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Health Science Fundamentals provides students with an essential overview of the key concepts, principles, and practices within the health sciences field. The course introduces the structure and functions of the human body, explores foundational topics in health care such as medical terminology, ethics, patient safety, and effective communication, and examines the roles of various health care professionals. Students also learn about health maintenance, disease prevention, health care systems, and basic laboratory skills, preparing them for further studies or entry-level positions in health-related careers.
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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) In the acronym SOAP,the S stands for:
A) suggestion.
B) syndrome.
C) social history.
D) subjective.
Answer: D
Q2) The meaning of the abbreviation ENT is ________. Answer: ear,nose,and throat
Q3) Write the correct abbreviation for liter: Answer: L
Q4) Write the correct abbreviation for psychology: Answer: Psych
Q5) The prefix meaning between is ________.
Answer: inter-
Q6) A syllable placed at the beginning of a word is called a: A) root.
B) combining form.
C) prefix.
D) suffix.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Suffixes
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Q1) The suffix ________ means swelling. Answer: -edema
Q2) In the term abrasion,what does the suffix -ion mean?
A) process
B) condition
C) statement
D) injury
Answer: A
Q3) An evaluation of skin turgor is an assessment of the skin's:
A) thickness.
B) color.
C) thinness.
D) resiliency.
Answer: D
Q4) The meaning of the suffix in the term alopecia is ________. Answer: condition
Q5) The suffix ________ means measurement. Answer: -metry
Q6) The suffix that means spitting is ________. Answer: -ptysis
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Chapter 3: Prefixes
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Q1) A posttest is a test that is given ________ the instruction.
A) outside B) before C) during D) after
Answer: D
Q2) The term polydactyly means pertaining to ________ fingers or toes.
A) lack of B) double C) large
D) many
Answer: D
Q3) Pertaining to having more than the normal number of fingers and toes is called
Answer: polydactyly
Q4) The prefix meaning away from but not down or out is ________.
Answer: ab-
Q5) The prefix ________ means scanty or little.
Answer: oligo-
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Chapter 4: Organization of the Body
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Q1) In the term systemic,the root system means a:
A) composite whole.
B) group of organs.
C) group of tissues.
D) group of cells.
Q2) A/An ________ is a slender physical body form.
A) endomorph
B) mesomorph
C) ectomorph
D) pseudomorph
Q3) The word part for arm is:
A) or/o.
B) ot/o.
C) brach/i.
D) bucc/o.
Q4) The ________ vertically divides the body as it passes through the midline to form a right half and left half.
Q5) The ________ is responsible for the cell's metabolism,growth,and reproduction.
Q6) Write the correct meaning for BP:
Q7) Write the correct meaning for A&P:
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Chapter 5: Integumentary System
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Q1) A chronic skin condition characterized by frequent episodes of redness,itching,and thick dry scales is:
A) eczema.
B) contact dermatitis.
C) impetigo.
D) psoriasis.
Q2) Sebaceous glands produce ________.
A) sweat
B) water
C) oil
D) bacteria
Q3) A/An ________ test is performed to determine the level of chloride concentration on the skin.
Q4) Inflammation of the sweat glands is called ________.
Q5) The sweat glands secrete sweat for cooling by:
A) anhidrosis.
B) evaporation.
C) radiation.
D) perspiration.
Q6) Write the correct meaning for UV:
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Chapter 6: Skeletal System
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Q1) A condition that is characterized by the progressive loss of bone density and thinning of bone tissue is called:
A) osteoporosis.
B) osteopenia.
C) osteomyelitis.
D) osteomalacia.
Q2) Abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine is called:
A) kyphosis.
B) lordosis.
C) scoliosis.
D) osteoporosis.
Q3) The suffix in lumbodynia means:
A) loin.
B) pain.
C) pertaining to.
D) nature.
Q4) The end of a developing bone is known as the ________.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for rheumatoid arthritis:
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for fracture:
Q7) The skeletal system is composed of ________ bones.
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Chapter 7: Muscular System
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Q1) ________ aminotransferase (AST)is a blood test used to determine the level of AST enzyme,which is increased in skeletal muscle damage and muscular dystrophy.
Q2) The gluteus maximus muscle ________.
A) extends the leg and rotates the thigh
B) plantar flexes the foot
C) flexes the knee
D) flexes and rotates the thigh and leg
Q3) The second root in myosarcoma means:
A) flesh.
B) bone.
C) tumor.
D) suture.
Q4) The muscle that adducts,extends,and rotates the arm is:
A) latissimus dorsi.
B) pectoralis major.
C) biceps brachii.
D) none of the above
Q5) A/An ________ biopsy involves inserting a needle into the muscle and extracting tissue.
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Chapter 8: Digestive System
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Q1) Occult blood refers to bleeding that is:
A) apparent.
B) not visible.
C) bright red.
D) profuse.
Q2) The term catabolism means:
A) transferring nutrients.
B) breaking down complex substances.
C) building up of body substance.
D) forming dry feces.
Q3) Write the correct abbreviation for gallbladder:
Q4) ________ is an intestinal disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane.
Q5) Write the correct meaning for CHO:
Q6) The small intestine has ________ parts.
A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
Q7) The abbreviation for blood alcohol concentration is ________.
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Chapter 9: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) The abbreviation for coronary artery bypass graft is ________.
Q2) Pericardiocentesis is the removal of the pericardial sac around the heart.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In the term infarction,the root infarct means:
A) process.
B) necrosis of an area.
C) blood.
D) tissue.
Q4) The process of removing blood from a vein is called ________.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for blood pressure:
Q6) The most common site for taking an adult's pulse in the doctor's office is the ________ artery.
A) carotid
B) femoral
C) brachial
D) radial
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for coronary artery disease:
Q9) Write the correct meaning for SOB: Page 11
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for mitral stenosis:
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Chapter 10: Blood and Lymphatic System
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Q1) In the term erythropoietin,the root poiet means:
A) shape.
B) protein.
C) formation.
D) cell.
Q2) 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.
Q3) In the term hemochromatosis,the root chromat means:
A) green.
B) reddish-yellow.
C) color.
D) red.
Q4) Write the correct abbreviation for blood groups:
Q5) As the major site for erythrocyte destruction,the ________ serves as a reservoir for blood and acts as a filter,removing microorganisms from the blood.
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Chapter 11: Respiratory System
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Q1) The meaning of the abbreviation RSV is ________.
Q2) An inherited disease that affects the entire body but especially the pancreas,respiratory system,and sweat glands is:
A) cystic fibrosis.
B) croup.
C) emphysema.
D) bronchiectasis.
Q3) Benadryl is considered a/an:
A) antihistamine.
B) decongestant.
C) antitussive.
D) expectorant.
Q4) Which term is spelled correctly?
A) hemoptosis
B) rall
C) rhinorhea
D) Heimlich
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for chest x-ray:
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for oxygen:
Q7) ________ is defined as a temporary cessation of breathing.
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Chapter 12: Urinary System
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Q1) The chief nitrogenous constituent of urine is:
A) bilirubin.
B) albumin.
C) urea.
D) glycosuria.
Q2) One of the functions of the nephron is to reabsorb water and selected electrolytes back into the blood.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The term excretory means:
A) making a new opening.
B) pertaining to elimination of waste products.
C) crushing a kidney stone.
D) there is pus in the urine.
Q4) Which medication is potassium sparing?
A) Aldactone
B) Lasix
C) Ditropan XL
D) Diamox
Q5) Write the correct meaning for BUN:
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Chapter 13: Endocrine System
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Q1) Write the correct meaning for T :
Q2) Antidiuretic hormone is also known as:
A) vasopressin.
B) epinephrine.
C) cortisone.
D) adrenocorticotropin hormone.
Q3) The adrenal cortex regulates electrolyte and water balance.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Prolactin is secreted by the:
A) posterior lobe of the pituitary.
B) pineal gland.
C) ovaries.
D) anterior lobe of the pituitary.
Q5) The meaning of the abbreviation BMR is ________.
Q6) In the term hyperkalemia,the root kal means:
A) cortex.
B) kidney.
C) potassium.
D) sugar.
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Chapter 14: Nervous System
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?
A) acts as a regulator
B) directs bone growth
C) produces neurosecretions
D) produces hormones
Q2) A neuroblastoma is a:
A) nerve cell.
B) neuroglia.
C) malignant tumor.
D) benign tumor.
Q3) The sheaths wrapped around nerve fibers of the peripheral nervous system can be:
A) myelinated or unmyelinated.
B) myelinated or striated.
C) striated or unstriated.
D) unmyelinated or unstriated.
Q4) Write the correct abbreviation for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis:
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for herniated disk syndrome:
Q6) The meaning of the abbreviation HNP is ________.
Q7) The meaning of the abbreviation CSF is ________.
Q8) A loss or lack of voluntary motion is called ________.
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Chapter 15: Special Senses: The Ear
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Q1) A cochlear implant has all of the following parts except:
A) a microphone.
B) a speech processor.
C) otalgia translator.
D) a group of electrodes.
Q2) The ________ is a spiral-shaped bony structure,so named because it resembles a snail shell.
Q3) Complete or partial loss of the ability to hear is:
A) blindness.
B) aphasia.
C) vitiligo.
D) deafness.
Q4) A recording of eye movement in response to specific stimuli is known as:
A) auditory-evoked response.
B) electronystagmography.
C) tympanometry.
D) otoscopy.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for ears,nose,throat:
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for air conduction:
Q7) Impairment of hearing that occurs with aging is called ________.
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Chapter 16: Special Senses: The Eye
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Q1) Write the correct abbreviation for myopia:
Q2) The ________ is a thickened portion of the vascular membrane to which the iris is attached.
Q3) ________ is the process of the eyes making adjustments for seeing at various distances.
A) Nystagmus
B) Accommodation
C) Astigmatism
D) Myopia
Q4) A condition in which the eye or eyes turn inward is called ________.
Q5) Beta blockers increase the production of intraocular fluid.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Located above the outer corner of the eye,the ________ secretes tears through approximately 12 ducts onto the surface of the conjunctiva of the upper lid.
Q7) ________ are sensitive to dim light and are used for night vision.
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for esotropia:
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Q9) ________ is an incurable eye disease that affects more than 10 million Americans.It is the leading cause of blindness for those age 55 and older.
Chapter 17: Female Reproductive System
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Q1) The end of the fallopian tube is called the ________,and its opening is the
Q2) A lack of menstruation is termed:
A) dysmenorrhea.
B) endometriosis.
C) menarche.
D) amenorrhea.
Q3) In the term eclampsia,the root lamp(s)means: A) life.
B) to shine.
C) germ cell.
D) displaced.
Q4) A procedure to examine the vagina and cervix is: A) colposcopy.
B) culdoscopy.
C) laparoscopy.
D) hysteroscopy.
Q5) The ________ is a muscular,hollow,pear-shaped organ that is approximately 8 cm long,5 cm wide,and 2.5 cm thick.
Q6) Write the correct meaning for AROM:
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Chapter 18: Male Reproductive System
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Q1) The root in gynecomastia means:
A) female.
B) condition of.
C) breast.
D) upon.
Q2) Write the correct meaning for TURP:
Q3) Write the correct abbreviation for transurethral resection of the prostate:
Q4) The inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse is called ________.
Q5) When the foreskin of the penis is tight at birth it can cause phimosis.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The lubricating fluid secreted by the glands in the foreskin is called:
A) semen.
B) mucous.
C) smegma.
D) blood.
Q7) Write the correct meaning for VCD:
Q8) The meaning of the abbreviation NGU is ________.
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Chapter 19: Oncology
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Q1) A ________ is any agent or substance that incites cancer.
A) carcinogen
B) carcinoma
C) carcinoid
D) choriocarcinoma
Q2) The medical term ________ means the inability to open the mouth fully.
A) stomatitis
B) seminoma
C) thymoma
D) trismus
Q3) The ERT method is also known as external beam radiation therapy.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Excessive formation and growth of normal cells is:
A) hypercalcemia.
B) hyperkalemia.
C) hyperplasia.
D) hyperhidrosis.
Q5) ________ is cancer of the blood-forming tissues.
Q6) ________ is a tumor of the arachnoid layer of the brain.
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Chapter 20: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Q1) A unit of radioactivity is known as:
A) isotope.
B) radiotracer.
C) curie.
D) ion.
Q2) ________ is a subspecialty within the field of radiology that uses radioactive substances to produce images of body anatomy and function.
Q3) The specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system for examination of the breast is ________.
Q4) What is an x-ray of air passageways using a contrast medium?
A) cholangiogram
B) arthrography
C) echoencephalography
D) bronchogram
Q5) X-rays can destroy body cells.
A)True
B)False
Q6) ________ literally means pertaining to beyond sound.
Q7) The meaning of the abbreviation IR is ________.
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Chapter 21: Mental Health
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Q1) The method of obtaining a detailed account of past and present mental and emotional experiences and repressions is called ________.
Q2) Dysthymia is defined as:
A) a less-severe type of depression.
B) a mild bipolar disorder.
C) paranoia.
D) an eating disorder.
Q3) An abnormal fear of high places is called:
A) acrophobia.
B) hemophobia.
C) arachnophobia.
D) claustrophobia.
Q4) When a person has bizarre thoughts that have no basis in reality the thought process is called:
A) a delusion.
B) anxiety.
C) depression.
D) amnesia.
Q5) The meaning of the abbreviation OCD is ________.
Q6) A psychiatrist with specialized training in psychoanalysis is a/an ________.
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