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Medical terminology -Skeletal and Integumentary Systems Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Henry and Grace are studying for their medical terminology quiz. They come across a tricky question: Which prefix means "bone" in medical terminology?

a)

myo-

b)

osteo-

c)

dermato-

d)

chondro-

2.

Kai and Isla are studying for their anatomy quiz. They come across a question: What is the combining form for "joint"?

a)

arthr/o

b)

myel/o

c)

cost/o

d)

crani/o

3.

Aria and Benjamin are studying medical terms together. Which suffix should they remember if they want to talk about "inflammation"?

a)

-ectomy

b)

-itis

c)

-oma

d)

-pathy

4.

During a science quiz, Elijah asks Benjamin and Oliver: "Which medical term describes the condition famously known as 'brittle bone disease'?" Can you help them choose the right answer?

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Osteoarthritis

c)

Osteomalacia

d)

Osteogenesis imperfecta

5.

Abigail and Kai are studying for their anatomy test. Abigail asks, "Hey Kai, do you know which term refers to the surgical repair of a joint?" Can you help Kai answer?

a)

Arthroplasty

b)

Osteotomy

c)

Chondrectomy

d)

Myoplasty

6.

During a science quiz, Isla asks Daniel and Henry: "Which disease is known for causing bones to lose their density and become fragile?" Can you help them choose the correct answer?

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Scoliosis

c)

Kyphosis

d)

Osteomyelitis

7.

Grace and Zoe are studying for their anatomy quiz. They come across a question: What is the combining form for "skin"?

a)

derm/o

b)

my/o

c)

oste/o

d)

arthr/o

8.

Arjun is studying for his medical exam and comes across a tricky term. Can you help him out? Which suffix means "surgical removal"?

a)

-ectomy

b)

-plasty

c)

-itis

d)

-algia

9.

During a classroom quiz, Aiden, Arjun, and James are discussing spine health. Which condition are they talking about if they mention an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?

a)

Scoliosis

b)

Lordosis

c)

Kyphosis

d)

Osteomalacia

10.

Samuel and Aiden are exploring the world of prefixes! They come across a word that means "under" or "below." Which prefix should they use?

a)

hyper-

b)

hypo-

c)

peri-

d)

epi-

11.

Abigail, Henry, and Benjamin are studying for their anatomy quiz! Can you help them match the following combining forms with their meanings?
1. chondr/o
2. myel/o
3. cost/o

a)

1-cartilage, 2-bone marrow, 3-rib

b)

1-bone, 2-muscle, 3-cartilage

c)

1-rib, 2-cartilage, 3-bone marrow

d)

1-muscle, 2-rib, 3-cartilage

12.

Lily was playing soccer and accidentally fractured her arm. Which of the following is the best way for her doctor to treat her fractured bone?

a)

Immobilization with a cast

b)

Chemotherapy

c)

Radiation therapy

d)

Insulin injection

13.

Oliver is playing soccer when he suddenly feels redness, swelling, and pain in his knee joint. What condition is he most likely experiencing?

a)

Arthritis

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Dermatitis

14.

William and Abigail are curious about how our bones are made. Can you help them out? Which term describes the process of bone formation?

a)

Ossification

b)

Osteotomy

c)

Arthrodesis

d)

Chondrectomy

15.

Elijah, Abigail, and Luna are studying for their biology quiz. Which of the following conditions would they find listed under pathologies of the integumentary system?

a)

Psoriasis

b)

Osteomyelitis

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Osteoporosis

16.

Charlotte and Aria are playing a medical terminology game! They come across a word that means "pain." Which suffix should they pick to win the round?

a)

-algia

b)

-itis

c)

-ectomy

d)

-plasty

17.

Benjamin, Noah, and Daniel are studying for their anatomy exam. Benjamin comes across a case where a patient is diagnosed with osteomyelitis. He asks his friends, "Which part of the skeletal system does osteomyelitis affect?" Can you help them out?

a)

Bone and bone marrow

b)

Cartilage

c)

Joint capsule

d)

Ligaments

18.

Emma, Hannah, and Lily are studying medical terms together. They want to know: Which combining form would you use to create a word that means "inflammation of the skin"?

a)

derm/o + -itis

b)

oste/o + -itis

c)

my/o + -itis

d)

arthr/o + -itis

19.

Charlotte and Benjamin are studying for their medical exams. Charlotte asks, "Hey Benjamin, do you know which surgical procedure is used to fuse a joint?" Can you help Benjamin choose the correct answer?

a)

Arthrodesis

b)

Arthroplasty

c)

Osteotomy

d)

Chondrectomy

20.

Liam, Ethan, and Aiden are learning about the human spine in class. The teacher asks: Which term best describes the abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine?

a)

Lordosis

b)

Kyphosis

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Osteomalacia

21.

Nora is a patient who loves gardening but has been struggling with joint pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis. As her healthcare advisor, can you help Nora create a plan to manage her symptoms using both medical and lifestyle interventions so she can get back to her favorite hobby?

a)

Prescribe antibiotics and recommend bed rest only

b)

Suggest anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and regular low-impact exercise

c)

Advise only surgical intervention

d)

Recommend no treatment

22.

Ethan, Michael, and Rohan are on a medical mystery hunt! They have a patient with a suspected bone infection. What clues should they look for to confirm it's osteomyelitis?

a)

Elevated white blood cell count, localized bone pain, and positive imaging studies

b)

High blood sugar levels and skin rash

c)

Joint swelling without fever

d)

Muscle weakness only

23.

Grace comes to your clinic after a sunny vacation and shows you a mysterious skin lesion. How would you use your detective skills to figure out what it might be and what advice would you give her?

a)

Consider skin cancer, recommend biopsy and sun protection measures

b)

Diagnose osteoporosis and recommend calcium supplements

c)

Diagnose arthritis and recommend joint replacement

d)

Ignore the lesion

24.

Liam is frustrated because his fractured arm just isn’t healing as quickly as he hoped. What could be causing Liam’s slow bone healing, and how would you help him get back to his favorite activities?

a)

Poor nutrition, infection, and inadequate immobilization; address with improved diet, antibiotics, and proper casting

b)

Excessive exercise only; recommend more rest

c)

High blood pressure; prescribe antihypertensives

d)

Skin rash; prescribe topical cream

25.

Mia is a patient with severe psoriasis who starts experiencing joint pain. As her doctor, how would you use evidence to figure out if Mia has psoriatic arthritis?

a)

Look for joint swelling, pain, and confirm with imaging and blood tests for inflammation

b)

Check only for skin lesions

c)

Test for osteoporosis

d)

Recommend only topical creams

26.

Evelyn and Charlotte are discussing arthroplasty before Evelyn's upcoming surgery. How would you explain to them the benefits and risks of this procedure in a way that's clear and helpful?

a)

Explain that it can relieve pain and restore function, but carries risks of infection and blood clots

b)

State that it is always risk-free

c)

Say it will cure all bone diseases

d)

Advise against any surgery

27.

Olivia and Grace are discussing how to help a patient with osteoporosis avoid fractures. Can you help them plan a prevention strategy using evidence-based recommendations?

a)

Recommend weight-bearing exercise, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and fall prevention measures

b)

Advise complete bed rest

c)

Suggest only pain medication

d)

Recommend no changes

28.

Luna comes to your clinic with a swollen, red joint. Using your detective skills, how would you reason through whether Luna has arthritis or just a skin infection?

a)

Assess for joint pain, movement limitation, and systemic symptoms for arthritis; look for localized skin changes and fever for skin infection

b)

Diagnose both as osteoporosis

c)

Recommend only topical creams

d)

Ignore symptoms

29.

Emma and Abigail are discussing how to help a patient with kyphosis who is struggling with back pain. What evidence-based interventions could they recommend to boost the patient's quality of life?

a)

Physical therapy, pain management, and posture correction exercises

b)

Only surgical intervention

c)

No treatment needed

d)

Recommend only bed rest

30.

Emma is a medical student who encounters a patient diagnosed with osteomalacia during her clinical rounds. How can Emma use her reasoning skills to uncover the root cause and come up with the best treatment plan?

a)

Investigate vitamin D deficiency, recommend supplementation and dietary changes

b)

Prescribe antibiotics only

c)

Advise only surgical intervention

d)

Ignore the diagnosis