Question 1

What is the specialty of a neonatologist?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epidemics
B)   Newborns
C)   Reconstructive surgery
D)   The immune system B

Question 2

Pertaining to the stomach is referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

gastric

Question 3

What is the meaning of the term internist?

Accepted Answer

A)   A physician who deals especially with internal body structures.
B)   A recent graduate who is in training before being licensed to practice medicine.
C)   Any recent graduate who is training before becoming a licensed professional.
D)   One who studies structures having an opening on the body surface. A

Question 4

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Larynx ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the following word is spelled correctly,...

Question 5

Which of these is not a physician?

Accepted Answer

A)   Psychologist
B)   Ophthalmologist
C)   Internist
D)   Pediatrician

Question 6

Which of the following is the suffix in the medical term gastroenterology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Enter(o) 
B)   Gas-
C)   -logy
D)   Gastr(o)

Question 7

Bill sustains a spinal cord injury in a motorcycle accident and needs surgery. Which type of physician will perform the surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neurosurgeon
B)   Oral surgeon
C)   Oncologist
D)   Surgical pathologist

Question 8

A nerve cell is a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nerve cell is a(n) ____________________....

Question 9

Which of the following is added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which statement is not true regarding the use of abbreviations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abbreviations should never be used in medical records.
B)   Abbreviations include shortened words as well as letters.
C)   Abbreviations save time but can be confusing.
D)   Both The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices provide recommendations regarding the use of abbreviations.

Question 11

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Neuron (noor-on)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Syllables are shown for the following term....

Question 12

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: OB ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the meaning of the abbreviation: OB...

Question 13

What is the term that means the sorting and prioritizing of patients for treatment according to their need for care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Preventive medicine
B)   Primary provider
C)   Rhinology
D)   Triage

Question 14

The term orthopedist refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   A branch of dentistry
B)   A medical specialist
C)   A medical specialty
D)   A type of dentist

Question 15

Which of the following is the abbreviation for the federal privacy act that gives patients certain rights concerning their own health information?

Accepted Answer

A)   ADL
B)   ENT
C)   HIPAA
D)   LVN

Question 16

Which of the following is an abbreviated definition of pathology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Study of disease in general
B)   Study of function
C)   Study of structure
D)   Study of tissue

Question 17

A combining form is a word root plus a(n) _____ to ease pronunciation.

Accepted Answer

A)   combining vowel
B)   prefix
C)   suffix
D)   eponym

Question 18

Which of the following terms contains a word part that means inside?

Accepted Answer

A)   Endocrine
B)   Neuron
C)   Ophthalmologist
D)   Rhinologist

Question 19

Casey has frequent nosebleeds. Which specialty focuses on diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Clinical pathology
B)   Rheumatology
C)   Rhinology
D)   Surgical pathology

Question 20

What is the name of the specialty that deals specifically with diseases of elderly adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gastroenterology
B)   Geriatrics
C)   Pediatrics
D)   Toxicology

Exam 1: Building Medical Terms Starting With Medical Specialties