WGU C804 Z12 Post-Assessment: Questions With
Correct Solutions
The first step in defining a medical word is to define the _________ Right Ans
- Suffix
A CF is a word root plus a ________ Right Ans - Vowel
To change a word that ends in Y to a plural form: Right Ans - Drop y and
add ies
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity? Right
Ans - Diaphragm
Position where the body is erect and the eyes are looking forward Right
Ans - anatomical position
What is dermatomycosis? Right Ans - Fungal infection of the skin
Erythema is also known as Right Ans - Reddening of the skin, sunburn
Urticaria is also known as: Right Ans - Hives
A genetic disorder characterized by excessive secretions of thick mucus that
abstract passageways is called: Right Ans - Cystic fibrosis
The abbreviation that describes tests that measure the capacity of the lungs
and the volume of air during inhalation and exhalation is: Right Ans - PFT
(Pulmonary function test)
Term that describes an in adequate supply of oxygenated blood to a body part
due to an interruption of blood flow is: Right Ans - Ischemia
Blood test that measures protein released into the blood by damaged heart
muscle is called: Right Ans - Troponin I
What condition is related to the electrical activity of the heart? Right Ans -
Heart block
Correct Solutions
The first step in defining a medical word is to define the _________ Right Ans
- Suffix
A CF is a word root plus a ________ Right Ans - Vowel
To change a word that ends in Y to a plural form: Right Ans - Drop y and
add ies
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity? Right
Ans - Diaphragm
Position where the body is erect and the eyes are looking forward Right
Ans - anatomical position
What is dermatomycosis? Right Ans - Fungal infection of the skin
Erythema is also known as Right Ans - Reddening of the skin, sunburn
Urticaria is also known as: Right Ans - Hives
A genetic disorder characterized by excessive secretions of thick mucus that
abstract passageways is called: Right Ans - Cystic fibrosis
The abbreviation that describes tests that measure the capacity of the lungs
and the volume of air during inhalation and exhalation is: Right Ans - PFT
(Pulmonary function test)
Term that describes an in adequate supply of oxygenated blood to a body part
due to an interruption of blood flow is: Right Ans - Ischemia
Blood test that measures protein released into the blood by damaged heart
muscle is called: Right Ans - Troponin I
What condition is related to the electrical activity of the heart? Right Ans -
Heart block
