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HESI A2 Medical Terminology Exam Bank
(2025): 200 Verified Questions with
Answers & Rationales
Table of Contents
Sub-topic 1: Prefixes in Medical Terminology (20 Questions)...........................2
Sub-topic 2: Suffixes Related to Conditions and Procedures (Questions 21–40)
.........................................................................................................................9
Sub-topic 3: Roots Related to Body Systems and Structures (Questions 41–
60).................................................................................................................16
Sub-topic 4: Prefixes and Roots Indicating Numbers, Size, and Amount
(Questions 61–80)..........................................................................................23
Sub-topic 5: Suffixes Indicating Specialties, Practitioners, and Studies
(Questions 81–100)........................................................................................30
Sub-topic 6: Directional and Positional Prefixes and Roots (Questions 101–
120)...............................................................................................................38
Sub-topic 7: Medical Terms Related to Pathology and Disorders (Questions
121–140)........................................................................................................45
Sub-topic 8: Diagnostic and Surgical Terms (Questions 141–160).................52
Sub-topic 9: Common Prescription Abbreviations and Drug-Related Terms
(Questions 161–180)......................................................................................59
Sub-topic 10: Latin and Greek Combining Forms in Medical Terminology
(Questions 181–200)......................................................................................66
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Sub-topic 1: Prefixes in Medical Terminology
(20 Questions)
1. What does the prefix “brady-” mean in medical terminology?
A. Fast
B. Slow
C. Soft
D. Weak
Correct Answer: B. Slow
Rationale: The prefix brady- refers to slowness. For example, bradycardia
means a slower than normal heart rate.
2. In the term “tachypnea,” what does the prefix “tachy-” indicate?
A. Rapid
B. Shallow
C. Chronic
D. Painful
Correct Answer: A. Rapid
Rationale: Tachy- means fast or rapid. Tachypnea refers to abnormally rapid
breathing.
3. What does the prefix “hemi-” mean in the term “hemiplegia”?
A. Whole
B. Three
C. Half
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D. Quarter
Correct Answer: C. Half
Rationale: The prefix hemi- means half. Hemiplegia refers to paralysis of one
side (half) of the body.
4. What does the prefix “a-” mean in the word “asystole”?
A. Without
B. Against
C. Toward
D. All
Correct Answer: A. Without
Rationale: The prefix a- means "without" or "absence of." Asystole refers to a
lack of heartbeat.
5. What does the prefix “intra-” mean in “intravenous”?
A. Below
B. Within
C. Beside
D. Before
Correct Answer: B. Within
Rationale: Intra- means “within.” Intravenous refers to something occurring
within a vein.
6. The prefix “poly-” in “polyuria” suggests what?
A. Many or much
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B. One
C. Few
D. Absent
Correct Answer: A. Many or much
Rationale: Poly- means “many” or “excessive.” Polyuria is excessive
urination.
7. What does the prefix “dys-” signify in “dysphagia”?
A. Fast
B. Soft
C. Difficult or painful
D. Incomplete
Correct Answer: C. Difficult or painful
Rationale: Dys- means difficult, painful, or abnormal. Dysphagia is difficulty
swallowing.
8. The prefix “sub-” in “subcutaneous” means?
A. On
B. Around
C. Under
D. Over
Correct Answer: C. Under
Rationale: Sub- means beneath or under. Subcutaneous refers to something
located under the skin.
HESI A2 Medical Terminology Exam Bank
(2025): 200 Verified Questions with
Answers & Rationales
Table of Contents
Sub-topic 1: Prefixes in Medical Terminology (20 Questions)...........................2
Sub-topic 2: Suffixes Related to Conditions and Procedures (Questions 21–40)
.........................................................................................................................9
Sub-topic 3: Roots Related to Body Systems and Structures (Questions 41–
60).................................................................................................................16
Sub-topic 4: Prefixes and Roots Indicating Numbers, Size, and Amount
(Questions 61–80)..........................................................................................23
Sub-topic 5: Suffixes Indicating Specialties, Practitioners, and Studies
(Questions 81–100)........................................................................................30
Sub-topic 6: Directional and Positional Prefixes and Roots (Questions 101–
120)...............................................................................................................38
Sub-topic 7: Medical Terms Related to Pathology and Disorders (Questions
121–140)........................................................................................................45
Sub-topic 8: Diagnostic and Surgical Terms (Questions 141–160).................52
Sub-topic 9: Common Prescription Abbreviations and Drug-Related Terms
(Questions 161–180)......................................................................................59
Sub-topic 10: Latin and Greek Combining Forms in Medical Terminology
(Questions 181–200)......................................................................................66
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Sub-topic 1: Prefixes in Medical Terminology
(20 Questions)
1. What does the prefix “brady-” mean in medical terminology?
A. Fast
B. Slow
C. Soft
D. Weak
Correct Answer: B. Slow
Rationale: The prefix brady- refers to slowness. For example, bradycardia
means a slower than normal heart rate.
2. In the term “tachypnea,” what does the prefix “tachy-” indicate?
A. Rapid
B. Shallow
C. Chronic
D. Painful
Correct Answer: A. Rapid
Rationale: Tachy- means fast or rapid. Tachypnea refers to abnormally rapid
breathing.
3. What does the prefix “hemi-” mean in the term “hemiplegia”?
A. Whole
B. Three
C. Half
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D. Quarter
Correct Answer: C. Half
Rationale: The prefix hemi- means half. Hemiplegia refers to paralysis of one
side (half) of the body.
4. What does the prefix “a-” mean in the word “asystole”?
A. Without
B. Against
C. Toward
D. All
Correct Answer: A. Without
Rationale: The prefix a- means "without" or "absence of." Asystole refers to a
lack of heartbeat.
5. What does the prefix “intra-” mean in “intravenous”?
A. Below
B. Within
C. Beside
D. Before
Correct Answer: B. Within
Rationale: Intra- means “within.” Intravenous refers to something occurring
within a vein.
6. The prefix “poly-” in “polyuria” suggests what?
A. Many or much
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B. One
C. Few
D. Absent
Correct Answer: A. Many or much
Rationale: Poly- means “many” or “excessive.” Polyuria is excessive
urination.
7. What does the prefix “dys-” signify in “dysphagia”?
A. Fast
B. Soft
C. Difficult or painful
D. Incomplete
Correct Answer: C. Difficult or painful
Rationale: Dys- means difficult, painful, or abnormal. Dysphagia is difficulty
swallowing.
8. The prefix “sub-” in “subcutaneous” means?
A. On
B. Around
C. Under
D. Over
Correct Answer: C. Under
Rationale: Sub- means beneath or under. Subcutaneous refers to something
located under the skin.
