Exam 16: Medical Anatomy and Terminology

Audra is a medical assistant. Her first patient of the day is scheduled for a thyroidectomy. Audra prepares the patient and then calls an escort to take the patient to the correct department. Where does the patient need to go? (Hint: The suffix gives you the answer.)

Suzette has just moved to a new city, and during the move she lost her contact lenses. She managed to get her Internet hooked up, and she is now searching for a place to get some new contact lenses and maybe some glasses, too. Suzette does not have any type of eye disease. What type of professional should Suzette search for?

If the respiratory system is not working properly, oxygen levels in the body may drop too low, and carbon dioxide levels in the body may rise too high. What are the correct medical terms for low oxygen in the body and high carbon dioxide in the body?

A prefix can be used with a root word to indicate that something happened before, during, or after something else. Natal means "pertaining to birth." What is the correct term for the medical care that a mother and her unborn baby receive before birth?

Build a medical term that means "high blood pressure."

Mrs. Lewis seems embarrassed to explain why she came to the clinic today. Finally, she says, "Nurse, I just can't hold my water. For no reason at all, or especially if I cough, sometimes I just pee on myself." What medical term will the nurse write as Mrs. Lewis's symptom?

What is GERD?

Most people have heard of an OB-GYN doctor, and most people know that this is a doctor who specializes in women's health. But what does this abbreviation mean exactly? Choose the answer that has both words spelled correctly and both definitions correct.

A patient had her appendix removed. What is the correct name and spelling of this procedure?

Ms. Gibbs has chosen a military career. A few months ago, she served as part of a supply line for a combat zone. Her unit came under enemy fire on two occasions. The second time, one of her close friends was killed and two were injured. Ms. Gibbs is having difficulty sleeping, and at times she feels anxious and afraid. She has always been a strong, courageous person, and she is very troubled by these feelings. She wonders if she is going crazy. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Build the medical term for low blood sugar.

Knowing suffixes gives you a big clue to the meaning of most medical terms. For example, hepat is a root meaning "the liver." What does hepatoma mean?

Janine has not seen her Aunt Esther for several years. When they meet at a family reunion, Janine notices that Aunt Esther is very thin and has bulging, protruding eyes. Janine asks Aunt Esther if she has seen a doctor recently. "I surely did," replies Aunt Esther. "He told me some long word about why I'm looking 'bug-eyed.' My heart's beating real fast, too, and it's all got to do with my thyroid gland." What is the name of Aunt Esther's eye condition, and what is the name of her endocrine gland condition?

A patient sat down on a log in the woods and received a snake bite to the buttocks. The location of the wound can be described as:

What is the correct abbreviation for a stroke, and what do the letters stand for?

Rosalia is trying to code out a surgery note, but the handwriting is very poor, and the terms look very much the same. Which statement makes sense? (Hint: Understanding the suffixes will help you answer this question. Assume that Mrs. Horton had a surgery procedure performed.)

The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by special membranes. If these membranes become inflamed or infected, this is a serious condition. Build the medical term for this condition.

Which of the following body parts has a lateral position?

Women frequently have difficulties involving menstruation. The following medical terms are all real terms, and they are correctly spelled, but they have different meanings. Which one means "painful menstruation"?

LaWanda is a pharmacy tech. Mrs. Jones comes in with two prescriptions: one for ophthalmic drops and one for otic drops. The doctor's scribbled instructions read only, "Use both twice a day." Where is Mrs. Jones supposed to put the drops?