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Unit 2 Test: Analyzing Sources and Anatomical Terminology

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During a biology class, Evelyn asked, 'The term dorsal refers to which of the following?'

a)

Farthest from the center of the body

b)

Above

c)

To the side

d)

The backside of the body

2.

Grace is learning about word formation in her English class. Which of the following comes after a root word?

a)

Prefix

b)

Suffix

c)

Combining word

d)

Compound word

3.

During a biology class, Maya asked, 'Which of the following is the suffix that means cutting or making an incision?'

a)

Scope

b)

Tomy

c)

Plasty

d)

Logy

4.

Grace is learning about word formation in her English class. Which of the following combinations can be used to build a word?

a)

Prefix + root

b)

Root + suffix

c)

Prefix + root + suffix

d)

All of the answers are correct

5.

Emma and Noah are learning about words in class. Which definition best describes a compound word?

a)

When a prefix is added to a root

b)

When a suffix is added to a root

c)

When there are two or more roots

d)

When there is a prefix, root, and suffix

6.

Anika and Benjamin are studying anatomy. Select all of the following which are considered directional terminology?

a)

Anterior

b)

Distal

c)

Derm

d)

Oste

e)

Posterior

7.

During a biology class, Lily asked, 'Which of the following must be included in every word?'

a)

Root

b)

Prefix

c)

Suffix

d)

Combining vowels

8.

Aria is learning medical terminology. Which of the following is true regarding word structure?

a)

Roots and affixes can mean many different things in different words

b)

Understanding it can make learning medical terminology easier

c)

Many roots and affixes are based on Roman and Hebrew

d)

A word cannot have a suffix if it already has a prefix

9.

Emma is studying for her anatomy exam and needs to understand how anatomical terms can be used in the health industry. How can these terms be applied?

a)

Directional terminology

b)

Basic anatomy terminology

c)

Anatomical planes terminology

d)

All of the answers are correct

10.

Scarlett is learning medical terminology. When is a combining vowel needed in a word?

a)

If the suffix begins with a consonant

b)

If the prefix begins with a consonant

c)

If the suffix begins with a vowel

d)

If the prefix begins with a vowel

11.

During a medical terminology class, Anika asked, 'Which of the following is a benefit of using a combining vowel?'

a)

Removing the meaning of the word

b)

Combining vowels should not be used

c)

Adding more meaning to the word

d)

Making long terms easier to pronounce

12.

During a medical terminology class, Zoe asked how morphology aids in learning medical terminology. How would you explain it to her?

a)

Allows for technical terms to be translated if the morphemes are understood

b)

Has no role in learning medical terminology

c)

Combines a prefix with the root of the word

d)

Combines a suffix with the root of the word

13.

During a history class, Henry asked, 'Which of the following are credited as the founders of modern medicine?'

a)

British

b)

Greeks

c)

Portuguese

d)

Americans

14.

Charlotte and Liam are organizing their medical and dental dictionaries. How are these dictionaries typically organized?

a)

In chronological order

b)

In reverse chronological order

c)

In alphabetical order

d)

In reverse alphabetical order

15.

Aria is researching for her medical school project. Which of the following is true regarding medical journals?

a)

They are written by patients

b)

They are not peer-reviewed

c)

They are written by bloggers interested in the medical field

d)

They exist in all fields of medicine

16.

Michael and Sophia are working on a research project. Which of the following is a trusted online source?

a)

Peer-reviewed journals

b)

Publicly edited websites

c)

Advertisements and infomercials

d)

Sources which are sponsored by businesses

17.

David found that sources more than ______ years old may NOT be up to date.

a)
Five
b)

Four

c)

Three

d)

Ten

18.

Abigail and Aiden find that medical resources are important when learning medical terminology.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Medical dictionaries are considered a medical resource.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

(a)   may be changed flippantly by someone who is uninformed or biased.

21.

Ava is studying different government agencies. Which of the following is a government agency working to protect the nation’s health?

a)

CDC

b)

DOJ

c)

FBI

d)

CIA

22.

Lily and Michael are researching for their school project. Select all of the following which are red flags when indicating if a source can be trusted.

a)

Article is written by experts and reviewed by experts

b)

Frequent grammatical errors

c)

Overuse of vague terms

d)

Site ends in “.gov”

e)

Use of manipulation or emotions

23.

Noah and Benjamin are researching for a school project. Select all of the following which are trusted online sources.

a)

Businesses for Public Health

b)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

c)

MedlinePlus

d)

National Institutes of Health

e)

Wikipedia

24.

Rohan and Grace are studying for their medical exams. Which of the following is necessary when trying to learn medical terminology?

a)

Medical dictionaries

b)

Dental dictionaries

c)

Medical journal articles

d)

All the answers are correct

25.

Medical journals are written by medical scientists and physicians. Daniel and Zoe often read these journals to stay updated.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

William is conducting research for his school project. Can he use all websites when gathering information?

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Most news sources are often biased and favor a political party or supporting businesses.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Benjamin and Grace were researching for their school project. Why should online sources such as advertisements and infomercials be avoided?

a)

Their goal is to sell a product

b)

They use scientific medical terms

c)

Information is provided by individuals who used to be doctors

d)

Statistics are correct and reviewed by medical scientists

29.

During a class discussion, David made a flippant remark, was this showing a lack of seriousness or respectfulness?

a)

Yes

b)

No

30.

Emma and Aria are working on a research project. Select all of the following which are important when evaluating a source.

a)

Does the source include documented references?

b)

Make sure the author provides their experience with the topic.

c)

Make sure the source supports a business.

d)

Who is the author of the source?

e)

Who published the source?

31.

Harper is creating a presentation for her medical class. Which of the following is an example of multimedia resources she can use?

a)

How-to videos

b)

PDF documents

c)

Images

d)

All the answers are correct

32.

Medical resources do NOT have the ability to interpret technical materials.

a)

True

b)

False

33.
The head is ______ to the chest.
a)
superior
b)
dorsal
c)
inferior
d)
ventral
34.

Mia noticed that her elbow is _____ to her fingers.

a)

distal

b)

superficial

c)

deep

d)

proximal

35.

Select the term that matches this definition: Above another part of the body

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

distal

d)

proximal

36.

Select the term that matches this definition: Away from the point of attachment

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

distal

d)

proximal

37.

Match the following terms

a)

away from the surface of the body

1.

deep

b)

toward the surface fo the body

2.

superficial

c)

closer to the trunk

3.

proximal

d)

away from the trunk

4.

distal

e)

away from the midline of the body

5.

lateral

38.

Anika and Benjamin are studying anatomy. They need to describe the location of one structure in relation to another. These terms are also used to indicate specific locations on organs or bones. What terms are they using?

a)

Body Planes

b)

Body Cavities

c)

Directional terms

39.

Select the term that matches this definition: Abigail was asked to identify the back of the body in her anatomy class.

a)

ventral

b)

dorsal

c)

medial

d)

lateral

40.

During a biology class, Samuel asked: Which term matches this definition: Below another part of the body?

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

distal

d)

proximal

41.

In a classroom, Isla is sitting with her back to the whiteboard. The whiteboard is _________________ to Isla's navel.

a)

anterior

b)

posterior

c)

superior

d)

inferior

42.

During a biology class, Emma asked which plane divides the body into front and back halves.

a)

sagittal plane

b)

frontal plane

c)

transverse plane

d)

parasagittal plane

43.

During a basketball game, James turned his hand so that the palm is upward or facing anteriorly (in anatomical position). What is this movement called?

a)

supination

b)

pronation

c)

flexion

d)

dorsiflexion

44.

During a dance class, Emma moved her arm TOWARDS the midline. This motion is called ______.

a)

adduction

b)

abduction

c)

circumduction

d)

opposition

45.

During a biology class, William and Abigail were discussing human anatomy. Which set of directional terms are opposites?

a)

distal and proximal

b)

medial and inferior

c)

superior and ventral

d)

anterior and deep

46.

Emma noticed that her shoulder is _____ to her elbow.

a)

proximal

b)

dorsal

c)

distal

d)

ventral

47.

In a classroom, Jackson noticed that the ceiling is _____ to the floor.

a)

inferior

b)

anterior

c)

peripheral

d)

superior

48.

During a biology class, William asked, 'Which medical term means to the front?'

a)

Supine

b)

Anterior

c)

Lateral

d)

Inferior

49.

You find a 16-year-old female on her right side, this is known as which position?

a)

Lateral

b)

Supine

c)

Prone

d)

Inferior

50.

During a school trip, Abigail has fallen and is lying on her back, what position is this?

a)

Lateral

b)

Prone

c)

Superior

d)

Supine

51.

During a first aid class, you find a patient lying face down. Which position is this?

a)

Supine

b)

Anterior

c)

Prone

d)

Superior

52.

Identify the section or cut.

a)

frontal section

b)

cross section

c)

transverse section

d)

sagittal section

53.

Identify the section or cut.

a)

cross section

b)

plane

c)

midsagittal section

d)

coronal section

54.

Which are red flags when analyzing sources for reliability?

a)

Unqualified Author

b)

.gov web address

c)

.edu web address

d)

Peer-reviewed

55.

What is the universal language of medicine?

a)

Greek

b)

Latin

c)

Spanish

d)

English

56.

Cyan means what?

a)

Red

b)

Yellow

c)

Blue

d)

Green

57.

Nona means what?

a)

Never

b)

Now

c)

Nineteen

d)

Nine

58.

Deca means what?

a)

Decide

b)

Direct

c)

Ten

d)

Decimal

59.

What does the term 'hepatitis' refer to?

a)

Inflammation of the liver

b)

Inflammation of the heart

c)

Inflammation of the lungs

d)

Inflammation of the kidneys

60.

Which of the following terms means 'toward the head'?

a)

Caudal

b)

Inferior

c)

Cranial

d)

Posterior