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CORRECT ANSWERS
Leukocyte is a combination of two word parts and means . - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅white cell
means the absence of urine. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅anuria
What does the suffix in the term germicide mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅to kill or
destroy
Which of the following is an example of a combining form? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅gastr/o
Suffix
Prefix
Combining form
Wood root - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅attached to the end of the word root
attached to the start of the word root
attached to word root
gives meaning to word
When deciphering medical terms, begin with the . - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅suffix
The term neuritis means: - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅inflammation of the nerve.
In pronouncing medical terms, a ch sounds like - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅k
Which of the following is the suffix meaning enlarged? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅megaly
, An otoscope is an instrument used to examine the eye. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅False
The prefix auto- means against? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅False
If a patient has an order for NPO and his or her breakfast tray arrives, what is the most
appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Do not take the breakfast tray to the
patient's room.
In pronouncing medical terms, a g when followed by e, i, or y sounds like ______. -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅J
The suffix that means pain is ______. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅algia
Only approved abbreviations can be used in medical documentation. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅True
The do-not-use list contains suggestions for medical terms that should be avoided when
speaking with patients. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅False
The number 2.55 would be read "two and fifty-five hundredths." - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅True
Adding the decimals 1.4 and 2.55 totals . - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅3.95
75% written as a ratio is . - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅3:4
A health care professional is instructed to apply 1 inch of Nitro paste to a strip. This would
measure ____ in centimeters - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅2.5
To administer 2 ounces of liquid you would give 2 tablespoons. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅False