Medical Language for Healthcare Providers
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Introduction
Medical Language for Healthcare Providers is designed to introduce students to the essential medical terminology used in healthcare environments. The course covers word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and the formation of medical terms related to human anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics, and treatments. Emphasis is placed on the correct pronunciation, spelling, and usage of medical language in written and verbal communication. Through case studies and real-world examples, students will gain practical skills to interpret and utilize medical terminology accurately, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals. This foundational knowledge supports competence and confidence in a variety of healthcare settings.
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Medical Terminology A Short Course 7th Edition by Davi Ellen Chabner
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Chapter 1: Basic Word Structure
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Q1) The combining form for "heart" is:
A) aden/o
B) cephal/o
C) thromb/o
D) cardi/o
E) electr/o
Answer: D
Q2) A tumor of a gland is called:
A) arthrosis
B) arthroscope
C) adenoma
D) nephroma
E) hepatitis
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Organization of the Body
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Q1) meninges
A)circulatory
B)digestive
C)endocrine
D)female reproductive
E)lymphatic
F)male reproductive
G)musculoskeletal
H)nervous
I)respiratory
J)skin and sense organs
K)urinary
Answer: H
Q2) The combining form poster/o means :
A) peritoneum
B) space between the lungs
C) side
D) front
E) back of body (behind)
Answer: E
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Chapter 3: Suffixes
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Q1) The combining form angi/o means :
A) pertaining to
B) process of cutting
C) abnormal condition
D) blood vessel
E) record
Answer: D
Q2) Surgical repair of breast tissue is called:
A) hysterosalpingectomy
B) mastitis
C) mammography
D) mammoplasty
E) rhinoplasty
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Prefixes
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Q1) The prefix syn- means :
A) new
B) with, together
C) bad
D) below, deficient
E) beside, near, along the side of
Q2) subscapular
A)behind the abdominal cavity
B)below the shoulder blade
C)membrane surrounding a bone
D)abnormality present at birth
E)foreign body; bacteria, virus
F)symptoms of disease return
G)pertaining to surrounding the anus
H)symptoms of disease disappear
I)under the ribs
J)hand bone
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Chapter 5: Medical Specialists and Case Reports
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Q1) urologist
A)hyperthyroidism
B)cystitis
C)vocal cord polyps, cancer
D)cervical dysplasia
E)pneumonectomy
F)arthroscopy
G)arrhythmia
H)drug treatment of breast cancer
I)sickle cell anemia
J)resection of a brain tumor
Q2) A combining form meaning "heart" is:
A) hemat/o
B) vascul/o
C) hepat/o
D) cardi/o
E) pulmon/o
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Chapter 6: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and
Eponyms
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Q1) DUB
A)Study of women and women's diseases
B)Removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
C)Removal of infant from uterus via abdominal incision
D)Widening and scraping of the uterus
E)Salpingitis
F)Premature termination of pregnancy
G)Contraceptive device
H)Lower portion of the uterus
I)Abnormal uterine bleeding
J)Examination of cells from the cervix and vagina
Q2) PSA
A)Blood test to detect prostate cancer
B)Resection of the prostate gland
C)Pertaining to the reproductive organs and urinary tract
D)Nonmalignant growth of prostate gland tissue
E)Technique that uses a laser to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
F)Ultrasound imaging of the prostate gland
G)Examination of the prostate gland through the rectum
H)Syphilis or gonorrhea
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Chapter 7: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
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Q1) AED
A) Ultrasound record of the heart
B) External device used to stop a cardiac arrhythmia
C) A bridge to transplant assist device for heart pump
D) Sagging or prolapse of a left-sided heart valve
E) Clot in a deep vein
F) Electrical record of the heart
G) Drugs to treat hypertension
H) Lipoproteins carrying "good" cholesterol
I) Heart attack
J) Surgery to replace clogged arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle
Q2) BPH
A)Blood test to detect prostate cancer
B)Resection of the prostate gland
C)Pertaining to the reproductive organs and urinary tract
V)Nonmalignant growth of prostate gland tissue
E)Technique that uses a laser to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
F)Ultrasound imaging of the prostate gland
G)Examination of the prostate gland through the rectum
H)Syphilis or gonorrhea
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Chapter 8: Appendix Proficiency Exam
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Q1) A doctor who specializes in operating on the chest is called a(n):
A) thoracic surgeon
B) colorectal surgeon
C) otolaryngologist
D) orthopedist
E) oncologist
Q2) A word part meaning "under," "deficient," or "less than normal" is:
A) re-
B) hyper-
C) trans-
D) -emia
E) hypo-
Q3) The double membrane surrounding the organs in the abdomen is the:
A) peritoneum
B) esophagus
C) pleura
D) diaphragm
E) mediastinum
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