WorksheetsMedical Terminology Assignment
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Which abbreviation is used for "vital signs"?
VS
vol
VD
w/
What does the abbreviation "AED" stand for?
arterial blood gas
automated external defibrillator
activity of daily living
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "RA"?
reactive airway disease
right atrium
rheumatoid arthritis
Rhesus blood factor
The root word "sect-" means to:
touch
cut
coil
breathe
The suffix "-plasty" is associated with which of the following?
Drooping
Plastic surgery
Excessive flow or discharge
Repair of a structure
The abbreviation "DVT" refers to which medical condition?
dorsal vertebrae treatment
deep venous thrombosis
diastolic ventricular tachycardia
diverticulitis
What is the full form of "CABG" as per the medical abbreviation?
coronary artery bypass graft
cardiac arrest blood group
cerebral aneurysm bypass graft
coronary artery blood generation
What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?
Enlargement of
Decline, disintegration, or destruction
Surgical removal of
Pertaining to the presence of a substance in the blood causing
What does "CA" represent in medical terms?
cardiac arrest
coronary artery
cancer
All of the above
What does the prefix "hyper-" signify?
under, deficient
over, excessive
half
pertaining to the ear
Which abbreviation stands for "subcutaneous"?
SC
SICU
SOB
Sx
What does the prefix "iso-" denote?
pertaining to the nose
equal
pertaining to the skin
pertaining to the heart
What does the abbreviation "AMA" mean?
against medical advice
above the knee amputation
automated external defibrillator
acute myocardial infarction
What does the suffix "-itis" mean?
Infection
Inflammation
Pain
Swelling
Which suffix means "surgical creation of an opening, or hole"?
-ostomy
-otomy
-osis
-pathy
Which abbreviation is used for "intravenous"?
ICU
ICP
IV
IUD
What does "KUB" stand for in medical terminology?
Kidneys, ureters, and bladder
Kilogram
Keep vein open
Jugular venous distention
What does "CXR" stand for in medical terminology?
cardiac x-ray
chest x-ray
cerebral x-ray
complex x-ray
What is the meaning of the root word "sanguin(o)-"?
coil
blood
touch
four
What does the prefix "para-" mean?
Pertaining to disease
Before
By the side of
False
What does the prefix "bi-" mean?
pertaining to life
two
pertaining to the head
blue
What does the root word "bronch-" refer to?
Windpipe
Cheek
Cancer
Pain
What does the suffix "-phasia" pertain to?
Fear
Speech
Nutrition
Breathing
What is the purpose of a prefix in medical terminology?
To describe a procedure, condition, disease, or part of speech
To indicate a body part
To describe location and intensity
To change the original meaning of a word
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "FBS"?
Fasting blood sugar
Fetal heart rate
Fluid balance
Family history
What does the abbreviation "ETOH" stand for?
Ethyl alcohol
Estimated time of arrival
Electrocardiogram
Emergency room
The abbreviation "BBB" is used to denote which of the following?
basic blood barrier
bundle branch block
bilateral bronchial breathing
basal body balance
What does the abbreviation "AMS" stand for?
atrial myocardial syndrome
altered mental status
anterior myocardial seizure
acute mastoid sinusitis
What does "TB" represent in medical terminology?
to be announced
tablespoon
tuberculosis
treatment
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "UTI"?
upper tract infection
urinary tract infection
United States Pharmacopeia
upper extremity
What does the prefix "pseudo-" refer to?
Half or partial
False
Pertaining to the mind
Pertaining to pus
Why might a medical term have its last letter or letters changed when a suffix is added?
To create a new word
To make pronunciation easier
To change the meaning of the word
To indicate a medical condition
What does "NPO" stand for in medical terminology?
Normal saline
Nasogastric
Nil per os (nothing by mouth)
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
The prefix "leuko-" is associated with which of the following?
pertaining to the eye
pertaining to anything white or to leukocytes (white blood cells)
pertaining to the ear
pertaining to the liver
What does the abbreviation "w/" stand for?
without
with
weight
white blood cell
Which suffix means "pertaining to a disease process"?
-ostomy
-otomy
-osis
-pathy
What does "PE" refer to in medical terms?
Pulsed electrical activity
Pulmonary embolism, physical examination
Positive end-expiratory pressure
Pupil equal and reactive to light
The prefix "osteo-" is related to what?
pertaining to the ear
pertaining to the eye
pertaining to bone
pertaining to the mouth
What does the root word "lingu-" refer to?
Milk
Tongue
Eye
Child or foot
What does "MAE" signify in medical terms?
Moves all extremities
Meter
Mean arterial pressure
Microgram
The prefix "brady-" is associated with which of the following meanings?
fast
slow
pertaining to a gland
pertaining to the liver
What does "tetr-" as a root word stand for?
three
seven
four
six
What is a root word in medical terminology?
The main part of a word that contains its core meaning
A word used to describe a procedure
A prefix that indicates location
A suffix that changes the word's meaning
What does the root word "carpus" mean?
Elbow
Wrist
Finger or toe
Eye
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "MRI"?
Motor vehicle accident
Magnetic resonance imaging
Mitral valve prolapse
Millimeter of mercury
Which abbreviation is used for "blood pressure"?
BP
BS
BSA
bx
The abbreviation "ADL" refers to:
advanced cardiac life support
atrial fibrillation
activity of daily living
automated external defibrillator
Which prefix means "pertaining to the kidney"?
nephro(-)
neuro(-)
osteo(-)
oto(-)
Which root word means "hear"?
andr-
acou-
alb-
adip-
What does "BKA" stand for in medical terminology?
before known allergies
below knee amputation
back knee alignment
bilateral knee arthroplasty
What does the prefix "tachy-" mean?
Pertaining to the kidney or pelvis
Four
Fast
Pertaining to temperature
What is the primary source of medical terminology according to the document?
Modern English
Latin and Greek
Scientific research
Medical textbooks
What does "EEG" stand for?
electronic encephalogram
echocardiogram
electroencephalogram
endoscopic electrogram
Which root word is associated with the meaning "cancer"?
bucc-
andr-
carcin-
alges-
According to the document, what should you be familiar with before using abbreviations in your own reports?
The origin of the abbreviation
The textbook definitions
The use of abbreviations in your local jurisdiction or service area
The Latin and Greek roots of the abbreviation
Which abbreviation is used for "no known drug allergies"?
NKDA
NKA
NAD
NICU
Which prefix means "pertaining to the liver"?
hepat(o)-
hemi-
hetero-
hydro-
What does the suffix "-algia" mean?
Pertaining to pain
Immature cell
Pertaining to a tumor or swelling
Surgical removal of
What does the abbreviation "MI" stand for?
Mobile intensive care unit
Minute
Myocardial infarction
Motor vehicle accident
The suffix "-uria" pertains to which of the following?
A process, action, or condition
Order, arrangement
Pertaining to a substance in the urine or the condition so indicated
Pertaining to nutrition
The abbreviation "LMP" refers to which of the following?
Last menstrual period
Licensed practical nurse
Level of consciousness, loss of consciousness
Liters per minute
What does the abbreviation "qd" stand for?
four times a day
every day
every other day
every hour
What does the root word "pleur-" refer to?
light
cut
rib, side
urine
What is the meaning of "PRN" in a medical context?
Pro re nata (as needed)
Pounds per square inch
Postoperative, "post op"
Partial pressure of oxygen
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "APC"?
anterior pituitary control
atrial premature complex
arterial pressure cuff
acute pancreatitis condition
What is the meaning of the root word "alges-"?
White
Pain
Male
Cancer
The root word "cycl-" is related to which of the following concepts?
Circle or cycle
Swelling
Sensation or perception
Bend
What does the prefix "hemi-" refer to?
half
pertaining to the liver
pertaining to the skin
over, excessive
What does the prefix "therm-" refer to?
Pertaining to the nose
Pertaining to temperature
Pertaining to the chest
Pertaining to a tube
The prefix "intra-" means:
below
between
within
new
