Question 1

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
-​Before a meal

Accepted Answer

A)  ​p.c
B)  b.i.d
C)  ​c/o
D)  ​I&O
E)  ​a.cF) G) ​p.r.nH) ​Δ

Question 2

The combining form enter/o means large intestine.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Otoscope
B)   ​Otology
C)   ​Otitis
D)   ​Otoplasty

Question 4

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
-​Change

Accepted Answer

A)  ​p.c
B)  b.i.d
C)  ​c/o
D)  ​I&O
E)  ​a.cF) G) ​p.r.nH) ​Δ

Question 5

How is the letter "i" pronounced when it is used at the end of a word to create the plural form?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​It is silent
B)   ​Like the "i" in "it"
C)   ​Like "ee" in "see"
D)   ​Like the word "eye"

Question 6

What is the correct pronunciation for the letter combination "pn"?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​n
B)   ​p
C)   ​f
D)   ​It is silent

Question 7

Rhinorrhea is drainage from the ear.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
-​Inflammation

Accepted Answer

A)  ​my/o
B)  ​arthr/o
C)  ​cephal/o
D)  ​oste/o
E)  ​-itisF) ​-ectomyG) ​-plegiaH) ​poly-I) ​hyper-J) ​hypo-

Question 9

Venostasis means abnormal slowing or stoppage of the flow of blood in a vein.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
-​Joint

Accepted Answer

A)  ​my/o
B)  ​arthr/o
C)  ​cephal/o
D)  ​oste/o
E)  ​-itisF) ​-ectomyG) ​-plegiaH) ​poly-I) ​hyper-J) ​hypo-

Question 11

Many, but not all, medical terms have a suffix.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
-​Intake and output

Accepted Answer

A)  ​p.c
B)  b.i.d
C)  ​c/o
D)  ​I&O
E)  ​a.cF) G) ​p.r.nH) ​Δ

Question 13

What is the recommended way to decipher the meaning of an unfamiliar medical term?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Start at the beginning of the word and work to the right, identifying and defining each word part.
B)   ​Start at the end of the word and work to the left, identifying and defining each word part.
C)   ​Define the word root, then the prefix, then the suffix.
D)   ​Define the word root, then the suffix, then the prefix.

Question 14

Tachycardia is an abnormally slow heart rate.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below.
-​With

Accepted Answer

A)  ​p.c
B)  b.i.d
C)  ​c/o
D)  ​I&O
E)  ​a.cF) G) ​p.r.nH) ​Δ

Question 16

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
-​Paralysis

Accepted Answer

A)  ​my/o
B)  ​arthr/o
C)  ​cephal/o
D)  ​oste/o
E)  ​-itisF) ​-ectomyG) ​-plegiaH) ​poly-I) ​hyper-J) ​hypo-

Question 17

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
-​Under

Accepted Answer

A)  ​my/o
B)  ​arthr/o
C)  ​cephal/o
D)  ​oste/o
E)  ​-itisF) ​-ectomyG) ​-plegiaH) ​poly-I) ​hyper-J) ​hypo-

Question 18

Explain why learning medical terminology is an essential health care skill.Discuss the possible consequences for a health care worker who does not understand medical terminology.​

Accepted Answer

Medical terminology is used when convers...

Question 19

Match each word part with the correct definition below.​
-​Removal of

Accepted Answer

A)  ​my/o
B)  ​arthr/o
C)  ​cephal/o
D)  ​oste/o
E)  ​-itisF) ​-ectomyG) ​-plegiaH) ​poly-I) ​hyper-J) ​hypo-

Question 20

Some medical terms have more than one word root.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Medical Terminology

What is the correct pronunciation for the letter combination "pn"?​

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Match each word part with the correct definition below.​ -​Under

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How is the letter "i" pronounced when it is used at the end of a word to create the plural form?​

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What is the recommended way to decipher the meaning of an unfamiliar medical term?​

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Match each word part with the correct definition below.​ -​Removal of

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Match each word part with the correct definition below.​ -​Paralysis

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Rhinorrhea is drainage from the ear.​

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​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below. -​Change

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Match each word part with the correct definition below.​ -​Joint

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​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below. -​Intake and output

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The combining form enter/o means large intestine.​

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​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below. -​Before a meal

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​Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below. -​With

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Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear?​

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Explain why learning medical terminology is an essential health care skill.Discuss the possible consequences for a health care worker who does not understand medical terminology.​

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Venostasis means abnormal slowing or stoppage of the flow of blood in a vein.​

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Match each word part with the correct definition below.​ -​Inflammation

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Many, but not all, medical terms have a suffix.​

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Some medical terms have more than one word root.​

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Tachycardia is an abnormally slow heart rate.​

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Match each word part with the correct definition below. -Under

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How is the letter "i" pronounced when it is used at the end of a word to create the plural form?

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Match each word part with the correct definition below. -Removal of

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Match each word part with the correct definition below. -Paralysis

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Rhinorrhea is drainage from the ear.

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Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below. -Change

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Match each word part with the correct definition below. -Joint

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Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below. -Intake and output

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The combining form enter/o means large intestine.

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Match each abbreviation or symbol with the correct meaning below. -With

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Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear?

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Explain why learning medical terminology is an essential health care skill.Discuss the possible consequences for a health care worker who does not understand medical terminology.

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Medical terminology is used when convers...
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Venostasis means abnormal slowing or stoppage of the flow of blood in a vein.

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Match each word part with the correct definition below. -Inflammation

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Many, but not all, medical terms have a suffix.

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Some medical terms have more than one word root.

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Tachycardia is an abnormally slow heart rate.

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