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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY PRACTICE TEST #3 (Ch 7,8,9)

Select the best answer.

1. The term pruritus means: a. inflammation b. clumping c. extreme itching d. infection e. coagulation

2. The term for removal of a blood clot is: a. embolism b. catheterization c. thrombectomy d. valvotomy

3. The pulse point located on the side of your neck is called the: a. brachial artery b. radial artery c. temporal artery d. popliteal artery e. carotid artery

4. The coronary arteries supply blood to: a. the lungs b. the brain c. the kidneys d. the myocardium e. the liver

5. The suffix meaning formation or production is: a. -phoresis b. -poiesis c. -pathy d. -penia e. -pnea

6. The combining form for dust is: a. sphygm/o b. steth/o c. coni/o d. orth/o e. spir/o

7. The suffix –phoresis means: a. decrease b. formation c. attraction d. protein formation e. carrying, transmission

8. Drawing in or out by suction is called: a. transfusion b. transplantation c. aspiration d. contraction e. aeration

9. Suffocating chest pain associated with coronary artery disease is called: a. ischemia b. hyperalgia c. angina d. angiodynia e. pectorodynia

10. The term that means head cold or URI is: a. epistaxis b. coryza c. cephalodynia d. ascites e. empyema

11. The blood cell that carries hemoglobin is called a(an): a. leukocyte b. erythrocyte c. thrombocyte d. platelet

12. The exchange of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in body tissue is called: a. coryza b. metabolism c. external respiration d. internal respiration e. catabolism

13. The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle is: a. mitral valve b. pulmonary valve c. aortic valve d. bicuspid valve e. tricuspid valve

14. The presence of pus and air in the pleural cavity is called: a. pyothorax b. pyemia c. pyopneumothorax d. empyosis

15. The abnormal accumulation of fluid in intercellular space of the body is called: a. uremia b. pallor c. osmosis d. edema 16. The type of blood cell responsible for immunity is a : a. neutrophil b. lymphocyte c. thrombocyte d. granulocyte e. erythrocyte

17. The term for absence of the sense of smell is: a. epistaxis b. siderosis c. anosmia d. ascites e. anoxia

18. The combining form for “windpipe” is: a. trache/o b. bronch/o c. pneumon/o d. steth/o e. thorac/o

19. Which of the following represents the sequence of structures through which blood travels through the heart? a. left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle, right ventricle b. right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle c. right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle d. right ventricle, left ventricle, right atrium, left atrium e. left atrium, left ventricle, right atrium, right ventricle

20. The pacemaker of the heart is: a. the Bundle of His b. the Purkinje fibers c. the sinoatrial (SA) node d. the conduction myofibers e. the AV node

21. Antihypertensive medications are used to: a. lower blood pressure b. relieve angina pectoris c. lower cholesterol d. remove clots e. test cholesterol levels

22. Histamines and heparin are released by: a. monocytes b. erythrocytes c. macrophages d. neutrophils e. basophils 23. The liquid medium of the blood is: a. plasma b. myeloid tissue c. hemoglobin d. heparin e. fibrinogen

24. An excess of CO2 in the blood is: a. hypoxia b. hypoxemia c. hypercapnia d. hyperoxia e. hypocapnia

25. An inability of the valves to close properly: a. stenosis b. insufficiency c. commissurotomy d. varices e. coarctation

26. The sac containing the heart is called: a. the epicardium b. the cardiac membrane c. the pericardium d. the coronary membrane e. the epicoronary membrane

27. The structure that covers the larynx is the a. cilia b. uvula c. hypopharynx d. epiglottis e. laryngopharynx

28. A blood vessel that contains valves is: a. a capillary b. a vein c. the coronary artery d. the pulmonary artery e. the abdominal aorta

29. The destruction of old RBCs is a function of the: a. bone marrow b. spleen c. tonsils d. thymus e. lymph nodes

30. The primary function of platelets is: a. phagocytosis b. plasma formation c. cellular immunity d. antigen formation e. blood clotting

31. The combining form phren/o means: a. lung b. chest c. respiration d. diaphragm e. pleura

32. Narrowing of any vessel, especially the aorta: a. coarctation b. patency c. fibrillation d. ischemia e. thrombosis

33. The term epistaxis means: a. coughing b. abnormal respiratory sound c. shallow breathing d. nosebleed e. insufficient O2

34. The inability of alveoli to contract because of a loss of alveolar elasticity is characteristic of: a. emphysema b. empyema c. atelectasis d. bronchiectasis e. asthma

35. The suffix that means standing still is: a. -phoresis b. -stasis c. -poiesis d. -emia e. -blast

36. Destruction of a blood clot is called: a. thrombectomy b. hematocyte c. hemoblast d. thrombolysis

37. The cell that becomes infected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a: a. memory T-cell b. helper T-cell c. plasma cell d. macrophage 38. Sickle cell anemia is classified as a/an: a. autoimmune disease b. bleeder’s disease c. hemoglobinopathy d. metabolic disorder e. coagulopathy

39. Heparin is a/an: a. anticoagulant b. antifibrinolytic c. antimicrobial d. thrombolytic e. antiviral

40. The space in the chest between the lungs is the: a. pleural cavity b. diaphragm c. alveolus d. sinus cavity e. mediastimum

41.. The prefix tachy- means: a. straight b. rapid c. many d. breathing e. slow

42. The presence of pus in the pleural cavity is: a. empyema b. pyosis c. pyemia d. pyothoracosis e. empyosis

43. A “bronchodilator” is used to: a. constrict the airways b. lubricate the airways c. open up the airways d. thicken the mucus in the airways

44. A term that means sudden and violent is: a. chronic b. expectoration c. paroxysm d. purulent e. coryza

45. Blockage of a vessel is called: a. occlusion b. infarction c. anastomosis d. angina 46. The inability of alveoli to contract because of their decreased elasticity is: a. emphysema b. empyema c. atelectasis d. bronchiectasis e. asthma

47. The passage of a balloon catheter through the lumen of an occluded coronary vessel in order to compress plaque against the arterial wall is: a. bypass surgery b. angioplasty c. cardiac catheterization d. cardioplasty e. arterioplasty

48. When blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg; 80 indicates: a. systolic pressure b. pulse rate c. respiration rate d. diastolic pressure e. hemoglobin count

49. The term “septal” refers to: a. the wall between the heart chambers b. the atrium c. the muscle of the heart d. the outer layer of the heart e. the inner layer of the heart

50. Vessels that carry blood away from the heart are: a. capillaries b. veins c. lymphatics d. venae cavae e. arteries

51. The term that means head cold is: a. epistaxis b. coryza c. cephalodynia d. ascites e. empyema

52. The suffix for voice is: a. –osmia b. –phasia c. –capnia d. –ptysis e. –phonia

53. An abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation is a/an: a. rale b. coryza c. anosmia d. paroxysm e. epistaxis

54. The term cardiomegaly means: a. spasm of the heart b. rupture of the heart c. disease of the heart d. enlargement of the heart e. narrowing of the heart

55. The expelling of carbon dioxide from the lungs is: a. external respiration b. inspiration c. cellular respiration d. internal respiration e. anabolism

56. The combining form ather/o means: a. artery b. vessel c. fatty plaque d. hardening e. vein

57. The suffix for voice is: a. -osmia b. -phasia c. -capnia d. -ptysis e. -phonia

58. The incision of a vein to withdraw blood is: a. venolysis b. venipuncture c. phlebolith d. phleboplasty e. phlebocentesis

59. Gently tapping the chest with fingers to determine the position, size, or consistency of underlying structure is called: a. palpation b. auscultation c. inspection d. provision e. percussion 60. Reye syndrome is associated with: a. antihistamines b. antitussives c. aspirin d. decongestants e. expectorants

61. The term “incompetent” means: a. valves of veins function properly b. valves of veins collect blood clots c. valves of veins deteriorate d. valves of veins do not prevent backflow of blood

62. Excess carbon dioxide in blood is: a. hypoxia b. hypoxemia c. hypercapnia d. hyperoxia e. hypocapnia

63. Olfactory means pertaining to: a. the sense of taste b. the process of respiration c. the sense of smell d. phonation e. the sense of touch

64. The classification of drugs that suppresses coughing by blocking the cough reflex in the medulla is: a. antihistamines b. bronchodilators c. antibitics d. antitussives e. decongestants

66. the visual examination of the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, and thymus is: a. mediastinoscopy b. tracheoscopy c. thoroscopy d. pneumonoscopy e. bronchoscopy

67. The combining form vas/o means: a. fatty plaque b. blood flow c. plug d. vessels e. pressure

68. Oxygen deficiency in surrounding tissues is called: a. infarction b. malnutrition c. dystrophy d. anemia e. ischemia 69. A mass of undissolved matter circulating in blood or lymphatic channels until it becomes lodged in a vessel is a/an: a. clot b. embolus c. thrombus d. coagulant e. occlusion

70. The combining form for vein is: a. angi/o b. phleb/o c. sphygm/o d. thromb/o e. vas/o

71. The suffix –sphyxia means: a. pain b. narrowing c. breathe d. beat e. pulse

72. The pacemaker of the heart: a. bundle of His b. Purkinje fibers c. SA node d. conduction myofibers e. AV node

73. The highest O2 concentration is found in the blood of the: a. superior vena cava b. pulmonary artery c. right ventricle d. coronary arteries e. right atrium

74. A test used to assess the volume and airflow rate of the lungs is: a. bronchoscopy b. pulmonary function studies c. arterial blood gases d. sweat test

75. The suffix that means spitting is: a. -pnea b. -ptosis c. -capnia d. -osmia e. -ptysis

76. Suffocating chest pain associated with coronary artery disease is called: a. ischemia b. hyperalgia c. angina d. angiodynia e. pectorodynia

77. Oxygen deficiency in surrounding tissues is: a. infarction b. malnutrition c. dystrophy d. anemia e. ischemia

78. The combining form for incomplete is: a. anthrac/o b. atel/o c. steth/o d. orth/o e. alveol/o

79. The combining form for bone marrow is: a. my/o b. meil/o c. myel/o d. may/o e. mie/o

80. The medical term ”hardening of the arteries” is: a. scleroderma b. atherosclerosis c. hypertension d. arteriosclerosis e. phlebolith

81. An accumulation of fluid in a body cavity is called: a. ascites b. thoracentesis c. hemoptysis d. emphysema

82. The structures through which conduction impulses pass, in sequential order, that cause the heart to contract are: a. SA node, AV node, Bundle of His, Purkinje fibers b. AV node, SA node, AV bundle, Purkinje fibers c. AV bundle, AV node, SA node, Purkinje fibers d. Purkinje fibers, SA node, AV node, AV bundle

83. A soft blowing sound heard on auscultation that is associated with the movement of blood and/or valvular action is: a. Cheyne-Stokes syndrome b. regurgitation c. a bruit 84. Coronary arteries supply blood to the: a. lungs b. brain c. kidneys d. myocardium e. liver

85. The term for removal of a clot is: a. embolism b. catheterization c. thrombectomy d. valvotomy e. venisection

86. The term that describes “easier to breath when sitting up” is: a. orthopnea b. eupnea c. dyspnea d. bradypnea e. tachypnea

87. The combining form angi/o means: a. angina b. aorta c. pulse d. oxygen e. vessel

88. A traveling blood clot is called a(n): a. ischemia b. thrombosis c. embolism d. occlusion

89. The written record of the electrical activity of the heart is called: a. electrocardiography b. electromyopathy c. electrocardiology d. electrocardiogram e. electrocardiomegaly

90. The term “dysphagia” means: a. difficulty talking b. difficulty eating c. difficulty urinating d. difficulty hearing e. difficulty seeing

91. The sac containing the heart is the: a. epicardium b. cardiac membrane c. pericardium d. coronary membrane 92. The prefix peri- means: a. under b. behind c. around d. between e. above

93. The abbreviation CHF means: a. congestive heart flutter b. congenital heart flutter c. congenital heart failure d. congestive heart failure e. cardiac hypertensive failure

94. Another medical term for heart attack is: a. MVP b. MI c. CCU d. CHF e. CV

95. Doppler echocardiography assesses the type of blood passing through a. different areas of the heart. b. the mitral valve of the heart. c. all the valves of the heart. d. the chambers of the heart.

96. Diuretics are used to: a. expand blood vessels b. regulate the heartbeat c. lower cholesterol d. promote the excretion of urine e. relieve chest pain

97. Quivering or spontaneous muscle contractions, especially of the heart, is called: a. ischemia b. thrombosis c. embolism d. fibrillation e. patency

98. An ECG taken with a small portable recorder capable of storing information for up to 24hrs is a/an: a. stress test b. nuclear stress test c. electrocardiogram d. cardiac monitor test e. Holter monitor test

99. The term “prophylactic” mean: a. helper b. guarding c. destruction d. treatment e. open up 100. The abbreviation HTN means: a. hypertension b. hypotension

101. A condition where clots form due to inflammation of the linings in deep veins is called: a. atherosclerosis b. edema c. diaphoresis d. thrombophlebitis

102. The term “lumen” means: a. available b. opening c. tip d. vessel e. softening

103. The abbreviation DVT means: a. deep vein thrombosis b. deep valve threadiness c. determine vein thickness d. determine valve thrombosis e. deep valve thrombosis

104. The abbreviation MVP means: a. most valuable patient b. mitral valve progress c. mitral valve prolapse d. most valvular prolapse e. mean valvular progression

105. Excessive fluid in the lungs that induces cough and dyspnea; common in left heart failure: a. pulmonary edema b. pulmonary embolus c. pulmonary thrombosis d. pneumoconiosis e. pneumonitis

106. A heart valve with three cusps is called: a. bicuspid valve b. pulmonary valve c. tricuspid valve d. mitral valve

107. The combing form for voice box is: a. laryng/o b. pharyng/o c. cheil/o d. pleur/o e. pulmon/o

108. The instrument used to determine hypertension is a/an: a. electrocardiograph b. sphymomanometer c. sphygmomanometer d. electrocardiogram e. spirometer

109. The pulse point located on the inner aspect of your arm in the antecubital space is called the: a. radial artery b. brachial artery c. carotid artery d. femoral artery e. apical artery