Medical Terminology QuizVersion en ligne Use this to study the medical terminology part of the CCHI exam par Ingrid Reyes 1 An abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute s known as ? a tachypnea b bradypnea c eupnea d hyperventilation 2 An abnormally slow heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute is known as ? a artrial fibrillation b bradycardia c palpitations d tachycardia 3 Which suffix means surgical fixation ? a -desis b -lysis c -pexy d -ptosis 4 The presence of glucose in the urine is known as ? a albuminuria b calciuria c glycosuria d hematuria 5 A collection of pus within a body cavity is known as a/an ? a cyst b empyema c hernia d tumor 6 The grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together is known as ? a closed reduction b osteoclasis c callus d crepitation 7 The abnormal development or growth of cells is known as ? a anaplasia b dysplasia c hyperplasia d hypertrophy 8 Which form of anemia is a genetic disorder? a aplastic b hemolytic c megaloblastic d sickle cell 9 The processes through which the body maintains a constant internal environment are known as ? a hemothorax b homeostasis c hypophysis d metabolism 10 An inflammation of the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, characterized by rapidly worsening muscles weakness that can lead to temporary paralysis is? a Bell's palsy b Guillain-Barre syndrome c Lou Gehrig's disease d Raynaud's disease 11 Which term describes weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures caused by pathology or by disuse of the muscle over a long period of time ? a adhesion b ankylosis c atrophy d contracture 12 Which suffix means blood or blood condition ? a -emia b -oma c -pnea d -uria 13 The procedure in which an anastomosis is created between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum is called ? a esophagogastrectomy b esophagoplasty c gastroduodenostomy d gastrostomy 14 Another term for conventional or Western medical practices and systems of health care is ______ medicine ? a alternative b complementary c allopathic d integrative 15 Which term means abnormal enlargement of the liver ? a hepatitis b hepatomalacia c hepatomegaly d hepatorrhexis 16 The term describing the prolapse of a kidney is ? a hydronephrosis b nephroptosis c nephropyosis d nephropexy 17 Which of these conditions is commonly known as a bruise ? a ecchymosis b epistaxis c hematoma d lesion 18 The acute respiratory infection known as ______ is characterized in children and infants by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness and a barking cough ? a asthma b croup c diphtheria d pneumonia 19 What is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland ? a Conn's syndrome b Hashimoto's disease c Lou Gehrig's disease d Graves disease 20 Which sexually transmitted disease can be detected through the VDRL blood test before the lesions appear ? a chlamydia b gonorrhea c syphilis d trichomoniasis 21 A blood clot attached to the interior wall of a vein or artery is known as a ? a embolism b embolus c thrombosis d thrombus 22 Which term describes the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function through the use of surgery, hormones, drugs, heat, chemicals, electrocautery, or other methods ? a ablation b abrasion c cryosurgery d exfoliative cytology 23 Which term describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer ? a atresia b cachexia c mastication d trismus 24 A woman who has borne one viable child is referred to as a ? a nulligravida b nullipara c primigravida d primipara 25 Which term means inflammation of the pancreas ? a insulinoma b pancreatectomy c pancreatitis d pancreatotomy 26 The condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the ventricles of the brain is known as ? a encephalocele b hydrocephalus c hydronephrosis d hydroureter 27 What is the surgical fixation of a prolapsed vagina to a surrounding structure ? a colpopexy b colporrhaphy c cystopexy d cystorrhaphy 28 The combining form metr/o means ? a breast b cervix c menstruation d uterus 29 Which statement is accurate regarding cystic fibrosis (CF) ? a CF is a congenital disorder in which red blood cells take on a sickle shape. b CF is also known as iron overload disease. c CF is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. d CF is characterized by short-lived red blood cells 30 The condition ______, which is thinner-than-average bone density, causes the patient to be at an increased risk of developing osteoporosis. a osteochondroma b osteopenia c osteosclerosis d rickets 31 A/An _____ is a specialist who provides medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately thereafter. a geriatrician b gynecologist c neonatologist d obstetrician 32 _______ is characterized by exophthalmos. a Conn's syndrome b Graves' disease c Hashimoto's disease d Huntington's disease 33 The hormones _______ stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth. a estrogen b oxytocin c progesterone d testosterone 34 A/An ___________ is an unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment. a idiopathic disorder b nosocomial infection c infectious disease d iatrogenic illness 35 The surgical freeing of a kidney from adhesions is known as ? a nephrolithiasis b nephrolysis c nephropyosis d pyelotomy 36 __________ is the tissue death of an artery or arteries ? a Arterionecrosis b Arteriostenosis c Atherosclerosis d Arthrosclerosis 37 What divides the body vertically into unequal left and right portions? a frontal b midsagittal c sagittal d transverse 38 Which term means toward or nearer the midline ? a distal b dorsal c medial d ventral 39 A ____________ was a performed as a definitive test to determine if Alice Wilkinson has osteoporosis. a bone marrow biopsy b dual x-ray absorptiometry c MRI d nuclear bone scan 40 Which term means movement of a limb away from the midline of the body ? a abduction b adduction c extension d flexion 41 When he fell, Manuel tore the posterior femoral muscle in his left leg. This is known as a/an ________ injury? a Achillies tendon b hamstring c myofascial d shin splint 42 Mrs. Valladares has a bacterial infection of the lining of her heart. This condition is known as bacterial _______? a b myocarditis c pericarditis d valvulitis 43 The condition of ________is commonly known as tooth decay. a dental caries b dental plaque c gingivitis d periodontal disease 44 Henry was diagnosed as having an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone. Which term describes the condition? a encephalitis b meningitis c osteomyelitis d myelosis
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