HTR- Unit A 11-15

What is the medical symbol < mean as used in the expression, 9<11?

• less than

• greater than

• idk

• less than or equal to

When the doctor uses the abbreviation VS, what does it mean?

• virtual signs

• verbal sayings

• very serious

• vital signs

A patient has gotten into a car wreck and was sent to the hospital. The doctor ordered a STAT CAT scan. What does STAT mean?

• later tonight

• in 2 hours

• immediately

• never

The doctor tells Jaidyn that she is hyperactive. What is the meaning of the underlined prefix?

• jumpy

• excessive or high

• water

• brain

A doctor tells you to go and visit a cardiologist. What is the meaning of the underlined prefix?

• esophagus

• eyes

• stomach

• heart

What is the suffix of the word inflammation?

• cardio-

• -itis

• gastr-

• -lith

What is the root word for chest?

• endo

• cardio

• nephr

• thorac

What is the screening for breast cancer?

• mammogram

• CAT scan

• MRI

• x-ray

What doctor treats a polycythemia condition?

• dietician

• cardiologist

• hematologist

• nephrologist

Unlike his wife, Mr. Walters cannot have which surgery?

• cardiectomy

• hysterectomy

• gastrectomy

• polypectomy