Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of studying medical terminology in the allied health care field?

Accepted Answer

To build a professional vocabulary required for effective communication and employment in healthcare.

Question 2

A patient’s chart notes a diagnosis of 'dermatitis.' Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the skin

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term 'osteomyelitis'?

Accepted Answer

'osteo-' (bone), '-myel-' (marrow), '-itis' (inflammation)

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystectomy

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Complete Blood Count

Question 6

Which directional term means 'toward the midline of the body'?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Question 7

A patient is diagnosed with 'nephrolithiasis.' What does this term indicate?

Accepted Answer

Presence of stones in the kidney

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?

Accepted Answer

-ectomy

Question 10

A patient presents with 'tachycardia.' What does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Fast heart rate

Question 11

Which of the following terms refers to inflammation of the liver?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis

Question 12

Which medical term means 'study of the heart'?

Accepted Answer

Cardiology

Question 13

A patient is scheduled for a 'hysterectomy.' What does this procedure involve?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal of the uterus

Question 14

Which prefix means 'below' or 'under'?

Accepted Answer

Hypo-

Question 15

Which of the following terms refers to a disease of the nerves?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Porous condition of bone

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the abbreviation 'COPD'?

Accepted Answer

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Question 18

Which term refers to the surgical repair of a joint?

Accepted Answer

Arthroplasty

Question 19

A patient is diagnosed with 'hyperglycemia.' What does this term indicate?

Accepted Answer

High blood sugar

Question 20

Which of the following terms means 'inflammation of the urinary bladder'?

Accepted Answer

Cystitis

Medical Terminology for Allied Health: Course Syllabus and Study Guide

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