Finals-HLTH 125 (all quizzes )

A specialist who would treat a patient with pneumonia is a(n): A.Urology B. Neurologist C. Respiration D. Bronchitis E. Pulmonologist

Pulmonologist

A group of organs with a specific collective function is a(n): A. Integration B. System C. Structure D. Collection E. Tissue

System

In the term bilateral, what is the root and what does the root mean? A. The root is later and it means side B. The root is later and it means before C. The root is bi and means one D. The root is bi and it means side E. The root is ater and it means before

The root is later and it means side

The suffix in the word anabolism is: A. Anabo B. - Anabol C. -Ana D. -Sm E. - Ism

-Ism

Which suffix referees t a doctors with a specialty practice? A. - Itis B. - Logy C. -Est D. - Ist E. - Esty

-Ist

Choose the suffix and that means disease A. -Itis B. - Pathy C. -Gram D. -Logy E. - Plasty

-Pathy

To form an adjective from the patella, you end the word with: A. -a B. -ie C. -o D. -ar E. -ic

-ar

Cytology refers to study of the strcuture and functions of: A. An organelle B. Tissues C. Reproduction D. A cell E. A system

A cell

The medical term Prognosis means: A. Disease of the heart muscle B. A forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease C. Pertaining to heart muscle D. To make a diagnosis E. Pertaining to or establishing a diagnosis

A forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease

Collagen is best defined as: A. Existing within the epidermis B. A protein that forms connective tissue C. Small, itchy swelling of the skin D. A projection of epithelial cells E. Membranous tissue that allows only certain substances to pass through it

A protein that forms connective tissues

Which of the following statements is true about the root of a medical term? A. A medical term has only one root B. The root is derived from the Chinese language C. Adding a prefix at the end of the word modifes the root of the word to give it new meaning D. A medical term does not have a suffix attached to the root E. A root plus a combining vowel makes a combining form

A root plus a combining vowel makes a combining form

Which of the following words means pertaining to the abdomen? A. Segregate B. Integrate C. Secrete D. Catabolism E. Abdominal

Abdominal

The diaphragm seperates the ____ and ____ cavities A. Abdominal; Thoracic B. Cranial; Thoracic C. Thoracic; Spinal D. Cranial; Spinal E. Abdominal; Pelvic

Abdominal;Thoracic

The front surface of the body is the ___ surface: A. Anterior B. Prone C. Posterior D. Dorsal E. Distal

Anterior

The root of axillary is from the Latin word for: A. Toe B. Armpit C. Knee D. Skin E. Bone

Armpit

The term arthrocentesis means: A. Visual examination of the interior of a joint B. Aspiration of fluid from a joint C. Removal of injured or necrotic tissue D. Inflammation of a tendon E.Swelling at the base of the big toe

Aspiration of fluid from a joint

The plural form of the word for armpit is: A. Axilla B. Axillaes C. Axillaw D. Axillas E. Axillary

Axillae

The term that means removing tissue from a living person for laboratory examination is: A. Excision B. Dermatectomy C. Dermabrasion D. Biopsy E. Avulsion

Biopsy

Which of the following best defines the term melanin? A. Partial or complete loss of hair B. The burnt, dead tissue lying on the top of third degree burns C. Infection alongside the nail D. Black pigment found in the skin, hair, and retina E. Deficient in oxygen

Black pigment found in the skin, hair and retina

The term cyst comes from the Latin word meaning: A. Bladder B. Wax C. Pustule D. Eat up E. Point

Bladder

The term that means invasive, destructive, cancerous is: A.Maculoma B. Melanoma C. Metastasis D. Carcinoma E. Malignant

Carcinoma

The correct version of the combining form for heart is: A. My/o B. Gastr/i C. Card/o D. Card/i E. Gastr/o

Card/i

A myocardial Infract would be evaluated by a: A. Gynecologist B. Neurologist C. Gastroenterologist D. Dermatologist E. Cardiologist

Cardiologist

Heart disease would be treated by which specialty? A. Dermatology B. Cardiology C. Gynecology D. Gastroenterology E. Neurology

Cardiology

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly? A. Ischemec B. Cardiomyopathy C. Calyxes D. Infarcte E. Myocardeal

Cardiomyopathy

Which of the following words means pertaining to the heart and blood vessels? A. Lymphatic B. Nervous C. Respiratory D. Cardiovascular E. Muscular

Cardiovascular

In the medica term metabolism, the root means: A. Pertaining to B. Fat C. Process D. Thread E. Change

Change

Which of the following words has a suffix meaning body? A. Nucleus B. Chromosomes C. Centromere D. Ligament E. Reticulum

Chromosome

In the term paronychia, the suffix means: A.Condition B. Action C. Resulting state D. Cell E. Pertaining to

Condition

What is the term that refers to the connective tissue layer of the skin beneath the epidermis? A. Subdermis B. Subcutaneous C. Cellulite D. Dermis E. Subcollagen

Dermis

The plural of the word diagnosis: A. Diagnose B. Diagnostic C. Diagnosese D. Diagnos E. Diagnoses

Diagnoses

If ou want to document the abdominal region above the stomach, you would use that term: A. Lateral B. Epigastric C. Bilateral D. Hypogastric E. Perinatal

Epigastric

Choose the statement that is true of the root of a word. A. A root will never appear at the beginning or the end of a term B. Every medical term has at least one root C.The root cannot be used to link two elements D. The elements "-ic" and "um" are thirst type of elements E. The root is usually "a" and "o"

Every medical term has at least one root

Small amount of waste production from cell metabolism are lost through the skin by ____. A. Metastasis B. Synthesis C. Wheals D. Excision E. Excretion

Excretion

Bacteria and other pathogens that normally populate the skin's surface are called: A. flora B. Follicles C. Squamous D. Keratin E. Synthetic

Flora

In the word achondroplasia, what does the suffix means? A. Formation B. Cartilage C. Without D Surgical repair E. Growth

Formation

In the medical term collagen, the suffix means: A. Pertaining to B. Formation of C. Sinew D. Solid E. Bone

Formation of

Pick the pair that is correct plural spelling and definition: A. Ganglia - swelling B. Septum - Nose C.Diagnosis - Cause of disease D. Axilae - Armpiy E. Ilia - Pelvic Bone

Ganglia- Swelling

An example of a word with 2 combining forms is: A. Dermatology B. Respiratory C. Gastroenterology D. Arthroplasty E. Cardiology

Gastroenterology

Which of the following suffixes means pertaining to? A.-ary B.-Osa C. -Logy D. -Ia E. -Um

Ia

Which set of symptms seems to indicate that the patient has eczema? A. Inflammation, itching, and excoriation, with dry, red, scaly patches B. Itching, pimples and petechiae C. Redness and peeling of the foot, especially between the toes D. Pimples, boils, carbuncles E. History of contact with poison oak

Inflammation, itching, and excoriation, with dry red, scaly patches

What of the following terms has a suffix indicates action? A. Ischemia B. Myocardium C.Cardiology D. Infarction E. Infarct

Infraction

Which word or word part means covering of the body? A. Cardi- B. Lymph- C. Integument- D. Digest- E. Skelet-

Integument-

The abbreviation IM stands for: A. Intramuscular B. Immune C. Impetigo D. Intravenous E. Immunology

Intramuscular

Whic of the following set of symptoms seems to indicate that the patient has tinea pedis? A. Erythema, itching, and intense pain B. Flat,round lesions on the soles of the feet C. Pustules and purulent drainage D. Inflammation, itching and excoriation with dry, red, scaly patches E. Itching and redness and peeling of the foot, especially between the toes

Itching and redness and peeling of the foot, especially between the toes.

A form of skin cancer associated in AIDS patients marked by red or brown blotches or bumps in tissues under the skins space is called a: A. Papilloma B. Malignant Melanoma C. Lipoma D. Basal Cell Carcinoma E. Kaposi Sarcoma

Kaposi Sarcoma

The left lower quadrant would also contain the ____ region. A. Right Epigastric B. Left Hypochondriac C. Right Lumbar D. Left Inguinal E. Left Epigastric

Left Inguinal

Which of the following terms means tumor composed of fat? A. Adipose B. Cellulite C. Lipoma D. Obese E. Lipase

Lipoma

In what condition is the normal forward curvature of the lumbar spine exaggerated? A.Lordosis B. Foramen C. Herniation D.Fenestrated E. Avulsion

Lordosis

Identify the meaning of the root of the medical term pediculosis: A. Infection B. Condition C. Louse D. Scabies E. Virus

Louse

The thoracic cavity contains the: A. large intestines B. Spleen C. Urinary Bladder D. Lungs E. Brain

Lungs

In the medical term decubitus, teh root word means: A. from B. Lying down C. Infection D. Flat E. Ulcer

Lying down

The correct definition for the medical term clot is: A. Mass of fibrin and cells that is produced in a wound B. Injury that interrupts that continuity of skin C. Stitch to hold the edges of a wound together D. New fibrous tissue formed during wound healing E. Crust that forms over a wound during healing

Mass of fibrin and cells that is produced in a wound

Osteopathy means: A. Medical practice bases on maintaining the balance of the body B. Practitioner of osteopathy C. Bone repair D. Fibrosis bands E. Bone fracture

Medical practice bases on maintaining the balance of the body

The term that means spread of disease from one part of the body to another is: A. Carcinoma B. Benign C. Pathology D. Contagion E. Metastasis

Metastasis

A tissue consisting of contractile cells is called a(n): A. electrolytes B. Patella C. Graft D. Muscle E. Tissue

Muscle

Which medical term means congenital lesions of the skin A. Petechiae B. Wheal C. Nevus D. Paulette E. Comedone

Nevus

The root in the word nutrient means: A. Muscle B. Fibroblast C. Fat D. Skin E. Nourish

Nourish

The word element -ive is an example: A. Of a prefix B. Of a combining vowel C. Of a suffix D. That is not a word element E. Of a root

Of a suffix

The word element -logy is an example: A. Of a combining vowel B. Of a suffix C. That is not a word element D. Of a prefix E. Of a root

Of a suffix

The term that means condition of a fungus infection in a nail? A. Impetigo B. Paronychia C. Onychomycosis D. Tineas Corporis E. Ringworm

Onychomycosis

The condition in which the bones become. more porous, brittle and fragile and are more likely to fracture is called: A. Osteoneogenesis B. Osteoporosis C. Osteomalacia D. Osteomyelitis E. Osteogenic Sarcoma

Osteoporosis

The medical term for Kneecap is: A. Patella B. Tibia C. Quadriceps D. Femur E. Cartilage

Patella

Which of the following elements means chest? A. Radi B. Pector C. Trochle D. Scapul E. Clavicul

Pector

Which of the following words has a prefix that means around? A. Hypogastric B. Hypertension C. Epigastric D. Endocardium E. Pericardium

Pericardium

The outerfibrous covering of the bone: A. tendon B. periosteum C. Ligament D. Cortex

Periosteum

The medical term unilateral means: A. Pertaining to both sides of the body B. Pertaining to the entire organ C. Pertaining to one side of the body only D. Pertaining to both organs E. Pertaining to half of the organ

Pertaining to one side of the body only

Which two word elements both mean the same thing? A. la and logy B. Cardi and Pulmon C. Respir and Thorax D. Pulmon and Respir E. Pneum and Pulmon

Pneum and Pulmon

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly and has the correct meaning? A. Sinthesis- process of building a compound from different elements B. Etiology- study of the causes of disease C. Prognosis- forecast of the probable future course and outcome of a disease D. Wheal- Fluid felled blisters E. Cryosurgery- Exicision of a subcutaneous lesion

Prognosis- Forecast of the probable future course and outcome of a disease

The position of supine is the opposite of: A. Proximal B. Prone C. Quadrant D. Transverse Plane E. Distal

Prone

When dividing the abdomen into four parts, those areas are referred to as: A. Cavities B. Planes C. Organs systems D. Quadrants E. Regions

Quadrant

The suffix in the word detoxification means: A. Take out B. Fix C. Disease D. Remove E. Replace

Remove

The medical term that means process of breathing: A. Respiration B. Meniscus C. Digestion D. Collagen E.Nervous

Respiration

The nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, and lungs part of the __ systems A. Reproductive B. Respiratory C. Urinary D. Musculoskeletal E. Endocrine

Respiratory

Tineas Capitals would be found on the: A. Fingers B. Toes C. Tongue D. Groin E. Scalp

Scalp

Which pair of terms are functions of the skin? A. Analgesia, Adipose B. Dandruff; Melanin C. Ultraviolet; Wheal D. Keratin; Sebum E. Sensation; Protection

Sensation; Protection

The word hormone comes from the Greek word meaning: A. Offspring B. Parchment C. Yolk D. Set in motion E. Glass

Set in motion

The root of the word spinal is: A. Spin- B. Spina- C. Spinal- D. Sp E. Spi-

Spin-

The suffix in homeostasis stands for: A. A new opening B. Standstill or control C. Blood D. An action E. Pertaining to

Standstill or control

The bacterium commonly responsible for impetigo is: A. Papillomavirus B. Parasitic mites C. Herpes Zoster D. Candida Albincans E. Staphylococcus Aureus

Staphylococcus Aureus

The word cell is from the Latin and means a: A. Cavity B. Young one C. Tissue D. Storeroom E. Yolk

Storeroom

Which two prefixes both mean below? A. Trans- and Hypo- B. Sub- and Intra- C. Intra- And Hypo- D. Sub- and Hypo - E. Supra- and Hypo-

Sub- and Hypo-

Inferior is the opposite of: A. Dorsal B. Medial C. Cephalic D. Vertical E. Superior

Superior

Which of the following words has an element meaning together? A. Collagen B. Synovial C. Metabolic D. Anterior E. Capsular

Synovial

Which statement is incorrect? A. The dermis layer of skin is used for insulin injections B. An intramuscular injections penetrates the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis C. Intramuscular injection penetrate the muscle tissue D. The intradermal site is also used for TB testing E. The intradermal site is used for allergy testing

The dermis layer of skin is used for insulin injection

Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels? A. A combining vowel makes a word easier to pronounce B. Examples of combining vowels are "o" and "a" C. A combining vowel has no meaning of its own D. A combining vowel can join a root to another root E. The most commonly used combining vowel is "u" followed by "i"

The most commonly used combining vowel is "o" followed by "a"

Which of the following statements is true? A. The prefix epi- means above B. The prefix post- means before C. The prefix pre- means after D. The prefix Peri- means before E. The prefix micro- means large

The prefix epi- means above

Transdermal Medication. are adminstered through: A. An artery B. A vein C. The skin D. The arm E. A blood vessel

The skin

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly? A. Arteria B. Thoraces C. Axila D. Diagnosos E. Lumins

Thoraces

The word rickets means: A. Pegs that fit int sockets and are held in place by fine collagen fibers B. To twist C. A. malignant tumor originating in connective tissue D. Away from E. Cartilage that loos like frosted glass and contains fine collagen fibers

To twist

The center of the abdomen is the: A. Hypogastric region B. Left Lower quadrant C. Epigastric region D. Right upper quadrant E. Umbilical region

Umbilical region

The axial skeleton is the ___ axis of the body A. Proximal B.Distal C. Plantar D. Upright E. Midline

Upright

Which vitamin is synthesized through the skin? A. Vit D B. Vit E C. Vit B12 D. Vit C E. Vit A

Vit D

The suffix is the word element that: A. Is found before the combining vowel B. Will only appear at the end of the word C. Must be a part of every term D. Is the beginning of some words E. Is the foundation of the words that provides its meaning

Will only appear at the end of the word

Zygote is from the Greek and means a: A. Tissue B.Cavity C. Young One D. Yolk E. Storeroom

Yolk

Anabolism results from ____ of complex substances in teh cell from____. A. Buildup; mitochondria B. Breakdown; inside organelles C. Buildup; simpler substances D. Movement; inside the nucleus E. Breakdown; protein

breakdown; inside organelles - Anabolsim is the building up of complex substances from smaller substances

Which of the following suffixes means conditions? A. -ic B. -de C. -logy D. -ia E. -tens

ia

The medical term that means pertaining to skin: A. Excretion B. Follicle C. Cutaneous D. Adipose E. Flora

Cutaneous

What is a possible cause of a fourth degree burn? A. Steam B. Hot water C.Too much sun D. High Voltage Electricity E. Tanning Salon

High Voltage Electricity

Which of the following terms has a prefix that means below? A. Epigastric B. Perigastric C. Anagastric D. Hypogastric E. Endogastric

Hypogastric