Quiz 3

Which suffix means pertaining to?

• A. —al

• B. —ic

• C. A only

• D. Both a and b

Which term means the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissue and

results in swelling?

• A. Dilation

• B. Edema

• C. Emesis

• D. Ptosis

Which of the following terms is a condition in which a calculus is present?

• A. Diplopia

• B. Lithiasis

• C. Neurotripsy

• D. Pathology

Which branch of medicine

specializes in the study of the nature and cause of

disease?

• A. Naturology

• B. Pathophysiology

• C. Pathology

• D. Diseology

Which of the following terms means

pertaining to the ear?

• A. Opthalmic

• B. Auritic

• C. Otic

• D. Authitic

What does mastopexy mean?

• A. enlarged breasts

• B. Surgical fixation of the breast

• C. Removal of a breast

• D. Inflammation of the breast

Which term means pertaining to the skin?

• A. Blepharal

• B. Cutaneuos

• C. Hernia

• D. Suture

1. Which of the following terms means pain along the course of a nerve?

• A. Neuralgia

• B. Neurocele

• C. Neuroplasty

• D. Neurosis

What does bradycardia mean?

• A. Decreased blood pressure

• B. Slow heart rate

• C. Increased blood pressure

• D. Fast heart rate

1. Tapping the patient's

body with the fingertips or fist

• A. Palpation

• B. Auscultation

• C. Percussion

• D. Inspection