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WorksheetsChapter 1 Cengage Review new
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What is the meaning of the term 'tonsillectomy'?
Surgical removal of the tonsils
Inflammation of the tonsils
Examination of the throat
Swelling of the lymph nodes
What color does the term 'Cyan' refer to?
blue
red
green
yellow
What color does the term 'erythr' refer to?
red
blue
green
yellow
What color does the term 'luek' refer to?
white
red
blue
green
What color does the term 'melan' refer to?
black
red
yellow
green
What color does the term 'poli' refer to?
gray
blue
green
red
What color does the term 'jaund' refer to?
yellow
blue
green
red
What is the meaning of the suffix 'algia'?
pain and suffering
inflammation
swelling
tumor
What is the meaning of the suffix 'dynia'?
pain
swelling
inflammation
tumor
What is the meaning of the suffix 'itis'?
inflammation
pain
tumor
swelling
What is the meaning of the suffix 'megaly'?
enlargement
inflammation
pain
tumor
What is the meaning of the suffix 'malacia'?
abnormal softening
abnormal hardening
inflammation
tumor formation
What is the meaning of the term 'necrosis'?
death of tissue
growth of tissue
inflammation of tissue
healing of tissue
What is the meaning of the suffix 'sclerosis'?
abnormal hardening
abnormal softening
inflammation
tumor formation
What is the meaning of the suffix 'centesis'?
surgical puncture to remove fluid
inflammation of an organ
surgical removal of a part
abnormal softening of tissue
What is the meaning of the suffix 'graphy'?
process of producing a picture or record
study of life
measurement of time
science of numbers
writing of laws
What is the meaning of the suffix 'gram'?
a picture or record
a type of measurement
a kind of plant
a musical instrument
What is the meaning of the suffix 'plasty'?
surgical repair
inflammation
tumor
removal
What is the meaning of the medical term 'scopy'?
visual examination
surgical removal
inflammation
measurement
What is the meaning of the medical term 'Rrhage or rrhagia'?
bleeding
swelling
pain
inflammation
What is the meaning of the medical term 'rrhexis'?
rupture, or burst
inflammation
swelling
pain
What is the meaning of the medical term 'Pre'?
before
after
during
inside
What is the meaning of the medical term 'peri'?
during
around
after
before
What is the meaning of the medical term 'post'?
after
before
during
around
What is the meaning of the medical term 'ot/o'?
ear
eye
nose
mouth
What is the meaning of the medical term 'rhin'?
nose
ear
eye
mouth
What is the meaning of the medical term 'laryng'?
throat
lung
heart
stomach
What is the meaning of the medical term 'appenic'?
appendix
artery
muscle
nerve
What is the meaning of the medical term 'Arteri'?
artery
vein
muscle
nerve
What is the meaning of the medical term 'ather'?
fatty substance or plaque
blood vessel
muscle tissue
nerve fiber
What is the meaning of the medical term 'arthr/o'?
joint
bone
muscle
skin
What is the meaning of the medical term 'ileum'?
small intestine
large intestine
stomach
esophagus
What is the meaning of the medical term 'ilium'?
hip bone
shoulder blade
skull
knee cap
What is the meaning of the medical term 'my/o'?
muscle
bone
nerve
skin
What is the meaning of the medical term 'myel/o'?
bone marrow or spinal
muscle
nerve
skin
What is the meaning of the medical term 'pyr/o'?
fever or fire
pus
cold
blood
What is the meaning of the term 'py/o'?
pus
blood
water
fat
What is the meaning of the term 'triage'?
medical screening to determine priority of need
a type of surgical procedure
a method of sterilizing equipment
a medication used for pain relief
What is the meaning of the term 'trauma'?
wound or injury
medicine
happiness
exercise
What is the meaning of the term 'viral'?
pertaining to a virus
related to bacteria
caused by fungi
associated with allergies
What is the meaning of the term 'virile'?
masculine traits
feminine qualities
childish behavior
elderly wisdom
What is the meaning of the term 'dia'?
through, across
under, below
within, inside
around, about
What is the meaning of the term 'end'?
inside, within
finish, conclusion
start, beginning
edge, border
What is the meaning of the term 'abdomin/o'?
abdomen
arm
heart
lung
What is the meaning of the term 'eponym'?
a disease, structure, operation, or procedure named for the person who discovered or described it first
a medical term for a rare genetic disorder
a type of surgical instrument
a method of diagnosing diseases
What is the meaning of the term 'prognosis'?
a prediction of the course of a disease
a type of medical instrument
a method of disease prevention
a form of medical treatment
What is the meaning of the term 'diagnosis'?
identification of a disease
treatment of a disease
prevention of a disease
spread of a disease
What is the meaning of the term 'sign'?
something that can be observed by a person examining a patient (fever, hypertension)
a symptom reported by the patient (pain, nausea)
a type of medical equipment used in diagnosis
a medication prescribed for treatment
What is the meaning of the term 'symptom'?
A change in body function that is felt by a patient as a result of disease. (dizziness, headache, nauseous)
A type of medication used to treat diseases.
A medical procedure performed to diagnose illness.
A device used to measure blood pressure.
What is the meaning of the term 'acronym'?
A word formed from the first letter of each word in a series
A type of punctuation mark
A mathematical formula
A synonym for a long word
What is the meaning of the term 'nat'?
birth
death
growth
sleep
What is the meaning of the term 'ab'?
away
towards
under
with
What is the meaning of the term 'ad'?
toward
against
under
before
What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub'?
under, below
above, over
inside, within
around, surrounding
What is the meaning of the prefix 'hyper'?
excessive, above normal
under, below normal
equal, same
before, in front of
What is the meaning of the prefix 'hypo'?
low, less than normal
high, more than normal
fast, rapid
slow, sluggish
What is the meaning of the term 'acute'?
New, usually of rapid onset and of concern
Chronic, lasting for a long time
Mild and not serious
Related to old age
What is the meaning of the term 'chronic'?
continuing for a long time
occurring suddenly
related to bacteria
caused by injury
What is the meaning of the term 'edema'?
swelling
bleeding
pain
fever
What is the meaning of the root 'cardi'?
heart
brain
liver
bone
What is the meaning of the suffix 'ac'?
pertaining to
resembling
originating from
full of
What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis'?
inflammation
pain
tumor
swelling
What is the meaning of the suffix '-sclerosis'?
abnormal hardening
abnormal softening
inflammation
tumor formation
What is the meaning of the suffix '-plasty'?
surgical repair
inflammation
tumor
pain
What is the meaning of the suffix '-centesis'?
surgical puncture to remove fluid
inflammation of an organ
surgical removal of a part
formation of a new opening
What is the meaning of the suffix '-rrhaphy'?
surgical suturing
removal of a body part
inflammation
pain
What is the meaning of the suffix '-rrhea'?
flow, discharge
pain, ache
inflammation
swelling
What is the meaning of the prefix 'macro'?
large
small
fast
old
What is the meaning of the prefix 'micr/o'?
small
large
fast
blue
What is the meaning of the prefix 'dys-'?
bad, painful, difficult
good, healthy, easy
fast, quick, rapid
large, big, huge
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ology'?
study of
writing of
creation of
measurement of
What is the meaning of the suffix '-ostomy'?
create an opening
removal of
inflammation of
surgical repair of
What does the suffix '-ectomy' refer to?
surgical removal
inflammation
study of
pain
What is the meaning of the suffix '-otomy'?
cutting into
removal of
study of
inflammation
What does the suffix '-ologist' mean?
specialist
teacher
artist
manager
What is supination?
turning the palm upward
turning the palm downward
bending the knee
rotating the head
What does suppuration mean?
formation of pus
swelling of tissue
loss of sensation
increase in blood flow
What does the root 'gastr' refer to?
stomach
heart
bone
skin
What does malaise mean?
a vague feeling of physical discomfort or uneasiness
a sudden burst of energy
a strong desire for adventure
a feeling of extreme happiness
What does palpation mean?
to examine by touch
to measure blood pressure
to listen to heart sounds
to observe skin color
What does palpitation mean?
pounding or racing heart
slow breathing
swollen joints
blurred vision
What is a Differential Diagnosis?
"rule out" list of conditions the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam
A final diagnosis made after all tests are completed
A treatment plan for the patient
A list of medications prescribed to the patient
