Understanding Medical Terminology Roots and Suffixes

Chance from NRSNG presents a Tuesday Test Tip on understanding medical terminology. The video explains how to break down medical terms by starting with the suffix, then identifying the root word, and considering any prefixes. Examples like 'cardiology' and 'hyperglycemia' are used to illustrate the process. Viewers are encouraged to visit NRSNG.com for more resources and to subscribe for additional tips.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Patient care techniques

• Nursing ethics

• Medical terminology

• Medical procedures

When analyzing a medical term, which part should you examine first?

• Suffix

• Root word

• Prefix

• Middle part

What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate?

• To cut into

• To remove

• To examine

• To repair

In the term 'cardiology', what does the root 'cardio' refer to?

• Stomach

• Brain

• Lungs

• Heart

What does the root 'gastro' refer to in medical terms?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Kidneys

• Intestines

What does the prefix 'hyper-' signify in medical terminology?

• Low

• Normal

• Deficient

• Excessive

In the term 'hyperglycemia', what does 'glyce' refer to?

• Insulin

• Glucose

• Blood

• Pressure

What is the meaning of 'hyperglycemia'?

• High blood sugar

• No blood sugar

• Normal blood sugar

• Low blood sugar

Where can you find more resources on medical terminology as suggested in the video?

• Medical journals

• Local library

• NRSNG.com

• Online forums