Health Sciences Orientation
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Health Sciences Orientation is designed to introduce students to the diverse fields within health sciences, providing a comprehensive overview of career options, foundational concepts, and the roles of various health professionals. This course familiarizes students with the academic expectations, ethical standards, and professional behaviors required in health sciences education and practice. Students will explore key topics such as healthcare systems, interdisciplinary collaboration, and basic principles of health promotion and disease prevention. Through interactive discussions, career exploration activities, and introductory readings, students will gain the necessary tools to navigate their chosen health sciences pathways effectively.
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Essentials of Medical Language 3rd Edition by David
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Chapter 1: The Anatomy of Word Construction: the Essential Elements of
the Language of Medicine
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Q1) In the term bronchitis, root word means : A)lung.
B)breathe.
C)inflammation. D)bronchus.
E)condition of.
Answer: D
Q2) The plural form of the word for armpit is: A)axilla. B)axillas.
C)axillary.
D)axillae. E)axillaes.
Answer: D
Q3) The plural form of the name of the bones of the spinal column. Answer: vertebrae
Q4) The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. Answer: ureter
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Q5) The plural form of the medical term phalanx. Answer: phalanges
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Chapter 2: The Body As a Whole: The Essentials of the Language of Anatomy
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Q1) The term prone means :
A)crosswise.
B)bending backward.
C)towards the side.
D)bending forward.
E)towards the head.
Answer: D
Q2) The RUQ is located _________________ to the RLQ.
A)anterior
B)posterior
C)inferior
D)distal
E)superior
Answer: E
Q3) Write the medical term that means study of the structure of the human body.
Answer: anatomy
Q4) Write the medical term that means pertaining to within a cell. Answer: intracellular
Q5) Write the medical term that means pertaining to the lymph system. Answer: lymphatic
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Chapter 3: The Integumentary System: The Essentials of the
Language of Dermatology
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Q1) Tinea capitis would be found on the: A)toes.
B)groin.
C)tongue.
D)scalp.
E)fingers.
Answer: D
Q2) Small amounts of waste products from cell metabolism are lost through the skin by_____.
A)wheals
B)excision
C)metastasis
D)excretion
E)synthesis
Answer: D
Q3) The term that means inflammation of the skin and muscles __________________.
Answer: dermatomyositis
Q4) The medical term that is Latin for wart _________________.
Answer: verruca
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Chapter 4: The Skeletal System: The Essentials of the
Language of Orthopedics
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Q1) Osteopathy means :
A)fibrous bands.
B)practitioner of osteopathy.
C)medical practice based on maintaining the balance of the body.
D)bone repair.
E)bone fracture.
Q2) Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the function of the skeletal system?
A)The four components are the bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
B)The jawbone supports the eyes.
C)Bone remove toxins such as lead and radium from the blood.
D)Bone marrow produces cells that function in the immune system.
E)The skeletal system protects internal organs of the body.
Q3) An exaggerated posterior curve of the thoracic vertebrae is a condition called: A)rickets.
B)kyphosis.
C)whiplash.
D)lordosis.
E)pronation.
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Q4) The word which means creation of new bone is
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Chapter 5: Muscles and Tendons: The Essentials of the
Languages of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
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Q1) The muscle movement associated with swallowing is: A)extension.
B)abduction.
C)flexion.
D)eversion.
E)peristalsis.
Q2) Exercise and/or weight lifting will enlarge your muscles.This is called:
A)hypertension.
B)hyperactivity. C)hyperflexion.
D)hypertrophy.
E)hyperextension.
Q3) Which muscle is found on the back of the arm and has three heads or points of origin?
A)Biceps brachii
B)Brachialis
C)Triceps brachii
D)Quadriceps
E)Brachioradialis
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Q4) The medical term that is a substance that causes failure of the immune system:
Chapter 6: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems: the Essentials of the Language of Cardiology
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Q1) The word bradycardia means :
A)bundle branch block.
B)heart attack.
C)dysrhythmia.
D)slow heart rate.
E)rapid heart rate.
Q2) The part of the conduction system that travels through the ventricular septum and extends directly to the Purkinje fibers is the:
A)sinoatrial node.
B)atrioventricular node.
C)bundle branches.
D)bundle of His.
Q3) An implanted device that regulates cardiac electrical activity is called a(n): A)pacemaker.
B)defibrillator.
C)cardioverter.
D)holter monitor.
E)electrocardiogram.
Q4) An increase in the diameter of a blood vessel is called _________.
Q5) The medical term that means heart muscle _________.
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The Essentials of the Languages of Hematology and Immunology
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Q1) Where are the lymphatic capillaries and vessels located?
A)In the bone marrow
B)Along the spinal cord
C)In the bones of the body
D)In the interstitial spaces
E)In the cartilage
Q2) Which of the following terms means the process of ingestion and destruction?
A)Blastosis
B)Parasitic
C)Phagocytic
D)Phagocytosis
E)Lysis
Q3) What is the term for an exaggerated, abnormal reaction to an allergen?
A)Attenuation
B)Hyperimmune
C)Anaphylaxis
D)Histamine
E)Hypersensitivity
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Q4) A synonym for a red blood cell is _________.
Q5) A medical specialist in disorders of the blood is called a _________.
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Chapter 8: Respiratory System: The Essentials of the
Language of Pulmonology
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Q1) One of the functions of the diaphragm is to:
A)prevent liquid and food from entering the larynx.
B)create sound during expiration.
C)be the main muscle of inspiration.
D)provide the space between the lungs.
Q2) The alveolus is:
A)one of the lobes of the lung.
B)one of the breath sounds.
C)the terminal element of the respiratory tract.
D)the site at which oxygen is exhaled.
E)located above the sternal notch.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT one of the six connected elements of the respiratory tract?
A)Nose
B)Pharynx
C)Tongue
D)Larynx
E)Bronchi
Q4) Correctly spell the term that means pertaining to a disease of unknown etiology:
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Chapter 9: The Digestive System: The Essentials of the
Language of Gastroenterology
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Q1) _________ is a symptom of many different diseases in the biliary tract and liver.
A)Fainting
B)Nausea
C)Icterus
D)Vomiting
E)Itchy skin
Q2) The patient had a large amount of white-colored discharge from their gums.The periodontist determined that the gums had a bacterial infection.She documented the discharge as being:
A)regurgitation.
B)hemorrhoid.
C)pyorrhea.
D)sublingual.
E)periodontics.
Q3) _________ can result from over distension or irritation of any part of the digestive tract.
Q4) The medical term to describe hard, infrequent bowel movements is __________.
Q5) The interior space of a tube-like structure is called a _________.
Q6) A severe lack of appetite or an aversion to food is called _________.
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Essentials of the Languages of Neurology and Psychiatry
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Q1) If you are diagnosed with an intracranial hemorrhage, what type of specialist do you need?
A)Cardiologist
B)Neurologist
C)Hematologist
D)Dermatologist
E)Psychiatrist
Q2) Which term is a neurotransmitter?
A)Neuroglia
B)Dopamine
C)Somatic
D)Myelin
E)Gyrus
Q3) What is the correct medical term for Lou Gehrig's disease?
A)Polyneuropathy
B)Shingles
C)Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
D)Poliomyelitis
E)Paresis
Q4) The medical term for fainting is _________.
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Chapter 11: Special Senses of the Eye and Ear: The Essentials
of the Languages of Ophthalmology and Otology
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Q1) Which of the following terms is the name of a procedure involving the surgical repair of the eyelid?
A)Blepharitis
B)Blepharoptosis
C)Blepharoplasty
D)Blepharotomy
E)Blepharectomy
Q2) An incision into the cornea is called a:
A)corneotomy.
B)cornectomy.
C)keratectomy.
D)sclerotomy.
E)keratotomy.
Q3) An error in refraction caused by an unequal curvature of the cornea causing unequal focusing and blurred images is:
A)myopia.
B)amblyopia.
C)astigmatism.
D)hyperopia.
E)presbyopia.
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Chapter 12: The Endocrine System: The Essentials of the
Language of Endocrinology
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Q1) The suffix -itis means :
A)gland.
B)benign.
C)malignant.
D)inflammation
E)condition.
Q2) The word polyuria means excessive:
A)use of medication.
B)sleepiness.
C)loss of sugar in the urine.
D)edema and retention of urine.
E)production of urine.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a gland in the endocrine system?
A)Pineal
B)Somatotropin
C)Adrenal
D)Gonad
E)Ovary
Q4) The name of the condition that results from very low levels of parathyroid hormone causing painful muscle spasms is _______________________.
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Chapter 13: The Urinary System: The Essentials of the Language of Urology
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Q1) Which of the following diseases would an urologist treat?
A)Polycystic kidney disease
B)Chronic glomerulonephritis
C)Nephroblastoma
D)Renal carcinoma
E)Urinary bladder cancer
Q2) Inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis is correctly spelled as:
A)nefhritis.
B)nephritis.
C)pilonephritis.
D)pyelonephritis.
E)glomerulonephritis.
Q3) An agent that increases urine output is called a _________.
Q4) What does the suffix in the term hydronephrosis mean?
A)Water
B)Nephron
C)Condition
D)Within
E)To remove
Q5) The medical term for bed-wetting is _________.
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Chapter 14: The Male Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of the
Male Reproductive System
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Q1) The suffix in the word spermatocele means
A)sperm
B)varicose vein
C)seminal fluid
D)cave, swelling
E)tumor, mass
Q2) The STD that is known as the silent disease:
A)gonorrhea.
B)trichomoniasis.
C)herpes.
D)human papilloma virus.
E)chlamydia.
Q3) What is the function of the scrotum?
A)To produce sperm.
B)To provide a warmer environment for the testes than the one inside the body.
C)To produce semen.
D)To provide a cooler environment for the testes than the one inside the body.
E)To protect the testes.
Q4) The process of expelling semen suddenly is called _________.
Q5) The medical term that means pertaining to the bulbous penis and urethra:
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Chapter 15: The Female Reproductive System: The
Essentials of the Language of Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Q1) The fetal membrane that forms the placenta is the _________.
A)embryo
B)amniotic fluid
C)endometrium
D)chorion
E)amnion
Q2) What does the medical term polyhydramnios mean?
A)Multiple births
B)A deficiency of amniotic fluid
C)Excessive amount of water in the body
D)Excessive amount of nausea and vomiting
E)Too much amniotic fluid is present
Q3) The definition of the word salpingectomy is:
A)incision into a fallopian tube.
B)incision into the uterus.
C)incision into the ovary.
D)removal of the uterus.
E)removal of a fallopian tube.
Q4) The process of rhythmic uterine contractions to expel the fetus is called
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Chapter 16: Word Parts and Abbreviations
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Q1) In most states in the United States, the end of life is defined in terms of:
A)hospice requirements.
B)an advance beneficiary notice.
C)an advance medical directive.
D)brain death.
E)civil court decisions.
Q2) One type of cyanotic heart disease is:
A)CVS.
B)TOF.
C)TTN.
D)PKD.
E)SIDS.
Q3) Adaptation means a:
A)replacement of a lost prosthetic.
B)loss of the swallow reflex.
C)loss of function.
D)change in function or structure to meet new conditions.
E)change in neurotransmitter activity in the cerebellum.
Q4) The medical term that means age spot that is small, flat, and brown-black.
Q5) A disease with a thick (leathery) coating of the pharynx.
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