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Medical Terminology and Health Education: Complete Exam Guide with 200+ Practice Questions, Exams of Medicine

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:
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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:

  1. Circulatory system
  2. Respiratory system
  3. Digestive system
  4. Nervous system
  5. Musculoskeletal system Question 25 (25 marks) Cardiovascular System Terminology

Part A (10 marks): Define the following cardiovascular terms:

  1. Myocardium
  2. Pericardium
  3. Atherosclerosis
  4. Arrhythmia
  5. Coronary Part B (15 marks): Case Study Analysis A 65-year-old patient presents with chest pain, dyspnea, and diaphoresis. The ECG shows signs of myocardial infarction. Using appropriate medical terminology, explain:
  6. What is myocardial infarction? (5 marks)
  7. What do the symptoms dyspnea and diaphoresis mean? (5 marks)
  8. What diagnostic tests might be ordered and what do their abbreviations stand for? ( marks) SECTION D: HEALTH EDUCATION AND DISEASE PREVENTION (30 marks) Question 26 (15 marks) Infectious Disease Terminology and Prevention Part A (8 marks): Define and differentiate between:
  9. Pathogen vs. Host
  10. Endemic vs. Epidemic vs. Pandemic
  11. Acute vs. Chronic infection
  12. Vector vs. Reservoir Part B (7 marks): List and explain five standard precautions used in healthcare settings to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. Question 27 (15 marks)
  1. Generic vs. Brand name
  2. Dosage vs. Dose
  3. Route of administration Part B (5 marks): List five different routes of medication administration and provide the medical term for each. SECTION F: MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION (30 marks) Question 30 (20 marks) Common Medical Abbreviations Provide the full meaning of the following abbreviations:
  4. BP
  5. HR
  6. RR
  7. CBC
  8. BUN
  9. IV
  10. IM
  11. PO
  12. NPO
  13. PRN
  14. STAT
  15. DNR
  16. ICU
  17. OR
  18. ER
  19. OTC
  20. Rx
  21. Dx
  22. Tx
  1. Hx Question 31 (10 marks) Medical Documentation Write a brief SOAP note (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) for the following scenario using appropriate medical terminology: A 45-year-old female patient comes to the clinic complaining of a severe headache that started this morning, accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light. Her vital signs are: BP 160/95, HR 88, RR 18, Temp 98.6°F. Physical examination reveals neck stiffness. ANSWER KEY AND SOLUTIONS SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS
  2. b) Above normal - "Hyper-" is a prefix meaning excessive, above, or beyond normal levels.
  3. b) Inflammation - The suffix "-itis" specifically denotes inflammation of a structure or organ.
  4. b) Slow heart rate - "Brady-" means slow, "cardia" refers to heart; bradycardia is a heart rate below 60 beats per minute.
  5. b) Nephr/o - This combining form specifically refers to the kidney. Hepat/o = liver, Gastr/o = stomach, Pneum/o = lung.
  6. b) Dyspnea - "Dys-" means difficult or painful, "pnea" refers to breathing.
  7. a) Blood in urine - "Hemat/o" or "hem/o" means blood, "uria" refers to urine condition.
  8. b) Bone - "Osteo-" is the combining form for bone tissue.
  9. c) Muscle pain - "My/o" means muscle, "algia" means pain.
  10. c) Without - "A-" or "an-" are prefixes meaning without, absent, or lack of.
  11. a) Nose surgery - "Rhin/o" means nose, "plasty" means surgical repair or reconstruction.

 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)

SECTION C: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY SOLUTIONS

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)

  1. Cardiovascular/Circulatory System: Heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins)
  2. Respiratory System: Lungs, trachea
  3. Digestive/Gastrointestinal System: Stomach, liver
  4. Nervous System: Brain, spinal cord
  5. Musculoskeletal System: Bones (femur), muscles (biceps) Question 25 Solutions (25 marks) Part A: Cardiovascular Terms (10 marks)
  6. Myocardium: The middle muscular layer of the heart wall responsible for contraction
  7. Pericardium: The protective membrane surrounding the heart
  8. Atherosclerosis: Hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup
  9. Arrhythmia: Irregular or abnormal heart rhythm
  10. Coronary: Relating to the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle Part B: Case Study Analysis (15 marks)

o Reservoir: Natural habitat where pathogens live and multiply Part B: Standard Precautions (7 marks)

  1. Hand hygiene: Frequent handwashing with soap or alcohol-based sanitizer
  2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection
  3. Safe injection practices: Sterile technique, single-use needles
  4. Environmental cleaning: Disinfection of surfaces and equipment
  5. Respiratory hygiene: Covering coughs/sneezes, proper mask use Question 27 Solutions (15 marks) Part A: Chronic Conditions (10 marks) Example 1: Diabetes MellitusDefinition: Chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency or resistance  Risk factors: Obesity, family history, sedentary lifestyle, age  Prevention: Healthy diet, regular exercise, weight management  Management: Blood glucose monitoring, medication, lifestyle modifications Example 2: HypertensionDefinition: Chronic condition with consistently elevated blood pressure (≥140/ mmHg)  Risk factors: Age, obesity, smoking, excessive sodium intake, stress  Prevention: Regular exercise, low-sodium diet, stress management, avoid smoking  Management: Antihypertensive medications, lifestyle changes, regular monitoring Part B: Health Promotion (5 marks) Health Promotion: Process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health through education, lifestyle changes, and environmental modifications. Primary Prevention Strategies:
  1. Immunizations: Vaccines to prevent infectious diseases
  2. Health education: Teaching healthy behaviors and risk awareness
  3. Environmental safety: Clean water, air quality, workplace safety SECTION E: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS SOLUTIONS Question 28 Solutions (15 marks) Diagnostic Procedures:
  4. Radiography (X-ray): Uses electromagnetic radiation to create images of internal structures; diagnoses fractures, pneumonia, dental problems
  5. Computed Tomography (CT): Multiple X-ray images processed by computer to create cross-sectional views; diagnoses tumors, internal bleeding, organ damage
  6. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images; diagnoses soft tissue injuries, brain disorders, spinal conditions
  7. Ultrasound (Sonography): Uses high-frequency sound waves to create images; diagnoses pregnancy conditions, gallstones, heart problems
  8. Endoscopy: Direct visual examination using a flexible tube with camera; diagnoses GI disorders, performs biopsies, removes polyps Question 29 Solutions (15 marks) Part A: Pharmaceutical Terms (10 marks)
  9. Contraindication: Condition or factor that makes a particular treatment inadvisable
  10. Side effect vs. Adverse effect: o Side effect: Expected secondary effect o Adverse effect: Harmful, unexpected reaction
  11. Generic vs. Brand name: o Generic: Chemical/scientific name o Brand: Manufacturer's trademarked name
  12. Dosage vs. Dose: o Dosage: Amount and frequency regimen o Dose: Single amount given at one time

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:

  1. Immediate: CT head to rule out intracranial pathology
  2. Laboratory: CBC, comprehensive metabolic panel, lumbar puncture if indicated
  3. Medications: Analgesics for pain management, antihypertensive if BP remains elevated
  4. Monitor neurological status closely
  5. Neurology consultation if symptoms persist or worsen ADDITIONAL STUDY MATERIALS Common Medical Prefixes and Their Meanings Prefixes Indicating Location:Epi-: Above, upon (epidermis)

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: