Quiz 3

Question 1

How many parts form Medical Terms? What are they?

Answer 1

3 (Prefixes, Combining Forms, and Suffixes)

Question 2

Gaster is the greek word for ___?

Answer 2

Stomach

Question 3

What is gastritis?

Answer 3

Inflammation of the stomach

Question 4

What is gastrotomy?

Answer 4

Surgical incision to the stomach

Question 5

What is gastroesophageal?

Answer 5

Pertains to the stomach and esophagus

Question 6

What is a word root?

Answer 6

The core or main part of the word

Question 7

Cardi (Word root)

Answer 7

Heart

Question 8

Cerebr (Word root)

Answer 8

Brain, Cerebrum

Question 9

Colo, Colon (Word root)

Answer 9

Colon (section of large intestine)

Question 10

Crani (Word root)

Answer 10

Cranium, skull

Question 11

Dermat (Word root)

Answer 11

Skin

Question 12

Nephr, ren (Word root)

Answer 12

kidney

Question 13

Neuron (Word root)

Answer 13

nerve

Question 14

ost (Word root)

Answer 14

bone

Question 15

pulmon (Word root)

Answer 15

lung

Question 16

vas (Word root)

Answer 16

vessel

Question 17

What is a prefix?

Answer 17

Comes before the word root in a medical term that contribute to the meaning of the term

Question 18

a-, an-

Answer 18

Without, not

Question 19

dys-

Answer 19

painful, difficult, abnormal

Question 20

Inter-

Answer 20

between, among

Question 21

intra-

Answer 21

inside, within

Question 22

peri-

Answer 22

around, surrounding

Question 23

poly-

Answer 23

many, much

Question 24

post-

Answer 24

after, behind

Question 25

pre-

Answer 25

before

Question 26

sub-, infra-

Answer 26

below, beneath

Question 27

supra-, super-

Answer 27

above

Question 28

What is a suffix?

Answer 28

A suffix comes after the word root

Question 29

-ac, -al, -ary, -ic, -ous

Answer 29

pertaining to

Question 30

-algia

Answer 30

pain

Question 31

-ectomy

Answer 31

excision, surgical removal

Question 32

-gram

Answer 32

record, recording

Question 33

-ism, -ia

Answer 33

Condition of

Question 34

-itis

Answer 34

inflammation

Question 35

-ium

Answer 35

pertaining to body region, structure

Question 36

-logy

Answer 36

study of

Question 37

-oma

Answer 37

tumor

Question 38

-tomy

Answer 38

incision

Question 39

uni-

Answer 39

one

Question 40

mono-

Answer 40

one

Question 41

bi-

Answer 41

two

Question 42

di-

Answer 42

two

Question 43

tri-

Answer 43

three

Question 44

quad-, quadri-

Answer 44

four

Question 45

hemi-

Answer 45

half

Question 46

semi-

Answer 46

half, partly

Question 47

multi-

Answer 47

many

Question 48

ab-

Answer 48

away from

Question 49

ad-

Answer 49

to, toward

Question 50

ect-, ecto-

Answer 50

outer, outside

Question 51

en-, end-, endo-

Answer 51

out of, away from

Question 52

per-

Answer 52

through

Question 53

sym-, syn-

Answer 53

together, with

Question 54

trans-

Answer 54

across, through

Question 55

eu-

Answer 55

good, normal

Question 56

hetero-

Answer 56

other, different

Question 57

hom-, homeo-

Answer 57

same, alike

Question 58

hyper-

Answer 58

above normal, excessive

Question 59

hypo-

Answer 59

below normal, deficient

Question 60

iso-

Answer 60

equal, alike

Question 61

macro-

Answer 61

large, long

Question 62

mega-, megalo-

Answer 62

large, oversize

Question 63

micro-

Answer 63

small

Question 64

normo-

Answer 64

normal, usual

Question 65

pan-

Answer 65

all, entire

Question 66

ultra-

Answer 66

excess, beyond

Question 67

brady-

Answer 67

slow

Question 68

neo-

Answer 68

new

Question 69

pseudo-

Answer 69

false

Question 70

re-

Answer 70

again, backward

Question 71

tachy-

Answer 71

rapid, fast

Question 72

-emia

Answer 72

blood (condition of)

Question 73

-megaly

Answer 73

large, enlargement

Question 74

-osis

Answer 74

abnormal condition

Question 75

-pathy

Answer 75

disease

Question 76

-rrhea

Answer 76

flow, discharge

Question 77

-centesis

Answer 77

puncture to remove fluid

Question 78

-plasty

Answer 78

surgical repair, reconstruction

Question 79

-rrhaphy

Answer 79

suturing

Question 80

-stomy

Answer 80

surgical opening

Question 81

-genic, -genesis

Answer 81

produced by, formed by

Question 82

-graphy

Answer 82

process of recording

Question 83

-logist, -ist

Answer 83

one who specializes in

Question 84

-meter

Answer 84

instrument for measuring

Question 85

-oid

Answer 85

resembling

Question 86

-scope

Answer 86

instrument for examination

Question 87

-scopy

Answer 87

process of examining, examination

Question 88

Dx

Answer 88

Diagnosis

Question 89

H&P

Answer 89

history and physical (examination)

Question 90

Hx

Answer 90

history

Question 91

pt

Answer 91

patient

Question 92

Px

Answer 92

Prognosis

Question 93

Rx

Answer 93

perscription

Question 94

Sx

Answer 94

Symptom

Question 95

Tx, Tr

Answer 95

treatment

Question 96

CAM

Answer 96

Complementary and alternative medicine

Question 97

DC

Answer 97

Doctor of chiroprcatic medicine

Question 98

DDS

Answer 98

Doctor of dental surgery

Question 99

ENT

Answer 99

ears, nose, throat

Question 100

ER, ED

Answer 100

Emergency room/ department

Question 101

ICU

Answer 101

intensive care unit

Question 102

MD

Answer 102

doctor of medicine

Question 103

OB/GYN

Answer 103

obstetrics/gynecology

Question 104

OD

Answer 104

doctor of optometry

Question 105

PA

Answer 105

physician's assistant

Question 106

Peds

Answer 106

pediatrics

Question 107

PT

Answer 107

physical theraphy/therapist

Question 108

C

Answer 108

Celsius (temperature)

Question 109

cc

Answer 109

Cubic centimeter

Question 110

F

Answer 110

Fahrenheit (temperature)

Question 111

g or gm, mg, kg

Answer 111

gram, miligram, kilogram

Question 112

L, mL

Answer 112

liter, mililiter

Question 113

m, cm, mm

Answer 113

meter, centimeter, millimeter

Question 114

oz

Answer 114

ounces

Question 115

b.i.d

Answer 115

twice a day

Question 116

noct.

Answer 116

night

Question 117

p.c

Answer 117

after meals

Question 118

p.r.n

Answer 118

as needed

Question 119

q.i.d

Answer 119

four times a day

Question 120

ADL

Answer 120

activities of daily living

Question 121

AP

Answer 121

anteroposterior (from front to back)

Question 122

BP

Answer 122

blood pressure

Question 123

CT

Answer 123

computed tomography (type of x-ray)

Question 124

Ht

Answer 124

height

Question 125

lab

Answer 125

laboratory

Question 126

MRI

Answer 126

magnetic resonance imaging

Question 127

NPO, npo

Answer 127

nothing by mouth (don't eat or drink)

Question 128

P

Answer 128

pulse rate

Question 129

postop, post-op

Answer 129

after surgery

Question 130

preop, pre-op

Answer 130

before surgery

Question 131

R

Answer 131

respiratory rate

Question 132

RBC

Answer 132

Red blood cell

Question 133

STAT, stat

Answer 133

immediately

Question 134

T

Answer 134

temperature

Question 135

VS

Answer 135

vital signs

Question 136

WBC

Answer 136

white blood cells

Question 137

Wt

Answer 137

weight

Question 138

aden/o

Answer 138

gland

Question 139

blat/o

Answer 139

immature cell

Question 140

cyt/o

Answer 140

cell

Question 141

fibr/o

Answer 141

fiber

Question 142

gluc/o, glyc/o

Answer 142

glucose, sugar

Question 143

hem/o, hemat/o

Answer 143

blood

Question 144

hist/o

Answer 144

tissue

Question 145

hydro/o

Answer 145

water, watery fluid

Question 146

lei/o

Answer 146

smooth

Question 147

lip/o

Answer 147

fat

Question 148

morph/o

Answer 148

form, shape

Question 149

my/o, myos/o

Answer 149

muscle

Question 150

necr/o

Answer 150

death

Question 151

neur/o

Answer 151

nerve

Question 152

nucle/o

Answer 152

nucleus

Question 153

oste/o

Answer 153

bone

Question 154

path/o

Answer 154

disease

Question 155

sarc/o

Answer 155

flesh

Question 156

troph/o

Answer 156

nourishment

Question 157

viscer/o

Answer 157

internal organs

Question 158

-cyte

Answer 158

cell

Question 159

-plasia

Answer 159

formation (especially of cells), growth

Question 160

-stasis

Answer 160

stopping, standing still

Question 161

abdomin/o

Answer 161

abdomen

Question 162

acr/o

Answer 162

extremity, tip

Question 163

brachi/o

Answer 163

arm

Question 164

cervic/o

Answer 164

neck

Question 165

lumb/o

Answer 165

lumbar region, lower back

Question 166

ped/o, pod/o

Answer 166

foot

Question 167

pelv/i

Answer 167

pelvis

Question 168

thorac/o

Answer 168

chest

Question 169

caudal

Answer 169

tail

Question 170

cephal/o

Answer 170

head

Question 171

dorsal

Answer 171

back

Question 172

inferior

Answer 172

below

Question 173

medi/o

Answer 173

middle

Question 174

antero-

Answer 174

front

Question 175

circum-

Answer 175

around

Question 176

epi-

Answer 176

on, following

Question 177

latero-

Answer 177

side

Question 178

ventro-

Answer 178

belly

Question 179

chlor/o

Answer 179

green

Question 180

chrom/o

Answer 180

color

Question 181

cyan/o

Answer 181

blue

Question 182

erythr/o

Answer 182

red

Question 183

leuk/o

Answer 183

white

Question 184

melan/o

Answer 184

black, dark

Question 185

What are the levels of medical care?

Answer 185

Primary, secondary, teritary

Question 186

What is primary medical care?

Answer 186

Common health problems (primary care) - sore throat - diabetes - hypertension *Provides primary health care services in offices and clinics

Question 187

What is secondary medical care?

Answer 187

Problems that require more specialized expertise (hospital) - ER - Hospitals - Surgery Unit

Question 188

What is tertiary medical care?

Answer 188

Management of rate (complex disorders) - require higher level of specialty care

Question 189

Who is part of the healthcare team? (10 members)

Answer 189

- Registered Nurse (RN) - Unlicensed Assistive Personal (UAP) (CNA) - Physician; Physician Assistant (PA) - Pharmacist -Physical, Occupational, and Respiratory Therapist - Dietician - Speech Pathologist - Social Worker (SW) - Chaplin/Spiritual Care provider - Administrative Support

Question 190

What is a Registered Nurse (RN)?

Answer 190

- Provide and coordinate patient care - Licensed by the state

Question 191

What is a physician?

Answer 191

They focus on preventative healthcare (regular check-ups) -4 years medical school --> MD (doctor of medicine) or DO (Doctor of osteopathic Medicine) - 3-7 years of internship/residency -Then they are required to sit for a licensure exam Specialists: - Dx and Tx conditions that require specific area of knowledge (ex. dermatologist, cardiologist) Role: - Take medical histories and keep charts and patient information updated - order tests and review to find any abnormal activity - Addresses concerns or answer questions from patients about their health and well-being

Question 192

What is a Physician Assistant?

Answer 192

They have similar training to a doctor but do not complete an internship/residency they are licensed by state and are licensed to practice medicine UNDER supervision of a doctor Education: - 4 year bachelors degree - 2 year Physician Assistant Program

Question 193

What is a pharmacist?

Answer 193

They review and interpret physician orders while also preparing and dispensing medications. They also educate patients and healthcare professionals of pharmacological information. Education: - Complete PharmD program - Licensed by state

Question 194

What is a Physical Therapist?

Answer 194

They help patients when they have an injury or a disability that limits their ability to move or function Goal: to improve mobility, and reduce pain/restore function in patients in order to prevent further disability Education: - Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)