Question 1

Pronunciation of medical terms may vary by ____________.

Accepted Answer

geographical region

Question 2

Which word root is Greek for "stone"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psyche 
B)  Lithos 
C)  Oris 
D)  Cauda 
A)  Psyche 
B)  Lithos 
C)  Oris 
D)  Cauda B

Question 3

The plural of a noun ending in nx is _____.

Accepted Answer

nges

Question 4

The suffix "-itis" means :

Accepted Answer

A)  excision. 
B)  inflammation. 
C)  reverse. 
D)  repair. 
A)  excision. 
B)  inflammation. 
C)  reverse. 
D)  repair.

Question 5

Learning the meanings of word parts:

Accepted Answer

A)  is not important as long as every word is memorized. 
B)  is one of the most difficult tasks to master in health care. 
C)  should be done only if time allows. 
D)  eliminates the necessity of memorizing each new word encountered. 
A)  is not important as long as every word is memorized. 
B)  is one of the most difficult tasks to master in health care. 
C)  should be done only if time allows. 
D)  eliminates the necessity of memorizing each new word encountered.

Question 6

A combining vowel is used:

Accepted Answer

A)  when the suffix that follows begins with a consonant. 
B)  When the suffix that follows begins with a consonant. 
C)  when there is no prefix. 
D)  when there is a prefix. 
A)  when the suffix that follows begins with a consonant. 
B)  When the suffix that follows begins with a consonant. 
C)  when there is no prefix. 
D)  when there is a prefix.

Question 7

In pharmacology, drugs are grouped into classes based on their:

Accepted Answer

A)  major effects. 
B)  potential for abuse. 
C)  color. 
D)  method of administration. 
A)  major effects. 
B)  potential for abuse. 
C)  color. 
D)  method of administration.

Question 8

The largest organ in the human body is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs. 
B)  heart. 
C)  brain. 
D)  skin. 
A)  lungs. 
B)  heart. 
C)  brain. 
D)  skin.

Question 9

A plural expresses that there is more than _ of something. (Use only numeric characters in your answer.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of A plural expresses that there is more...

Question 10

Latin and Green combined are the origin of what percentage of medical terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  40% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  90% 
A)  40% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  90%

Question 11

Eponyms are:

Accepted Answer

A)  diseases, organs, procedures, or bodily functions named after a person. 
B)  diseases, organs, procedures, or bodily functions named after a place. 
C)  always capitalized. 
D)  never capitalized. 
A)  diseases, organs, procedures, or bodily functions named after a person. 
B)  diseases, organs, procedures, or bodily functions named after a place. 
C)  always capitalized. 
D)  never capitalized.

Question 12

The main body of a word is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  suffix. 
B)  word root. 
C)  combining vowel. 
D)  combining form. 
A)  suffix. 
B)  word root. 
C)  combining vowel. 
D)  combining form.

Question 13

MD stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  modern doctor. 
B)  medical dentistry. 
C)  doctor of medicine. 
D)  medical derivative. 
A)  modern doctor. 
B)  medical dentistry. 
C)  doctor of medicine. 
D)  medical derivative.

Question 14

Many nouns that end with s, ch, and sh form their plurals by adding _.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many nouns that end with s, ch,...

Question 15

When written alone, a prefix is usually followed by this to indicate that another word follows the prefix to make a complete word:

Accepted Answer

A)  suffix. 
B)  comma. 
C)  hyphen. 
D)  word root. 
A)  suffix. 
B)  comma. 
C)  hyphen. 
D)  word root.

Question 16

One common cause of misinterpretation of abbreviations is:

Accepted Answer

A)  inconsistent standards for abbreviations. 
B)  incompetence of medical professionals. 
C)  misreading of handwriting. 
D)  incompatibility with computer systems. 
A)  inconsistent standards for abbreviations. 
B)  incompetence of medical professionals. 
C)  misreading of handwriting. 
D)  incompatibility with computer systems.

Question 17

A compound word is a word in which two of what are combined?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suffixes 
B)  Prefixes 
C)  Combining vowels 
D)  Word roots 
A)  Suffixes 
B)  Prefixes 
C)  Combining vowels 
D)  Word roots

Question 18

Which term is an example of an eponym and an abbreviation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stat 
B)  Pap smear 
C)  Foley catheter 
D)  CABG 
A)  Stat 
B)  Pap smear 
C)  Foley catheter 
D)  CABG

Question 19

What is attached to the end of a word to modify its meaning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Word root 
B)  Prefix 
C)  Combining vowel 
D)  Suffix 
A)  Word root 
B)  Prefix 
C)  Combining vowel 
D)  Suffix

Question 20

The punctuation mark that designates a combining form is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  comma. 
B)  parenthesis. 
C)  diagonal slash. 
D)  semicolon. 
A)  comma. 
B)  parenthesis. 
C)  diagonal slash. 
D)  semicolon.

Pronunciation of medical terms may vary by ____________.

Which word root is Greek for "stone"?

The plural of a noun ending in nx is _____.

The suffix "-itis" means :

Learning the meanings of word parts:

A combining vowel is used:

In pharmacology, drugs are grouped into classes based on their:

The largest organ in the human body is the:

A plural expresses that there is more than _ of something. (Use only numeric characters in your answer.)

Latin and Green combined are the origin of what percentage of medical terms?

Eponyms are:

The main body of a word is called a:

MD stands for:

Many nouns that end with s, ch, and sh form their plurals by adding _.

When written alone, a prefix is usually followed by this to indicate that another word follows the prefix to make a complete word:

One common cause of misinterpretation of abbreviations is:

A compound word is a word in which two of what are combined?

Which term is an example of an eponym and an abbreviation?

What is attached to the end of a word to modify its meaning?

The punctuation mark that designates a combining form is a:

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Exam 1: Simplified Medical Language

Pronunciation of medical terms may vary by ____________.

Which word root is Greek for "stone"?

The plural of a noun ending in nx is _____.

The suffix "-itis" means :

Learning the meanings of word parts:

A combining vowel is used:

In pharmacology, drugs are grouped into classes based on their:

The largest organ in the human body is the:

A plural expresses that there is more than _ of something. (Use only numeric characters in your answer.)

Latin and Green combined are the origin of what percentage of medical terms?

Eponyms are:

The main body of a word is called a:

MD stands for:

Many nouns that end with s, ch, and sh form their plurals by adding _.

When written alone, a prefix is usually followed by this to indicate that another word follows the prefix to make a complete word:

One common cause of misinterpretation of abbreviations is:

A compound word is a word in which two of what are combined?

Which term is an example of an eponym and an abbreviation?

What is attached to the end of a word to modify its meaning?

The punctuation mark that designates a combining form is a:

Suffixes and Combining Forms Made Easy

Essential Prefixes and More

Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions

The Body As a Whole

Musculoskeletal System

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Integumentary System

Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders

Special Sensory Organs of the Peripheral Nervous System

Endocrine System and Cancer Treatments

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