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WorksheetsUnit 1 Intro to Med Term Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following is a PREFIX?
megal
con
algia
itis
What is the meaning of the abbreviation PRN?
postrenal neurology
primary registered nurse
as necessary
performance racing network
What is the meaning of the term: gerontologist?
Elderly specialist
Kidney disease
Stomach disease
Liver specialist
This system controls all other systems.
muscular
respiratory
nervous
integumentary
Your sister likes to sleep on her back. What position does she sleep in?
Fowler
Prone
Lateral
Supine
How many word parts are contained in the term gastroesophageal
5
2
3
4
Your coworker tells you that the patient is OOB. What does this mean?
odor of the body
out of bounds
out of bed
over the counter
What is the meaning of the PREFIX in the term intercystitis?
inflammation
bladder
cell
between
within
Which of the following abbreviations means before an operation?
post-op
OR
ER
pre-op
In the word "Arthritis" what is the word ROOT?
ritis
itis
Art
Arthr
This system regulates the metabolism and works with other systems to regulate hormones. The thyroid gland is an organ of this system.
endocrine
reproductive
nervous
digestive
The uterus can be found in this cavity
pelvic
pleural
thoracic
mediastinum
If someone has a congenital condition it means:
it can be cured with treatment
it is the start of cancer
they are paralyzed
it was present at birth
The heart is contained within this cavity:
abdominal
thoracic
pleural
mediastinum
The brain is located in the
cranial cavity
vertebral canal
umbilical region
mediastinum
Which of the following term means study of tissues?
histomy
histocyte
histology
histotomy
The respiratory system works together with the ____ system so that all cells of the body receive oxygen.
integumentary
nervous
endocrine
cardiovascular
What position is this?
Anatomical Position
Fowler’s Position
Supine Position
Prone Position
The abdomen is divided into four _______.
Quadrants
Sections
Regions
Zones
Which of the following suffixes means inflammation or infection?
-necrosis
-stenosis
-ology
-itis
The wrist is ______ to the elbow.
Proximal
Distal
Lateral
Medial
What is another abbreviation with the same meaning at ASAP?
PRN
NS
VS
STAT
WNL
What is the meaning of the following notation from the medical record: Hx of idiopathic LLQ pain
past medical history of the cause of a disease is left upper quadrant pain
history of disease with an unknown cause with left lower quadrant pain
history of present illness will cause patient to die of left lower quadrant pain
height of terminal abdominal disease
What is the meaning of bilateral
down the middle of the body
pertaining to two sides
outside of two
pertaining to a side
A person laying on their belly is in what position?
Prone
Supine
Lateral
Anatomical
The conditional prefix "dys" means...
bad
painful
all of the above
difficult
What does it mean if your pt has a debilitating condition?
the condition is caused by many factors
the condition's cause is unknown
the condition was present at birth
the condition make the patient feel weak and tired
The head is ______ to the chest.
Superior
Inferior
Lateral
Posterior
The ear is ______ to the nose.
Lateral
Medial
Superior
Inferior
What is the purpose of medical records?
To provide conformation of a patients appointments.
To provide a written account of the health care for a patient
To provide a documentation of medical services for insurance purposes.
The abbreviation Rx means:
room
right
prescription
patient
The left lumbar region is found in what body cavity?
orbital
thoracic
abdominal
dorsal
What position is this?
Supine
Prone
Recovery
Fowler
Which word would have the meaning to the back and side?
dorsolateral
supralateral
ventrolateral
inferomedial
Which of the following terms would mean abnormal condition of cancer?
benign
carcinoma
idiopathic
carcinosis
malignant
Your patient does not have any allergies. What is the correct abbreviation for this?
NONE
NA
ANN
NKA
Which of the following terms would be used for the study of people?
biologist
chronology
demology
demographic
Choose the correct order for the transcription below: Patient complains of bowel movements four times a day.
H&P q2h
Dx gastritis
PT cc BM qid
Pt. c/o BM qid
What is the meaning of PMH?
past medical history
pregnancy medical history
past malignant histology
premenstrual history
Choose the correct transcription of the following: The patient's chief complaint is right upper quadrant abdominal pain. Consultation with primary care physician. Treatment of bedrest at long term care facility.
PT cc RUQ pain. Consult c¯ PCP. Dx BR LTC.
Pt c/o RLQ abd pain. See PCP. BR LTC.
Pt BR LTC. Consult c¯ PCP. Pt c/o RUQ.
Pt cc RUQ abd pain. Consult c¯ PCP. Tx: BR LTC.
