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Exam Ch 1, DVMT 1 &2 9-11-2025

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Spread of cancer beyond its borders.

(a)  

2.

Nonrecurring; nonmalignant.

(a)  

3.

A disease for which there are treatments, but no cure.

(a)  

4.

Dr. Carly used this tapping technique to assess for fluid in Bella’s lungs.

a)

Diagnostic Testing

b)

Inspection

c)

Percussion

d)

Olfaction

e)

Auscultation

5.

Nurse Antonio heard Juanita’s heart murmur.

a)

Auscultation

b)

Diagnostic Testing

c)

Palpation

d)

Inspection

e)

Olfaction

6.

A substance that produces disease:

a)

pathogen

b)

pathagen

c)

pathajen

7.

heart specialist:

a)

cardiosis

b)

cardiology

c)

cardiologist

8.

specialist in the stomach:

a)

gastralagist

b)

gastrilogist

c)

gastrologist

9.

inflammation of the head:

a)

cephalitis

b)

cephalosis

c)

cephalalgia

10.

tissue of the heart muscle:

a)

myocardial

b)

myocardiac

c)

myocardium

11.

disease of the nerves:

a)

neuroplasty

b)

neuropathy

c)

neurology

12.

Dr. Smith used this technique to feel for abnormalities in the abdomen.

a)

Inspection

b)

Palpation

c)

Percussion

d)

Auscultation

e)

Olfaction

13.

inflammation of the liver:

a)

hepatitis

b)

hepatosis

c)

hepatomegaly

14.

Dr. Lee used this technique to listen to the patient's bowel sounds.

a)

Inspection

b)

Palpation

c)

Percussion

d)

Auscultation

e)

Olfaction

15.

What is the definition of an abbreviation in medical terms?

a)

A shortened form of a medical term or phrase.

b)

A type of abbreviation that is formed from the initial letters of words and is pronounced as a word.

c)

A root word plus a combining vowel.

d)

The vowel attached to the end of a root word.

16.

What is an acronym?

a)

A shortened form of a medical term or phrase.

b)

A type of abbreviation that is formed from the initial letters of words and is pronounced as a word.

c)

A root word plus a combining vowel.

d)

The vowel attached to the end of a root word.

17.

What is a combining form in medical terms?

a)

A shortened form of a medical term or phrase.

b)

A type of abbreviation that is formed from the initial letters of words and is pronounced as a word.

c)

A root word plus a combining vowel.

d)

The vowel attached to the end of a root word.

18.

A single letter or group of letters attached to the front of a root word, usually indicating location, time, or number is called a (a)  

Choose from the below words
Suffix
Prefix
Root word
Medical terminology
19.

What is the central part of a medical word that usually indicates a body part?

a)

Prefix

b)

Suffix

c)

Medical terminology

d)

Root word

20.

What is a single letter or group of letters attached to the end of a root word, usually indicating a condition, disease, diagnostic or surgical treatment, or therapeutic remedy?

a)

Root word

b)

Prefix

c)

Suffix

d)

Medical terminology

21.

Match the following medical terms with their descriptions:

a)

Condition

1.

A state of health

b)

Congenital

2.

Present from birth

c)

Chronic

3.

Long duration and slow progression

d)

Convalescence

4.

Recovery period after illness

22.

What does the medical term "condition" refer to?

a)

A period of gradual recovery after illness or injury

b)

A short-term health issue, such as a cold, ankle sprain, or muscle strain

c)

Having a weakening or fatiguing effect

d)

Characterized by long duration and slow progression

23.

Which term describes a disease that is ongoing and restricted to a specific population, group, or area of land?

a)

Endemic

b)

Epidemic

c)

Endogenous

d)

Etiology

24.

What does the term "endogenous" mean?

a)

Originating within the body.

b)

A sudden, widespread outbreak of a disease within a population, group, or area of land.

c)

The study of the causes of pathological conditions.

d)

A long-term health issue, such as diabetes, cancer, or rheumatoid arthritis.

25.

What is the definition of "epidemic"?

a)

A sudden, widespread outbreak of a disease within a population, group, or area of land.

b)

A disease that is ongoing and restricted to a specific population, group, or area of land.

c)

The study of the causes of pathological conditions.

d)

A long-term health issue, such as diabetes, cancer, or rheumatoid arthritis.

26.

What does "etiology" refer to?

a)

The study of the causes of pathological conditions.

b)

A long-term health issue, such as diabetes, cancer, or rheumatoid arthritis.

c)

A disease that is ongoing and restricted to a specific population, group, or area of land.

d)

Originating within the body.

27.

What does the medical term "exogenous" mean?

a)

Inherited or passed on from one’s biological parents.

b)

Condition in which the body’s immune system has an exaggerated response to an antigen.

c)

Originating outside the body.

d)

A term for diseases and conditions that have unknown etiologies.

28.

Which medical term refers to something inherited or passed on from one’s biological parents?

a)

exogenous

b)

genetic

c)

hypersensitivity

d)

idiopathic

29.

What is the definition of "hypersensitivity"?

a)

A term for diseases or conditions that arise as a complication of medical or surgical intervention.

b)

Condition in which the body’s immune system has an exaggerated response to an antigen.

c)

Originating outside the body.

d)

A term for diseases and conditions that have unknown etiologies.

30.

What is the definition of "metastasis"?

a)

A term for cancers that tend to spread, get progressively worse, and become life-threatening

b)

A term for disorders that interfere with the chemical processes involved in converting food to energy and in sustaining life

c)

The spread of cancer beyond its borders

d)

An infection acquired in a hospital setting

31.

Which term describes a disease that spreads over most of the world?

a)

Nutritional

b)

Opportunistic

c)

Prophylaxis

d)

Pandemic

32.

What does "diagnosis" mean?

a)

The identification of a health condition.

b)

Use of a stethoscope to listen to sounds within body cavities.

c)

Use of laboratory tests, X-rays, and other tests or procedures to help diagnose a condition or disease.

d)

A term for diseases for which there are treatments, but no cures.

33.

What is "diagnostic testing" used for?

a)

Use of laboratory tests, X-rays, and other tests or procedures to help diagnose a condition or disease.

b)

The identification of a health condition.

c)

Use of a stethoscope to listen to sounds within body cavities.

d)

A term for diseases for which there are treatments, but no cures.

34.

What is the written description of symptoms in a patient’s record called?

a)

Percussion

b)

Physical examination

c)

Patient history

d)

Prognosis

35.

What is the definition of the medical term "symptoms"?

a)

The patient's awareness of abnormalities and discomfort that indicate disease; based on subjective perceptions.

b)

The objective evidence of disease observed by others.

c)

The treatment plan prescribed by a healthcare provider.

d)

The process of diagnosing a disease based on tests and examinations.

36.

Fill in the blank: The element '-algia' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

pain

b)

joy

c)

growth

d)

movement

37.

Fill in the blank: The element 'crani-' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

associated with the meaning skull

b)

related to the heart

c)

pertaining to the lungs

d)

connected to the liver

38.

Fill in the blank: The element 'end-' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

beginning

b)

middle

c)

termination

d)

continuation

39.

Fill in the blank: The element 'hemi-' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

half

b)

whole

c)

double

d)

quarter

40.

Fill in the blank: The element '-oid' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

resembling or like

b)

unrelated or different

c)

opposite or contrary

d)

dissimilar or unlike

41.

Fill in the blank: The element 'hyper-' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

hyper-

b)

over

c)

under

d)

around

42.

Fill in the blank: The element 'cyst-' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

sac or bladder

b)

cell

c)

bone

d)

muscle

43.

Fill in the blank: The element 'chole-' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

bile

b)

sugar

c)

salt

d)

water

44.

Fill in the blank: The element 'hypo-' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

under

b)

over

c)

between

d)

above

45.

Fill in the blank: The element '-scop' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

view

b)

write

c)

speak

d)

listen

46.

Fill in the blank: The element 'hyster-' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

associated with the meaning uterus

b)

related to water

c)

pertaining to fire

d)

connected to air

47.

Fill in the blank: The element '-ostomy' is associated with the meaning _______.

a)

surgical opening

b)

surgical removal

c)

inflammation

d)

repair

48.

Fill in the blank: The element 'para-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

beside

b)

above

c)

below

d)

within

49.

Fill in the blank: The element '-lysis' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

breakdown or destruction

b)

growth or increase

c)

combination or synthesis

d)

movement or transfer

50.

Fill in the blank: The element 'cervic-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

associated with the meaning skull

b)

related to the neck

c)

pertaining to the brain

d)

connected to the heart

51.

Fill in the blank: The element 'chondr-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

cartilage

b)

bone

c)

muscle

d)

nerve

52.

Fill in the blank: The element 'cyan-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

blue

b)

red

c)

green

d)

yellow

53.

The element 'hem(at)-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

blood

b)

water

c)

air

d)

earth

54.

Fill in the blank: The element 'ost-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

The element 'ost-' is associated with the meaning porous

b)

Bone

c)

Ear

d)

Nose

55.

Fill in the blank: The element 'psycho-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

associated with the mind

b)

related to the body

c)

connected to nature

d)

linked to technology

56.

Fill in the blank: The element 'lip-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

The element 'lip-' is associated with the meaning.

b)

The element 'lip-' is associated with the meaning 'fat'.

c)

The element 'lip-' is associated with the meaning 'water'.

d)

The element 'lip-' is associated with the meaning 'light'.

57.

Fill in the blank: The element 'my-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

muscle

b)

speed

c)

color

d)

size

58.

Fill in the blank: The element 'lith-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

stone

b)

water

c)

fire

d)

air

59.

Fill in the blank: The element 'ophthalm-opt-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

sight or vision

b)

hearing

c)

taste

d)

touch

60.

Fill in the blank: The element 'proct-' is associated with the meaning ________.

a)

associated with the meaning anus

b)

related to the liver

c)

pertaining to the heart

d)

connected to the lungs

61.

The suffix -icle means: small or (a)   .

62.

The word part that means "of or belonging to" is ________.

a)

-icle

b)

-ary

c)

-ian

d)

-e

63.

A terminal used in the naming of chemical compounds is: _____

a)

-ular

b)

-ule

c)

-icle

d)

-ide

64.

The term for "plastic surgery of the neck" is (a)   .

65.

The term for

"headache" is (a)   .

66.

The term for the "bile sac" is (a)   .

67.

The term for "any disease of the gallbladder" is (a)  

68.

Where can you find a root word?

a)

Only the start of the word

b)

Only the middle of the word

c)

Only the end of the word

d)

Sometimes the start, sometimes the middle

69.

Recognize the medical suffix in the word 'dermatology'.

a)

-derm

b)

-logy

c)

-ology

d)

-iatry

70.

Interpret the medical root word in the term 'cardiologist'.

a)

neuro

b)

gastro

c)

cardio

d)

derma

71.

What is a single letter or group of letters attached to the front of a root word, usually indicating location, time, or number?

a)

Suffix

b)

Root word

c)

Medical terminology

d)

Prefix

72.
stomach
a)
gas 
b)
gastro
c)
plast
d)
enter
73.
megal
a)
brain
b)
disease
c)
intestines
d)
enlarged
74.
brain
a)
cerebran
b)
cerebellum
c)
ceasar
d)
cerebr
75.

An enlargement of the heart is called (a)   .

76.

Any condition of the brain is called (a)   .

77.

Write the term that means: excision or removal of the gums of the mouth

(a)  

78.

Write the term that means: a specialist of the intestines and stomach

(a)