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A practice test for medical terminology, covering a wide range of topics related to medical prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and abbreviations. The test includes questions on the meanings of various medical terms and abbreviations, as well as the locations of different body parts and cavities. A comprehensive review of fundamental medical terminology concepts, making it a valuable resource for students or professionals studying in the healthcare field. The detailed explanations and correct answers can help reinforce understanding of these important medical language components, which are essential for effective communication and accurate documentation in the medical industry.
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the word root nephr refers to - Correct Answer-kidney the word root cardi refers to - Correct Answer-heart which of the following word roots indicates uterus - Correct Answer-hyster which of the following word roots indicates skin - Correct Answer-dermat which of the following word roots indicates joint? - Correct Answer-arthr the prefix hyper refers to - Correct Answer-above the prefix poly refers to - Correct Answer-many The suffix -ology refers to - Correct Answer-study of the suffix -ostomy refers to - Correct Answer-creating of an opening the suffix -megaly refers to - Correct Answer-enlargement this suffix means hardening - Correct Answer-sclerosis this suffix means surgical puncture - Correct Answer-centesis the medical abbreviation q.i.d. means - Correct Answer-four times a day the medical abbreviation ad lib means - Correct Answer-as often as needed the prefix tachy refers to - Correct Answer-fast the medical abbreviaiton stat means - Correct Answer-immediately the prefix macro refers to - Correct Answer-large the abbreviaiton T stands for - Correct Answer-temperature which of the following prefixes indicates red - Correct Answer-erythro the medical abbreviation gtt stands for - Correct Answer-drop
the medical abbreviation CABG stands for - Correct Answer-coronary artery bypass graft the medical abbreviation CVA stands for - Correct Answer-stroke the medical abbreviation ROM stands for - Correct Answer-strenghthening exercises the medical abbreviation MRI stands for - Correct Answer-magnetic resonating image the medical abbreviation EEG stands for - Correct Answer-electroencephalogram the heart and lungs are contained in this body cavity - Correct Answer-thoracic the stomach is contained in this body cavity - Correct Answer-abdominal the reproductive organs are contained in this body cavity - Correct Answer-pelvic the body is divided into top and bottom sections by this plane - Correct Answer- transverse which of the following body cavities is located on the front of the body - Correct Answer- ventral this directional term refers to those body parts that are far away from the point of attachment - Correct Answer-distal the right lumbar region is located in which of the following body cavities? - Correct Answer-abdominal student A says that the eyes are lateral to the nose. Student B says that the stomach is superior to the heart. Who is correct? - Correct Answer-Student A Student A says that the elbow is distal to the wrist. Student B says that the stomach is inferior to the heart. Who is correct? - Correct Answer-Student B Student A says that the elbow is proximal to the wrist. Student B says that the heart is inferior to the brain. Who is correct? - Correct Answer-Both Student A and Student B the abdominal region located in the middle is the - Correct Answer-umbilical the appendix is located in this abdominal quadrant - Correct Answer-RLQ the brain encased in which of the following body cavities - Correct Answer-cranial this body plane divides the body into right and left sides - Correct Answer-midsaggital
this body plane divides the body into front and back portions - Correct Answer-frontal