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Medical Vocabulary and Definitions

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does 'AA' stand for in a medical context?

a)

Alcoholics Anonymous

b)

Aortic Aneurysm

c)

Amino Acid

d)

Ankylosing Arthritis

2.

What does the prefix 'a-' mean? Example: apnea.

a)

without, not

b)

with, together

c)

before, early

d)

after, behind

3.

What is abandonment in a medical context?

a)

Discontinuing medical care without giving proper notice or providing a competent replacement

b)

Providing extra care to a patient beyond the required treatment

c)

Transferring a patient to another facility with full documentation

d)

Refusing to treat a patient due to lack of insurance

4.

Account receivable refers to:

a)

Money owed to the provider (income)

b)

Money paid to suppliers (expense)

c)

Assets owned by the company

d)

Inventory held for sale

5.

What is an accounts receivable ledger?

a)

A document that provides detailed information about charges, payments, and remaining amounts owed to the provider

b)

A record of all cash transactions made by a business

c)

A summary of employee payroll information

d)

A list of inventory items and their quantities

6.

Accounts payable is:

a)

The amount the provider owes to vendors

b)

The amount vendors owe to the provider

c)

The provider's total revenue

d)

The provider's cash on hand

7.

What does 'acute' mean in a medical context?

a)

Currently ill with a condition, recent onset

b)

Chronic and long-lasting

c)

Mild and not serious

d)

Related to old age

8.

What is an addendum?

a)

To add to the original document

b)

To delete the original document

c)

To sign the original document

d)

To review the original document

9.

What is an advanced directive?

a)

A document that spells out what kind of treatment a patient wants in the event they cannot speak for themselves – also called a living will

b)

A prescription for pain medication

c)

A type of insurance policy for long-term care

d)

A legal document that transfers property ownership

10.

What does 'afebrile' mean?

a)

No fever

b)

High blood pressure

c)

Rapid heartbeat

d)

Shortness of breath

11.

What does the suffix '-algia' mean?

a)

Pain

b)

Swelling

c)

Inflammation

d)

Tumor

12.

What does 'AMA' stand for?

a)

American Medical Association

b)

American Marketing Association

c)

Advanced Medical Aid

d)

Association of Modern Artists

13.

What does the prefix 'an-' mean? Example: anesthesia.

a)

Without, not, no

b)

With, together

c)

Above, over

d)

Before, in front of

14.

What does 'Andr' refer to in medical terminology?

a)

Masculine

b)

Feminine

c)

Child

d)

Old age

15.

What is an aneurysm?

a)

Ballooning of an artery

b)

Narrowing of a vein

c)

Blockage of a capillary

d)

Thickening of a muscle

16.

What is angina?

a)

Chest pain

b)

Headache

c)

Stomach ache

d)

Back pain

17.

What does annotation mean in a medical context?

a)

To underline or highlight

b)

To prescribe medication

c)

To perform surgery

d)

To diagnose a disease

18.

What is an answering service in a medical office?

a)

A company that takes calls when the office is closed and relays the messages to the physician

b)

A device used to record patient temperatures

c)

A software for scheduling appointments

d)

A type of insurance for medical staff

19.

What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?

a)

Before

b)

After

c)

Against

d)

Around

20.

What does 'antepartum' mean?

a)

Before delivery

b)

After delivery

c)

During delivery

d)

Without delivery

21.

What does 'AOB' stand for in a medical context?

a)

Assignment of Benefits – a form the patient signs that authorizes health

b)

Analysis of Blood – a routine laboratory test

c)

Assessment of Breathing – a respiratory evaluation

d)

Amount of Billing – the total charges for a patient

22.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the largest artery.

a)

Aorta

b)

Pulmonary vein

c)

Carotid artery

d)

Femoral artery

23.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the inability to speak.

a)

Aphasia

b)

Dyslexia

c)

Insomnia

d)

Amnesia

24.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the cessation of breathing.

a)

Apnea

b)

Dyspnea

c)

Tachypnea

d)

Hyperpnea

25.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the use of an impartial third party for the hearing and determination of a dispute.

a)

Arbitration

b)

Negotiation

c)

Litigation

d)

Mediation

26.

Fill in the blank: ______ is abnormal electrical activity of the heart, abnormal heart beat, EKG should be ordered and patient seen by cardiologist.

a)

Arrhythmia

b)

Hypertension

c)

Asthma

d)

Diabetes

27.

Fill in the blank: ______ means joint. Example: arthritis.

a)

Arthro

b)

Cardio

c)

Neuro

d)

Hepato

28.

Fill in the blank: ______ is when the surgeon makes a small incision in the knee joint and using an optical device can visualize and fix the condition.

a)

Arthroscopy

b)

Laparoscopy

c)

Angioplasty

d)

Endoscopy

29.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the unlawful use of intimidation or threats.

a)

Assault

b)

Charity

c)

Negotiation

d)

Celebration

30.

Fill in the blank: ______ are the properties owned by a business.

a)

Assets

b)

Liabilities

c)

Revenues

d)

Expenses

31.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the process done before a claim submission to examine claims for accuracy and completeness to check for fraud, theft or mismanagement of funds.

a)

Audit

b)

Reimbursement

c)

Underwriting

d)

Billing

32.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a report that traces who accessed electronic information about a patient’s finances and used during an audit.

a)

Audit trail

b)

Financial statement

c)

Access log

d)

Patient summary

33.

Fill in the blank: ______ is listening to a person’s heart, lungs and other organs with a stethoscope.

a)

Auscultation

b)

Palpation

c)

Percussion

d)

Inspection

34.

Fill in the blank: ______ means self.

a)

Auto

b)

Bio

c)

Geo

d)

Hydro

35.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the clinical side of the practice or facility.

a)

Back office

b)

Front desk

c)

Reception area

d)

Billing department

36.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a test done in the x-ray department to look at intestines and done by a radiologist.

a)

BE – Barium Enema

b)

IVP – Intravenous Pyelogram

c)

MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging

d)

ECG – Electrocardiogram

37.

Fill in the blank: ______ means both sides.

a)

Bilateral

b)

Unilateral

c)

Trilateral

d)

Multilateral

38.

What does the prefix 'Bi/o' mean?

a)

life

b)

water

c)

earth

d)

light

39.

What precautions should be used?

a)

universal precautions

b)

contact precautions

c)

airborne precautions

d)

droplet precautions

40.

What does the prefix 'Brady-' mean?

a)

slow

b)

fast

c)

large

d)

short

41.

Bradycardia refers to a ______ heart rate.

a)

slow

b)

fast

c)

irregular

d)

strong

42.

Bursitis is the ______ of a joint (knee).

a)

inflammation

b)

fracture

c)

dislocation

d)

stiffness

43.

Capitation is a ______ amount a provider receives.

a)

fixed

b)

variable

c)

hourly

d)

random

44.

What does the prefix 'Carcin/o' refer to?

a)

cancer

b)

heart

c)

liver

d)

bone

45.

What does the prefix 'Cardi/o' refer to?

a)

heart

b)

liver

c)

brain

d)

stomach

46.

Carrier is the name of the patient's ______ company.

a)

insurance

b)

travel

c)

food

d)

technology

47.

What type of test is this?

a)

routine blood test

b)

urine test

c)

X-ray

d)

ECG

48.

What does this refer to?

a)

reason for the patient’s visit

b)

type of medication prescribed

c)

patient’s insurance provider

d)

date of the next appointment

49.

What is the CDC in charge of?

a)

immunizations and epidemics

b)

road safety and traffic laws

c)

space exploration and astronomy

d)

agricultural subsidies and farming

50.

Centesis refers to the ______ of fluid.

a)

removal

b)

addition

c)

measurement

d)

coloring

51.

What are CEUs needed for?

a)

to maintain licenses

b)

to get a driver's license

c)

to buy a house

d)

to travel abroad

52.

CHF stands for congestive heart failure. Which specialist treats CHF?

a)

cardiologist

b)

dermatologist

c)

neurologist

d)

orthopedist

53.

Cholecystectomy is the removal of the ______.

a)

gall bladder

b)

appendix

c)

kidney

d)

liver

54.

A chronic condition is one that is ______ or long lasting.

a)

persistent

b)

temporary

c)

sudden

d)

brief

55.

Chronological order refers to filing in order something is received by ______ or time they are received.

a)

date

b)

name

c)

subject

d)

location

56.

A claim appeal occurs when the CMAA receives a remittance advice showing a ______.

a)

denial

b)

payment in full

c)

overpayment

d)

adjustment

57.

Fill in the blank: A claim that was submitted and no errors were found is called a _________

a)

Clean claim

b)

Rejected claim

c)

Pending claim

d)

Denied claim

58.

Fill in the blank: CLIA stands for ________ and regulates lab compliance.

a)

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act

b)

Certified Laboratory Inspection Agency

c)

Clinical Lab Inspection Association

d)

Clinical Laboratory Investigation Act

59.

Fill in the blank: Closed files are a section of medical charts for patients who have died, moved away, or terminated their relationship with the ________.

a)

provider

b)

insurance company

c)

pharmacy

d)

laboratory

60.

Fill in the blank: CMA stands for ________.

a)

Certified Medical Assistant

b)

Certified Management Accountant

c)

Certified Marketing Analyst

d)

Clinical Medical Associate

61.

Fill in the blank: CMAA stands for ________.

a)

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

b)

Certified Medical Assistant Associate

c)

Clinical Medical Administrative Associate

d)

Certified Medical Analysis Assistant

62.

Fill in the blank: CMS stands for ________ and they oversee both Medicare and Medicaid.

a)

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

b)

Central Medical System

c)

Certified Medical Staff

d)

Clinical Management Services

63.

Fill in the blank: The tailbone is also called the ________.

a)

coccyx

b)

scapula

c)

patella

d)

sternum

64.

Fill in the blank: The percent of the encounter fee after receiving a co-payment is called ________.

a)

coinsurance

b)

deductible

c)

premium

d)

copayment

65.

Fill in the blank: A surgically created opening in the large intestine is called a ________.

a)

colostomy

b)

ileostomy

c)

gastrectomy

d)

tracheostomy

66.

Fill in the blank: Knowing due to a previous allergy or existing condition that something should not be given to a patient is called a ________.

a)

contraindication

b)

prescription

c)

diagnosis

d)

indication

67.

Fill in the blank: COPD stands for ________.

a)

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

b)

chronic obstructive pancreatic disorder

c)

congenital obstructive pulmonary disease

d)

chronic osteopathic pulmonary disease

68.

Fill in the blank: A messenger who transports goods, such as FedEx, DHS, UPS, or a private insured courier, is called a ________.

a)

courier

b)

pilot

c)

broker

d)

auditor

69.

Fill in the blank: Providers, hospitals, laboratories, nursing homes, and those that supply care, services, or supplies to a patient and transmit any health information electronically are called ________.

a)

covered entities

b)

business associates

c)

healthcare vendors

d)

insurance carriers

70.

Fill in the blank: CPT stands for ________ and refers to procedure codes such as office visit or consultation.

a)

Current Procedural Terminology Codes

b)

Certified Patient Treatment Codes

c)

Clinical Practice Terms Codes

d)

Comprehensive Procedure Tracking Codes

71.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a gastrointestinal condition treated by a gastroenterologist.

a)

Crohn’s disease

b)

Asthma

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Glaucoma

72.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a reference to corresponding information in a separate location, used with terminal digit and numerical filing.

a)

Cross Referencing

b)

Indexing

c)

Coding

d)

Sorting

73.

Fill in the blank: CVA stands for ________, which is also known as a stroke and is treated by a neurologist.

a)

cerebrovascular accident

b)

cardiovascular arrhythmia

c)

cerebral venous anomaly

d)

chronic vascular arteritis

74.

CXR stands for ________.

a)

Chest x-ray

b)

Cerebral X-ray

c)

Cardiac X-ray

d)

Cervical X-ray

75.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a grayish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.

a)

Cyanosis

b)

Erythema

c)

Jaundice

d)

Pallor

76.

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a daily record of financial transactions and services rendered, used for accurate accounting and audits.

a)

Day sheet

b)

Ledger

c)

Invoice

d)

Receipt

77.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the number needed to prescribe Class 2 controlled drugs and requires a written prescription.

a)

DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) number

b)

NPI (National Provider Identifier) number

c)

FDA (Food and Drug Administration) number

d)

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) number

78.

Fill in the blank: ________ includes name, sex, name of spouse, number of children, address, occupation, phone number, insurance information, date of birth, and email address.

a)

Demographics

b)

Vital signs

c)

Medical history

d)

Laboratory results

79.

Dent refers to ________.

a)

teeth

b)

bones

c)

muscles

d)

nerves

80.

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a guardian or parent who takes care of a child and is the legal custodian making decisions for the child.

a)

Dependent minor

b)

Sibling

c)

Neighbor

d)

Teacher

81.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a condition involving sugar issues, the endocrine system, and the pancreas, and is treated by an endocrinologist.

a)

Diabetes

b)

Asthma

c)

Arthritis

d)

Hypertension

82.

Fill in the blank: Diaphoretic means ________.

a)

excessive sweating

b)

muscle weakness

c)

rapid heartbeat

d)

high blood pressure

83.

Fill in the blank: Diastolic is the ________ number when taking a blood pressure.

a)

bottom

b)

top

c)

middle

d)

first

84.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of weighing the probability that other diseases are the cause of the problem.

a)

Differential diagnosis

b)

Prognosis

c)

Therapeutic intervention

d)

Pathogenesis

85.

Fill in the blank: Dilate means to ________ or expand.

a)

widen

b)

shrink

c)

close

d)

reduce

86.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the record of funds distributed to specific expense accounts.

a)

Disbursement

b)

Receipt

c)

Invoice

d)

Ledger

87.

Fill in the blank: Disclosure log is used when you ________.

a)

fax

b)

email

c)

call

d)

print

88.

DME stands for ________.

a)

Durable medical equipment

b)

Direct Medical Examination

c)

Digital Media Equipment

d)

Diagnostic Medical Evaluation

89.

What does 'Dunning' mean?

a)

Making persistent demands on someone especially for a payment or debt. An example of this would be constant calls to the person.

b)

Writing a formal letter of recommendation for someone.

c)

Negotiating a business contract between two parties.

d)

Offering a discount to encourage early payment of a bill.

90.

DX stands for ________, which is a decision based on the information regarding the patient’s history, CC, and the results of the doctor’s physical exam.

a)

Diagnosis

b)

Dosage

c)

Discharge

d)

Directive

91.

The prefix 'Dys-' means ________.

a)

abnormal, painful, difficult

b)

normal, healthy, easy

c)

fast, rapid, quick

d)

small, tiny, little

92.

Dysphagia means ________.

a)

painful or difficult swallowing

b)

excessive thirst

c)

frequent urination

d)

loss of appetite

93.

Dyspnea means ________.

a)

painful or difficulty breathing

b)

rapid heartbeat

c)

excessive sweating

d)

loss of appetite

94.

ECG or EKG monitors the ________ activity of the heart.

a)

electrical

b)

mechanical

c)

chemical

d)

thermal

95.

The suffix '-ectomy' means ________.

a)

removal of all or part of an organ

b)

inflammation of an organ

c)

study of diseases

d)

formation of a tumor

96.

Lymphadenectomy is the surgical removal of ________.

a)

one or more groups of lymph nodes

b)

arteries

c)

muscle tissue

d)

nerve fibers

97.

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the ________.

a)

uterus

b)

ovary

c)

kidney

d)

liver

98.

Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the ________.

a)

appendix

b)

gallbladder

c)

tonsil

d)

kidney

99.

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the ________.

a)

breast

b)

liver

c)

kidney

d)

lung

100.

Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the ________.

a)

gallbladder

b)

appendix

c)

liver

d)

pancreas

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