Question 1

If an organ slides or falls forward,the resulting condition is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  neoplasm 
B)  relapse 
C)  remission 
D)  prolapse 
E)  dysmenorrhea 
A)  neoplasm 
B)  relapse 
C)  remission 
D)  prolapse 
E)  dysmenorrhea

Question 2

An incision of the skull is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  gastrotomy 
B)  laparotomy 
C)  phlebotomy 
D)  oophorectomy 
E)  craniotomy 
A)  gastrotomy 
B)  laparotomy 
C)  phlebotomy 
D)  oophorectomy 
E)  craniotomy

Question 3

Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  bronchitis 
B)  pleural effusion 
C)  pneumonitis 
D)  bursitis 
E)  pleuritis or pleurisy 
A)  bronchitis 
B)  pleural effusion 
C)  pneumonitis 
D)  bursitis 
E)  pleuritis or pleurisy

Question 4

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  enteritis 
B)  endocarditis 
C)  appendicitis 
D)  hepatitis 
E)  gastroenteritis 
A)  enteritis 
B)  endocarditis 
C)  appendicitis 
D)  hepatitis 
E)  gastroenteritis

Question 5

A doctor who specializes in operating on the chest is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracic surgeon 
B)  colorectal surgeon 
C)  otolaryngologist 
D)  orthopedist 
E)  oncologist 
A)  thoracic surgeon 
B)  colorectal surgeon 
C)  otolaryngologist 
D)  orthopedist 
E)  oncologist

Question 6

A specialist who treats glandular disorders is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  gastroenterologist 
B)  rheumatologist 
C)  endocrinologist 
D)  hematologist 
E)  otolaryngologist 
A)  gastroenterologist 
B)  rheumatologist 
C)  endocrinologist 
D)  hematologist 
E)  otolaryngologist

Question 7

The plane that divides the body into right and left sides is called the _____ plane.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal 
B)  transverse 
C)  cervical 
D)  sagittal 
E)  sacral 
A)  frontal 
B)  transverse 
C)  cervical 
D)  sagittal 
E)  sacral

Question 8

A rheumatologist is a specialist in allergies and infectious diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the following prefixes with their meanings:

-before

Accepted Answer

A) pre- 
B) post- 
C) peri- 
D) con- 
E) epi-
F)ad-
G)hemi-
H)neo-
I)mal-
J)meta- 
A) pre- 
B) post- 
C) peri- 
D) con- 
E) epi-
F)ad-
G)hemi-
H)neo-
I)mal-
J)meta-

Question 10

Mammoplasty is the surgical repair (augmentation or reduction)of breast tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Incision of the abdomen is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  laparoscopy 
B)  rhinotomy 
C)  laparotomy 
D)  gastrotomy 
E)  gastroscopy 
A)  laparoscopy 
B)  rhinotomy 
C)  laparotomy 
D)  gastrotomy 
E)  gastroscopy

Question 12

A myelogram is an x-ray record of the bone marrow after an injection of contrast material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A term meaning "before birth" is:

Accepted Answer

A)  antigen 
B)  antepartum 
C)  postpartum 
D)  postnatal 
E)  neonatal 
A)  antigen 
B)  antepartum 
C)  postpartum 
D)  postnatal 
E)  neonatal

Question 14

Match the following prefixes with their meanings:

-toward

Accepted Answer

A) pre- 
B) post- 
C) peri- 
D) con- 
E) epi-
F)ad-
G)hemi-
H)neo-
I)mal-
J)meta- 
A) pre- 
B) post- 
C) peri- 
D) con- 
E) epi-
F)ad-
G)hemi-
H)neo-
I)mal-
J)meta-

Question 15

The thyroid gland is an example of an _____ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermis 
B)  exocrine 
C)  esophageal 
D)  endocrine 
E)  epidural 
A)  epidermis 
B)  exocrine 
C)  esophageal 
D)  endocrine 
E)  epidural

Question 16

A gastrectomy is a gastric resection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A pathologist performs autopsies and examines biopsy samples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body is the urethra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the following prefixes with their meanings:

-bad

Accepted Answer

A) pre- 
B) post- 
C) peri- 
D) con- 
E) epi-
F)ad-
G)hemi-
H)neo-
I)mal-
J)meta- 
A) pre- 
B) post- 
C) peri- 
D) con- 
E) epi-
F)ad-
G)hemi-
H)neo-
I)mal-
J)meta-

Question 20

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA),commonly known as a stroke,can be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  gastritis 
B)  osteitis 
C)  adenosis 
D)  dermatitis 
E)  thrombosis 
A)  gastritis 
B)  osteitis 
C)  adenosis 
D)  dermatitis 
E)  thrombosis

If an organ slides or falls forward,the resulting condition is called:

An incision of the skull is a(n):

Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs is called:

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine is called:

A doctor who specializes in operating on the chest is called a(n):

A specialist who treats glandular disorders is a(n):

The plane that divides the body into right and left sides is called the _____ plane.

A rheumatologist is a specialist in allergies and infectious diseases.

Match the following prefixes with their meanings: -before

Mammoplasty is the surgical repair (augmentation or reduction)of breast tissue.

Incision of the abdomen is called:

A myelogram is an x-ray record of the bone marrow after an injection of contrast material.

A term meaning "before birth" is:

Match the following prefixes with their meanings: -toward

The thyroid gland is an example of an _____ gland.

A gastrectomy is a gastric resection.

A pathologist performs autopsies and examines biopsy samples.

The tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body is the urethra.

Match the following prefixes with their meanings: -bad

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA),commonly known as a stroke,can be caused by:

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Organization of the Body

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Prefixes

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Exam 8: Appendix Proficiency Exam

If an organ slides or falls forward,the resulting condition is called:

An incision of the skull is a(n):

Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs is called:

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine is called:

A doctor who specializes in operating on the chest is called a(n):

A specialist who treats glandular disorders is a(n):

The plane that divides the body into right and left sides is called the _____ plane.

A rheumatologist is a specialist in allergies and infectious diseases.

Match the following prefixes with their meanings: -before

Mammoplasty is the surgical repair (augmentation or reduction)of breast tissue.

Incision of the abdomen is called:

A myelogram is an x-ray record of the bone marrow after an injection of contrast material.

A term meaning "before birth" is:

Match the following prefixes with their meanings: -toward

The thyroid gland is an example of an _____ gland.

A gastrectomy is a gastric resection.

A pathologist performs autopsies and examines biopsy samples.

The tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body is the urethra.

Match the following prefixes with their meanings: -bad

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA),commonly known as a stroke,can be caused by:

Basic Word Structure

Organization of the Body

Suffixes

Prefixes

Medical Specialists and Case Reports

Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and Eponyms

Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Filters