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Question1)A diverticulum is a small growth attached to a mucous membrane by a stem.

True

False

 

 

Question 2

Which abbreviation stands for nothing by mouth? IBS

NPO NG

n&v

 

 

Question 3

The combining form that means liver is  .

hepat/o

 

 

Question 4

The liver is located primarily in the right upper quadrant.

 

True False

 

Question 5

The yellow cast to the skin that may indicate liver disease is called:

 

jaundice. cachexia. melena. hematochezia.

 

Question 6

Ascites is a parasitic infection of the intestines and colon. True

False

 

 

Question 7

An outpouching off the gut is called a(n): hemorrhoid.

ileus.

anal fistula.

 

diverticulum.

 

 

Question 8

Peristalsis is a wave-like muscular contraction that propels food through the digestive system.

 

True False

 

Question 9

A medical term that means after a meal is            .

postprandial

 

 

Question 10

An emetic prevents vomiting. True

False

 

 

Question 11

In volvulus, the intestine twists on itself, cutting off blood flow.

 

True

 

False

 

 

Question 12

A medical term that means pertaining to the small intestine is    .

enteric

 

 

Question 13

The twisting of the colon on itself is called: intussusception.

volvulus. hemorrhoids. hiatal hernia.

 

Question 14

A medical term that means vomiting blood is      .

hematemesis

 

 

Question 15

Which of the following terms means renal pelvis inflammation? renitis

pyeloplasty

 

pyelitis pyelogram

 

Question 16

A medical term that means surgical crushing of a stone is              .

 

lithotripsy Lithotripsy

 

Question 17

Which of the following therapeutic measures is used to treat renal failure? catheterization

extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy culture and sensitivity

peritoneal dialysis

 

 

Question 18

The suffix that means stone is   .

 

-lith

-Lith lith Lith

 

Question 19

Cystoscopy is a visual examination of the kidney. True

False

 

 

Question 20

In homeostasis, the kidneys regulate all of following EXCEPT the: level of electrolytes.

amount of water in the body. pH

volume of blood in the body.

 

 

Question 21

A medical term that means bladder inflammation is         .

 

cystitis

 

Cystitis

 

 

Question 22

Urinary retention is the complete suppression of urine formation by the kidneys. True

False

 

 

Question 23

A medical term that means condition of blood in the urine is       .

hematuria

 

 

Question 24

The main function of the urinary system is to maintain the proper body pH. True

False

 

 

Question 25

Diuretic medication is used to treat urinary incontinence. True

False

 

 

Question 26

The presence of ketones in the urine may indicate:

 

diabetes

kidney infection. anemia.

renal failure.

 

 

Question 27

 

Nephroptosis results in the formation of multiple cysts within the kidney tissue. True

False

 

 

Question 28

A medical term that means condition of no urine is          .

 

anuria Anuria

 

Question 29

Which medical term means condition of no sperm? spermatolytic

aspermia oligospermia spermatogenic

 

Question 30

A medical term that means pertaining to the testes is     .

 

 

Question 31

The term metrorrhagia can be used to refer to bleeding that occurs between menstrual periods.

 

True False

 

Question 32

The testes are located in the scrotum:

for proper alignment of the spermatic cord. for proper testosterone production.

 

for protection.

 

because spermatogenesis requires a lower temperature.

 

 

Question 33

A combining form that means breast is  .

mast/o

 

 

Question 34

A cystocele occurs when the uterus protrudes into the urethra. True

False

 

 

Question 35

A congenital condition in which the urethra opens on the top side of the penis is called:

 

epispadias. hydrocele. cystocele. hypospadias.

 

Question 36

Which medical term means suture the vulva? episisectomy

episiorrhea

 

episiorrhaphy episiotomy

 

Question 37

Tubal ligation is the common phrase for a vasectomy. True

 

False

 

 

Question 38

Uterine tissue found throughout the pelvic cavity is the hallmark of which condition? pelvic inflammatory disease

fibroid

 

endometriosis candidiasis

 

Question 39

A combining form that means female is .

gynec/o

 

 

Question 40

The plural of ovum is ova.

 

True False

 

Question 41

The suffix that means to bear (offspring) is          .

-para

 

 

Question 42

Which surgical procedure reverses a vasectomy? vasoplasty

orchidopexy orchidoplasty

vasovasostomy

 

Question 43

Which of the following statements regarding insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is NOT true? It generally develops early in life.

It is also called Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The pancreas does not produce insulin. The patient must take insulin injections.

 

Question 44

Panhypopituitarism is a deficiency in all the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland.

 

True False

 

Question 45

A medical term that means condition of (too) much urine is         .

 

 

Question 46

Two-hour postprandial means that the test is performed 2 hours after eating.

 

True False

 

Question 47

Tetany is nerve irritability and painful muscle cramps resulting from too much calcium in the bloodstream.

True

 

False

 

 

Question 48

Gynecomastia is the bulging eyeballs associated with Graves' disease.

 

 

True

 

False

 

 

Question 49

Which of the following terms means insufficient sodium in the blood? hypercalcemia

hyponatremia hyperkalemia hypoglycemia

 

Question 50

A medical term that means state of excessive thyroid (hormones) is       .

hyperthyroidism

 

 

Question 51

Which of the following conditions results from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in an adult?

 

myxedema ketoacidosis tetany

pheochromocytoma

 

 

Question 52

A medical term that means endocrine system disease is                .

endocrinopathy

 

 

Question 53

Diabetic retinopathy affects the blood vessels of the retina in diabetic patients.

 

True False

 

Question 54

Diabetes insipidus results when there is not enough insulin secreted to control blood sugar levels. True

False

 

 

Question 55

Which of the following terms refers to the condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid?

 

edema exophthalmos gynecomastia hirsutism

 

Question 56

A medical term that means thymus inflammation is         .

thymitis

 

 

Question 57

A combining form that means nerve is   .

neur/o

 

 

Question 58  Syncope means dizziness. True

False

 

Question 59

Which of the following conditions is characterized by encephalopathy and organ damage and is associated with aspirin use in children?

Alzheimer's disease

 

Reye's syndrome Bell's palsy Parkinson's disease

 

Question 60

Shingles consists of painful blisters along the spinal cord. True

False

 

 

Question 61

Paraplegia is an abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling. True

False

 

 

Question 62

Which of the following terms means surgical repair of a nerve?

 

neuroplasty neuropexy neurorrhaphy neuropathy

 

Question 63

A cerebral aneurysm is a dilated and enlarged vein in the brain. True

False

 

Question 64

Which type of anesthesia is also known as a nerve block? intravenous

regional topical local

 

Question 65

Which of the following is an example of a neurodevelopmental disorder? dementia

anorexia nervosa encopresis

autism spectrum disorder

 

 

Question 66

A medical term that means difficult speech is     .

dysphasia

 

 

Question 67

Which of the following abbreviations is a pathological condition?

 

CP EEG PET ANS

 

Question 68

The suffix that means frenzy is  .

-mania

 

Question 69

A subdural hematoma is bleeding within the meninges after they are torn by trauma.

 

True False

 

Question 70

Which part of the brain controls body temperature, appetite, sleep, sexual desire, and emotions?

 

hypothalamus cerebrum cerebellum thalamus

 

Question 71

Which of the following pathological conditions is due to an opaque or cloudy lens? astigmatism

cataract glaucoma strabismus

 

Question 72

Which of the following pathological conditions is an ear infection commonly seen in children? anacusis

otitis media otosclerosis labyrinthitis

 

Question 73

Photophobia is a strong sensitivity to bright light.

 

True

 

False

 

 

Question 74

A medical term that means pertaining to tears is               .

lacrimal

 

 

Question 75  Xerophthalmia means dry eyes.

True False

 

Question 76

Presbycusis refers to the loss of hearing as part of the normal aging process.

 

True False

 

Question 77

A medical term that means specialist in measuring vision is          .

optometrist

 

 

Question 78

Which term means surgical repair of the eyelid?

 

blepharoplasty conjunctivoplasty retinoplasty lacrimoplasty

 

Question 79

Hyperopia means nearsighted.

 

True

 

False

 

 

Question 80

The opening to the outer ear is the: oval window

elongated window.

 

external auditory meatus. tympanic membrane.

 

Question 81

A medical term that means study of hearing is   .

audiology

 

 

Question 82

Which of the following surgical procedures means to remove the eyeball? photorefractive keratectomy

laser photocoagulation

 

enucleation scleral buckling

 

Question 83

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to identify corneal abrasions or ulcers? tonometry

ophthalmoscopy

 

fluorescein staining keratometry

 

Question 84

 

A medical term that means pertaining to the retina is     .

 

 

Question 85

A medical term that means unable to swallow (eat) is     .

 

 

Question 86

A medical term that means surgically create an opening into the bladder is           .