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WorksheetsFHS 5.00 Medical Terminology
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 29mins
The medical prefix neo- means:
new.
near.
next to.
together.
The medical prefix brady- may be used in reference to a heart that is beating:
too fast.
too slowly.
erratically.
off and on.
The prefix a- or an- means:
a vessel.
a state of.
pertaining to.
not or without.
Where would intercostal muscles be located in relation to the ribs?
above
behind
below
between
The prefix ab- means:
with.
toward.
together.
away from.
What prefix is used to represent something new?
hemi
intra
leuko
neo
The prefix post- refers to:
around.
after or behind.
bad or abnormal.
tumor or swelling.
A healthcare professional would use a microscope to observe objects that are:
opaque.
very small.
radioactive.
transparent.
The prefix hyper- refers to:
water.
the stomach.
above normal or excessive.
decreased or less than normal.
What prefix is used to represent half of a structure?
hemi
intra
leuko
neo
The medical root word oro refers to the:
mouth.
stomach.
throat.
tongue.
The medical root word cryo means:
chest
clear
cold
cry
Which medical root word refers to the head?
arthro
cephalo
hepato
nephro
Neuro is the medical root word for which body structure?
brain
head
nerve
vessel
The medical root word derma refers to the:
face
glands
organs
skin.
Marina is scheduled for surgery for cholelithiasis. The root word lith indicates that what will be removed from Marina during this surgery?
appendix
fat
spleen
stones
What root word refers to the nose?
glosso
litho
pneumo
rhino
The root word cyst refers to which body part?
bladder
heart
kidney
liver
What is the root word for gland?
adeno
arterio
entero
erythro
The root word arthro refers to:
a bone
a joint
the neck
the throat.
The root word cost means:
rib.
liver.
stomach.
urinary bladder.
The root word entero refers to:
the liver.
body fat.
intestines.
the stomach.
The root word cardio refers to:
the skin.
the heart.
the spinal cord.
skeletal muscle.
The root word thorac refers to the:
brain.
chest.
eye.
throat.
A child with a common cold will usually have what condition that affects the nose?
arthritis
otosclerosis
psychosis
rhinitis
The root word psych refers to the:
mind.
skull.
pancreas.
large intestine.
The root word osteo refers to:
bone.
joints.
the neck.
the throat.
What surgery would be performed on a kidney?
arthroscopy
hysterectomy
nephrectomy
tracheotomy
Which medical suffix is used to describe an abnormal condition?
-oma
-osis
-pathy
-plegia
Ryan is scheduled to have a cystoscopy. What will this procedure be doing to Ryan’s bladder?
draining
lifting
measuring
observing
After eating contaminated food, Thomas developed a condition called gastroenteritis. This condition affected his:
appendix.
esophagus
heart
intestines.
Which suffix refers to a surgical puncture that removes fluid?
-centesis
-ectomy
-plasty
-tomy
A therapist sees the suffix -edema on a patient’s medical chart and knows this term refers to:
a blister.
bruising.
swelling.
a tumor.
What procedure involves withdrawing fluid from a body cavity in the chest?
electrocardiogram
hysterectomy
thoracentesis
tracheotomy
What suffix means inflammation?
-algia
-itis
-lysis
-stasis
The suffix -crine refers to:
blood.
urine.
a secretion.
a surgical removal.
Which term refers to a liver that is larger than normal?
cardiomegaly
cephalomegaly
hepatomegaly
nephromegaly
The suffix -centesis refers to:
pain.
swelling
drugs or chemicals
a surgical puncture to remove fluid.
Sarah makes her rounds feeding newborns in the hospital nursery every two hours. What medical abbreviation is used to document this time frame?
bid
qh
q2h
tid
An adult female patient presented with pain in the RUQ. What area of the body is this?
right upper quadrant
right urinary quadrant
right upper quadriceps
right umbilical quadrant
What is the abbreviation for a medical prescription?
Mp
Pn
Ps
Rx
Which abbreviation should a medical assistant use to document problems with a patient’s right eye?
OD
OS
OU
RBC
Which medical abbreviation is used when a patient needs to take a medication four times a day?
fid
foid
qid
tid
Which medical term and abbreviation are used by healthcare professionals to represent a ministroke?
myocardial infarction (MI)
coronary artery disease (CAD)
transient ischemic attack (TIA)
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Sam has epilepsy. His doctor has ordered a test that measures the electrical activity of his brain. What test did the doctor order?
ECG
EEG
EKG
EMG
Which abbreviation is used to denote a diagnosis?
D
DM
Ds
Dx
What does the medical abbreviation qh mean?
fever
every hour
quadriplegia
quarantine hour
A physical therapist works with Elijah to improve his joint ROM. This type of exercise is called:
range of motion
range of muscles
rapid open motion
range of movement.
What does the V represent in the abbreviation HIV?
vertebral
vertigo
virus
vitamin
Chenise was given a prescription to take a pill bid. How often should she take it?
once a day
twice a day
three times a day
four times a day
What medical abbreviation is used to represent an electroencephalogram?
ECG
ECGM
EEG
ELG
Butler must take his medication p.o. What should he do with the medication?
inject it
inhale it
swallow it
rub it on his skin
A sign that reads NPO is posted on a patient’s hospital room door. Which item can be given to this patient?
candy
coffee
flowers
Tylenol
Daniel is in the hospital and is not allowed to eat or drink. What sign would be placed on his door to indicate this order to other healthcare professionals?
NEA
NED
NOP
NPO
The medical abbreviation prn means:
whenever necessary.
a registered nurse must approve.
whenever a patient returns home
a physician’s signature is required.
Which abbreviation is used to note a patient’s ability to get out of bed as needed?
bid
prn
q2h
stat
Chayanne was given a prescription to take a pill twice a day. What abbreviation was written on the prescription?
bad
bid
tad
tid
ECG and EKG are both medical abbreviations for a/an:
chest X-ray.
electrocardiogram.
electroencephalogram.
exam for kidney granules.
