Test Bank For Phlebotomy A Competency Based Approach 5Th Edition By Kathryn Booth
Chapter 03
Introduction to Medical and Anatomical Terminology
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The term “oral” pertains to the:A. mouth.B. throat.C. tooth.D. windpipe.
The term “oral” refers to the mouth.
ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitionsAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationBlooms: RememberCAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human bodyCAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systemsDifficulty: 1 EasyEst Time: 0-1 minuteLearning Outcome: 03.03NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.Topic: Anatomical Terminology
2. The word “oculo” means pertaining to the:A. eyes.B. corrective lens.C. vision.D. glasses.
The word “oculo” refers to the eyes.
ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitionsAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationBlooms: RememberCAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human bodyCAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systemsDifficulty: 1 EasyEst Time: 0-1 minuteLearning Outcome: 03.03NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.Topic: Anatomical Terminology
3. Otitis media is inflammation of theA. eye.B. tissue around the eye.C. middle ear.D. any part of the ear.
Inflammation (itis) of the middle (media) ear (ot) is referred to as otitis media.
ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms and etiologies as they apply to each systemABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitionsAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationBlooms: RememberCAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human bodyCAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systemsDifficulty: 1 EasyEst Time: 0-1 minuteLearning Outcome: 03.03NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.Topic: Anatomical Terminology
4. Some laboratories require candidates to have a “dactylogram” done as part of the pre-employment screening. Another word for dactylogram isA. brain disorder.B. encephalogram.C. fingerprint.D. footprint.
A dactylogram can be either a fingerprint or a toe print, not a handprint or a footprint.
ABHES: 11.a Perform the essential requirements for employment such as resume writing, effective interviewing, dressing professionally, time management, and following up appropriatelyABHES: 3.c Apply various medical terms for each specialtyAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationBlooms: UnderstandCAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human bodyCAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systemsDifficulty: 2 MediumEst Time: 0-1 minuteLearning Outcome: 03.03NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.Topic: Anatomical Terminology
5. What holds the genetic code that contains all information needed for processes of the body?A. PPEB. DNAC. RNAD. Brain
DNA holds the genetic code that controls the processes of the human body. This process is assisted by the RNA.
ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functionsABHES: 3.c Apply various medical terms for each specialtyAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationBlooms: UnderstandCAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human bodyCAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systemsDifficulty: 2 MediumEst Time: 0-1 minuteLearning Outcome: 03.03NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.Topic: Anatomical Terminology
6. When referring to the closest point of origin, the term used is:A. caudal.B. distal.C. plantar.D. proximal.
Proximal refers to nearest to the point of origin.
ABHES: 3.b Build and dissect medical terms from roots/suffixes to understand the word element combinations that create medical terminologyAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationBlooms: RememberCAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavitiesDifficulty: 1 EasyEst Time: 0-1 minuteLearning Outcome: 03.03NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.Topic: Anatomical Terminology
7. You walk into a patient’s room to collect a blood sample and notice that he is lying face down. What term would you use to describe this body position?A. AnteriorB. InferiorC. ProneD. Superior
Prone means lying horizontal with the face downward.
ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functionsAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationBlooms: RememberCAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavitiesCAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systemsDifficulty: 1 EasyEst Time: 0-1 minuteLearning Outcome: 03.03NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.Topic: Anatomical Terminology
8. When describing a patient’s skull, which term would you use?A. CranialB. EncepheloC. LumbarD. Thoracic
Cranial means pertaining to the skull.
ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functionsAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationBlooms: RememberCAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavitiesCAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systemsDifficulty: 1 EasyEst Time: 0-1 minuteLearning Outcome: 03.03NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.Topic: Anatomical Terminology
9. A thoracotomy is aA. disease of the chest.B. cut or incision into the chest.C. pain in the chest.D. tumor in the chest.
A thoracotomy is a cut or incision into the chest.
ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitionsAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationBlooms: RememberCAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavitiesCAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systemsDifficulty: 1 EasyEst Time: 0-1 minuteLearning Outcome: 03.03NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.Topic: Anatomical Terminology
10. A patient shows signs of jaundice, which includes yellow pigment to the skin and having an enlarged liver. What term is used to describe an enlarged liver?A. CardiomegalyB. HepatomegalyC. SplenomegalyD. Thoracomegaly
Hepatomegaly is the condition of having an enlarged liver. Depending on the cause, it may sometimes be present along with jaundice.
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