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.
b.
c.
d.
atherosclerosis
edema
diaphoresis
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.
b.
c.
d.
e.
most valuable patient
mitral valve progress
mitral valve prolapse
most valvular prolapse
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.
b.
c.
d.
107.
bicuspid valve
pulmonary valve
tricuspid valve
mitral valve
The combing form for voice box is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
laryng/o
pharyng/o
cheil/o
pleur/o
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