Med Terms Unit 1 Review

Which term refers to a white blood cell?

• leukocyte

• ilium

• ileum

• melanoma

Which body plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?

• frontal plane

• midsagittal plane

• transverse plane

• sagittal plane

Which is correct about the anatomical position?

• The spine and shoulders are relaxed.

• The arms are held over the head.

• The palms are facing toward the back.

• The body is facing forward.

Which test is used to determine the cause of a urinary tract infection?

• routine urinalysis

• stool analysis

• urine culture and sensitivity test

• drug-screening urine test

Which technique is used when only a small amount of blood is needed as a specimen for a blood test?

• phlebotomy

• centesis

• capillary puncture

• arterial stick

Which term describes the study of body movements and physical activity?

• homeopathy

• naturopathy

• osteopathic manipulative therapy

• kinesiology

Which suffix means pain or suffering?

• -ectomy

• -rrhaphy

• -itis

• -algia

In the medical term neuroplasty, what does the suffix -plasty mean?

• disease

• bleeding

• surgical repair

• flow or discharge

In the medical term prenatal, what does the prefix pre- mean?

• out of, outside, away from

• toward, to, in the direction of

• away from, negative, absent

• before, in front of

Which prefix would you use to build a medical term that means excessive or increased?

• macro-

• oligo-

• hyper-

• inter-