1. Alzheimer disease is an example of a(n):
a.
prefix.
b.
word root.
c.
eponym.
d.
decodable term.
ANS: C OBJ: Derivations & Recognition of Types of Terms
TOP: Nondecodable Terms
2. Arthr/o is an example of a:
a.
prefix.
b.
word root.
c.
suffix.
d.
combining form.
ANS: D OBJ: Rules to Build, Spell, & Pronounce
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms
3. In the term hypodermic, the prefix is:
a.
hypo.
b.
derm.
c.
dermo.
d.
ic.
ANS: A OBJ: Rules to Build, Spell, & Pronounce
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms
4. In the term neonatology, the suffix is:
a.
neo.
b.
nat.
c.
nato.
d.
logy.
ANS: D OBJ: Rules to Build, Spell, & Pronounce
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms
5. A word root for “bone” is:
a.
osis
b.
oste.
c.
ophthalm.
d.
opsy.
ANS: B OBJ: Rules to Build, Spell, & Pronounce
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms
6. The word component that refers to the stomach is:
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a.
gastr/o.
b.
col/o.
c.
enter/o.
d.
path/o.
ANS: A OBJ: Rules to Build, Spell, & Pronounce
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms
7. The prefix anti- means:
a.
before.
b.
after, behind.
c.
near.
d.
against.
ANS: D OBJ: Rules to Build, Spell, & Pronounce
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms
8. If a patient is being treated for hypothermia, he/she has abnormally:
a.
high body temperature.
b.
low body temperature.
c.
high blood pressure.
d.
low blood pressure.
ANS: B OBJ: Rules to Build, Spell, & Pronounce
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms
9. A patient who has a prenatal visit sees her practitioner:
a.
after the birth of her child.
b.
before the birth of her child.
c.
the time surrounding the birth of her child.
d.
at the time of delivery.
ANS: B OBJ: Rules to Build, Spell, & Pronounce
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms
10. A patient has a surgical procedure described as an arthrotomy. You know that the joint:
a.
was incised.
b.
was removed.
c.
had a new opening made.
d.
was visually examined.
ANS: A OBJ: Rules to Build, Spell, & Pronounce
TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms
11. A notation is made about an instrument to be ordered for the hospital. It makes a record of the
electrical activity of the heart. The instrument is called an:
a.
electrocardioscope.
b.
electrocardiogram.
c.
electrocardiograph.
d.
electrocardiography.
ANS: C
OBJ: Rules to Build, Spell, & Pronounce | Sort Word Parts Into Healthcare Vocabulary
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