Question 1

Which of the following best describes the four major word parts used in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining vowels

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with 'hepatomegaly.' By analyzing the word parts, what does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Enlargement of the liver

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct definition of the prefix 'brady-' as used in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Question 4

A physician orders a 'CBC' for a patient. What does this abbreviation stand for?

Accepted Answer

Complete Blood Count

Question 5

Which of the following terms correctly uses a combining vowel to link a root and a suffix?

Accepted Answer

Arthropathy

Question 6

A patient is scheduled for a 'gastrectomy.' What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate in this term?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward

Question 8

If a term ends with the suffix '-itis,' what does this indicate about the condition?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the root 'cardi/o'?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Question 10

A medical term is constructed as follows: prefix + root + suffix. Which of the following terms is correctly assembled using this structure?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia

Question 11

A patient is diagnosed with 'osteoporosis.' By analyzing the word parts, what does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Condition of porous bones

Question 12

Which of the following abbreviations is commonly used for a diagnostic imaging procedure?

Accepted Answer

MRI

Question 13

A term for 'inflammation of the stomach' is constructed using the root 'gastr-' and the suffix '-itis.' What is the correct medical term?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the suffix '-logy'?

Accepted Answer

Study of

Question 15

A patient is prescribed 'antipyretic' medication. By analyzing the word parts, what is the purpose of this medication?

Accepted Answer

To reduce fever

Question 16

Which of the following terms refers to a surgical incision into the trachea?

Accepted Answer

Tracheotomy

Question 17

A patient presents with 'tachycardia.' What does the prefix 'tachy-' indicate in this context?

Accepted Answer

Fast

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct term for 'surgical repair of a joint'?

Accepted Answer

Arthroplasty

Question 19

A patient is diagnosed with 'nephrolithiasis.' By analyzing the word parts, what does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Condition of kidney stones

Question 20

A physician documents a patient's position as 'prone.' What does this mean regarding the patient's body orientation?

Accepted Answer

Lying face down

BTAC 125 Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals – Syllabus and Course Overview

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