Medical Office Term I (Mid-Term Exam Study Guide)

Which of the following suffixes means inflammation?

-itis

Which of the following suffixes means destruction?

-lytic

Which of the following suffixes means enlarged?

-megaly

Which suffix means tumor or mass?

-oma

Which of the following suffixes means drooping?

-ptosis

Which suffix means excessive, abnormal flow?

-rrhage

Which of the following suffixes refers to an instrument?

-scope

Podiatrists specialize in treating conditions of the hands. True or False.

False

Which abbreviation is a surgical procedure?

I&D

Which of the following statements regarding melanin is not true?

Melanin causes the formation of wrinkles.

A surgeon reports the details of a surgery in a(n):

Operative Report.

Which of the following abbreviations means label as follows?

Sig

All cells have a cell membrane. True or False.

True

Melanocytes are found in the basal layer of the epidermis. True or False.

True

Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disease. True or False.

True

Second-degree burns are characterized by blisters. True or False.

True

Spinal stenosis means the narrowing of the spinal canal. True or False.

True

The adjective form for the wrist is carpal. True or False.

True

The complete or partial removal of a limb is called amputation. True or False.

True

The hypochondriac region is located beneath the lower ribs. True or False.

True

The results from the lab and X-rays are given in a Diagnostic Report. True or False.

True

The skin is also called the cutaneous membrane. True or False.

True

Torticollis is commonly called a crick in the neck. True or False.

True

Which of the following abbreviations stands for the arm?

UE

Which is not a function of the skin?

absorb nutrients

Which term means baldness?

alopecia

Which procedure examines the inside of a joint?

arthroscopy

In which situation is a combining vowel never used?

between a prefix and word root

Which diagnostic procedure examines a piece of tissue under a microscope?

biopsy

The arms are the ________ region of the body.

brachial

The cranial cavity contains the:

brain

Which of the following categories of drugs is another name for a drug's trademark name?

brand name

Which combining form means heart?

cardi/o

The fundamental units of all living things are the:

cells

Which surgical procedure uses cold?

cryosurgery

This condition is frequently called a bedsore or pressure sore.

decubitus ulcer

The shaft of a long bone is called the:

diaphysis

The knee is ________ to the hip.

distal

Which of the following directional terms means farther away from the point of attachment to the body?

distal

Which term refers to the bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin?

ecchymosis

Which is the most superficial layer of skin?

epidermis

The fibrous connective tissue that wraps muscle is called:

fascia

Which type of fracture is commonly seen in children?

greenstick fracture

Which combining form means female?

gynec/o

Hair grows toward the surface within the:

hair follicle

Which prefix means half?

hemi-

The term for excessive hair growth over the body is:

hirsutism

Which healthcare setting provides supportive treatment for terminally ill patients?

hospice

Which prefix means within?

intra-

Which cancerous lesion is frequently seen in immunodeficient patients?

kaposi's sarcoma

The medical term for humpback is:

kyphosis

Which surgical procedure relieves pressure on a compressed spinal nerve?

laminectomy

The crural region of the body is the:

legs

Which of the following structures is NOT located in the mediastinum?

lungs

Which of the following types of tissue is designed to produce body movement?

muscle

A pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole is called a:

nevus

Which of the following records the patient's care throughout the day?

nurse's notes

Which of the following healthcare specialists do NOT report information regarding a patient in an Ancillary Report?

nurses

Which term means abnormal softening of the nails?

onychomalacia

Surgery performed to realign bone fragments is called a(n):

open reduction

Braces or splints used to prevent or correct deformities are called:

orthotics

Which of the following conditions is a lice infestation?

pediculosis

Which healthcare setting provides treatment in a private office setting?

physician's office

Which prefix means many?

poly-

Which of the following is the type of information provided by a suffix?

procedure

Which of the following directional terms means lying face down?

prone

Which of the following directional terms is the opposite of distal?

proximal

Which term means surgical removal of wrinkles?

rhytidectomy

Which of the following planes divides the body into left and right portions?

sagittal

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called:

scoliosis

In exfoliative cytology the cells for examination are obtained by:

scraping

Which glands are associated with hair follicles?

sebaceous glands

Which of the following types of muscle tissue is attached to bone?

skeletal

Organs come together to form:

systems

A term meaning pertaining to the chest is:

thoracic

Pulmonology is the branch of medicine that treats the respiratory system. True or False.

true

The diaphragm divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity. True or False.

true

When describing body position, the assumption is always that the person is in the anatomical position. True or False.

true

Where are apocrine sweat glands located?

underarm area

Which condition is commonly called warts?

verruca

Which of the following terms means pertaining to internal organs?

visceral

Which of the following type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs?

visceral

Acne ________ is the common form of acne seen in teenagers.

vulgaris

Which medical terminology word part provides the general meaning of the word?

word root