Medical Terminology for Health Professions
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Course Introduction
Medical Terminology for Health Professions introduces students to the language of medicine, focusing on the building blocks of medical terminology including prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms. The course equips students with the skills to accurately interpret, pronounce, spell, and use medical terms in the context of anatomy, physiology, diseases, diagnostics, and treatments. Emphasis is placed on applying this specialized vocabulary in real-world healthcare settings, allowing students to communicate effectively with professionals and understand medical documentation. This foundational knowledge is essential for anyone pursuing a career in the health sciences or allied health professions.
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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) A cancerous condition of white blood cells with high numbers of immature cells is:
A) leukemia
B) anemia
C) adenosis
D) leukocytosis
E) osteoma
Answer: A
Q2) A combining form is the:
A) word ending
B) root plus combining vowel
C) prefix
D) prefix plus combining vowel
E) root plus suffix
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Organization of the Body
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Q1) patella
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: G
Q2) The space in the chest that contains the heart and other organs is the:
A) mediastinum
B) pleural cavity
C) cranial cavity
D) abdomen
E) spinal cavity
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Suffixes
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Q1) bronch/o
A)armpit
B)vein
C)breast
D)bronchial tube
E)kidney
F)joint
G)spinal cord and bone marrow
H)blood vessel
I)uterus
J)lung
K)groin
L)ovary
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Prefixes
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Q1) Endocrine glands that are near (above)each kidney are called _____ glands.
A) adrenal
B) prostate
C) subcostal
D) parathyroid
E) transurethral
Q2) The prefix inter- means :
A) between B) excessive, above C) change, beyond D) within E) after, behind
Q3) A prefix meaning "two" is:
A) bi-
B) uni-
C) tri-
D) quadri-
E) ultra-
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Chapter 5: Medical Specialists and Case Reports
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Q1) Which term is not spelled correctly?
A) laryngeal
B) pulmonery
C) vasculitis
D) neuralgia
E) gastroenterology
Q2) In which term is the pronunciation accent incorrectly placed?
A) en-do-krih-NOL-o-je
B) ra-de-o-THER-ah-pe
C) ko-LOS-to-me
D) GAS-tros-ko-pe
E) he-mah-TO-mah
Q3) A physician who specializes in treating lung disorders is a(n):
A) cardiologist
B) pathologist
C) internist
D) pulmonologist
E) infectious disease specialist
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Chapter 6: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and Eponyms
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Q1) DOE
A)Machine that aids with breathing
B)Difficult breathing on exertion
C)Gas expelled from the lungs
D)Blood test to measure oxygen and carbon dioxide
E)Tests that measure breathing function of lungs
F)Blood clot in the lung
G)Posterior/anterior and lateral lung x-rays are taken
H)Airway opened, breathing restored, and circulation restored
I)Infection in the throat or upper airway
J)Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are examples
Q2) GU
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) KUP
A)Visual examination of the urinary bladder
B)Infection of the urinary tract
C)Progressive loss of kidney function
D)Sodium
E)X-ray of the kidneys and urinary tract
F)Analysis of urine
G)Blood test to indicate kidney disease
H)Destruction of stones using shock waves
I)Removal of waste materials from the blood using a machine
J)Potassium
Q2) Greenlight PVP
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) too much,above
A)dys-
B)hypo-
C)retro-
D)brady-
E)tachy-
F)dia-
G)autH)hyper-
I)pro-
J)syn-
Q2) Two prefixes that mean "within" are:
A) ante- and pro-
B) extra- and ecC) hypo- and sub-
D) syn- and conE) endo- and intra-
Q3) A spinal cord injury at the lumbar level can lead to hemiplegia.
A)True
B)False
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