Question 1

Which of the following terms best describes a condition where there is an abnormally slow heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with 'polyneuropathy.' Based on the prefixes and roots, what does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Disease of many nerves

Question 3

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'within the muscle'?

Accepted Answer

Intra-

Question 4

A newborn is described as 'premature.' Which prefix in this term means 'before'?

Accepted Answer

Pre-

Question 5

Which of the following terms means 'abnormally low blood sugar'?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia

Question 6

A surgical procedure called 'gastrotomy' is performed. What does the suffix '-tomy' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Cutting into

Question 7

Which prefix would be used to describe a condition that is 'false' or 'not real'?

Accepted Answer

Pseudo-

Question 8

A patient is diagnosed with 'dysphagia.' What does the prefix 'dys-' indicate in this context?

Accepted Answer

Difficult or painful

Question 9

Which of the following terms means 'condition of turning inward'?

Accepted Answer

Esotropia

Question 10

A patient is described as 'nulligravida.' What does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Never been pregnant

Question 11

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'across' or 'through' an organ or structure?

Accepted Answer

Trans-

Question 12

A patient is diagnosed with 'tachypnea.' What does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Fast breathing

Question 13

Which of the following terms means 'abnormally large heart'?

Accepted Answer

Cardiomegaly

Question 14

A patient is described as 'primigravida.' What does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant for the first time

Question 15

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'half' or 'partial'?

Accepted Answer

Semi-

Question 16

A patient is diagnosed with 'endocarditis.' What does the prefix 'endo-' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Within

Question 17

Which of the following terms means 'abnormally high blood pressure'?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

Question 18

A patient is described as 'postpartum.' What does the suffix '-partum' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Birth

Question 19

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'against' or 'opposite'?

Accepted Answer

Contra-

Question 20

A patient is diagnosed with 'panarthritis.' What does the prefix 'pan-' indicate?

Accepted Answer

All

Chapter 3: Understanding Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots in Medical Terminology

Study Guide - Practice Questions