NCCT Patient Care Review Pt.3

Which of the following medical terms describes redness?

• jaundice

• cyanosis

• erythema

• pallor

Which of the following conditions is exhibited by paralysis on one side of the body?

• paraplegia

• hemorrhagia

• hemiplegia

• quadriplegia

Which of the following terms means prolonged lack of appetite?

• anemia

• anorexia

• alopecia

• insomnia

The medical term meaning movement of a body part away from the body is

• adduction

• abduction

• dorsiflexion

• pronation

The medical term meaning bending of a body part is

• tension

• pronation

• flexion

• supination

The medical term meaning a tumor located in the lymphatic system is

• lymphadenitis

• lymphoma

• hemangioma

• osteosarcoma

Which of the following conditions describes dysuria?

• blood in urine

• frequent urination

• painful urination

• mucous in urine

The medical term gravida describes which of the following?

• onset of menses

• last menstrual period

• total number of pregnancies

• total number of live births

What is the prefix meaning abnormally increased or excessive?

• hyper-

• post-

• hypo-

• pre-

The term meaning difficulty swallowing is

• dystocia

• dyspnea

• dystonia

• dysphagia