Medical Assisting Exam
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Course Introduction
Medical Assisting is a comprehensive course designed to prepare students for a vital role within healthcare teams. The course covers essential clinical and administrative skills, including patient communication, medical terminology, taking vital signs, basic laboratory procedures, and record-keeping. Students will gain practical experience in assisting with examinations, administering injections, performing EKGs, and understanding medical law and ethics. Emphasizing both hands-on practice and theoretical knowledge, this course equips learners to work in various healthcare settings such as physician offices, clinics, and outpatient facilities, ensuring they are ready to support healthcare professionals and provide quality patient care.
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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) Quinn needs to use a word to describe a bacterial infection of the lungs.She writes down neumonia.What did Quinn leave out of this word?
A) The silent e at the end of the word.
B) The silent p at the beginning of the word.
C) The double m in the middle of the word.
D) She did not leave anything out.
Answer: B
Q2) ________ means sudden,sharp,and severe.
A) Acute
B) Triage
C) Chronic
D) Abate
Answer: A
Q3) Carrying impulses away from a center is called ________.
Answer: efferent
Q4) The suffix for suture is ________.
Answer: -rrhaphy
Q5) The term ________ means to fix before or to fix to the beginning of a word.
Answer: prefix
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Chapter 2: Suffixes
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Q1) Diminutive suffixes are those that mean:
A) large.
B) many.
C) small.
D) condition.
Answer: C
Q2) The suffix meaning bladder is:
A) -cyst.
B) -cyte.
C) -blast.
D) -betes.
Answer: A
Q3) What does the suffix -pnea means?
A) sleep
B) pain
C) breathing
D) fixation
Answer: C
Q4) The suffix ________ means treatment.
Answer: -therapy or -iatry
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Chapter 3: Prefixes
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Q1) The prefix for one thousandth is:
A) milli-.
B) multi-.
C) nulli-.
D) mono-.
Answer: A
Q2) The prefix in the term decompensation means:
A) again.
B) without.
C) down.
D) separate.
Answer: C
Q3) The prefixes that mean down are de- and ________.
Answer: cata-
Q4) The prefix in superinfection means:
A) between.
B) much.
C) above.
D) below.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Organization of the Body
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Q1) In the term android,the suffix -oid means:
A) form.
B) resemble.
C) different.
D) male.
Q2) The ventral cavity contains the heart and lungs.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Write the correct abbreviation for gastrointestinal:
Q4) The tasteless,clear,odorless liquid that makes up 65% of a male's body weight and 55% of a female's body weight is ________.
Q5) Write the correct meaning for LUQ:
Q6) In the term topical,the suffix -al means:
A) pertaining to. B) process.
C) resemble.
D) form or shape.
Q7) The abbreviation for Food and Drug Administration is ________.
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Q8) The ________ system stimulates immune response,protects the body,and transports proteins and fluids.
Chapter 5: Integumentary System
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Q1) The tine,Heaf,or Mantoux test may be performed to test for ________.
Q2) The abbreviation for decubitus is ________.
Q3) A physician may refer to a scar left after the healing of a wound as a:
A) cicatrix.
B) comedo.
C) corn.
D) cyst.
Q4) A/An ________ or prick test involves the placement of a suspected allergen in the uppermost layers of the epidermis.
Q5) The separation or bursting open of a surgical wound is called: A) dehiscence.
B) exudate.
C) eschar.
D) pustule.
Q6) A microscopic examination of a small piece of tissue that has been surgically scraped from a pustule is a:
A) Tzanck test.
B) sweat test.
C) biopsy.
D) wound culture.
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Chapter 6: Skeletal System
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Q1) Write the correct meaning for NSAIDs:
Q2) The ________ level in the blood may be increased in osteomalacia and fracture healing.
A) calcium
B) phosphorus
C) uric acid
D) alkaline phosphatase
Q3) Write the correct abbreviation for traction:
Q4) Which substance/s is/are present in a variety of immunologic diseases?
A) alkaline phosphatase
B) C-reactive protein
C) antinuclear antibodies
D) uric acid
Q5) The process of bending a limb is called:
A) extension.
B) flexion.
C) pronation.
D) supination.
Q6) Write the correct meaning for EHT:
Q7) The solid matter in bone is a calcified,rigid substance known as ________.
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Chapter 7: Muscular System
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Q1) The meaning of the abbreviation MD is ________.
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for below the knee:
Q3) What is the correct term for the surgical removal of a limb,part,or other appendage?
A) Contracture
B) Suspension
C) Amputation
D) Stricture
Q4) A general term for muscle disease is myopathy.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The muscle that raises and rotates the arm is called the ________.
Q6) The meaning of the abbreviation TBW is ________.
Q7) The meaning of the abbreviation FMS is ________.
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for above the knee:
Q9) Name the muscle that rotates and laterally flexes the neck.
A) trapezius
B) deltoid
C) sternocleidomastoid
D) triceps
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Chapter 8: Digestive System
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Q1) In the term dysentery,the prefix dys- means:
A) through.
B) difficult.
C) above.
D) suture.
Q2) Digestion and absorption take place chiefly in the large intestine.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The alimentary canal measures about 20 feet in adults.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A test performed on stool to identify protozoa infestation is:
A) occult blood.
B) O & P.
C) stool culture.
D) an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy test.
Q5) The abbreviation for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is ________.
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for bowel movement:
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Q7) The process whereby nutrient material is taken into the bloodstream or lymph and travels to all cells of the body is ________.
Chapter 9: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) The term diastole is the ________ phase of the heart cycle.
A) contraction
B) narrowing
C) relaxation
D) pumping
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for mitral stenosis:
Q3) The surgical excision of the inner portion of an artery is called:
A) phlebotomy.
B) endocarditis.
C) embolism.
D) endarterectomy.
Q4) The abbreviation for automated external defibrillator is ________.
Q5) A newborn's pulse rate is ________ and rapid,varying from 120 to 140 beats/minute.
Q6) A fast heartbeat is known as:
A) bradycardia.
B) myocardial infarction.
C) vasoconstriction.
D) tachycardia.
Q7) Narrowing of the bicuspid valve in the heart is known as ________.
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Chapter 10: Blood and Lymphatic System
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Q1) A blood enzyme which causes clotting by forming fibrin is:
A) thromboplastin.
B) globulin.
C) heparin.
D) thrombin.
Q2) An abnormally large erythrocyte is called:
A) monocyte.
B) macrocyte.
C) microcyte.
D) phagocyte.
Q3) The blood test that includes a hematocrit,hemoglobin,red and white blood cell count,and differential is:
A) blood typing.
B) sedimentation rate.
C) CBC.
D) Hb, Hgb.
Q4) Write the correct meaning for PT:
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia:
Q6) The abbreviation Ig means ________.
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for hematocrit:
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Chapter 11: Respiratory System
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Q1) Write the correct abbreviation for severe acute respiratory syndrome:
Q2) The central portion of the thoracic cavity,between the lungs,is a space called the: A) mediastinum.
B) septum.
C) diaphragm.
D) bronchi.
Q3) The medical term for whooping cough is:
A) pleurisy.
B) pertussis.
C) croup.
D) rale.
Q4) In the term rhonchus,the root rhonch means:
A) wheeze.
B) smell.
C) cough.
D) snore.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for shortness of breath:
Q6) The meaning of the abbreviation CXR is ________.
Q7) The meaning of the abbreviation MDR TB is ________.
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Chapter 12: Urinary System
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Q1) The presence of serum protein in the urine is called ________.
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for potassium:
Q3) A medication that increases urine production by reducing the amount of fluid retained in the body is called a/an:
A) antidiuretic.
B) diuretic.
C) antibacterial.
D) antiseptic.
Q4) In the term stricture,the root strict means:
A) to tighten or contraction.
B) hardening.
C) sifted out.
D) scanty.
Q5) A flat-plate x-ray of the abdomen to indicate the size and position of the kidneys,ureters,and bladder is called:
A) cystoscopy.
B) KUB.
C) BUN.
D) retrograde pyelography.
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis:
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Chapter 13: Endocrine System
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Q1) What is a condition of premature old age occurring in children called?
A) virilism
B) progesterone
C) progeria
D) vasopressin
Q2) The pituitary gland is also known as the:
A) pineal.
B) hypophysis.
C) parathyroid.
D) pituitarism.
Q3) Graves disease occurs because of hyposecretion of thyroid hormone.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Write the correct abbreviation for protein-bound iodine:
Q5) The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called:
A) thyrotoxicosis.
B) thyroxine.
C) thyroiditis.
D) thyroidectomy.
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for vasopressin:
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Chapter 14: Nervous System
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Q1) Stimulation of a sensory nerve occurs at a:
A) tract.
B) neuroglia.
C) receptor.
D) synapse.
Q2) Write the correct meaning for TIA:
Q3) Difficulty in comprehending written language is called:
A) dysphasia.
B) akinesia.
C) dementia.
D) dyslexia.
Q4) The medical term for the loss of the ability to eat is:
A) aphasia.
B) apraxia.
C) asthenia.
D) aphagia.
Q5) The largest mass of nervous tissue is found in the medulla oblongata. A)True
B)False
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for peripheral nervous system:
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Chapter 15: Special Senses: The Ear
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Q1) The medical term for earwax is:
A) cerumen.
B) cochlea.
C) perilymph.
D) endolymph.
Q2) An instrument used to visually examine the eardrum is called:
A) myringotome.
B) audiometer.
C) myringoscope.
D) tuning fork.
Q3) Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane is ________.
Q4) The term ossicle means:
A) to oscillate or turn.
B) small bone.
C) small opening.
D) cold bone.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for bone conduction:
Q6) Children are more likely to suffer from the ear condition called ________ than adults.
Q7) A ringing or roaring sound in the ear is ________.
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Chapter 16: Special Senses: The Eye
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Q1) Write the correct abbreviation for exotropia:
Q2) The absence of rods and cones in the area of the optic disks creates:
A) macular degeneration.
B) cataracts.
C) glaucoma.
D) blind spots.
Q3) The watery fluid that fills both the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye is known as
Q4) In the term conjunctivitis,the root conjunctiv means:
A) with.
B) without.
C) turn.
D) to join together.
Q5) The measurement of the cornea is called:
A) gonioscopy.
B) keratometry.
C) exophthalmometry.
D) tonometry.
Q6) The meaning of the abbreviation IOL is ________.
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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) The term gravida refers to:
A) number of children delivered.
B) number of stillbirths.
C) hypertension during pregnancy.
D) any pregnancy, regardless of number.
Q3) An example of a transdermal birth control patch is:
A) Brevicon.
B) Ogen.
C) Depo-Provera.
D) Ortho Evra.
Q4) Write the correct abbreviation for toxic shock syndrome:
Q5) ________ is a serious bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that may strike young,menstruating women.
Q6) Dark lines on the abdomen that develop during pregnancy are called ________.
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Chapter 18: Male Reproductive System
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Cryptorchidism is a condition of not having testicles.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The root in gynecomastia means:
A) female.
B) condition of.
C) breast.
D) upon.
Q4) Which option is spelled correctly?
A) clamidya
B) chlamydia
C) clahmydia
D) chlamidya
Q5) The ________ is a slim muscular tube and is a continuation of the epididymis.
Q6) Write the correct meaning for PSA:
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Chapter 19: Oncology
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Q1) ________ is a tumor of the arachnoid layer of the brain.
Q2) A tumor composed of star-shaped neuroglial cells is called: A) astrocytoma.
B) carcinoma.
C) glioma.
D) nephroblastoma.
Q3) A glioblastoma is a rapidly growing cancerous tumor of the: A) eye.
B) brain.
C) liver.
D) bone.
Q4) Sarcomas are tumors of connective tissue.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The meaning of the abbreviation NHL is ________.
Q6) A cancerous tumor derived from cartilage cells is: A) sarcoma.
B) choriocarcinoma.
C) carcinoma.
D) chondrosarcoma.
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Chapter 20: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Q1) The meaning of the abbreviation Ra is ________.
Q2) A unit of radioactivity is known as:
A) isotope.
B) radiotracer.
C) curie.
D) ion.
Q3) The meaning of the abbreviation IR is ________.
Q4) An x-ray of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is a:
A) cholecystogram.
B) cystogram.
C) cholangiogram.
D) cholecystoscopy.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for millicurie:
Q6) Prolonged exposure to x-rays can depress the hematopoietic system.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging:
Q8) If the x-ray beam passes from one side of the patient's body to the opposite side to reach the film,this is known as the ________ position.
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Chapter 21: Mental Health
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Q1) Which of the following is the inkblot test?
A) Stanford-Binet
B) Rorschach
C) TAT
D) Minnesota
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to mental illness?
A) environment.
B) drugs.
C) brain chemical changes.
D) social withdrawal
Q3) ________ is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities,can cope with normal stresses of life,can work productively,and is able to make a contribution to the community.
Q4) The meaning of the abbreviation DSM-5 is ________.
Q5) A pyromaniac:
A) talks incessantly.
B) is fearful of dying.
C) steals things.
D) starts fires.
Q6) A psychiatrist with specialized training in psychoanalysis is a/an ________.
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