Question 1

The suffix -emia means "condition of blood." It is used quite frequently.Here are four medical terms built with -emia,but one of them is spelled wrong.Identify the term that is spelled incorrectly.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is "bacteremia" with only one "i."

Question 2

Mr.Sanchez is a 55-year-old man.He was cutting his grass when he developed chest pain.If his chest pain is being caused by insufficient oxygen getting to the heart,what is the correct medical term?

Accepted Answer

Angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. This typically happens when the arteries that supply blood to the heart are narrowed or blocked, such as in coronary artery disease.

Question 3

What does the acronym AIDS stand for?

Accepted Answer

AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome, which is a condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and weakens the immune system, making individuals vulnerable to life-threatening infections and cancers.

Question 4

Mr.Jones has come to the emergency room because he feels weak and dizzy.The nurse checks Mr.Jones's vital signs and notices that the heart rate is abnormal,at a rate of 200 beats per minute.What is the most specific medical term to describe this condition?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia is a medical term used to describe a heart rate that is too fast, typically above 100 beats per minute. This is consistent with Mr. Jones's heart rate of 200 beats per minute. Bradycardia refers to a heart rate that is too slow, arrhythmia refers to an irregular heart rate or rhythm, and hypertension refers to high blood pressure.

Question 5

Everyone has heard of a heart attack.What is the correct abbreviation for the medical term for heart attack?

Accepted Answer

MI stands for myocardial infarction, which is the medical term for a heart attack. HT stands for hypertension, CAD stands for coronary artery disease, and CP stands for chest pain, all of which can be related to heart problems, but are not the medical term for a heart attack.

Question 6

Because all parts of the body require a constant supply of blood,a blockage of a blood vessel causes serious problems.What is the medical term that means "blockage," and what is a medical procedure that may be done to repair or open a blocked blood vessel?

Accepted Answer

The medical term for "blockage" is occlusion, and a medical procedure that may be done to repair or open a blocked blood vessel is angioplasty. Option A (dysrhythmia and AED) refers to an abnormal heart rhythm and a device used to restore a normal rhythm. Option B (heart murmur and echocardiogram) refers to an abnormal heart sound and a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create an image of the heart. Option D (varicosis and phlebectomy) refers to the condition of having enlarged, twisted veins (varicose veins) and a surgical procedure to remove them. None of these options directly address a blood vessel blockage.

Question 7

The medical transcriptionist is typing up a dictated note about a heart patient.She hears a sentence that sounds like,"The patient had a cabbage 5 years ago." Because this does not make any sense,she asks for clarification.She discovers that the item that sounded like "cabbage" is an acronym for a heart surgery procedure.What is the correct acronym,and what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

CABG stands for coronary artery bypass graft, which is a surgical procedure that reroutes blood flow around clogged or narrowed arteries to improve blood flow to the heart.

Question 8

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and the blood vessels.There are different types of blood vessels,and each type has a specific name.Which of these word roots can be used for any type of blood vessel?

Accepted Answer

The word root "angi/o" can be used for any type of blood vessel, as it refers to the general concept of a vessel carrying blood. Aorta, vein, and artery all refer to specific types of blood vessels.

Question 9

The doctor has ordered a CBC.When the patient gets to the lab,what will be done?

Accepted Answer

CBC stands for complete blood count, which includes various measurements such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A CBC does not involve blood chemistry or culture. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Question 10

What does AED stand for?

Accepted Answer

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator, which is a portable device that can deliver an electric shock to the heart to help restore its normal rhythm in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. It is not the same as CPR, which involves chest compressions and rescue breathing to maintain blood flow and oxygenation in the absence of a functioning heart.

Quiz 17: Medical Terminology and Body Direction