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Course Introduction
Health Information Management (HIM) focuses on the acquisition, analysis, and protection of digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. This course introduces students to the principles of managing health data and patient records within healthcare organizations, encompassing legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations. Topics include the electronic health record (EHR), data privacy and security, classification systems, health informatics, and the standards and technologies shaping modern healthcare information systems. Learners will gain insights into the operational processes, compliance requirements, and emerging trends that drive effective health information management in support of decision-making and improved patient outcomes.
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Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals 9th Edition by Jane Rice
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology
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Q1) Write the correct abbreviation for liter: Answer: L
Q2) In building medical terms,the combining vowel most often used is:
A) A.
B) E.
C) I.
D) O. Answer: D
Q3) Write the correct meaning for mL: Answer: milliliter
Q4) Objective information is:
A) the patient's description of his or her symptoms.
B) symptoms that can be observed or measured.
C) general family information.
D) basic data including date of birth, age, and gender.
Answer: B
Q5) Write the correct meaning for Dx: Answer: diagnosis
Q6) The prefix meaning between is ________. Answer: inter-
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Chapter 2: Suffixes
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Q1) The suffixes -ician and -ist both mean:
A) treatment.
B) specialist.
C) small version.
D) condition.
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following terms means pertaining to a state of alertness?
A) comatose
B) arousal
C) grandiose
D) exogenous
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following suffixes means condition?
A) -esis
B) -us
C) -tic
D) -ole
Answer: A
Q4) The meaning of the suffix in the term alopecia is ________.
Answer: condition
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Chapter 3: Prefixes
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Q1) In the term pericardial,the prefix peri- means:
A) below.
B) around.
C) within.
D) above.
Answer: B
Q2) The prefix primi- means: A) foremost.
B) first.
C) one.
D) many.
Answer: B
Q3) The term polydactyly means pertaining to ________ fingers or toes. A) lack of B) double
C) large
D) many
Answer: D
Q4) Pertaining to without jaundice is ________.
Answer: anicteric
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Chapter 4: Organization of the Body
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Q1) The abbreviation for left lower quadrant is ________.
Q2) The abbreviation for Food and Drug Administration is ________.
Q3) In the term android,the suffix -oid means:
A) form.
B) resemble.
C) different.
D) male.
Q4) The abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid is ________.
Q5) Write the correct meaning for GI:
Q6) The ________ carries proteins and other substances through the cytoplasm.
Q7) Write the correct meaning for OTC:
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for lateral:
Q9) The word part for arm is:
A) or/o.
B) ot/o.
C) brach/i.
D) bucc/o.
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Q10) A negatively charged particle that revolves about the nucleus of an atom is called a/an ________.
Q11) The smallest,most basic chemical unit of matter is called a(n)________.
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Chapter 5: Integumentary System
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Q1) The absence of pigment in the skin,hair,and eyes is called:
A) albinism.
B) anhidrosis.
C) avulsion.
D) alopecia
Q2) The ________ lubricate the hair and skin.
Q3) A surgical procedure to remove acne scars,nevi,tattoos,or fine wrinkles on the skin by using sandpaper,wire brushes,or other abrasive materials on an anesthetized epidermis is called ________.
Q4) What is an abnormal redness of the skin occurring over widespread areas of the body called?
A) leukoderma
B) erythroderma
C) xeroderma
D) xanthoderma
Q5) Write the correct meaning for ID:
Q6) The skin is essentially composed of two layers,the ________ and the dermis.
Q7) A small outgrowth of epidermal and dermal tissue is called an ________ or skin tag.
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for biopsy:
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Chapter 6: Skeletal System
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Q1) The process of moving a body part away from the middle is:
A) adduction.
B) circumduction.
C) rotation.
D) abduction.
Q2) The solid matter in bone is a calcified,rigid substance known as ________.
Q3) A diagnostic examination of a joint where air and then a radiopaque contrast medium are injected into the joint space,x-rays are taken,and internal injuries of the meniscus,cartilage,and ligaments may be seen,if present,is:
A) arthroscopy.
B) goniometry.
C) arthrography.
D) thermography.
Q4) An opening in the bone for blood vessels,ligaments,and nerves is called a:
A) fissure.
B) sinus.
C) foramen.
D) tubercle.
Q5) The skeletal system is composed of ________ bones.
Q6) A bony projection below the neck of the femur is known as a/an ________.
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Chapter 7: Muscular System
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Q1) In the ________ position,the body is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh flexed.
A) Fowler
B) Sims
C) anatomic
D) supine
Q2) A condition with widespread muscular pain and debilitating fatigue is known as: A) rheumatism.
B) fibromyalgia.
C) myopathy.
D) myoparesis.
Q3) Skeletal muscles are also known as ________ muscles.
A) voluntary
B) cardiac
C) involuntary
D) smooth
Q4) The ________ flexes,adducts,and rotates the arm.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for range of motion:
Q6) A muscle that,on contraction,draws away from the middle is called a/an
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Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for musculoskeletal:
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Chapter 8: Digestive System
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Q1) A GI series uses:
A) barium to visualize the stomach and intestines.
B) ultrasound to show the size of the colon.
C) fiberoptic instrument to see the inside of the stomach.
D) a sample of blood to test the function of the stomach.
Q2) The prefix in peristalsis means:
A) around.
B) through.
C) after.
D) excessive.
Q3) The longest portion of the small intestine is the:
A) jejunum.
B) duodenum.
C) ileum.
D) cecum.
Q4) The correct spelling of the word meaning an enlargement of the spleen is: A) spleenomegaly.
B) splenomegally.
C) splenmegaly.
D) splenomegaly.
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Chapter 9: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) The buildup of fatty substances on the walls of an artery is called:
A) atheroma.
B) anastomosis.
C) atherosclerosis.
D) arteriosclerosis.
Q2) Recording the electrical heart activity and blood pressure during exercise on a treadmill is a(n):
A) ultrafast CT scan.
B) angiography.
C) stress test.
D) cardiac catheterization.
Q3) The most common form of heart disease is ________ disease.
Q4) Which of the following tests determines the levels of cholesterol,HDL,and triglycerides?
A) Ultrafast CT scan
B) Ultrasonography
C) Stress test
D) Lipid profile test
Q5) The abbreviation for coronary artery bypass graft is ________.
Q6) The meaning of the abbreviation DVT is ________.
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Chapter 10: Blood and Lymphatic System
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Q1) The ________ is a soft,dark red oval body lying in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen.
Q2) An unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to foreign proteins or other substances is called ________.
Q3) The reaction of the body to foreign substances and the means by which it protects the body is known as an:
A) antigen.
B) antibody.
C) immune response.
D) both A and B.
Q4) Disk-shaped blood cells without nuclei are called:
A) leukocytes.
B) platelets.
C) erythrocytes.
D) thrombocytes.
Q5) The abbreviation for milliliter is ________.
Q6) The organ that has the essential role in the formation of antibodies and the development of the immune response in the newborn is called the ________.
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia:
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Chapter 11: Respiratory System
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Q1) Write the correct abbreviation for severe acute respiratory syndrome:
Q2) A chronic pulmonary disease in which it is difficult to exhale air from the lungs is called:
A) croup.
B) emphysema.
C) empyema.
D) epistaxis.
Q3) ________ is an inflammatory disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing,dyspnea,and a feeling of constriction in the chest.
Q4) What is an incision into the trachea called?
A) tracheostomy
B) tracheotomy
C) laryngectomy
D) laryngotomy
Q5) All of the following are organs of the respiratory system except:
A) nose.
B) pharynx.
C) lungs.
D) tongue.
Q6) Write the correct meaning for ABGs:
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Chapter 12: Urinary System
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Q1) Another name for a (kidney)stone is:
A) enuresis.
B) nephroma.
C) calculus.
D) renal colic.
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for blood urea nitrogen:
Q3) Excessive urination during the night is ________.
Q4) Under chemical examination,the presence of ________ in the urine is an important sign of renal disease and pyelonephritis.
A) glucose
B) protein
C) bilirubin
D) ketones
Q5) A urine test performed to determine the presence of microorganisms is:
A) BUN.
B) creatinine.
C) urine culture.
D) KUB.
Q6) The meaning of the abbreviation CKD is ________.
Q7) The ________ is a small,triangular area near the base of the bladder.
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Chapter 13: Endocrine System
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Q1) The most severe form of hypothyroidism is:
A) Cushing's disease.
B) Addison's disease.
C) myxedema.
D) Graves disease.
Q2) The abbreviation for sodium is ________.
Q3) The meaning of the abbreviation IDDM is ________.
Q4) The adrenal cortex secretes:
A) aldosterone.
B) parathormone.
C) estrone.
D) enterogastrone.
Q5) The suffix in acromegaly means:
A) pertaining to.
B) enlargement.
C) gland.
D) extremity.
Q6) The meaning of the abbreviation TSH is ________.
Q7) The meaning of the abbreviation PTH is ________.
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for protein-bound iodine:
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Chapter 14: Nervous System
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Q1) ________ are chemical substances that carry electrical impulses across a synapse between two neurons.
Q2) The ________ of the spinal nerves carry motor and sensory fibers to the muscles and organs of the body,including the extremities.
A) ventral rami
B) sensory root
C) sensory neurons
D) dorsal rami
Q3) Pain in or along a nerve is called ________.
Q4) Write the correct abbreviation for lumbar puncture:
Q5) A tumor of the meninges is known as:
A) meningocele.
B) meningitis.
C) meningioma.
D) meningomyelocele.
Q6) The neurons are the structural and functional units of the nervous system.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for rapid eye movement:
Q8) The meaning of the abbreviation CSF is ________.
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Chapter 15: Special Senses: The Ear
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Q1) The external ear consists of all of the following except:
A) cochlea.
B) auditory canal.
C) auricle.
D) external acoustic meatus.
Q2) The response to auditory stimuli that can be measured independent of the patient's subjective response is:
A) auditory-evoked response.
B) pure tone audiometry.
C) tuning fork test.
D) Rinne test.
Q3) The middle of the three ossicles is called:
A) incus.
B) malleus.
C) cochlea.
D) stapes.
Q4) ________ is an abnormality of the inner ear causing a host of symptoms,including vertigo,tinnitus,fluctuating hearing loss,and the sensation of pressure or pain in the affected ear.
Q5) A ringing or roaring sound in the ear is ________.
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Chapter 16: Special Senses: The Eye
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Q1) ________ is made possible through the coordinated actions of nerves that control the movement of the eyeball,the amount of light admitted by the pupil,the focusing of the light on the retina by the lens,and the transmission of the resulting sensory impulses to the brain by the optic nerve.
Q2) The middle,or vascular,layer of the eyeball is called:
A) iris.
B) cornea.
C) retina.
D) uvea.
Q3) The process of using ultrasound to disintegrate a cataract is known as:
A) electroretinogram.
B) phacoemulsification.
C) iridectomy.
D) enucleation.
Q4) The medical term for dullness of vision is:
A) amblyopia.
B) diplopia.
C) anisocoria.
D) aphakia.
Q5) The ________ is the colored membrane attached to the ciliary body.
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Chapter 17: Female Reproductive System
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Q1) The surgical removal of the breast tissue and the underarm lymph nodes is called: A) hysterectomy.
B) mastectomy.
C) oophorectomy.
D) hymenectomy.
Q2) Surgical excision of an ovary is known as: A) oogenesis.
B) oophorectomy.
C) oophoritis.
D) oophorotomy.
Q3) Surgical repair of the breast is termed: A) mammoplasty.
B) mastectomy. C) lumpectomy.
D) mammopexy.
Q4) The normal position of the uterus is known as retroflexion. A)True
B)False
Q5) The beginning of menstruation is called ________.
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Chapter 18: Male Reproductive System
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Q1) Write the correct abbreviation for erectile dysfunction:
Q2) In the term circumcision,the word root cis means to:
A) fix.
B) cut.
C) remove.
D) repair.
Q3) ________ is the surgery in which the vas deferens are tied off and cut apart.
Q4) ________ is the most common type of cancer found in American men.
Q5) A condition of a lack of sperm is called:
A) spermatid.
B) spermicide.
C) anorchism.
D) aspermia.
Q6) Artificial insemination is defined as:
A) placing semen into the vagina for conception.
B) using artificial semen.
C) using eggs fertilized in a test tube.
D) placing fertilized eggs into a uterus.
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for artificial insemination homologous:
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Q8) ________ is the only HPV vaccine that helps protect against four types of HPV.
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Chapter 19: Oncology
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Q1) A cancerous tumor of fat cells is called:
A) sarcoma.
B) liposarcoma.
C) adenoma.
D) lipoma.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a type of internal radiation therapy?
A) Brachytherapy
B) Implant radiation therapy
C) Radiation brachytherapy
D) Three dimensional conformal radiation therapy
Q3) The name for any agent that causes a change in the genetic structure of an organism is:
A) mutagen.
B) mutant.
C) mutate.
D) mutation.
Q4) Neoplasms are commonly called ________.
Q5) ________ is cancer of the blood-forming tissues.
Q6) Write the correct meaning for Bx:
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for LCIS:
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Chapter 20: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Q1) ________ literally means pertaining to beyond sound.
Q2) An x-ray of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is a:
A) cholecystogram.
B) cystogram.
C) cholangiogram.
D) cholecystoscopy.
Q3) The meaning of the abbreviation IR is ________.
Q4) Write the correct meaning for PET:
Q5) In the term angiocardiogram,the suffix -gram means:
A) make a recording.
B) a record.
C) instrument.
D) to view.
Q6) The ________ position (when lying down)is used so the x-rays will pass through the body from front to back.
Q7) Cineradiography is what kind of procedure?
A) a series of cross-section x-rays
B) images made with nuclear material
C) a motion picture record of successive x-rays
D) a single detailed x-ray recording
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Chapter 21: Mental Health
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Q1) Electroconvulsive therapy is useful for:
A) severe depression.
B) post-traumatic stress disorder.
C) eating disorders.
D) panic disorder.
Q2) Clinical psychologists cannot prescribe medication.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The observable evidence of an individual's emotional reaction associated with an experience is called a/an:
A) psychosis.
B) hallucination.
C) affect.
D) apathy.
Q4) A state of complete physical,mental,and social well-being,and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity,is ________.
Q5) The meaning of the abbreviation DSM-5 is ________.
Q6) ________ is an abnormal condition of the brain or mind.
Q7) A state of altered consciousness,usually artificially induced,is ________.
Q8) The meaning of the abbreviation APA is ________.
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