Respiratory Prefix, Root, And Suffix

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    Anti- / contra-

    • Upon
    • Outside
    • Fight
    • Against or opposed to
    • Later
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This quiz is to help respiratory student to understand the prefix, root, and suffix of medical term that are use in the hospital.

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  • 2. 

    Circum- / peri-

    • Half

    • Turn

    • Side

    • Around

    • Fast

    Correct Answer
    A. Around
    Explanation
    The prefix "circum-" means around or surrounding, while "peri-" also means around or near. In this context, the word "around" is the correct answer as it relates to the meaning of both prefixes. The other options, such as "half," "turn," "side," and "fast," do not accurately represent the meaning of the given prefixes.

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    Ad-

    • To, toward, or near

    • Without

    • Before

    • Fast

    • Outside

    Correct Answer
    A. To, toward, or near
    Explanation
    The prefix "ad-" means "to, toward, or near." It indicates movement or direction towards something or someone. For example, in words like "advance" or "adhere," the prefix "ad-" suggests moving forward or sticking to something. It can also imply proximity or closeness to a particular location or object. Therefore, the correct answer is "to, toward, or near."

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    Bi-

    • Three

    • Two or both

    • One

    • Twice

    • Around

    Correct Answer
    A. Two or both
    Explanation
    The prefix "bi-" means two, and the word "three" indicates the number 3. Therefore, the correct answer is "two or both," as it suggests that the prefix "bi-" can mean either two or both.

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    Dys-

    • Against or opposed to

    • Outside

    • Half

    • Painful, difficult, or faulty

    • Below or deficient

    Correct Answer
    A. Painful, difficult, or faulty
    Explanation
    The prefix "dys-" is used to indicate something that is painful, difficult, or faulty. This prefix is commonly used in medical terms, such as "dysfunction" or "dyspnea," to describe conditions or symptoms that are abnormal or problematic.

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    Brady-

    • Faster

    • Slow

    • Quick

    • Hard

    • Soft

    Correct Answer
    A. Slow
    Explanation
    The word "brady" suggests a comparison with "slow" as it is the opposite of "faster" and "quick." "Hard" and "soft" do not directly relate to "brady." Therefore, "slow" is the correct answer.

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    A- / an-

    • Away from

    • Without

    • To, toward, or near

    • Before

    • Against or opposed to

    Correct Answer
    A. Without
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "without." This is because the word "without" is used to indicate the absence or lack of something. It is often used to express the idea of not having or not using something. In this context, the word "without" is the most appropriate choice as it aligns with the meanings of the other options and accurately represents the concept of being without something.

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    De-

    • Painful

    • Hard

    • Within

    • From, down, or not

    • Near, to, toward

    Correct Answer
    A. From, down, or not
    Explanation
    The prefix "de-" in this context indicates the opposite or removal of something. It can mean "from" in the sense of removing or taking away, such as in the word "devalue" meaning to reduce the value of something. It can also mean "down" in the sense of lowering or reversing a state, such as in the word "deflate" meaning to decrease the volume or pressure of something. Additionally, it can mean "not" in the sense of negating or reversing the meaning of a word, such as in the word "deactivate" meaning to make something no longer active.

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    Ab-

    • Before

    • Near

    • Against or opposed to

    • Without

    • Away from

    Correct Answer
    A. Away from
    Explanation
    The prefix "ab-" in this context means "away from." It indicates a movement or direction that is opposite or contrary to something. Therefore, the correct answer is "away from."

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    Ante-

    • After

    • Later

    • Before

    • Against or opposed to

    • Without

    Correct Answer
    A. Before
    Explanation
    The prefix "ante-" means "before". It is used to indicate something that happens or exists before a certain event or time. For example, "antebellum" means "before the war" and "ante meridiem" means "before noon". Therefore, the correct answer is "before".

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