Med Term Revision Session 4

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Quiz to test medical terminology knowledge based on learning of introduction, respiratory, urinary, cardiovascular and digestive systems.
True or false quiz

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1.

Is the following statement True or False:Both prefixes ren- and nephr- mean kidney
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
2.

Is the following statement True or False:Pulmonary oedema is a swelling of the air sacs of the lung and bronchioles
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
3.

Is the following statement True or False:Nephrolysis is another term for renal calculus
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
1. Freeing of the kidney from inflammatory adhesions, with preservation of the capsule.

2. Destruction of renal cells.

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4.

Is the following statement True or False:Atrial fibrillation involves rapid irregular impluses and ineffective atrial contractions
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
5.

Is the following statement True or False:gastrostomy means an incision/cutting into the stomach
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
gastrostomy is an opening and gastrotomy is an incision

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6.

Is the following statement True or False:Anorexia means an increase in appetite - want to eat lots
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Anorexia means without or absence of appetite

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7.

Is the following statement True or False:The diaphragm is a muscular membrance that sits above the lungs
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The diaphragm is a muscular membrane under the lungs

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8.

Is the following statement True or False:Phlebiits is the name given to inflammation of the veins
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
9.

Is the following statement True or False:Angioplasty is the suturring of the two blood vessels back together
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Angioplasty is the surgical repair of narrowed or obstructed blood vessels - angiorrhaphy is the surgical sewing (suturing) of blood vessels

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Med Term Revision Session 4

Is the following statement True or False:Both prefixes ren- and nephr- mean kidney

Is the following statement True or False:Pulmonary oedema is a swelling of the air sacs of the lung and bronchioles

Is the following statement True or False:Nephrolysis is another term for renal calculus

Is the following statement True or False:Atrial fibrillation involves rapid irregular impluses and ineffective atrial contractions

Is the following statement True or False:gastrostomy means an incision/cutting into the stomach

Is the following statement True or False:Anorexia means an increase in appetite - want to eat lots

Is the following statement True or False:The diaphragm is a muscular membrance that sits above the lungs

Is the following statement True or False:Phlebiits is the name given to inflammation of the veins

Is the following statement True or False:Angioplasty is the suturring of the two blood vessels back together