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Nursing Fundamentals introduces students to the essential principles and skills that form the foundation of nursing practice. This course covers core concepts such as the nursing process, patient care, basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, communication, vital signs, and basic clinical skills. Emphasis is placed on safety, ethical and legal responsibilities, culturally competent care, and the role of the nurse within the healthcare team. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, students develop the knowledge, critical thinking, and professionalism necessary for beginning nursing roles in various healthcare settings.
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Medical Language Immerse Yourself 2nd Edition by Susan
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M. Turley
Chapter 1: The Structure of Medical Language
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Q1) Pericardial means pertaining to ____________ the heart.
A) within
B) below
C) around
D) in front of
Answer: C
Q2) The combining form ment/o- means ____________.
Answer: mind
Q3) Prefixes and their meanings can be grouped into all of these categories except:
A) amount, number, or speed.
B) location or direction.
C) medical specialties.
D) degree or quality.
Answer: C
Q4) Which of the following is an example of a suffix?
A) -ia
B) post-
C) dys-
D) nas/o-
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: The Body in Health and Disease
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Q1) Moving toward the back of the body is moving in a/an ____________ direction.
Answer: posterior
Q2) During the course of a disease,the symptoms may be ____________ (sudden in nature and severe in intensity).
Answer: acute
Q3) The medical specialty approach organizes information about the anatomy,physiology,diseases,diagnostic tests,medical and surgical procedures,and drugs for each body system.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) The combining form ili/o- means : A) groin.
B) below.
C) ilium (hip bone).
D) stomach.
Answer: C
Q5) The combining form pulmon/o- means ____________.
Answer: lung
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Chapter 3: Gastroenterology - Gastrointestinal System
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Q1) A rectocele is ____________ of the rectum.
A) bleeding
B) a blockage
C) a hernia
D) constipation
Answer: C
Q2) The combining form abdomin/o- means ____________.
Answer: abdomen
Q3) Which kind of hernia occurs along a surgical suture line?
A) incarcerated
B) inguinal
C) umbilical
D) incisional
Answer: D
Q4) What is the adjective form for stomach?
Answer: gastric
Q5) The combining form polyp/o- means ____________.
Answer: polyp
Q6) A patient with N&V has ____________ ____________ ____________.
Answer: nausea and vomiting
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Respiratory System
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Q1) A nasal cannula provides the patient with the additional ____________ that he or she needs.
Q2) Which word means incomplete expansion or collapse of part or all of a lung?
A) ARDS
B) atelectasis
C) abnormal breath sounds
D) stridor
Q3) The combining form cost/o- means ____________.
A) cartilage
B) chest
C) money
D) rib
Q4) In panlobar pneumonia,by definition of the prefix we can tell that ____________ lobes are affected.
A) all
B) the bottom
C) the right
D) the top
Q5) For a patient who has pneumonia in the RUL,the ____________ ____________ ____________ of the lung is affected.
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Chapter 5: Cardiology - Cardiovascular System
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Q1) The ____________ valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle.
Q2) The first arteries that branch off of the aorta and bring oxygenated blood to the heart muscle are the ___________ arteries.
A) carotid
B) pulmonary
C) subclavian
D) coronary
Q3) The combining form claudicat/o- means :
A) narrowed lumen.
B) congested.
C) diagnostic procedure.
D) limping pain.
Q4) Pericarditis,an accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac,can lead to cardiac ____________,a condition in which the fluid presses on the heart and stops it from beating.
A) bigeminy
B) bruit
C) diastole
D) tamponade
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Chapter 6: Hematology and Immunology - Blood and Lymphatic System
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Q1) Enlargement of the lymph nodes could be caused by:
A) cancer in that area.
B) pernicious anemia.
C) a thrombus.
D) hemophilia.
Q2) All of the following are autoimmune disorders of the body except ____________.
A) psoriasis
B) multiple sclerosis
C) rheumatoid arthritis
D) leukemia
Q3) ____________ are all of the different types of cells that engulf and eat microorganisms and destroy them with enzymes.
Q4) In an autoimmune disorder,the body makes ____________ against its own tissues.
A) factor VIII
B) vitamin B12
C) antibodies
D) electrolytes
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Q5) Nine proteins in the plasma that help in the immune response by drilling holes in a bacterium,virus,or parasite are known as ____________ proteins.
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Chapter 7: Dermatology - Integumentary System
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Q1) Which of the following are skin diseases that involve the sebaceous glands?
A) psoriasis, hirsutism
B) clubbing, rhinophyma
C) acne vulgaris, acne rosacea
D) pediculosis, scabies
Q2) A pilonidal sinus is found in the sacral area of the back.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A ____________ is a regular scar,but a ____________ is an excessive,overgrown scar.
A) cicatrix; keloid
B) blister; vesicle
C) lipoma; carcinoma
D) ulcer; nevus
Q4) The combining form albin/o- means :
A) absent.
B) color.
C) pigment.
D) white.
Q5) A lesion described as being ______________ appears reddish in color.
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Chapter 8: Orthopedics - Skeletal System
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Q1) The ____________,the most superior of the hip bones,has a broad,flaring rim known as the iliac crest.
Q2) Mr.Rodriguez had osteoarthritis so badly that his hip joint had to be replaced.Which two abbreviations correspond to his disease and his surgery?
A) DJD, BKA
B) RA, NSAID
C) ROM, LLE
D) DJD, THR
Q3) Which is a benign tumor of the cartilage?
A) osteosarcoma
B) symphysis
C) osteoma
D) chondroma
Q4) Between the right and left parietal bones at the top of the cranium is the ____________ suture,which runs from front to back.
Q5) Goniometry is used to measure range of motion.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The combining form congenit/o- means present at ____________.
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Chapter 9: Orthopedics - Muscular System
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Q1) Which condition is a flexed muscle that is immovable because of inactivity or paralysis coupled with continuing nerve impulses?
A) fibromyalgia
B) contracture
C) atrophy
D) avulsion
Q2) ____________ muscles provide the means by which the bones can move and are voluntary muscles that contract and relax in response to conscious thought.
Q3) The Achilles tendon attaches the ____________ to the ____________.
A) biceps muscle, metacarpals
B) gastrocnemius muscle, calcaneus
C) sternocleidomastoid muscle, clavicle
D) platysma muscle, jawbone
Q4) Suturing of a torn tendon is a surgical procedure known as:
A) electromyography.
B) range of motion.
C) tenorrhaphy.
D) myorrhaphy.
Q5) The combining form ____________ means give ability.
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Chapter 10: Neurology - Nervous System
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Q1) When the patient experienced trauma to the occipital lobe of the brain,his sense of ____________ was affected.
A) smell
B) hearing
C) sight
D) taste
Q2) ____________ is acute or chronic pain when a herniated disk presses against the spinal nerve roots.
A) Radiculopathy
B) Grand mal seizure
C) Spina bifida
D) Encephalitis
Q3) Which cranial nerve controls swallowing?
A) glossopharyngeal
B) optic
C) vagus
D) oculomotor
Q4) The ____________ ____________ is the connecting tissue between the two hemispheres of the brain.
Q5) Proprioception is the medical word for body ____________.
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Chapter 11: Urology - Urinary System
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Q1) Mr.Jones has a large kidney stone that is obstructing the flow of urine,resulting in backup of urine in the ureter and into the kidney.This is known as: A) hydroureter.
B) polycystic kidney disease.
C) urinary incontinence. D) enuresis.
Q2) A kidney stone is also called a/an: A) calculus.
B) calix.
C) cyst.
D) cast.
Q3) A biopsy of the kidney is done to test for kidney stones. A)True B)False
Q4) The ____________,a microscopic structure,is the functional unit of the kidney and the site of urine production.
Q5) If the number of red blood cells decreases,the kidneys secrete the hormone ____________ to stimulate the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.
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Chapter 12: Male Reproductive Medicine - Male
Genitourinary System
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Q1) A varicocele is the abnormal,downward curvature of the penis during an erection.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The ____________ glands are small,bulblike glands about the size of peas that are located on either side of the urethra just below the prostate gland.
Q3) The epididymis destroys defective spermatozoa.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The onset of ____________ is also called adolescence.
Q5) Which one of the following laboratory tests is not used to diagnose syphilis?
A) TRUS
B) FTA-ABS
C) VDRL
D) RPR
Q6) Dyspareunia is ____________.
A) a sexually transmitted disease
B) inability to sustain an erection
C) hesitancy on urination due to BPH
D) difficult or painful sexual intercourse
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Chapter 13: Gynecology and Obstetrics - Female
Reproductive System
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Q1) Nuchal cord refers to an umbilical cord that is:
A) abnormally long.
B) prolapsed through the cervix.
C) abnormally short.
D) around the neck of the fetus.
Q2) Which of the following is misspelled?
A) cerclage
B) episiotomy
C) menstration
D) oligomenorrhea
Q3) The abbreviation TAH-BSO means :
A) total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
B) therapeutic abortion hysterectomy with biopsy surgery option.
C) test of antibody hormone from bilateral spontaneous ovarian.
D) tubal assisted hysterectomy with breast self-ovulation.
Q4) The uterine tubes (fallopian tubes) are also called the ____________.
Q5) Colporrhaphy means procedure of suturing the ____________.
Q6) Briefly discuss the events that occur during the first stage of labor.
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Chapter 14: Endocrinology - Endocrine System
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Q1) Excessive growth of dark hair in the forearms and face of the female from hypersecretion of the male sex hormone is called ____________.
Q2) Excessive amounts of ____________ hormone during puberty cause gigantism.
Q3) Enlargement of the male breasts because of an imbalance in androgens and estradiol is also known as ____________.
Q4) The combining form "andr/o-" means :
A) body.
B) female.
C) human.
D) male.
Q5) Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone is known as: A) hypoglycemia.
B) diabetes insipidus.
C) diabetes mellitus. D) panhypopituitarism.
Q6) The nervous system uses neurotransmitters as chemical messengers.The endocrine system uses ____________ as chemical messengers.
Q7) The adjective form of pancreas is ____________.
Q8) The adjective form of pancreas is ____________.
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Chapter 15: Ophthamology - Eyes
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Q1) Tears contain an antibacterial enzyme to prevent bacterial infections in the eyes.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Reattaching and fixing the membrane that lines the back of the eyeball when it has become detached is a surgical procedure known as: A) pseudophakia.
B) corneal transplant.
C) blepharoplasty.
D) retinopexy.
Q3) A person with a best-corrected visual acuity (even with corrective lenses) of ____________ is legally blind.
Q4) The combining form "vis/o-" means : A) eye.
B) lens (of the eye).
C) light.
D) sight; vision.
Q5) Corneal ____________ is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged or diseased cornea with a donor cornea.
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Chapter 16: Otolaryngology - Ears, nose, and Throat
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Q1) Bacterial or viral infection of the throat is known as ____________.
A) glossitis
B) pharyngitis
C) laryngitis
D) cold sores
Q2) Audiometry is a diagnostic test that analyzes the brain's response to sounds.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Alligator forceps are used to remove:
A) tonsils.
B) turbinates.
C) ossicles.
D) cerumen.
Q4) Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word audiogram?
A) aw
B) dee
C) oh
D) gram
Q5) The adjective form for tonsil is ____________.
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Chapter 17: Psychiatry
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Q1) PMDD is a continuing,disabling reaction to a very traumatic event in which a patient has problems such as chronic anxiety,insomnia,and irritability.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which mental health professional can prescribe drugs or medications?
A) psychiatrist
B) psychologist
C) social worker
D) psychotherapist
Q3) The ____________ acts as a relay station,receiving nerve impulses from the five senses (sight,hearing,touch,taste,and smell) and relaying them to the midbrain and cerebrum.
Q4) ____________ is a mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality with hallucinations and delusions.
A) Psychosis
B) Neurosis
C) Mental retardation
D) Panic attack
Q5) ____________ disorder is also known as manic-depressive disorder.
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Chapter 18: Oncology
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Q1) What is a sarcoma?
Q2) The combining form hered/o- means :
A) carcinogen.
B) DNA.
C) chromosomes.
D) genetic inheritance.
Q3) Which is an environmental substance that can contribute to the development of cancer?
A) carcinogen
B) oncogene
C) genetic mutation
D) heredity
Q4) Alkylating drugs are used to break DNA strands in cancerous cells and are considered a type of chemotherapy drug.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Lymph nodes release a substance called ____________ ____________ factor which causes cancer cells to become necrotic and die.
Q6) An astrocytoma is a type of cancer found in the ____________.
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Chapter 19: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Q1) If a chest x-ray is taken so that the x-rays penetrate the front of the chest and exit through the patient's back and then into the x-ray plate,this is a/an ____________ chest x-ray.
A) AP
B) lateral
C) IVP
D) TEE
Q2) The electron beam tomography uses an electron beam and a spiral CT scan to create an image.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The abbreviation KUB means :
A) kidneys, ureters, bladder.
B) kidneys and urinary bladder.
C) kidneys, urethra, bladder.
D) krypton, uranium, barium.
Q4) An arthrography involves injecting a contrast dye into a ____________ to produce an image.
Q5) A subatomic particle accelerator that generates positrons for PET scans is known as a ____________.
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Chapter 20: Medical Terminology and Word Building
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Q1) A gastroscopy is the process of:
A) examining the stomach with an instrument.
B) recording the activity of the stomach.
C) creating an image of the stomach using x-ray.
D) removing a part of the stomach.
Q2) The combining form arthr/o- means :
A) artery.
B) abdomen.
C) bone.
D) joint.
Q3) The prefix brady- means fast.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following statements about prefixes is true?
A) A prefix can be found anywhere in the medical word.
B) A prefix can be found at the end of a medical word.
C) A prefix can be found at the beginning of the medical word.
D) A prefix can be found in the middle of the medical word.
Q5) The combining form ven/o- means ____________.
Q6) ____________ is the study of word origins.
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Chapter 21: Anatomy and Medical Terminology:
Understanding the Human Body and Language of Medicine
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Q1) All of the following are true about a patient who is terminal,except:
A) He is in remission.
B) He is dying.
C) He could be cared for in a hospice.
D) He could be cared for at home with hospice care.
Q2) A disease that is refractory is one that:
A) does not respond to treatment.
B) is less severe in intensity than acute symptoms.
C) is terminal.
D) responds to treatment.
Q3) The combining form caud/o- means ____________ bone.
Q4) The coronal plane is named for a:
A) body system.
B) quadrant.
C) suture.
D) none of the above
Q5) Nosocomial diseases are caused by exposure to disease while in a hospital environment.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 22: Digestive System and Disorders
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Q1) In the patient's medical record,if the healthcare professional writes BRBPR,the patient probably has:
A) pancreatitis.
B) heartburn.
C) hematochezia.
D) nausea and vomiting.
Q2) The patient had surgery to remove a part of his intestine and rejoin the cut ends of the intestine.The word for this procedure is:
A) colostomy.
B) endoscopy.
C) anastomosis.
D) laparotomy.
Q3) A patient with gluten enteropathy has damage to their ____________ because of an autoimmune response to gluten.
A) abdomen
B) esophagus
C) intestine
D) stomach
Q4) The combining forms col/o- and colon/o- both mean ____________.
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Chapter 23: Respiratory System Terminology
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Q1) The combining form bronchiol/o- means ____________.
Q2) Which abbreviation does not stand for a type of dyspnea or difficulty breathing?
A) SOB
B) DOE
C) PPD
D) PND
Q3) Which of these would cause an abnormal ABG result?
A) rhonchi
B) hemoptysis
C) hypercapnia
D) expectoration
Q4) The suffix -pnea means breathing.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Unlike the left lung,the right lung has an RML,and this abbreviation means
Q6) Cigarette smoking immobilizes and eventually destroys the ____________,small hairs that line the respiratory tract.
Q7) A normal depth and rate of respiration is known as ____________.
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Q8) The combining form pulmon/o- means ____________.
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Chapter 24: Cardiovascular System - Medical Terminology
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Q1) Coarctation of the aorta,a congenital defect of the fetal heart,means that the aorta is abnormally____________ .
Q2) A patient with a condition of the blood with more than normal lipids will receive medication to treat his hyperlipidemia.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A patient with very serious heart problems would be placed in a special area in the hospital that is abbreviated as:
A) CCU.
B) AED.
C) LVH.
D) EKG.
Q4) The ____________ node of the heart initiates the electrical impulse that begins each heartbeat.
A) atrioventricular
B) myocardial
C) bundle of His
D) sinoatrial
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Q5) The combining form systol/o- means ____________.
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Chapter 25: Blood and Immune System
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Q1) Which are the smallest leukocytes?
A) WBCs
B) lymphocytes
C) monocytes
D) basophils
Q2) Which word parts do you need to build a medical word that means excessive flow or discharge of blood?
A) -lysis, hypo-, erythr/o-
B) -rrhage, hem/o-
C) -oma, macr/o-, hemat/o-
D) -cyte, thromb/o-, rrag/o-
Q3) All of the following are autoimmune disorders of the body except ____________.
A) psoriasis
B) multiple sclerosis
C) rheumatoid arthritis
D) leukemia
Q4) ____________ are all of the different types of cells that engulf and eat microorganisms and destroy them with enzymes.
Q5) ____________ is the medical specialty that studies the immune response.
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Q6) The fluid portion of the blood is called ____________.
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Chapter 26: Skin Care: Understanding the Integumentary
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Q1) Which of the following is not a common cause of anaphylaxis in hypersensitive individuals?
A) eating peanuts
B) a reaction to an infestation with lice
C) being stung by a bee
D) touching latex gloves
Q2) A surgical procedure to remove all or part of a skin lesion for the purpose of diagnosis is called:
A) biopsy.
B) dermatoplasty.
C) rhytidectomy.
D) skin grafting.
Q3) If a patient presents to the Emergency Department with diaphoresis,he/she has a condition of excessive ____________.
Q4) The combining form contus/o- means ____________.
Q5) Sunlight exposure to the skin is important to the body's production of vitamin D.
A)True
B)False
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Q6) A ____________ is the medical name for a bruise with hemorrhage under the skin.
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Chapter 27: Medical Terminology and Anatomy
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Q1) The ____________ vertebrae (L1-L5) are located in the lower back.
Q2) The combining form rheumat/o- means :
A) inflammation.
B) joint.
C) disease.
D) watery discharge.
Q3) The abbreviation DIP means :
A) distal iliac process.
B) degenerative iliac pain.
C) diaphyseal internal process.
D) distal interphalangeal joint.
Q4) The area where the cartilage meets the bone of the rib is known as the ____________ joint.
Q5) Which is the combining form for the tail bone?
A) coccyg/o-
B) cost/o-
C) calcane/o-
D) crani/o-
Q6) The combining form aut/o- means ____________.
Q7) The combining form pariet/o- means wall of a ____________.
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Chapter 28: Muscle and Movement: A Comprehensive Guide to Anatomy and Conditions
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Q1) Rigor mortis is the medical name for muscle atrophy.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The intercostal muscles assist with what activity?
A) raising the shoulder
B) moving the arm
C) breathing, coughing, or sneezing
D) moving the neck
Q3) Each muscle is wrapped in a ____________,a thin connective tissue that joins to the tendon.
Q4) Abduction is ____________.
A) moving a body part away from the midline
B) bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones
C) turning a body part around on its axis
D) moving a body part toward the midline
Q5) To treat myasthenia gravis,the doctor suggests that the patient undergo a ____________,which means surgical excision of the thymus.
Q6) The suffix -ceps means head.
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Chapter 29: Neurology and Nervous System Disorders
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Q1) All of the following are congenital conditions that are present at birth except:
A) multiple sclerosis.
B) myelomeningocele.
C) cerebral palsy.
D) hydrocephalus.
Q2) The adjective form of coma is ____________.
Q3) The central nervous system consists of the ____________.
A) brain and skull
B) peripheral nerves and dermatomes
C) cranial nerves and spinal nerves
D) brain and spinal cord
Q4) Compression of the median nerve in the wrist because of swelling from repetitive muscle movements leads to ____________ ____________ syndrome.
Q5) ____________ is characterized by brief,involuntary episodes of falling asleep during the daytime while engaged in activity.
Q6) A chronic,progressive,degenerative autoimmune disorder in which the body makes antibodies against myelin is called ____________ ____________.
Q7) The ____________ nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord.
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Q1) The words micturition and voiding both mean the process of ____________.
Q2) Which process involves contractions of smooth muscle that propel urine through the ureter?
A) reabsorption
B) peristalsis
C) filtration
D) micturition
Q3) The state of having a kidney stone is known as ____________.
Q4) All of the following are symptoms or signs of a kidney stone passing out of the body except ____________.
A) fever
B) nausea and vomiting
C) hematuria
D) renal colic
Q5) The word flank is most closely associated with which urinary structure?
A) ureter
B) kidney
C) bladder
D) urethra
Q6) ______________ is scanty urine production due to kidney failure.
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Q1) Prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to reposition an undescended testicle.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Semen is fluid that is produced by the:
A) bulbourethral glands.
B) prostate gland.
C) seminal vesicles.
D) all of the above
Q3) Which one of the following laboratory tests is not used to diagnose syphilis?
A) TRUS
B) FTA-ABS
C) VDRL
D) RPR
Q4) The word testis has a different meaning from the word testicle.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The testes are the male ____________ or sex glands.
Q6) The scrotum is always a few degrees warmer than the core body temperature.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) When the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall before the baby has been born,this is known as:
A) crowning.
B) ectopic pregnancy.
C) lochia.
D) abruptio placentae.
Q2) A Pap smear is used to detect:
A) cervical dysplasia.
B) hormone replacement therapy.
C) amenorrhea.
D) uterine fibroids.
Q3) The combining form ectop/o- means :
A) abnormal condition.
B) away from.
C) implantation.
D) outside of a place.
Q4) The small amount of blood coming from the uterus following childbirth is called colostrum.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A continuing,disabling reaction to an excessively traumatic event is known as:
A) OCD.
B) SAD.
C) ADHD.
D) PTSD.
Q2) Bulimia is an extreme eating disorder characterized by a decrease in food intake to the point of starvation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) ____________ disorder is also known as manic-depressive disorder.
Q4) Which word parts do you need to build a medical word that means that which produces an imagined perception?
A) -ism, compuls/o-
B) -gen, hallucin/o-
C) -phile, ped/o-
D) -ic, therapeut/o-
Q5) Fetishism is an overwhelming impulse to steal things.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The _________ connects the hippocampus to the thalamus and amygdaloid bodies.
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Chapter 34: Cancer Terminology and Diagnosis
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Q1) A mitosis inhibitor chemotherapy drug would:
A) create an opposite hormonal environment.
B) bind to antigens on the cancerous cell.
C) take the place of a cellular metabolite.
D) cause DNA to break during cell division.
Q2) ____________ is a surgical procedure to remove a small tumor without taking any surrounding tissue.
A) Radical resection
B) Lumpectomy
C) Exploratory laparotomy
D) Punch biopsy
Q3) Carcinomatosis means :
A) a toxic level of cancer in the blood.
B) abnormal cells that look like cancer.
C) a condition of carcinoma in a specific site.
D) cancerous tumors in multiple sites.
Q4) The skin or mucous membrane is the site where an adenocarcinoma will form.
A)True
B)False
Q5) An astrocytoma is a type of cancer found in the ____________.
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Chapter 35: Radiologic Procedures and Imaging Techniques
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A) clear.
B) point of light.
C) cold spot.
D) white.
Q2) The word spiral is related to a/an:
A) CT scan.
B) x-ray.
C) PET scan.
D) radiopharmaceutical drug.
Q3) Contrast dye is injected to outline a blood vessel.In ____________,it is injected into an artery to show blockage,narrowed areas,or aneurysms.
Q4) Which eponym refers to technology used to produce audible sounds from the body (such as blood flowing though an artery or the heartbeat of a fetus)?
A) Curie
B) Rem
C) Roentgen
D) Doppler
Q5) The image produced by ultrasonography is known as a/an ____________.
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