Medical Terminology A Word-Building Approach

1. MedicalTerminologyA Word-Building Approach Jane Rice, RN, CMA-C Classroom Response System Chapter 2Suffixes

2. A suffix that means pain is: • -algia • -cide • -dipsia • -stasis

3. A suffix that means pain is: • -algia • -cide • -dipsia • -stasis

4. The suffix -dipsia means: • point • forming • thirst • to separate

5. The suffix -dipsia means: • point • forming • thirst • toseparate

6. Which of the following is not a suffix? • -an • -ase • -ate • -al

7. Which of the following is not a suffix? • -an • -ase • -ate • -al

8. The suffix -ism means: • mind • resemble • condition • spitting

9. The suffix -ism means: • mind • resemble • condition • spitting

10. The suffix -kinesis means: • hearing • motion • seizure • swelling

11. The suffix -kinesis means: • hearing • motion • seizure • swelling

12. The suffix -malacia means madness. • True • False

13. The suffix -malacia means madness. • True • False

14. When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix. • True • False

15. When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix. • True • False

16. Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth. • True • False

17. Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth. • True • False

18. The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording. • True • False

19. The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording. • True • False

20. Suffixes can have more than one meaning. • True • False

21. Suffixes can have more than one meaning. • True • False

22. The suffix for enlargement is -megaly. • True • False

23. The suffix for enlargement is -megaly. • True • False

24. The suffix for swelling is -edema. • True • False

25. The suffix for swelling is -edema. • True • False

26. An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee. • True • False

27. An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee. • True • False

28. The suffix -systole means dilation. • True • False

29. The suffix -systole means dilation. • True • False

30. If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form. • True • False

31. If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form. • True • False

32. Chapter 2 Scenario The following information was dictated by a cardiologist: 67 y/o Caucasian female c/o chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Patient appears apprehensive. Cyanotic around lips and mouth. Noted edematous abdomen.

33. A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the: • stomach and intestines • heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries • blood and blood forming tissues • kidney and urinary systems

34. A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the: • stomach and intestines • heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries • blood and blood forming tissues • kidney and urinary systems

35. When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition? • potassium deficiency • calcium deficiency • iron deficiency • oxygen deficiency

36. When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition? • potassium deficiency • calcium deficiency • iron deficiency • oxygen deficiency

37. A noun suffix that means specialist is: • -ive • -ist • -ism • -ior

38. A noun suffix that means specialist is: • -ive • -ist • -ism • -ior

39. In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means: • condition • treatment • pertaining to • small

40. In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means: • condition • treatment • pertainingto • small

41. In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means: • pain • minute • discharge • pertaining to

42. In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means: • pain • minute • discharge • pertainingto