Medicine Final Exam With Answers (484 Solved Questions)

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Medical Terminology Final ExamThe term albicans means-Answer WhiteThe term cognition means the process of-Answer acquiring knowledge throughthinking, learning, and memoryThe area between the thighs, extending from the coccyx to the pubis is the-AnswerperineumThe best description of a tonic-clonic seizure is-Answer The entire brain is affected bythe seizureThe sac containing the testes is called the _______.-Answer scrotumA type of treatment for breast cancer in which the source ofthe radiation is implantedinside the breast tissue is called-Answer brachytherapyA congenital condition in which the opening of the urethra is on the undersurface of thepenis instead of at the head of the glans is called-Answer hypospadiasThe dura mater is the-Answer hard, fibrous, outer layer of the meningesChoose the correct pronunciation of the term neuropathy.-Answer Nyu-ROP-ah-theeOf the following terms, which one means pertaining to the skull?-Answer CranialThe root in the term neurotoxin means-Answer poisonA hereditary condition which starts with mild personality changes between the ages of30 and 50 progressing to involuntary, jerky, irregular movements and muscle weaknesswith dementia in the later stages is-Answer Huntington diseaseWhich of the following conditions refers to a chronic brain disorder caused byparoxysmal excessive neuronal discharges?-Answer EpilepsyChoose the term which refers to a loss of motor control and sensation as a result ofinjury to thespinal cord.-Answer paralysisA twisting of the testis on its spermatic cord is called-Answer testicular torsionA selective mechanism that protects the brain from toxins and infections is abbreviatedas the-Answer BBBThe term vulva refers to the-Answer female external genitalia

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The abbreviation for a diagnostic test which records the electrical activity in a muscle is-Answer EMGThe process of expelling semen is called _______.-Answer ejaculationA blood clot in a cerebral artery that originates elsewhere in the body and causes astroke is called a(n)-Answer embolismThe plural form of the singular term ganglion is-Answer gangliaAn accumulation of excess fluid in the intra-or extracellular spaces of the brain is called-Answer cerebral edemaWhat does the prefix in the term perinatal mean?-Answer AroundA vasectomy is a means of-Answer contraceptionThe pituitary hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract and breast milk to beejected from the alveoli into the duct system is-Answer oxytocinAnother name for the birth canal is the-Answer VaginaThe major androgen produced by the interstitial cells of the testes which stimulatesmale development is _______.-Answer testosteroneA synonym for a tonic-clonic seizureis a(n)-Answer grand mal seizureThe definition of the term genitalia is-Answer pertaining to external and internal organsof reproductionAcetylcholine, serotonin, and dopamine are examples of-Answer neurotransmittersLibido is another term for _______ and is stimulated by _______.-Answer sex drive;testosteronePriapism can be caused by drugs, _______, and _______.-Answer blood clots; spinalcord injuryOrganize the following structures from the outside of the body to the inside of the body.-Answer Labia majora, labia minora, vaginal orificeTwins produced when two eggs are released by the ovary and fertilized by two separatesperms are referred to as _______ twins.-Answer dizygotic

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The two seminal vesicles are located on the posteriorsurface of the urinary bladder.The wall of each vesicle contains mucosal folds which produce a viscous, yellowish,alkaline fluid containing fructose and prostaglandins. Based on the reading, which of thefollowing statements best describes the vesicles?-Answer The thick, vesicle fluid has ahigh pH and contains sugar as an energy sourceA physician who specializes in the care of women during pregnancy and during thepostpartum period is called a(n) _______.-Answer obstetricianThe test that is usedto determine if a person is HIV positive is-Answer ELISAThe oily material produced by the glans and prepuce is called-Answer smegmaA pregnant woman visits her obstetrician for a 32 week check-up. The doctor notes auterus that is measuring greaterthan 32 weeks gestation and believes that she has anexcessive amount of amniotic fluid. You would expect to see which of the followingdiagnoses in her medical record?-Answer PolyhydramniosThe root/combining form which means glans penis is-Answer balan/oThe brain and spinal cord make up the-Answer central nervous systemThe plural form of the singular term testis is-Answer testesA patient visits her doctor with complaints of pain during intercourse. You would expectto see which of thefollowing terms in the patient's medical record?-AnswerDyspareuniaWhat does the prefix in the term endometrium mean?-Answer Inside, withinWhere are the fimbriae located?-Answer At the end of the uterine tubeWhat is the medical term for the process that occurs when the mature follicle bulges outon the surface of the ovary and ruptures?-Answer OvulationWhat is the correct spelling of the term that refers to the muscular wall of the uterus?-Answer MyometriumAn increase in _______ will cause an increase in pubic hair growth and breastdevelopment in females.-Answer estrogenA noncancerous enlargement of the prostate is abbreviated as-Answer BPHThe abbreviation for impotence is _______.-Answer EDThe contraction of the heart muscleis called-Answer systole

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In the term agranulocyte, what does the prefix mean?-Answer Without, notA localized dilation of an artery as a result of a localized weakness of the vessel wall iscalled a(n) _______.-Answer aneurysmWhich of the following terms means a person skilled in taking blood from veins?-Answer PhlebotomistA 40-year-old female patient was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which of thefollowing is the most probable cause for this type of anemia?-Answer Heavy menstrualbleedingThe term bradycardia means-Answer slow heart rateThe artery that directly supplies the ovary in females is the _______ artery.-AnswergonadalWhich of the following classification of drugs acts on the kidney to increase urineproduction?-Answer DiureticThe hormone produced by the kidneys and liver which controls the rate of RBCproduction is _______.-Answer ErythropoietinA medical doctor who specializes in disorders of the cardiovascular system is a_______.-Answer cardiologistThe medical term for a heart attack is abbreviated as a(n) _______.-Answer MIWhich classification of medication would be used to treat bradycardia?-AnswerChronotropicsWhich of the following terms means a lack of blood supply to a tissue?-AnswerIschemiaWhat effect does hemolytic disease of the newborn have on red blood cells?-AnswerRed blood cells are destroyed in excessive numbersWhat is the correct order that the electrical impulse follows through the conductionsystem of the heart?-Answer SA node, AV node, Bundle of His, bundle branches,Purkinje fibersA suspected MI can be confirmed by which of the following blood tests?-Answer CK,Troponin I and T

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A patient's white blood cell count was very high. Which of the following terms would anurse expect to see in the patient's medical record to document this abnormal lab test?-Answer LeukocytosisWhich of the following terms has a prefix that refers to a number?-Answer BiconcaveA cardiac problem which is present at birth isabbreviated as a(n)-Answer CDHErythropoiesis occurs in the _______.-Answer red bone marrowWhich of the following terms has a combining form meaning sound?-AnswerUltrasonographyAn inflammatory disease of the arteries with clot formation, usually in the legs, leadingto occlusion of arteries and impaired circulation causing intermittent claudication is-Answer thromboangiitis obliteransA patient who suffered a cardiac arrest for 15 minutes was revived. Due to a lack ofoxygen, the patient suffered from a(n) _______ brain injury.-Answer anoxicThe valves in the heart and blood vessels ensure that-Answer blood flows in only onedirectionThe term which means the falling or slipping of a body part from its normal position is-Answer prolapseWhich of the following terms refers to the stringy protein fiber that is a component of ablood clot?-Answer fibrinThe medical term to describe right-sided heart failure that occurs as a result of chroniclung disease is-Answer cor pulmonaleThesuffix in the term erythropoiesis means-Answer to makeYou are reviewing the chart of a patient with sickle cell anemia. The respiratory therapistwrote a progress note that the patient has SOB. What does the abbreviation SOBmean?-Answer Shortness ofbreathWhich of the following terms is derived from a Greek term meaning plug or stopper?-Answer EmbolusThe suffix in the term cardiomegaly means-Answer enlargementA patient with type O blood receives a transfusion of packed red blood cells thataretype B. Which of the following situations is likely to occur?-Answer The patient's redblood cells will begin to agglutinate

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Often times the first symptom of myocardial ischemia is-Answer angina pectorisWhich of the following sets of wordelements is used to make a term that meansstructure around the heart?-Answer peri + cardi + umWhat is the correct spelling of the term that means a state of equilibrium in the body?-Answer HomeostasisWhat does the suffix-phil mean?-Answer attractionA rapid heart rate over 100 beats per minute is known as-Answer tachycardiaA congenital heart defect in which there is an opening between the two upper chambersof the heart is abbreviated as a(n)-Answer ASDChoose the correct spelling for theterm that means an abnormal heart rhythm.-AnswerDysrhythmiaWhich of the following is NOT a function of blood?-Answer Produce albuminWhich of the following sets of word elements is used to make a term that meanspertaining to between the lower chambers of the heart?-Answer inter + ventricul + arWhich of the following terms refers to a condition without oxygen?-Answer AnoxiaWhen pressing and releasing a patient's swollen ankle, indentions remained in the softtissue. Which of the following terms would the nurse use to document this fact in thepatient's chart?-Answer Pitting edema_______ is a cancer of the hematopoietic tissues that produces a high number ofmature and immature white blood cells.-Answer LeukemiaThe term stent means-Answer a wire mesh tube used to keep arteries openA type of drug that reduces susceptibility to thrombus formation is a(n)-AnsweranticoagulantIn the term hemoglobinopathy, identify the suffix and its meaning.-Answer pathy;diseaseThe heart hasfour sections known as-Answer chambersIf left untreated, a pericardial effusion can progress to-Answer cardiac tamponade

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A patient was brought to the emergency department following a car crash by EMS.Upon arrival, the nurse noted that the patient'sskin color was extremely pale. Which ofthe following terms would the nurse use to describe the patient's skin color?-AnswerPallorThe tube that connects the urinary bladder to the outside is the _______ and the tubethat connects the kidney to the urinary bladder is the _______.-Answer urethra; uretersIn the term hematoma, the root hemat means _______-Answer bloodWhich of the following statements regarding a patient's medical record is incorrect?-Answer Accuracy in documentation is not asimportant as the care that is providedIn the term circumcision, what is the prefix and what does the prefix mean?-AnswerThe prefix is circum-, and it means aroundWhich of the following statements is NOT true?-Answer Respiratory has the rootrespir-from the German word for inhale.The squamous cell is best described as a-Answer flat, scale-like, epithelial cellThe sagittal plane divides the body into _______ and _______ portions-Answer right;leftWhich statement is NOT true about suffixes?-Answer A suffix can appear anywhere inthe medical termA thin layer of tissue covering a structure or cavity is a(n)-Answer membraneA herniorrhaphy would be a surgical _______ of a hernia.-Answer SutureChoose the correct plural form of thesingular term axilla.-Answer AxillaeThe suffix-stenosis means _______.-Answer narrowingWhich of the following terms has a suffix that means surgical fixation?-AnswerArthrodesisIn the term dysmorphology, identify the prefix and its meaning.-Answer dys; difficult,badThe term _______ relates to the process of breathing.-Answer respiratoryThe term that means use of liquid nitrogen to freeze and kill abnormal tissue is-Answercryosurgery

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An arthr/o _______ is a surgical puncture of a joint space with a needle.-AnswercentesisThe plural form of the singular term viscus is-Answer visceraThe term elements epi-, hypo-, and endo-, all have what in common?-Answer They areall prefixesThe best definition for the term dermatitis is-Answer an inflammation of the skinIn the word dermatologist, identify the root/combining form and the suffix, and thecorrect meaning for each word element.-Answer The root/combining form is dermat/o,meaning skin; the suffix is logist, meaning one who studies.The black pigment found in the skin, hair and retina is _______.-Answer MelaninThe root dermat-means _______.-Answer skinWhich of the following statements about the skin or integumentary system is NOT true?-Answer The study and treatment of the skin and associated organs is calledintegumentology.The medical term for a tear in the skin is _______.-Answer lacerationWhat are the word elements in the term epithelium?-Answer prefix + root/combiningform + suffixThe cellresponsible for digesting and cleaning up tissue debris after a seriouslaceration is a-Answer MacrophageThe medical terms epigastric, hypogastric, and endogastric all have the same _______and _______.-Answer root; suffixIn the term microscope, what does the word elements mean?-Answer The prefix refersto size, and the root refers to an instrument for viewing.A _______ is always needed to attach a suffix that begins with a consonant.-Answercombining vowelChoose the correctly spelled term that means higher than normal blood pressure.-Answer Hypertension_______ transmits impulses for coordination, sensory perception and motor actions.-Answer Nervous tissueA synonym for the coronal plane is the ___________ plane.-Answer frontal

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