PHS: Medical Terminology Test Review (Answers) Fall 2024

Prefixes indicate which of the following?

• Quantity

• Position

• Direction

• Time

• Month

What is a suffix? What is an easy way to determine if it is a suffix?

• A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word

• A suffix is a word part added to the beginning of a word

• A suffix is a standalone word that can function independently

• A suffix is a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence

What is a root word?

• A root word is the core of the word with no prefix or suffix added.

• A root word is a word with a prefix or suffix.

• A root word is a word that cannot stand alone.

• A root word is a word that has multiple meanings.

What do root words indicate? (list 3)

• Body parts

• Systems

• Color

Combining vowels are used to:

• Make medical terms easier to pronounce

• Change the meaning of medical terms

• Indicate the origin of medical terms

• Shorten medical terms

Who is responsible for developing the DO NOT USE LIST?

• The Joint Commission

• Industry professionals

• Both The Joint Commission and industry professionals

• Neither The Joint Commission nor industry professionals

Define the term 'hypo-' and label it as prefix, suffix, or root word.

• Under/below, Prefix.

• Above/over, Suffix.

• Middle, Root word.

• Around, Prefix.

What does the suffix '-plasty' mean?

• Surgical repair/molding/formation

• Inflammation

• Study of

• Disease condition

What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

• against

• before

• with

• under

What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

• the study of

• the art of

• the science of

• the practice of