HCT - Final

Select the term that matches the provided definition

- inherited anemia characterized by crescent-shaped RBCs

- liquid portion of the blood minus the clotting proteins

- reacts with blood protein prothrombin in the presence of calcium

- process of the formation of blood cells

serum

hematopoiesis

sickle cell anemia

factor X

inherited anemia characterized by crescent-shaped RBCs - sickle cell anemia

liquid portion of the blood minus the clotting proteins - serum

reacts with blood protein prothrombin in the presence of calcium - factor X

process of the formation of blood cells - hematopoiesis

To describe inflammation of the colon, use the term

collitis

collemia

collosclerosis

collomalacia

collitis

An abnormal cardiac rhythm is described by the term

cardiac hyporhythmia

cardiac dysrhythmia

cardiac polyrhythmia

cardiac hyporhythmia

cardiac dysrhythmia

Complete the building term rule.

The rule for building terms when the suffix starts with a vowel

do not use a combining vowel.

add an extra combining vowel.

use a combining vowel.

add an extra duplicated consonant

do not use a combining vowel.

Select all that apply.

This combining form means tongue

blephar/o

cardi/o

gloss/o

lingu/o

gloss/o

lingu/o

When providing the word list for the following quiz, you heard the professor speak a word that started with an S sound, as pronounced in the word SOUND. When reading the word list you recognize this word could start with

Ps

Ph

Pt

X

Ps

Build the term that means inflammation surrounding the heart

pericardioscopy

paracardiomegaly

endocarditis

pericarditis

pericarditis

An antibacterial agent

is without bacteria

produces bacteria

works against bacteria

surrounds bacteria

works against bacteria

What is the singular form of vertebrae?

vertebra

vertebral

vertex

vertical

vertebra

Ms. Smote's medical record indicates a symptom of arthralgia. You know this means

away from the joint

nasal infection

joint pain

viewing the stomach

joint pain

The plural of bulla is

bullus

bulles

bullae

bulli

bullae

What word means an instrument that measures the function of the eardrum, using the combining form tympan/o?

tympanometer

tympanoscope

tympanotomy

tympanoplasty

tympanometer

This combining form means liver

hepat/o

ot/o

laryng/o

ren/i

hepat/o

Match the correct plural form with the corresponding singular form. Each answer will only be used once.

-is

-itis

-um

-ix

-tides

-es

-ices

-ia

-is -es

-itis -tides

-um -ia

-ix -ices

Match the prefix with its meaning. Each answer will only be used once.

Epi-

Hyper-

Peri-

Per-

over, beyond, above

around, enclosing

through, throughout

on, upon, above

Epi- on, upon, above

Hyper- over, beyond, above

Peri- around, enclosing

Per- through, throughout

Match the word with its best definition. Each answer will only be used once.

urology

cardiologist

osteotome

spirometry

an instrument used to cut bone

the study of the urologic system

the measurement of air inhaled and exhaled

an individual who studies the cardiac system

urology - the study of the urologic system

cardiologist - an individual who studies the cardiac system

osteotome - an instrument used to cut bone

spirometry - the measurement of air inhaled and exhaled

Match the definition with the combining form. Each answer will only be used once.

stomach

eye

death

vessels

vascul/o

gastr/o

ophthalm/o

necr/o

stomach gastr/o

eye ophthalm/o

death necr/o

vessels vascul/o

A term that means pertaining to the chest is:

thoracic

cardiac

sternal

mammary

thoracic

Gluteal means pertaining to the ___.

stomach

sacrum

buttocks

anus

buttocks

A scapular fracture is a fracture that occurs on the ___.

lower leg

neck

shoulder blade

wrists

shoulder blade

A patient with _____ pain hurts on both sides of his body.

bilateral

ipsilateral

unilateral

contralateral

bilateral

Elana complains of a stiff neck, which is recorded in her medical report as ___ rigidity.

scapular

nuchal

cural

verterbral

nuchal

When the patient grabbed the handle of a hot pan on his stove, he sustained burns on the ____ surface of his hand.

palmar

plantar

superior

dorsal

palmar

Match the structure with the abdominopelvic region it is located in. Each answer will be used only once.

liver

stomach

bladder

small intestine

hypogastric region

right hypochondriac region

umbilical region

left hypochondriac region

liver - right hypochondriac region

stomach - left hypochondriac region

bladder - hypogastric region

small intestine umbilical region

Match the structure with the body cavity it is located in. Each answer will be used only once.

esophagus

colon

urinary bladder

cerebrum

cranial

mediastinum

abdominal

pelvic

esophagus - mediastinum

colon - abdominal

urinary - bladder pelvic

cerebrum - cranial

Match the term with the appropriate definition. Each answer will be used only once.

cytology

pathologist

autopsy

histology

someone who studies diseases

the study of tissues

the study of cells

the viewing of dead tissues

cytology - the study of cells

pathologist - someone who studies diseases

autopsy - the viewing of dead tissues

histology - the study of tissues

Match the direction with the appropriate situation that demonstrates the direction . Each answer will be used only once.

superior

contralateral

distal

afferent

- the location of the diaphragm compared to the small intestines

- the wrist compared to the elbow

- the right arm and left leg

- the vena cava compared to the right atrium

superior - the location of the diaphragm compared to the small intestines

contralateral - the right arm and left leg

distal - the wrist compared to the elbow

afferent - the vena cava compared to the right atrium

Match the abdominopelvic quadrant with the associated structure or point. Each answer will be used only once.

liver

spleen

appendix

Muro's point

left upper quadrant

right lower quadrant

right upper quadrant

left lower quadrant

liver - right upper quadrant

spleen - left upper quadrant

appendix - right lower quadrant

Muro's point - left lower quadrant

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Select the ventral surfaces and regions

buccal

gluteal

popliteal

palmar

crural

sacral

lumbar

patellar

buccal

palmar

crural

patellar

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Select all the structures or regions located on the ventral side of the body, superior to the diaphragm.

frontal region

scapular region

pleural space

small intestines

cranial cavity

mediastinal cavity

buccal region

olecranal region

frontal region

pleural space

mediastinal cavity

buccal region

Select all that apply

Which of the following are pharmacologic terms related to immunology?

Antihistamines

Antiretrovirals

Interferons

Lymphokines

Immunosuppressants

Interleukins

Antihistamines

Antiretrovirals

Immunosuppressants

Select all that apply

These terms refer to the reduced number of white blood cells

neutropenia

leukocytosis

Monocytosis

Monocytopenia

neutrophilia

leukopenia

neutropenia

Monocytopenia

leukopenia

Match the definition and the term.

Rheumatology

Immunoglobulins

Protease inhibitors

Lymphocytosis

antibodies formed for particular antigens

an abnormal increase in each type of agranulocyte

antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV infections

study of autoimmune disorders

Rheumatology - study of autoimmune disorders

Immunoglobulins - antibodies formed for particular antigens

Protease inhibitors - antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV infections

Lymphocytosis - an abnormal increase in each type of agranulocyte

Match the word with its best definition. Each answer will only be used once.

urology

cardiologist

osteotome

spirometry

- an individual who studies the cardiac system

- the measurement of air inhaled and exhaled

- an instrument used to cut bone

- the study of the urologic system

urology - the study of the urologic system

cardiologist - an individual who studies the cardiac system

osteotome - an instrument used to cut bone

spirometry - the measurement of air inhaled and exhaled

match the root word with the definition.

Bas/o

Nucle/o

Py/o

Phag/o

nucleus

eat, swallow

pus

base

Bas/o - base

Nucle/o - nucleus

Py/o - pus

Phag/o - eat, swallow

The term that means between white blood cells is

interferons

interleukins

pyogenic

cytokines

interleukins

Pyrexia is the healthcare term for

immunity

pathogenesis

fever

infection

fever

Phagocytes are a type of

leukocyte

lymphocyte

basophil

cytokine

leukocyte

White blood cells without granules are termed:

antigranulocytes

angranulocytes

agranulocytes

granulocytes

agranulocytes

The kind of nonspecific immunity characterized by heat, swelling, redness, and pain:

infection

phagocytosis

fever

inflammation

inflammation

A substance that produces an immune reaction because it is perceived as foreign to the body is a(n):

cytokine

interleukin

antibody

antigen

antigen

A substance formed by the body in reaction to a perceived foreign substance is a(n):

antigen

phagocyte

allergen

antibody

antibody

An example of a second-line nonspecific defense is:

perspiration

skin barrier

sneezing

fever

fever

Select all that apply

Inflammatory processes can cause pain. Which of the following are not terms related to pain?

myocarditis

eosinopenia

glossalgia

electrocardiography

arthralgia

stomatitis

eosinopenia

electrocardiography

Select all that apply

the suffixes that refer to types of therapy include

-graphy

-stomy

-tripsy

-ectomy

-trite

-ologist

-stomy

-tripsy

-ectomy

Knowing that inflammation increases the immune system responses, which condition(s) would you expect to find in a patient with inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract?

gastritis

nephritis

leukocytosis

rhinitis

esophagitis

leukopenia

gastritis

leukocytosis

esophagitis

Select all that apply

These medications alter the function of the immune system and can reduce inflammatory processes such as allergic reactions

vaccines

corticosteroids

protease inhibitors

antihistamines

leukotriene receptor antagonists

corticosteroids

antihistamines

leukotriene receptor antagonists

Select all that apply

Which combining forms refer to immune function?

abdomin/o

olecran/o

pyr/o

phylax/i

phag/o

pelv/i

pyr/o

phylax/i

phag/o

A WBC count with a differential is different from a WBC count how?

- the differential counts only premature leukocytes

- the differential checks the percentage composition of different types of leukocytes

- the differential includes red blood cells and platelets

- the differential is a more accurate count of leukocytes

the differential checks the percentage composition of different types of leukocytes

To check for percentage compositions of different types of leukocytes we would expect to see results of which test?

Western blot

white blood cell count with differential

antibody titer

white blood cell count

white blood cell count with differential

The term pathogenic means

the ability to create disease

diseases created by medications

diseases of living organisms

diseases that are inherited

the ability to create disease

The cells that stain a red or rosy color for microscopy are

eosinophils

neutrophils

macrophages

lymphocytes

eosinophils

When describing the location of a wound on a patient's abdomen, located where the appendix was removed surgically, we refer to that wound as an

right iliosacral wound

Munros's point wound

umbilical wound

appendectomy wound

appendectomy wound

The combining form granul/o means

large grain

little grain

little size

cytoplasmic inclusion

little grain

Hypersensitivity reactions caused by

IgE are known as

anaphylaxis

intermediate reactions

delayed reaction

immediate reactions

immediate reactions

A term that means pertaining to the lower back and between the hips is

Cephalocervical

Lumbosacral

Thoracolumbar

Bicrural

Lumbosacral

Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) are drugs the work to resolve allergic responses. From the word leukotriene we know that this drug affects

histamine receptors

white blood cells

allergens like pollen

red blood cells

white blood cells

If structure A is contralateral to structure B then

- both A and B are located more distal

- both A and B are located more cephalic

- A is on the left side while B is on the right side

- both A and B are on the right side

A is on the left side while B is on the right side

The term that means inflammation of the cornea is

oculopathy

keratectomy

hypertrichosis

keratitis

keratitis

A patient chart records the presence of a maculopapular rash. This means that the rash is

- a combination of flat and fluid filled lesions

- a combination of solid and fluid filled raised lesions

- a large raised fluid filled lesion with purulence

- a combination of flat and raised lesions

a combination of flat and raised lesions

You are caring for a patient who complains of a chemical burn on their arm. When you assess the burn site, you see that there is exposed adipose tissue which is bleeding. This burn is classified as a

second degree burn

fourth degree burn

deep partial thickness burn

full thickness burn

full thickness burn

A layer of dried yellow substance is found on the upper lip of a child with an upper respiratory infection. This is known as a(n)

crust

fissure

ulcer

cellulitis

crust

Select all that apply

The following are glands found in the skin

onychious

keritinaceous

trichomatous

sebaceous

sudoriferous

sebaceous

sudoriferous

Select all that apply

terms that refer to inflammation and tissue damage due to a lack of blood flow to the skin over a bony prominence include

decubitus ulcer

bedsore

onychocryptosis

pressure injury

cellulitis

Tzanck ulcer

decubitus ulcer

bedsore

pressure injury

match the combining form to the definition

aden/o

hom/o

sudor/i

xer/o

ungu/o

stomat/o

cry/o

chrom/o

dry

color

hoof

mouth

same

gland

sweat

cold

aden/o - gland

hom/o - same

sudor/i - sweat

xer/o - dry

ungu/o - hoof

stomat/o - mouth

cry/o - cold

chrom/o - color

select all that apply

Which of the following are viral exanthems

poliosis

measles

miliaria

fifth disease

chickenpox

psoriasis

measles

fifth disease

chickenpox

Match the definition with the healthcare term

- slightly raised, darkly pigmented, smooth growth; commonly a mole

- cancerous disorder that is the leading cause of death related to the skin

- an agent or medication used to destroy mites and scabies

- common name for tinea, fungal infection

- abnormal lack of sweating

- nonviable, thick, dark, leathery tissue in a wound

- a collection of purulent fluid filled skin abscesses caused by staphylococcal infection

- agents that hydrate and soften dry, hardened skin

- infestation with lice

- insertion of a tubular device to obtain subcutaneous tissue samples

nevus

punch biopsy

emollients

eschar

carbuncle

pediculosis

scabicide

ringworm

melanoma

anhidrosis

slightly raised, darkly pigmented, smooth growth; commonly a mole - nevus

cancerous disorder that is the leading cause of death related to the skin - melanoma

an agent or medication used to destroy mites and scabies - scabicide

common name for tinea, fungal infection - ringworm

abnormal lack of sweating - anhidrosis

nonviable, thick, dark, leathery tissue in a wound - eschar

a collection of purulent fluid filled skin abscesses caused by staphylococcal infection - carbuncle

agents that hydrate and soften dry, hardened skin - emollients

infestation with lice - pediculosis

insertion of a tubular device to obtain subcutaneous tissue samples - punch biopsy

Select all that apply.

Select all of the vascular disorders

thrombophlebitis

aneurysm

aortic stenosis

varicosity

atrial fibrillation

hemorrhoids

thrombophlebitis

aneurysm

varicosity

hemorrhoids

Select all that apply

Select the structures physically connected to the heart.

mitral valve

precordium

pulmonary vein

pericardium

capillaries

myocardium

mitral valve

pulmonary vein

pericardium

myocardium

Match the disorder with its definition

atrial septal defect

ventricular fibrillation

heart failure

atherosclerosis

- arterial wall thickening and loss of elasticity with the presence of fatty plaques.

- a hole in the wall between the upper chambers of the heart

- inability of the myocardium to pump blood effectively, leading to overlaod and enlargement.

- extremely rapid, irregular contractions of the ventricle that may become fatal

atrial septal defect - a hole in the wall between the upper chambers of the heart

ventricular fibrillation - extremely rapid, irregular contractions of the ventricle that may become fatal

heart failure - inability of the myocardium to pump blood effectively, leading to overlaod and enlargement.

atherosclerosis - arterial wall thickening and loss of elasticity with the presence of fatty plaques.

Match the term to its definition

orthopnea

systole

ectopic beat

dyspnea

- beats that occur outside of a normal rhythm

- condition in which a person must sit or stand to breath comfortably

- difficulty breathing

- contraction

orthopnea - condition in which a person must sit or stand to breath comfortably

systole - contraction

ectopic beat - beats that occur outside of a normal rhythm

dyspnea - difficulty breathing

Match the combining form with the definition

angi/o

phleb/o

cordi/o

cyan/o

heart

vessel

blue

vein

angi/o - vessel

phleb/o - vein

cordi/o - heart

cyan/o - blue

The relaxation phase of the heartbeat is

systole

diastole

blood pressure

heart rate

diastole

Cardiac tissue death that occurs when a coronary artery is occluded is

coronary artery disease

coronary artery bypass graft

congestive heart failure

myocardial infarction

myocardial infarction

A congenital anomaly that consists of four defects—pulmonic stenosis, ventricular septal defect, malposition of the aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy—is called

tetralogy of Fallot

Raynaud phenomenon

DVT

diaphoresis

tetralogy of Fallot

The inner lining of the heart is the

epicardium

endocardium

myocardium

pericardium

endocardium

The E in ECC stands for

extra-

endo-

examination

electr/o

extra-

The correct alternative name for the bundle of His is

atrioventricular bundle

atrioventricular node

sinoatrial valve

Purkinje fibers

atrioventricular bundle

azot/o - nitrogen

meat/o - opening

cyst/o - bladder

ureter/o - ureter

The most detailed diagnostic imaging modality for pulmonary pathology is

CXR

CT

MRI

PFT

MRI

Select all that apply

Diagnostic testing or laboratory testing related to the urinary system

hydronephrosis

specific gravity

nephroptosis

intravenous urography

BUN

urethrolysis

specific gravity

intravenous urography

BUN

Examples of pneumoconiosis include

tuberculosis

anthracosis

cystic fibrosis

asbestosis

anthracosis

asbestosis

Select all that apply

Disorders of the urinary system

cystocele

nephroscope

cystourethroscopy

oliguria

pyopyelectasis

cystoscopy

cystocele

oliguria

pyopyelectasis

The term that means normal breathing is

aphonia

tachypnea

eupnea

dyspnea

eupnea

The severe pain associated with stones lodged in the ureter is called:

renal colic

ureteral stenosis

nephrosclerosis

urethral stricture

renal colic

Select all that apply

The following terms relate to blood in the pulmonary system

hemoptysis

orthopnea

rhinitis

epistaxis

hemoptysis

epistaxis

The ureter and the renal vein leave the kidney through the:

cortex

calyx

hilum

medulla

hilum

The nursing student reads a patient report that states:

" tracheostomy performed in the emergency room after apnea and stridor assessed"

What does this mean?

- an incision in the trachea led to absence of breathing and airway obstruction

- the tube in the trachea was removed due to obstruction of the airway and breathing difficulty

- a new opening was cut into the trachea after the airway was found to be obstructed and no breathing was happening

- due to rapid breathing and abnormal lung sounds, the patient had to have a tube placed in their airway through their mouth

a new opening was cut into the trachea after the airway was found to be obstructed and no breathing was happening

A patient is described as having ___, which is called urinary retention.

- scanty urination

- inability to control the bladder in holding urine

- inability to urinate or release urine

- intense sensation of needing to urinate immediately

inability to urinate or release urine

This is a common disease of childhood that causes stridor and spasms of the bronchi, among other manifestations.

croup

coryza

epiglottitis

whooping cough

croup

Which of the following terms describes an incision of the urinary bladder?

cytotomy

cystectomy

vesicotomy

cystoscopy

vesicotomy

The blue-grey discoloration of skin and mucous membranes from lack of oxygen in the tissue is known as

clubbing

cyanosis

Cheyne -Stokes respiration

coryza

cyanosis

The term ___ in Mr. Knight's medical report describes his painful urination.

dysuria

oliguria

anuria

hematuria

dysuria

If a person needs a high amount of oxygen supplementation, which device should be used?

rebreathing mask

Venturi mask

face mask

nasal cannula

rebreathing mask

The inner portion of the kidney is the:

cortex

calyx

renal pelvis

medulla

medulla

Match the pharmacologic agent with its use

antihistamine

antitussive

decongestant

expectorant

mucolytic

bronchodilator

- breaks up thick respiratory secretions

- promotes expulsion of respiratory secretions

- suppresses cough reflex

- relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles

- manages allergic reactions

- reduces swelling of mucous membranes

antihistamine - manages allergic reactions

antitussive - suppresses cough reflex

decongestant - reduces swelling of mucous membranes

expectorant - promotes expulsion of respiratory secretions

mucolytic - breaks up thick respiratory secretions

bronchodilator - relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles

The combining form for the capillaries inside of Bowman's capsule is:

py/o

calc/o

cortic/o

glomerul/o

glomerul/o

Match the definition with the term

- repair of a bronchial deficit

- surgical puncture that drains fluid from the pleural space

- narrowing of the trachea

- the sensation of running out of air and not being able to breath enough with activity

- inflammation of the bronchi

- the division point where the trachea bifurcates into bronchi

DOE

Tracheostenosis

Bronchoplasty

Pleurocentesis

Carina

Bronchitis

repair of a bronchial deficit - Bronchoplasty

surgical puncture that drains fluid from the pleural space - Pleurocentesis

narrowing of the trachea - Tracheostenosis

the sensation of running out of air and not being able to breath enough with activity - DOE

inflammation of the bronchi - Bronchitis

the division point where the trachea bifurcates into bronchi - Carina

Urethr/o is the combining form for the tube that conducts urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

False

True

False

Match the combining form with the meaning

hal/o

phon/o

sten/o

pyr/o

tel/o

hamart/o

complete

breathe

heat

defect

sound

narrowing

hal/o - breathe

phon/o - sound

sten/o - narrowing

pyr/o - heat

tel/o - complete

hamart/o - defect