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Complete resource for nursing, pre-med & healthcare certification prep. Features 200+ practice questions with answer keys, 500+ medical terms/definitions, all body systems coverage (cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, etc.), clinical case studies, SOAP note examples, 100+ medical abbreviations, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology terms, and real-world applications. Perfect for NCLEX, medical assistant certification, or healthcare vocabulary building. Includes progressive difficulty levels, memory techniques, self-assessment tools, and proven study methods. Updated 2025 edition with latest healthcare terminology. Instant download for immediate study access - ideal for exam prep or professional development.
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Medical Terminology and Health Education Comprehensive Examination with Solutions Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 200 Instructions: Answer all questions. Use medical terminology appropriately throughout your responses. SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40 marks) Choose the best answer for each question. Each question carries 2 marks.
1. The prefix "hyper-" means: a) Below normal b) Above normal c) Without d) Against 2. The suffix "-itis" refers to: a) Enlargement b) Inflammation c) Surgical removal d) Pain 3. The term "bradycardia" means: a) Fast heart rate b) Slow heart rate c) Irregular heart rate d) Heart pain 4. Which combining form means "kidney"? a) Hepat/o b) Nephr/o c) Gastr/o d) Pneum/o 5. The medical term for difficulty breathing is: a) Apnea b) Dyspnea c) Tachypnea d) Hyperpnea 6. "Hematuria" refers to: a) Blood in urine b) Protein in urine c) Sugar in urine d) Bacteria in urine 7. The combining form "osteo-" relates to:
a) Muscle b) Bone c) Joint d) Cartilage
8. "Myalgia" means: a) Muscle weakness b) Muscle inflammation c) Muscle pain d) Muscle enlargement 9. The prefix "a-" or "an-" means: a) Many b) Few c) Without d) With 10. "Rhinoplasty" is: a) Nose surgery b) Ear surgery c) Eye surgery d) Throat surgery 11. The term "leukocytosis" indicates: a) Decreased white blood cells b) Increased white blood cells c) Decreased red blood cells d) Increased red blood cells 12. "Gastroenterology" is the study of: a) Heart and blood vessels b) Digestive system c) Nervous system d) Respiratory system 13. The suffix "-pathy" means: a) Treatment b) Study of c) Disease d) Surgical repair 14. "Tachycardia" refers to: a) Slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm) b) Fast heart rate (over 100 bpm) c) Irregular heartbeat d) Heart murmur 15. The combining form "dermat/o" relates to: a) Hair b) Nails c) Skin d) Glands 16. "Hypertension" means:
Question 23 (10 marks) Define the following combining forms and provide ONE example of a medical term using each: a) Cardi/o b) Pulmon/o c) Hem/o or Hemat/o d) Arthr/o e) Psych/o SECTION C: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY TERMINOLOGY (40 marks) Question 24 (15 marks) Label the following anatomical positions and body systems using correct medical terminology: Part A: Anatomical Positions (5 marks) Describe the anatomical position and explain the following directional terms: Superior/Inferior Anterior/Posterior Medial/Lateral Proximal/Distal Superficial/Deep Part B: Body Systems (10 marks) List the medical terms for the following body systems and provide two major organs/structures for each:
Part A (10 marks): Define the following cardiovascular terms:
Meaning: Air in the chest cavity/collapsed lung d) Dermatologist Prefix: None Root: Dermat/o (skin) Suffix: - ologist (specialist who studies) Meaning: Medical specialist who treats skin conditions e) Nephritis Prefix: None Root: Nephr/o (kidney) Suffix: - itis (inflammation) Meaning: Inflammation of the kidney Question 22 Solutions (10 marks) **a) Myo + cardi/o + itis = Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) **b) Hepato + hepat/o + megaly = Hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver) **c) Neuro + neur/o + logy = Neurology (study of the nervous system) **d) Thrombo + thromb/o + sis = Thrombosis (formation of blood clots) **e) Rhino + rhin/o + plasty = Rhinoplasty (surgical repair of the nose) Question 23 Solutions (10 marks) a) Cardi/o - Heart Example: Cardiology (study of the heart) b) Pulmon/o - Lung Example: Pulmonology (study of the lungs) c) Hem/o or Hemat/o - Blood Example: Hematology (study of blood) d) Arthr/o - Joint Example: Arthroscopy (visual examination of a joint) e) Psych/o - Mind Example: Psychology (study of the mind and behavior)
Question 24 Solutions (15 marks) Part A: Anatomical Positions (5 marks) Anatomical Position: The standard reference position where the body is standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward, and feet parallel. Directional Terms: Superior/Inferior: Above/Below (head is superior to chest) Anterior/Posterior: Front/Back (sternum is anterior to spine) Medial/Lateral: Toward midline/Away from midline (nose is medial to ears) Proximal/Distal: Near/Far from point of attachment (shoulder is proximal to wrist) Superficial/Deep: Near surface/Away from surface (skin is superficial to muscle) Part B: Body Systems (10 marks)
o Reservoir: Natural habitat where pathogens live and multiply Part B: Standard Precautions (7 marks)
Question 31 Solution (10 marks) SOAP Note Example: Subjective: 45 - year-old female presents with chief complaint of severe cephalgia with acute onset this morning. Patient reports associated nausea and photophobia. Denies fever, visual changes, or recent trauma. Objective: Vital signs: BP 160/95 mmHg (hypertensive), HR 88 bpm, RR 18/min, Temperature 98.6°F (afebrile) Physical examination reveals nuchal rigidity on neck flexion. Patient appears uncomfortable and prefers dim lighting. Assessment: Severe headache with hypertension and nuchal rigidity. Differential diagnosis includes: Primary headache disorder (migraine, tension headache) Secondary headache (possible meningitis, subarachnoid hemorrhage) Hypertensive headache Plan:
Sub-: Below, under (subcutaneous) Inter-: Between (intercostal) Intra-: Within (intramuscular) Extra-: Outside (extracellular) Pre-: Before (prenatal) Post-: After (postoperative) Peri-: Around (pericardium) Trans-: Across, through (transdermal) Prefixes Indicating Number/Amount: Mono-/Uni-: One (monocyte, unilateral) Bi-/Di-: Two (bilateral, diplopia) Tri-: Three (tricuspid) Multi-/Poly-: Many (multicellular, polydipsia) Hemi-/Semi-: Half (hemiplegia, semicircular) Prefixes Indicating Size: Micro-: Small (microorganism) Macro-: Large (macrophage) Mega-/Megalo-: Enlarged (megacolon) Prefixes Indicating Color: Erythro-: Red (erythrocyte) Leuko-: White (leukocyte) Cyano-: Blue (cyanosis) Melano-: Black (melanoma) Xantho-: Yellow (xanthoma) Common Medical Suffixes and Their Meanings Suffixes Indicating Conditions: - osis: Abnormal condition (fibrosis)
Arthr/o: Joint Ligament/o: Ligament Tendin/o, Ten/o: Tendon Chondr/o: Cartilage Cardiovascular System: Cardi/o: Heart Angi/o, Vas/o: Vessel Arter/o: Artery Ven/o, Phleb/o: Vein Hem/o, Hemat/o: Blood Thromb/o: Clot Respiratory System: Pneum/o, Pulmon/o: Lung Trache/o: Trachea Bronch/o: Bronchus Alveol/o: Alveolus Pleur/o: Pleura Nas/o, Rhin/o: Nose Digestive System: Gastr/o: Stomach Enter/o: Intestine Hepat/o: Liver Cholecyst/o: Gallbladder Pancreat/o: Pancreas Or/o, Stomat/o: Mouth Urinary System: Nephr/o, Ren/o: Kidney Ureter/o: Ureter
Cyst/o, Vesic/o: Bladder Urethr/o: Urethra Ur/o: Urine Reproductive System: Gyn/o, Gynec/o: Female Andr/o: Male Ovar/o, Oophor/o: Ovary Uter/o, Hyster/o: Uterus Orchi/o, Orchid/o: Testis Nervous System: Neur/o: Nerve Cerebr/o: Cerebrum Cerebell/o: Cerebellum Encephal/o: Brain Myel/o: Spinal cord Endocrine System: Thyr/o, Thyroid/o: Thyroid Adren/o: Adrenal gland Pancreat/o: Pancreas Gonad/o: Gonads Disease Classifications and Terminology Infectious Diseases: Bacterial infections: Caused by bacteria (pneumonia, sepsis) Viral infections: Caused by viruses (influenza, hepatitis) Fungal infections: Caused by fungi (candidiasis, aspergillosis) Parasitic infections: Caused by parasites (malaria, giardiasis) Neoplastic Diseases: