CSPD Chapter 2
- 1.
The term "hemi" is a
- A.
Prefix
- B.
Root
- C.
Suffix
- D.
Noun
Correct Answer
A. Prefix -
- 2.
The term "excise" means
- A.
To repair
- B.
To open
- C.
To cut out
- D.
Examine
Correct Answer
C. To cut out -
- 3.
Which of the following means "beside or near"?
- A.
Para
- B.
Peri
- C.
Parta
- D.
Pana
Correct Answer
A. Para -
- 4.
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured bone?
- A.
CABG
- B.
BSO
- C.
ORIF
- D.
TAH
Correct Answer
C. ORIF -
- 5.
The term intercosto means
- A.
Within the colon
- B.
Between the toes
- C.
Within the bladder
- D.
Between the ribs
Correct Answer
D. Between the ribs -
- 6.
The term hypo means
- A.
Quickly
- B.
Above
- C.
Below
- D.
Measured
Correct Answer
C. Below -
- 7.
The majority of medical terms are either ________ or _________ orgin.
- A.
Greek or french
- B.
Greek or latin
- C.
Latin or french
- D.
Latin and english
Correct Answer
B. Greek or latin -
- 8.
Which of the following tells a primary meaning of a word?
- A.
Prefix word element
- B.
Root word element
- C.
Suffix word element
- D.
Combining vowel
Correct Answer
B. Root word element -
- 9.
The purpose of a combining vowel is to:
- A.
Tell the primary meaning of a word
- B.
Suggest the meaning of th eroot word element
- C.
Ease pronunciation
- D.
Ease spelling
Correct Answer
C. Ease pronunciation -
- 10.
The last word element in a medical word is the:
- A.
Prefix
- B.
Suffix
- C.
Root
- D.
Analog
Correct Answer
B. Suffix -
- 11.
The root element "gastro" refers to the:
- A.
Colon
- B.
Stomache
- C.
Heart
- D.
Muscles
Correct Answer
B. Stomache -
- 12.
The suffix "ectomy" refers to:
- A.
Surgical removal
- B.
Inflammation
- C.
Surgical revision
- D.
Visual examination of organs
Correct Answer
A. Surgical removal -
- 13.
Hyperglycemia refers to
- A.
A malignant tumor
- B.
Tissue death of an artery
- C.
High blood sugar
- D.
Low blood sugar
Correct Answer
C. High blood sugar -
- 14.
The term rhinoplasty refers to
- A.
Surgery of a muscle wound
- B.
Surgical repair of the nose
- C.
Removal of a cyst
- D.
Incision of the stomach
Correct Answer
B. Surgical repair of the nose -
- 15.
Dermopathy is a(an)
- A.
Skin disease
- B.
Inflammation of the liver
- C.
Fluid filled sack
- D.
Inflammation of a joint
Correct Answer
A. Skin disease -
- 16.
Lithrotripsy refers to
- A.
Aspiration of fatty tissue
- B.
Surgical removal of an ovary
- C.
Crushing of a stone
- D.
Visual examination of a joint
Correct Answer
C. Crushing of a stone -
- 17.
Subcutaneous refers to
- A.
Low sugar content in the blood
- B.
Displacement of the pelvic joint
- C.
Beneath the skin
- D.
Without infection; sterile
Correct Answer
C. Beneath the skin -
- 18.
The term periosteal elevator refers to
- A.
Surgical removal of tissue near the thyroid
- B.
Surgical removal of one half of the stomach
- C.
An instrument for cutting skin
- D.
An instrument used to remove tissue around the bone
Correct Answer
D. An instrument used to remove tissue around the bone -
- 19.
The term BKA refers to a surgical procedure involving
- A.
Treatment of a fractured bone without a surgical incision
- B.
Surgical removal of both the fallopian tubes and ovaries
- C.
Surgical removal of the leg below the knee
- D.
A type of hip joint reconstruction
Correct Answer
C. Surgical removal of the leg below the knee -
- 20.
The term CR relates to a surgical procedure for
- A.
Treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision
- B.
Creating a new blood supply to an area of the heart
- C.
Surgical removal of th euterus
- D.
Surgical removal of part of the prostrate gland
Correct Answer
A. Treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision -
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