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1. Which suffix means pain or suffering?
a. -ectomy
b. -algia
c. -itis
d. -rrhaphy
ANSWER:
b
FEEDBACK:
a. Incorrect. The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal or cutting out.
b. Correct. The suffix -algia means pain or suffering.
c. Incorrect. The suffix -itis means inflammation.
d. Incorrect. The suffix -rrhaphy means surgical suturing.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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,LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MT9e.EHRL.22.1.4 - Define the commonly used word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and
prefixes introduced in this chapter.
TOPICS:
Suffixes Related to Pathology
KEYWORDS:
Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED:
9/4/2021 2:13 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
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2. In the medical term neuroplasty, what does the suffix -plasty mean?
a. surgical repair
b. bleeding
c. flow or discharge
d. disease
ANSWER:
a
FEEDBACK:
a. Correct. The suffix -plasty means surgical repair. Neuroplasty is the surgical
repair of a nerve.
b. Incorrect. The suffix that means bleeding is -rrhage.
c. Incorrect. The suffix that means flow or discharge is -rrhea.
d. Incorrect. The suffix for disease or abnormal condition is -osis.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
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, False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MT9e.EHRL.22.1.4 - Define the commonly used word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and
prefixes introduced in this chapter.
TOPICS:
Suffixes Related to Procedures
KEYWORDS:
Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED:
9/4/2021 2:13 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
9/4/2021 2:13 PM
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3. Which suffix means abnormal hardening?
a. -sclerosis
b. -rrhaphy
c. -dynia
d. -ostomy
ANSWER:
a
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Chapter 01: Introduction to Medical Terminology
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1. Which suffix means pain or suffering?
a. -ectomy
b. -algia
c. -itis
d. -rrhaphy
ANSWER:
b
FEEDBACK:
a. Incorrect. The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal or cutting out.
b. Correct. The suffix -algia means pain or suffering.
c. Incorrect. The suffix -itis means inflammation.
d. Incorrect. The suffix -rrhaphy means surgical suturing.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
2|Page
,LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MT9e.EHRL.22.1.4 - Define the commonly used word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and
prefixes introduced in this chapter.
TOPICS:
Suffixes Related to Pathology
KEYWORDS:
Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED:
9/4/2021 2:13 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
9/4/2021 2:13 PM
2. In the medical term neuroplasty, what does the suffix -plasty mean?
a. surgical repair
b. bleeding
c. flow or discharge
d. disease
ANSWER:
a
FEEDBACK:
a. Correct. The suffix -plasty means surgical repair. Neuroplasty is the surgical
repair of a nerve.
b. Incorrect. The suffix that means bleeding is -rrhage.
c. Incorrect. The suffix that means flow or discharge is -rrhea.
d. Incorrect. The suffix for disease or abnormal condition is -osis.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
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, False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MT9e.EHRL.22.1.4 - Define the commonly used word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and
prefixes introduced in this chapter.
TOPICS:
Suffixes Related to Procedures
KEYWORDS:
Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED:
9/4/2021 2:13 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
9/4/2021 2:13 PM
DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for Medical Terminology for Health Professions
9th Edition Ehrlich
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3. Which suffix means abnormal hardening?
a. -sclerosis
b. -rrhaphy
c. -dynia
d. -ostomy
ANSWER:
a
FEEDBACK:
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