Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary focus of HSC 3537 Medical Terminology?

Accepted Answer

A study of the language of medicine, including Greek and Latin roots, suffixes, prefixes, word construction, and application.

Question 2

A student is asked to break down the term 'osteoporosis' into its word elements. Which of the following is the correct breakdown?

Accepted Answer

'osteo-' (bone), '-por-' (passage), '-osis' (condition)

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct application of a medical suffix to indicate 'inflammation'?

Accepted Answer

The suffix '-itis' as in 'arthritis' (inflammation of a joint)

Question 4

A patient is diagnosed with 'hepatomegaly.' Based on your knowledge of medical terminology, what does this term mean?

Accepted Answer

Enlargement of the liver

Question 5

Which of the following medical abbreviations is correctly matched with its meaning?

Accepted Answer

BP: Blood Pressure

Question 6

A student encounters the term 'dermatology.' Which word element refers to 'skin'?

Accepted Answer

'dermat-'

Question 7

Which of the following terms means 'surgical removal of the gallbladder'?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystectomy

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Fast

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the term 'nephrology'?

Accepted Answer

The study of the kidneys

Question 10

A healthcare provider writes 'NPO' in a patient's chart. What does this abbreviation mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Question 11

Which of the following terms refers to a condition of low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia

Question 12

A patient is diagnosed with 'osteomyelitis.' Which body systems are involved in this condition?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal and Immune

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the term 'gastroenterology'?

Accepted Answer

'gastro-' (stomach), 'entero-' (intestine), '-logy' (study of)

Question 14

A patient is prescribed a medication to treat 'hypertension.' What does this condition refer to?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Cystitis

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Many

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the term 'bradycardia'?

Accepted Answer

Slow heart rate

Question 18

A patient is scheduled for a 'laparotomy.' Based on your knowledge of medical terminology, what does this procedure involve?

Accepted Answer

Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity

Question 19

Which of the following terms refers to a specialist in the study and treatment of mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatrist

Question 20

A patient is diagnosed with 'hyperthyroidism.' Which gland is affected in this condition?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid gland

Syllabus Overview: HSC 3537 Medical Terminology

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