Question 1

The foundation of a word is the:

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A)  combining vowel.
B)  combining form.
C)  root.
D)  prefix.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Write the correct abbreviation for family practice:

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Question 3

The suffix -poiesis means :

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A)  spitting.
B)  prolapse.
C)  before.
D)  formation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

A patient's physical medical record officially belongs to the:

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A)  patient.
B)  family members.
C)  healthcare provider.
D)  insurance company.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Give the three guidelines that help with the building and spelling of medical words.Give an example of each.

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1.If the suffix begins with a vowel,drop...

Question 6

A relationship of understanding between two individuals,especially between the patient and the physician,is called:

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A)  empathy.
B)  afferent.
C)  apathy.
D)  rapport.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The prefix meaning above,beyond,or excessive is ________.

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hyper-,sup...

Question 8

The term febrile means :

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A)  pertaining to fever.
B)  forming a disease.
C)  condition of heat.
D)  process of becoming ill.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The prefix in diagnosis means :

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A)  around.
B)  through.
C)  many.
D)  alongside.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Divide and label the medical word antiseptic and give the meaning.

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anti-/sept/-ic (anti- = against / sept =...

Question 11

Divide and label the medical word diaphoresis and give the meaning.

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dia-/-phoresis (dia- = through...

Question 12

To lead away from the middle is called ________.

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The answer of To lead away from the middle is...

Question 13

The suffix -centesis means :

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A)  surgical puncture.
B)  surgical incision.
C)  surgical excision.
D)  surgical repair.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The combining forms in the term otorhinolaryngology mean:

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A)  eye,ear,and throat.
B)  nose,eye,and ear.
C)  ear,nose,and larynx.
D)  eye,ear,and nose.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

In the acronym SOAP,the S stands for:

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A)  suggestion.
B)  subject.
C)  social history.
D)  subjective.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Write the correct abbreviation for liter:

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Question 17

The medical term that means pertaining to fever is:

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A)  pyrogenic.
B)  thermometer.
C)  antipyretic.
D)  febrile.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

In the term maximal,the suffix -al means :

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A)  pertaining to.
B)  condition.
C)  process.
D)  forming.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Write the correct meaning for GYN:

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Question 20

The branch of medicine concerned with the aging process is:

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A)  geriatrics.
B)  geriatrician.
C)  geratic.
D)  gerontologist.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology

Divide and label the medical word diaphoresis and give the meaning.

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The medical term that means pertaining to fever is:

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The foundation of a word is the:

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In the acronym SOAP,the S stands for:

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Write the correct meaning for GYN:

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To lead away from the middle is called ________.

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Write the correct abbreviation for family practice:

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A relationship of understanding between two individuals,especially between the patient and the physician,is called:

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A patient's physical medical record officially belongs to the:

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The combining forms in the term otorhinolaryngology mean:

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Give the three guidelines that help with the building and spelling of medical words.Give an example of each.

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Write the correct abbreviation for liter:

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In the term maximal,the suffix -al means :

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The prefix meaning above,beyond,or excessive is ________.

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The branch of medicine concerned with the aging process is:

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The term febrile means :

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Divide and label the medical word antiseptic and give the meaning.

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The suffix -centesis means :

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The suffix -poiesis means :

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The prefix in diagnosis means :

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