Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
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Course Introduction
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, helping clients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. The curriculum combines foundational coursework in anatomy, physiology, and psychology with hands-on clinical training in therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, and patient-centered care. Graduates learn to assess client needs, implement treatment plans, and document progress, equipping them for entry-level roles in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and community agencies.
Recommended Textbook 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) The combining form onc/o means:
A) chemical.
B) tumor.
C) large.
D) death.
Answer: B
Q2) The suffix -ic means:
A) study of.
B) process of.
C) treatment of.
D) pertaining to.
Answer: D
Q3) In the term antipyretic,the root pyret means:
A) against.
B) putrefaction.
C) fever.
D) pertaining to.
Answer: C
Q4) Write the correct meaning for Bx:
Answer: biopsy
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Chapter 2: Suffixes
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Q1) Women over 40 should have mammography once every two years.If mamm/o is breast,what do they need?
A) a physical examination of the breast
B) a recording or x-ray of the breast
C) a visual examination of the breast
D) a biopsy of breast tissue
Answer: B
Q2) The suffixes -al,-ary,-ic,and -ous all mean:
A) a small version.
B) a treatment.
C) pertaining to.
D) condition.
Answer: C
Q3) The suffix meaning the study of is ________.
Answer: -logy
Q4) The suffix ________ means treatment.
Answer: -therapy or -iatry
Q5) In the term enuresis,the suffix -esis means ________.
Answer: condition
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Chapter 3: Prefixes
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Q1) The prefix meta- means scanty.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) In the term insomnia,the prefix in- means:
A) deficient.
B) near.
C) difficult.
D) not.
Answer: D
Q3) Diagnosis means to determine the cause and nature of a disease ________ knowledge.
A) around B) over C) through D) under
Answer: C
Q4) The prefix for slow is ________.
Answer: brady-
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Chapter 4: Organization of the Body
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Q1) In the term mesomorph,the suffix -morph means:
A) form, shape.
B) resemble.
C) action.
D) body.
Q2) The proton is the smallest chemical unit of matter.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The word part for arm is:
A) or/o.
B) ot/o.
C) brach/i.
D) bucc/o.
Q4) In the term systemic,the root system means a:
A) composite whole.
B) group of organs.
C) group of tissues.
D) group of cells.
Q5) The abbreviation for Food and Drug Administration is ________.
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for anatomy and physiology:
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Chapter 5: Integumentary System
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Q1) The skin is essentially composed of two layers,known as the:
A) epidermis and subcutaneous.
B) epidermis and papillary.
C) epidermis and dermis.
D) epidermis and reticular.
Q2) The sweat glands secrete sweat for cooling by:
A) anhidrosis.
B) evaporation.
C) radiation.
D) perspiration.
Q3) In the term integumentary,the root integument means: A) nails.
B) hair.
C) sweat.
D) a covering.
Q4) Agents that prevent or relieve itching are called ________.
Q5) An inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to radiant energy,such as x-rays,UV light,and sunlight,is called ________.
Q6) Write the correct meaning for TIS:
Q7) A/An ________ is the scar left after the healing of a wound.
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Chapter 6: Skeletal System
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Q1) The location of longitudinal bone growth in children is the: A) diaphysis.
B) condyle.
C) epiphyseal plate.
D) osteoblasts.
Q2) The medical term for pertaining to the heel bone is:
A) carpal.
B) chondral.
C) calcaneal.
D) coccygeal.
Q3) A lateral curvature of the spine is known as: A) lordosis.
B) kyphosis.
C) scoliosis.
D) spondylitis.
Q4) A slitlike opening between two bones is called a/an ________.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for estrogen hormone therapy:
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for traction:
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for range of motion:
Q8) Acute attacks of gout are treated with ________.
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Chapter 7: Muscular System
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Q1) The muscle that flexes and rotates the thigh and leg is called the ________.
Q2) Brachialgia means pain in the:
A) neck.
B) arm.
C) chest.
D) leg.
Q3) In the term amputation,the root amputat means:
A) remove.
B) to cut through.
C) excision.
D) new opening.
Q4) A calcium blood test is used to determine the level of CK,which is increased in necrosis or atrophy of skeletal muscle.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The medical term for softening of muscle tissue is:
A) myoma.
B) myopathy.
C) myosclerosis.
D) myomalacia.
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Chapter 8: Digestive System
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Q1) The medical term that means pertaining to the cheek is:
A) gloss.
B) cheilosis.
C) buccal.
D) celiac.
Q2) The creation of a new opening in the colon is called:
A) colostomy.
B) colotomy.
C) colorrhaphy.
D) colonic.
Q3) Inflammation of the pancreas is:
A) pancreasitis.
B) pancreatitis.
C) pancreatic amylase.
D) cholangiopancreatography.
Q4) The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Write the correct meaning for PP:
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for irritable bowel syndrome:
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Chapter 9: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) Write the correct meaning for MI:
Q2) Enlargement of the heart is called ________.
Q3) Write the correct abbreviation for blood pressure:
Q4) The proper spelling for the term describing hardening of the arteries is:
A) arteosclerosis.
B) arteriosclerosis.
C) arterislerosis.
D) arteriscerosis.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for high-density lipoprotein:
Q6) ________ is used to evaluate the heart for structural defects.
A) Electrocardiogram
B) Cardiac enzyme
C) Echocardiography
D) Cardiac catheterization
Q7) Thin nerve filaments that go to the ventricular muscle tissue are the ________.
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for sinoatrial (node):
Q9) Drugs that strengthen and slow the heart rate are ________ drugs.
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Q10) The process of removing blood from a vein is called ________.
Q12) 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) In the term monocyte,the prefix mono- means: A) one.
B) many.
C) two.
D) double.
Q2) In the term leukocyte,the combining form leuk/o means:
A) yellow.
B) blue.
C) white.
D) red.
Q3) A medical condition in which there are too many RBCs is: A) anemia.
B) leukemia.
C) polycythemia.
D) septicemia.
Q4) The root in the term anticoagulant means: A) against.
B) forming.
C) clots. D) body.
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Chapter 11: Respiratory System
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Q1) An inherited disease that affects the entire body but especially the pancreas,respiratory system,and sweat glands is:
A) cystic fibrosis.
B) croup.
C) emphysema.
D) bronchiectasis.
Q2) Write the correct meaning for ET:
Q3) The correct abbreviation for arterial blood gases is ________.
Q4) A ________ is an instrument used to examine the bronchi.
A) spirometer
B) laryngoscope
C) bronchoscope
D) respirator
Q5) A peculiar paroxysmal cough ending in a "crowing" or "whooping" sound,also called whooping cough,is called ________.
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for respiratory distress syndrome:
Q7) A crackling or rattling sound heard in the chest is also known as rale.
A)True
B)False
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for oxygen:
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Chapter 12: Urinary System
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Q1) A urinometer is used to test urine for:
A) specific gravity.
B) pH.
C) glucose.
D) protein.
Q2) The ________ transport(s)urine from the kidney to the bladder.
A) kidneys
B) nephron
C) ureters
D) urethra
Q3) The center of the concave border of the kidney opens to a notch called the pelvis.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In the term dysuria,the prefix dys- means:
A) without.
B) difficult, painful.
C) excessive.
D) many.
Q5) Write the correct meaning for GFR:
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Chapter 13: Endocrine System
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Q1) The parathyroid gland:
A) influences the body's internal clock.
B) acts on the mammary glands.
C) helps maintain normal serum calcium levels.
D) aids in the breakdown of glycogen.
Q2) The adenohypophysis is also known as the:
A) posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
B) anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
C) parathyroid gland.
D) pineal gland.
Q3) The ovaries normally produce all of the following except:
A) adrenaline.
B) estradiol.
C) progesterone.
D) estrone.
Q4) Write the correct meaning for GTT:
Q5) The meaning of the abbreviation FBS is ________.
Q6) Write the correct meaning for T :
Q7) The meaning of the abbreviation IDDM is ________.
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Q8) The abbreviation for potassium is ________.
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Chapter 14: Nervous System
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Q1) An inherited,progressive disease that causes degeneration of brain cells and which affects Jewish children is:
A) Parkinson.
B) Tay-Sachs.
C) multiple sclerosis.
D) epilepsy.
Q2) ________ are chemical substances that carry electrical impulses across a synapse between two neurons.
Q3) Interneurons are entirely located within the:
A) CNS.
B) PNS.
C) ANS.
D) SNS.
Q4) The ________ of the spinal nerves carry motor and sensory fibers to the muscles and organs of the body,including the extremities.
A) ventral rami
B) sensory root
C) sensory neurons
D) dorsal rami
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Chapter 15: Special Senses: The Ear
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Q1) Numerous glands line the auditory canal and secrete ________,or earwax,to lubricate and protect the ear.
Q2) A ringing sound in the ear is called:
A) vertigo.
B) tinnitus.
C) presbycusis.
D) tympanitis.
Q3) Children are more likely to suffer from the ear condition called ________ than adults.
Q4) The medical term for earwax is:
A) cerumen.
B) cochlea.
C) perilymph.
D) endolymph.
Q5) Write the correct meaning for BC:
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for decibel:
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for ears,nose,throat:
Q8) The middle of the three ossicles,also called the anvil,is the ________.
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Q9) The innermost of the ossicles in the middle ear,also called the stirrup,is the
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Chapter 16: Special Senses: The Eye
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Q1) Located above the outer corner of the eye,the ________ secretes tears through approximately 12 ducts onto the surface of the conjunctiva of the upper lid.
Q2) The middle,or vascular,layer of the eyeball is called:
A) iris.
B) cornea.
C) retina.
D) uvea.
Q3) Write the correct meaning for XT:
Q4) A surgical procedure that may be performed to correct myopia is known as: A) radial keratotomy.
B) photocoagulation.
C) phacoemulsification. D) tonography.
Q5) The outer white layer of the eyeball is known as the: A) sclera.
B) iris.
C) uvea.
D) pupil.
Q6) The meaning of the abbreviation VA is ________.
Q7) Write the correct meaning for IOP:
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Chapter 17: Female Reproductive System
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Q1) The dilation stage is the:
A) fourth stage of pregnancy.
B) first stage of labor and delivery.
C) second stage of labor and delivery.
D) third stage of labor and delivery.
Q2) The amniotic sac can be surgically punctured to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid.The procedure is called:
A) cordocentesis.
B) episiotomy.
C) amniocentesis.
D) chorionic villus sampling.
Q3) The combining form in amenorrhea means:
A) painful.
B) without.
C) flow.
D) month.
Q4) Write the correct meaning for LMP:
Q5) The surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac for removal of fluid is called ________.
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for dilation and curettage:
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for a total abdominal hysterectomy:
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Chapter 18: Male Reproductive System
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Q1) The fluid-transporting medium for spermatozoa is:
A) prostatic fluid.
B) blood.
C) semen.
D) urine.
Q2) What goes through the prostate and opens into the prostatic portion of the urethra?
A) ejaculatory duct
B) ductus deferens
C) seminal duct
D) prostatic duct
Q3) The head of the penis is known as the:
A) corpus cavernosa.
B) glans penis.
C) prepuce.
D) corpus spongiosum.
Q4) The ________ is a slim muscular tube and is a continuation of the epididymis.
Q5) In males,chlamydia can cause sterilization.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Oncology
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Q1) Write the correct meaning for DNA:
Q2) ________ is the spreading process of a malignant tumor into adjacent normal tissue.
Q3) The failure of immature cells to develop specialized functions is called differentiation.
A)True
B)False
Q4) All of the following are characteristics of benign tumors except:
A) grow slowly.
B) not encapsulated.
C) grow by expansion.
D) no cachexia.
Q5) A malignant tumor arising from a glandular organ is ________.
Q6) Stages of breast cancer indicate the ________ of a tumor.
A) size
B) spread
C) color
D) form
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for adenocarcinoma:
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Q8) Write the correct meaning for PSA:
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Chapter 20: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Q1) The physician who specializes in radiology,roentgen diagnosis,and roentgen therapy is a/an ________.
Q2) A record produced by ultrasonography is called:
A) bronchogram.
B) mammogram.
C) angiocardiogram.
D) sonogram.
Q3) A/An ________ is produced by the collision of a stream of electrons against a target contained within a vacuum tube.
Q4) The meaning of the abbreviation IV is ________.
Q5) A/An ________ is the process of projecting x-ray images in a movielike sequence onto a screen monitor.
Q6) Write the correct meaning for R:
Q7) The position in which the patient is lying down when x-rays pass from the back to the front of the body is the ________.
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for barium enema:
Q9) A bone ________ is used to find cancer,infection,fractures,or injuries in the bone.
Q10) Write the correct abbreviation for computerized axial tomography:
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Chapter 21: Mental Health
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Q1) In the term psychosomatic,the combining form psych/o means:
A) body.
B) mind.
C) center.
D) self.
Q2) A mental disorder that is characterized by highly exaggerated or unwarranted mistrust is also known as:
A) psychosis.
B) paranoia.
C) obsession.
D) bipolar disorder.
Q3) Ego means:
A) center.
B) self.
C) mind.
D) personality.
Q4) Mental illness is an abnormal condition of the brain or mind.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The meaning of the abbreviation OCD is ________.
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