Medical Terminology Quiz

Which word part means tumor?

• onc/o

• carcin/o

• phag/o

• tox/o

Which term describes tissue inflammation due to an accumulation of lymph fluid?

• lymphadenopathy

• lymphangioma

• lymphedema

• lymphadenitis

What is one function of a lymph node?

• to remove debris from intercellular spaces

• to deliver nutrients to the cells

• to destroy pathogens contained in lymph

• to absorb fats from the bloodstream

Which cancer treatment administers radiation at a distance from the patient's body?

• teletherapy

• adjuvant therapy

• chemoprevention

• immunotherapy

Which bacteria forms irregular cluster that resemble grapes?

• spirochetes

• staphylococci

• bacilli

• streptococci

What would most likely be used to treat asthma?

• bronchodilator

• expectorant

• decongestant

• antitussive

What is a mechanical device for artificial respiration that is used to replace or supplement the patient's natural breathing function?

• Ambu bag

• BiPAP machine

• CPAP machine

• Ventilator

What is empyema?

• a nosebleed

• pus in a body cavity

• blood in the chest

• coughing up blood

Six-year-old Mari Singh is sent to the school nurse for rhinorrhea. What does rhinorrhea mean?

• nosebleed

• runny nose

• allergy

• flu

What is a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer?

• inflammatory breast cancer

• lymphoma

• mastectomy

• ductal carcinoma in situ