobia
b.
-megaly
c.
-malacia
d.
-mania
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186.
Which of the following is the most common imaging technique used for brain imaging?
a.
CT
b.
MRI
c.
PET
d.
EEG
187.
A procedure used to examine the electrical activity of the brain is ________.
a.
electroencephalography
b.
myelogram
c.
echoencephalography
d.
cerebral angiography
188.
Which of the following is defined by a sudden state of confusion and abrupt loss of awareness of the surroundings?
a.
Delirium
b.
Dyslexia
c.
Insomnia
d.
Dementia
189.
An imaging technique that produces an image of the brain using sound waves sent through the skull is ________.
a.
magnetic resonance angiography
b.
lumbar puncture
c.
transcranial doppler sonography
d.
cerebral angiography
190.
Inflammation of the cerebellum is defined as ________.
a.
myelomeningocele
b.
duritis
c.
epidural hematoma
d.
cerebellitis
191.
Which of the following is/are terms associated with an EEG?
a.
Electro
b.
Echo
c.
Encephalo
d.
Graphy
192.
A condition of having an abnormally large head is ________.
a.
macrocephaly
b.
microcephaly
c.
encephalitis
d.
cephalodynia
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193.
A procedure used to examine blood vessels in the brain is ________.
a.
positron emission tomography.
b.
cerebral angiography.
c.
magnetic resonance angiography.
d.
transcranial Doppler sonography.
194.
Select the central nervous system tumors. a.
Craniosynostosis
b.
Glioblastomas
c.
Astrocytoma
d.
Medulloblastomas
195.
The inability to speak is ________.
a.
myoclonus
b.
dystonia
c.
aphasia
d.
ataxia
196.
Which of the following is the definition of cerebral thrombosis
?
a.
Abnormal softening of the skull
b.
Widening or abnormal dilation of a blood vessel in the brain
c.
Blockage of the blood vessel in the brain caused by blood clots
d.
Hardening of an artery in the brain caused by a buildup
197.
Which of the following are benefits of an ultrasound for imaging?
a.
Radioactive waves to see the heart
b.
Radioactive waves to see the bone
c.
Assess blood circulation to the brain
d.
Monitor the speed of blood in vessels
198.
Which of the following is defined as abnormal narrowing of the skull?
a.
Craniostenosis
b.
Craniomalacia
c.
Craniopexy
d.
Craniosynostosis
199.
Which of the following is inflammation of the brain and meninges? a.
Encephalomyelitis
b.
Cerebellitis
c.
Encephalitis
d.
Cerebromeningitis
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200.
Which of the following is defined as a premature closure of the skull bone/s?
a.
Craniosynostosis
b.
Psychogenic
c.
Neurogenic
d.
Neuropathy
201.
Which of the following is an example of cutting and cleaning of a partially blocked artery?
a.
Laminectomy
b.
Cranioplasty
c.
Discectomy
d.
Endarterectomy
202.
Which type of anesthesia causes a complete loss of consciousness?
a.
Topical
b.
Regional
c.
General
d.
Local
203.
Which of the following is a disease of the blood vessels in the brain. a.
Cerebrovasular disease
b.
Cerebral artherosclerosis disease c.
Atherosclerosis disease d.
Cerebral atherosclerosis disease
204.
Abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid in the brain is ________.
a.
craniostenosis
b.
hydrocephaly
c.
ganglioma
d.
encephalitis
205.
Which of the following is excessive bleeding inside the brain?
a.
Encephalitis b.
Intracerebral hemorrhage
c.
Cephalopathy d.
Cerebromeningitis
206.
What is the term used for drugs to dull the pain reception from the nerves?
a.
Anesthesiology
b.
Endarterectomy
c.
Cranioplasty
d.
Anesthetics
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207.
Which type of anesthesia is injected into a nerve, causing loss of sensation over a particular area?
a.
Epidural
b.
Regional
c.
Topical
d.
Local
208.
What is the correct abbreviation for a fracture?
a.
F
b.
frac
c.
Fx
d.
TKR
e.
Tx
209.
Which of the following roots refers to arrangement, order, coordination?
a.
carp/o
b.
kinesi/o
c.
spondyl/o
d.
tax/o
e.
ton/o
210.
Which syllable receives the emphasis in the medical term arthrogram
?
a.
Syllable 1: ar
b.
Syllable 2: thro
c.
Syllable 3: gram
211.
Which medical term means rib pain
?
a.
Arthralgia
b.
Cervicodynia
c.
Costalgia
d.
Osteodynia
e.
Tibialgia
212.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term chondroplasty
?
a.
chondro
(cartilage) + plasty
(binding) = binding of cartilage (surgical fixation of cartilage)
b.
chondro
(cartilage) + plasty
(breaking) = breaking of cartilage
c.
chondro
(cartilage) + plasty
(incision) = incision into cartilage
d.
chondro
(cartilage) +
plasty
(reconstruction) = reconstruction of cartilage
e.
chondro
(cartilage) + plasty
(suture) = suture of cartilage
213.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myasthenia
?
a.
my
(joint) + asthenia
(growth) = joint growth
b.
my
(muscle) + asthenia
(pain) = muscle pain
c.
my
(muscle) +
asthenia
(weakness) = muscle weakness
d.
my
(joint) + asthen
(growth) + ia
(condition) = condition of joint growth
e.
my
(muscle) + asthen
(pain) + ia
(condition) = muscle pain
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214.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term osteoporosis
?
a.
osteo
(bone) + por
(deficiency) + osis
(condition) = bone deficiency condition
b.
osteo
(bone) + por
(disease) + osis
(condition) = bone disease
c.
osteo
(bone) + por
(nourishment) + osis
(condition) = poor bone nourishment
d.
osteo
(bone) +
por
(pore) +
osis
(condition) = bone pore condition (loss of bone density)
e.
osteo
(bone) + por
(pus) + osis
(condition) = pus in the bone
215.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term polymyositis
?
a.
poly
(few) + myos
(muscle) + itis
(inflammation) = inflammation of a few muscles
b.
poly
(few) + myos
(muscle) + itis
(pain) = pain in a few muscles
c.
poly
(many) +
myos
(muscle) +
itis
(inflammation) = inflammation of many muscles
d.
poly
(many) + myos
(muscle) + itis
(pain) = pain in many muscles
e.
poly
(one) + myos
(muscle) + itis
(inflammation) = inflammation of a muscle
216.
Identify the correct pronunciation for the term costochondritis.
a.
KAW-stoh-chon-DRAI-tis
b.
KAW-stoh-kawn-DRAI-tis
c.
SAW-stoh-chon-DRAI-tis
d.
SAW-stoh-kawn-DRAI-tis
217.
Choose the correct translation for the root ankyl/o.
a.
Arm
b.
Ankle
c.
Joint
d.
Stiff, bent
e.
Wrist
218.
Build a medical term that means "incision into fascia."
a.
Fasciectomy
b.
Fasciodesis
c.
Fascioplasty
d.
Fasciorrhaphy
e.
Fasciotomy
219.
Build a medical term that means "puncture of a joint."
a.
Arthrocentesis
b.
Arthrogram
c.
Arthrogram
d.
Arthroscope
e.
Arthroscopy
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220.
Build a medical term that means "tendon inflammation."
a.
Arthritis
b.
Bursitis
c.
Dactylitis
d.
Fasciitis
e.
Tendonitis
221.
A drug that relieves pain is called a(n):
a.
analgesic.
b.
antiarthritic.
c.
anti-inflammatory.
d.
antipyretic.
e.
open reduction.
222.
Translate the medical term hyperkinesia
as literally as possible.
a.
Bad movement
b.
Fast movement
c.
Over movement
d.
Slow movement
e.
Under movement
223.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term dysphasia
?
a.
dys (bad) + phas (speech) + ia (condition) = bad speech condition (difficulty speaking)
b.
ys (bad) + phas (feeling, sensation) + ia (condition) = bad feeling or sensation
c.
dys (good) + phas (feeling, sensation) + ia (condition) = good feeling or sensation
d.
dys (not) + phas (feeling, sensation) + ia (condition) = absence or lack of feeling or sensation
e.
dys (not) + phas (speech) + ia (condition) = not speaking (a mute)
224.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ganglioma
?
a.
gangli (nerve bundle) + oma (tumor) = tumor of the ganglion (nerve bundles)
b.
gangli (nerve bundle) + oma (binding) = binding of the ganglion (nerve bundles)
c.
gangli (nerve bundle) + oma (disease) = disease of the ganglion (nerve bundles)
d.
gangli (nerve bundle) + oma (drooping) = drooping of the ganglion (nerve bundles)
e.
gangli (nerve bundle) + oma (hernia) = hernia of the ganglion (nerve bundles)
225.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term polyneuritis
?
a.
poly (many) + neur (nerve) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of multiple nerves
b.
poly (one) + neur (nerve) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of one nerve
c.
poly (many) + neur (paralysis) + itis (inflammation) = paralysis and inflammation
of many nerves
d.
poly (one) + neur (paralysis) + itis (condition) = paralysis
e.
poly (many) + neur (nerve) + itis (condition) = condition of multiple nerves
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226.
Which root refers to the entire membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord?
a.
mening/o, meningi/o
b.
dur/o
c.
gangli/o
d.
myel/o
e.
phren/o
227.
Which root refers to the spinal cord or bone marrow?
a.
myel/o
b.
dur/o
c.
gangli/o
d.
mening/o, meningi/o
e.
phren/o
228.
Which syllable receives the emphasis in the term neurasthenia
?
a.
1: neur
b.
3: then
c.
2: as
d.
4: i
e.
5: a
229.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term anesthetic
?
a.
an (not) + esthestic (feeling, sensation) = a drug that causes loss of sensation
b.
an (against) + esthestic (feeling, emotion) = a drug that calms emotional responses
c.
an (bad) + esthestic (feeling, sensation) = a drug that prevents bad feelings or unpleasant sensations
d.
an (in, inside) + esthestic (movement) = a drug that creates movement inside the body
e.
an (without) + esthestic (feeling, emotion) = a drug that causes a person to lose emotional responses
230.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term apathy
?
a.
a (not) + path (suffering, disease) + y (condition) = without feeling or emotion
b.
a (not) + path (sleep) + y (condition) = not sleeping
c.
a (out) + path (suffering, disease) + y (condition) = inability to feel or experience any sensation
d.
a (in) + path (suffering, disease) + y (condition) = internal feeling or sensation
e.
a (in) + path (sleep) + y (condition) = condition of being asleep
231.
Translate the medical term cerebral thrombosis
as literally as possible.
a.
"Pertaining to brain - clot condition": blockage of a blood vessel in the brain caused by a blood clot
b.
"Pertaining to brain - stopper condition": blockage of a blood vessel in the brain caused by a foreign object (fat or bacteria)
c.
"Pertaining to head - clot condition": blockage of a blood vessel in the head caused by a blood clot
d.
"Pertaining to head - stopper condition": blockage of a blood vessel in the head caused by a foreign object (fat or bacteria)
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232.
Identify and define the root in the term hypnotic.
a.
hypno - sleep
b.
hyp–over
c.
pnot - mind
d.
not - know
e.
ic - pertaining to
233.
Build a medical term that means "large head condition."
a.
Macrocephaly
b.
Cerebellitis
c.
Cerebral atrophy
d.
Encephalocele
e.
Microcephaly
234.
A patient experiencing an abnormal sensation, usually numbness or tingling in the skin, is
experiencing:
a.
paresthesia.
b.
dysesthesia.
c.
hyperesthesia.
d.
pseudesthesia.
e.
synesthesia.
235.
A loss or decline in mental function is called:
a.
dementia
b.
aphasia.
c.
catatonia.
d.
dyslexia.
e.
dyskinesia.
236.
Identify the correct pronunciation for the term meningocele.
a.
meh-NIN-goh-seel
b.
meh-NIN-goh-keel
c.
meh-NIN-joh-keel
d.
meh-NIN-joh-seel
237.
Translate the root esthesi/o.
a.
Feeling, sensation
b.
Arrangement, order, coordination
c.
Know
d.
Slight or partial paralysis
e.
Weakness
238. Identify the correct pronunciation for the underlined syllable in phar
ynx.
a.
Fair
b.
Pair
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