Prefix And Suffix Of Medical Terms: Hardest Medical Terminology Quiz

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This is the Hardest Medical Terminology Quiz on Prefix and Suffix of Medical Terms. It is perfect for all the people who think they know all the medical terms they may come across as they carry out their duties. How about you give it a try, and see if you really know them all and what they mean? Best of luck!

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1.

NPO
2.

PRN
3.

DX
4.

ABG
5.

CPT
6.

Stat
7.

HR
8.

ICU
9.

The plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portion is the
- A.
  
  Sagittal plane
- B.
  
  Transverse plane
- C.
  
  Oblique plane
- D.
  
  Frontal plane
10.

The ______ plane divides the body into right and left halves.
- A.
  
  Transverse
- B.
  
  Sagittal
- C.
  
  Coronal
- D.
  
  Oblique
- E.
  
  Para-sagittal
11.

The mediastinum is found in the _____ cavity.
- A.
  
  Dorsal
- B.
  
  Thoracic
- C.
  
  Both of the above
- D.
  
  Neither of the above
12.

The abdominopelvic cavity is _____ to the diaphragm.
- A.
  
  Superior
- B.
  
  Inferior
- C.
  
  Contralateral
- D.
  
  Ipsilateral
13.

The cranial cavity contains the
- A.
  
  Spinal cord
- B.
  
  Liver
- C.
  
  Uterus
- D.
  
  Kidneys
- E.
  
  None of the above
14.

The only plane that can divide the body into equal halves is the
- A.
  
  Frontal (coronal) plane
- B.
  
  Oblique plane
- C.
  
  Midsagittal plane
- D.
  
  Transverse plane
15.

Which of these structures is NOT found in the mediastinum?
- A.
  
  Diaphragm
- B.
  
  Esophagus
- C.
  
  Heart
- D.
  
  Thymus gland
- E.
  
  Trachea
16.

The cavity surrounded by the rib cage and bounded inferiorly by the diaphragm is the
- A.
  
  Mediastinum
- B.
  
  Pericardial cavity
- C.
  
  Thorax
- D.
  
  Abdomen
- E.
  
  Pelvic cavity
17.

The lungs are separated by the
- A.
  
  Mediastinum
- B.
  
  Diaphragm
- C.
  
  Pelvic cavity
- D.
  
  Mesenteries
18.

The __________ plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.
- A.
  
  Coronal
- B.
  
  Transverse
- C.
  
  Sagittal
- D.
  
  Midsagittal
19.

Describe the anatomical position.
- A.
  
  Face forward, palms down.
- B.
  
  Face and body turned to the side.
- C.
  
  Face forward, palms forward.
- D.
  
  Face forward, palms backwards.
20.

Body parts close to the midline are said to be __________.
- A.
  
  Midsagittal
- B.
  
  Medial
- C.
  
  Lateral
- D.
  
  Superior
21.

Dorsal refers to what part of the body?
- A.
  
  Front
- B.
  
  Side
- C.
  
  Bottom
- D.
  
  Back
22.

How would the elbow be described in comparison to the wrist?
- A.
  
  The elbow is distal compared to the wrist.
- B.
  
  The elbow is frontal compared to the wrist.
- C.
  
  The elbow is proximal compared to the wrist.
- D.
  
  The elbow is inferior compared to the wrist.
23.

The ear is __________ to the mouth.
- A.
  
  Superior
- B.
  
  Inferior
- C.
  
  Medial
- D.
  
  Lateral
24.

The thumb is __________ to the pelvis.
- A.
  
  Superior
- B.
  
  Inferior
- C.
  
  Lateral
- D.
  
  Distal
25.

The posterior cavity is divided into which sections?
- A.
  
  Spinal cavity & pelvic cavity
- B.
  
  Thoracic cavity & pelvic cavity
- C.
  
  Spinal cavity & cranial cavity
- D.
  
  Thoracic cavity & cranial cavity