Health Science Fundamentals
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Health Science Fundamentals introduces students to the foundational principles and practices within the fields of health care and biomedical science. The course covers key concepts such as human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, the roles of various health professionals, and basic patient care skills. Emphasis is placed on health care systems, career exploration, ethical and legal responsibilities, infection control, and safety protocols. Students will also develop communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills relevant to the health science environment, preparing them for further study or entry-level positions in health-related fields.
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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) Afferent means to carry impulses away from a center.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) The medical term that means pertaining to fever is:
A) pyrogenic.
B) thermometer.
C) antipyretic.
D) febrile.
Answer: D
Q3) Carrying impulses toward a center is called ________.
Answer: afferent
Q4) The spelling of which of these medical words follows the guideline for adding a suffix that begins with a vowel to a combining form?
A) Diagnosis
B) Etiology
C) Pyrogenic
D) Necrosis
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Suffixes
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Q1) In the term muscular,the suffix -ar means:
A) pertaining to.
B) small.
C) treatment.
D) large.
Answer: A
Q2) The suffix meaning disease is -pathy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The suffix -lexia means ________,word,or phrase.
A) speech
B) thought
C) diction
D) idea
Answer: C
Q4) The suffix ________ means new opening.
Answer: -stomy
Q5) The suffix ________ means surgical puncture.
Answer: -centesis
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Chapter 3: Prefixes
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Q1) The prefix homeo- in the term homeostasis means:
A) above.
B) below.
C) constant.
D) different.
Answer: C
Q2) In the term hyperactive,the prefix hyper- means: A) excessive.
B) good.
C) difficult.
D) slow
Answer: A
Q3) Diagnosis means to determine the cause and nature of a disease ________ knowledge.
A) around B) over C) through D) under
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Organization of the Body
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Q1) A/An ________ is a grouping of similar cells that together perform specialized functions.
A) system
B) organ
C) tissue
D) organelle
Q2) The root in the word dehydrate means:
A) cell.
B) body.
C) water.
D) filter.
Q3) The pelvic cavity is subdivided into the cranial cavity and the pelvic cavity.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The smallest,most basic chemical unit of matter is called a(n)________.
Q5) A/An ________ is a slender physical body form.
A) endomorph
B) mesomorph
C) ectomorph
D) pseudomorph
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Chapter 5: Integumentary System
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Q1) Pruritus is a term used to describe dryness of the skin.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for topical immunomodulators:
Q3) In the term integumentary,the root integument means:
A) nails.
B) hair.
C) sweat.
D) a covering.
Q4) Write the correct meaning for UV:
Q5) The root angi in the term telangiectasia means:
A) extremity.
B) vessel.
C) tumor.
D) plate.
Q6) A test done on wound exudate to determine the presence of microorganisms is a: A) sweat test.
B) biopsy.
C) Tzanck test.
D) wound culture.
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Chapter 6: Skeletal System
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Q1) A slitlike opening between two bones is called a/an ________.
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for long leg cast:
Q3) Common to every type of joint is:
A) a connection of two or more bones.
B) freedom of movement.
C) movement in a single direction.
D) a synovial membrane.
Q4) The term myelopoiesis means ________ bone marrow.
A) inflammation of the B) tumor of the C) formation of D) pathogenic infection of the
Q5) Write the correct meaning for NSAIDs:
Q6) Swayback is another word for:
A) scoliosis.
B) kyphosis.
C) symphysis.
D) lordosis.
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for thoracic vertebra,first:
Q8) The ________ is a shallow depression in or on a bone.
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Chapter 7: Muscular System
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Q1) The suffix -trophy in the term atrophy means nourishment and ________.
A) lack of
B) with
C) movement
D) development
Q2) Faulty muscular development caused by deficient nourishment is ________.
Q3) The meaning of the abbreviation EMG is ________.
Q4) Write the correct abbreviation for range of motion:
Q5) The ________ compresses or flattens the abdomen.
Q6) With ________,muscles receive and respond to stimulation.
A) extensibility
B) contractility
C) elasticity
D) excitability
Q7) Which of the following medical terms is used to describe a soft and flabby muscle?
A) Fatigue
B) Flaccid
C) Rigor mortis
D) Pallor
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Chapter 8: Digestive System
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Q1) ________ is an intestinal disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane.
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for Barrett esophagus:
Q3) Which condition occurs when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach is weak or relaxes inappropriately?
A) gastroesophageal reflux disease
B) inguinal hernia
C) pyloric stenosis
D) anorexia
Q4) Write the correct abbreviation for carbohydrate:
Q5) An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is:
A) melena.
B) intussusception.
C) eructation.
D) ascites.
Q6) The alimentary canal measures about ________ feet in adults.
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for irritable bowel syndrome:
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for bowel movement:
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Q9) Black,tarry feces caused by partly digested blood is ________.
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Chapter 9: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) The surgical excision of the inner portion of an artery is called:
A) phlebotomy.
B) endocarditis.
C) embolism.
D) endarterectomy.
Q2) In the term extracorporeal,the combining form corpor/e means:
A) body.
B) circulation.
C) beyond.
D) constriction.
Q3) The ________ pulse is located in the antecubital space of the elbow.
A) radial
B) brachial
C) carotid
D) femoral
Q4) Write the correct meaning for SOB:
Q5) The blood exits from the left ventricle through the ________ valve.
Q6) The treatment using an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm is called ________.
Q7) The abbreviation for automated external defibrillator is ________.
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Chapter 10: Blood and Lymphatic System
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Q1) A blood test performed on whole blood to determine the percentage of RBCs in the total blood volume is:
A) RBC.
B) WBC.
C) Hct.
D) PTT.
Q2) Which of the following happens in the first phase of the body's immune response?
A) Helper T cells identify the enemy and rush to the spleen and lymph nodes.
B) Natural killer T cells kill cells of the body that have been invaded.
C) The immune system recognizes the foreign substance or invader.
D) Phagocytes eat both antibody and invader.
Q3) ________ is the class of antibody that possibly influences B-lymphocyte differentiation.
Q4) Write the correct abbreviation for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia:
Q5) A condition of too many red blood cells is termed:
A) erythropoiesis.
B) pancytopenia.
C) polycythemia.
D) erythropoietin.
Q6) Lack of iron in the blood is called ________.
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Chapter 11: Respiratory System
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Q1) Excessive or rapid breathing is also known as hyperpnea.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The surgical puncture of the chest wall for removal of fluid is:
A) thoracopathy.
B) thoracotomy.
C) thoracoplasty.
D) thoracentesis.
Q3) An abnormal condition of the lung caused by the inhalation of dust particles is called ________.
Q4) In the term orthopnea,the combining form orth/o means:
A) straight.
B) difficult.
C) flow.
D) imperfect.
Q5) The suffix in the term thoracoplasty means surgical ________.
A) repair
B) incision
C) puncture
D) excision
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Chapter 12: Urinary System
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Q1) The nephrons:
A) collect urine.
B) remove waste products.
C) maintain normal fluid balance.
D) both B and C
Q2) The kidney is surrounded by the:
A) ureters.
B) renal pelvis.
C) capsule.
D) glomerulus.
Q3) A/An ________ decreases reabsorption of sodium chloride by the kidneys,thereby increasing the amount of salt and water excreted in the urine.
Q4) The ________ are purplish-brown,bean-shaped organs located behind or posterior to the abdominal cavity.
Q5) Tofranil is a drug that used to treat:
A) edema.
B) frequency of urination.
C) a urinary tract infection.
D) nocturnal enuresis in children.
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Chapter 13: Endocrine System
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Q1) Graves disease occurs because of hyposecretion of thyroid hormone.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Hirsutism is an abnormal condition characterized by increased size of the extremities.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Write the correct abbreviation for diabetes mellitus:
Q4) Which substance produces an anti-inflammatory effect?
A) gastrin
B) cortisol
C) thyroxine
D) somatotropin
Q5) The meaning of the abbreviation IDDM is ________.
Q6) The principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex is:
A) aldosterone.
B) androgen.
C) oxytocin.
D) dopamine.
Q7) ________ means pertaining to an abnormal protrusion of the eye.
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Chapter 14: Nervous System
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Q1) Write the correct abbreviation for peripheral nervous system:
Q2) The gray matter in the CNS consists of myelinated nerve fibers.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The surgical incision into the skull is:
A) craniectomy.
B) craniotomy.
C) encephalotomy.
D) cranioplasty.
Q4) The peripheral nervous system consists of 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for cerebral palsy:
Q6) ________ interferes with the conduction of nerve impulses and is used to produce loss of sensation,muscle relaxation,and/or complete loss of consciousness.
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for herniated disk syndrome:
Q8) A severe form of dementia with confusion and memory loss is ________.
Q9) Write the correct meaning for TENS:
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Chapter 15: Special Senses: The Ear
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Q1) Write the correct abbreviation for bone conduction:
Q2) The ossicle whose Latin name means stirrup is: A) malleus.
B) cerumen.
C) incus.
D) stapes.
Q3) Complete or partial loss of the ability to hear is:
A) blindness.
B) aphasia.
C) vitiligo.
D) deafness.
Q4) All of the following drugs can be used to treat vertigo except: A) Keflex.
B) anticholinergics.
C) antidopamines.
D) antihistamines.
Q5) Thirty percent of teens have some hearing loss. A)True
B)False
Q6) Write the correct meaning for ENT:
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Chapter 16: Special Senses: The Eye
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Q1) Write the correct abbreviation for visual acuity:
Q2) The outer layer known as the white of the eye is the ________.
Q3) Inflammation of the conjunctiva is termed:
A) conjunctivitis.
B) xenophthalmia.
C) xerophthalmia.
D) trichiasis.
Q4) Obstruction of tear ducts resulting in a tumor-like swelling is:
A) blepharitis.
B) blepharoptosis.
C) chalazion.
D) dacryoma.
Q5) The measurement of the cornea is called:
A) gonioscopy.
B) keratometry.
C) exophthalmometry.
D) tonometry.
Q6) The ________ protect the eyeballs from intense light,foreign particles,and impact.
Q7) A condition in which the eye or eyes turn inward is called ________.
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Chapter 17: Female Reproductive System
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Q1) Which of the following is an abnormal position of the uterus in which the uterus is bent backward at an angle?
A) anteflexion
B) retroflexion
C) retroversion
D) anteversion
Q2) In the term dysmenorrhea,the combining form men/o means:
A) month, menses, menstruation.
B) abnormal condition.
C) difficult, painful.
D) abnormal state.
Q3) The ________ is the dark,pigmented area found in the skin over each breast.
Q4) Regular contractions that begin during early pregnancy are termed Braxton Hicks.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for toxic shock syndrome:
Q6) The isthmus is the constricted portion of the fallopian tube nearest the cervix.
A)True
B)False
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Q7) The surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac for removal of fluid is called ________.
Chapter 18: Male Reproductive System
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Q1) An accumulation of fluid in the scrotal sac is termed:
A) testitis.
B) hydrocele.
C) hypospadias.
D) balanitis.
Q2) The meaning of the abbreviation PID is ________.
Q3) Failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum is called:
A) cryptorchidism.
B) anorchism.
C) balanitis.
D) prostatism.
Q4) The root in gynecomastia means:
A) female.
B) condition of.
C) breast.
D) upon.
Q5) When the foreskin of the penis is tight at birth it can cause phimosis. A)True
B)False
Q6) Write the correct meaning for DHT:
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Chapter 19: Oncology
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Q1) The term leiomyosarcoma means ________ muscle tumor.
A) smooth
B) skeletal
C) cardiac
D) any
Q2) ________ is a tumor of the arachnoid layer of the brain.
Q3) A cancerous tumor arising from a glandular organ is a/an:
A) carcinoadenoma.
B) adenocarcinoma.
C) astrocytoma.
D) glioma.
Q4) In the term neuroblastoma,the suffix -blast means:
A) formation.
B) immature cell.
C) produce.
D) pertaining to.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for carcinoembryonic antigen:
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid:
Q7) The process of using a colposcope to examine the cervix and vagina is called
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Chapter 20: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Q1) The process of obtaining images of the breast through the use of x-rays is:
A) mammography.
B) mammogram.
C) mastography.
D) mastogram
Q2) Interventional radiology is done without:
A) needing a specialist.
B) radiation.
C) x-rays.
D) traditional surgery.
Q3) Cobalt treatment treats disease with the use of radioactive substances.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A bone scan is a CT scan used to find fractures.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for positron emission tomography:
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for radium:
Q7) A bone ________ is used to find cancer,infection,fractures,or injuries in the bone.
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Chapter 21: Mental Health
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Q1) A problem in the brain that makes it hard for a person to remember,learn,and communicate is:
A) an eating disorder.
B) dementia.
C) delusion.
D) compulsion.
Q2) Posttraumatic stress disorder was first brought to public attention by:
A) depressed adolescents.
B) post-delivery mothers.
C) hyperactive children.
D) war veterans.
Q3) WHO defines health solely as the absence of disease or infirmity.
A)True
B)False
Q4) An abnormal mood of mild mania characterized by hyperactivity is:
A) hypermania.
B) affective disorder.
C) compulsion.
D) hypomania.
Q5) A psychiatrist with specialized training in psychoanalysis is a/an ________.
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