(C804) HIM 2150 Medical Terminology - FA Readiness Exam Q & S 2024(C804) HIM 2150 Medical Terminology - FA Readiness Exam Q & S 2024(C804) HIM 2150 Medical Terminology - FA Readiness Exam Q & S 2024(C804) HIM 2150 Medical Terminology - FA Readiness Exam Q & S 2024
,1. Multiple Choice: Which term describes the surgical
removal of the gallbladder?
a) Nephrectomy
b) Cholecystectomy
c) Colectomy
d) Gastrectomy
Correct Answer: b) Cholecystectomy
Rationale: The term 'cholecystectomy' specifically refers
to the surgical removal of the gallbladder, whereas
'nephrectomy' refers to kidney removal, 'colectomy' to colon
removal, and 'gastrectomy' to stomach removal.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The medical term for inflammation of the
liver is _________.
Correct Answer: Hepatitis
Rationale: 'Hepatitis' is derived from 'hepat,' meaning
liver, and '-itis,' indicating inflammation.
3. True/False: 'Tachycardia' refers to a slower-than-normal
heart rate.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: 'Tachycardia' actually refers to a faster-than-
normal heart rate. A slower-than-normal heart rate is
referred to as 'bradycardia.'
, Correct Answers: a) Myocardium, b) Endocardium, d)
Epicardium
Rationale: The heart wall is composed of the myocardium,
endocardium, and epicardium. The pericardium is the outer
layer that surrounds the heart, not a layer of the heart wall
itself.
5. Multiple Choice: 'Dysphagia' is difficulty with:
a) Breathing
b) Swallowing
c) Speaking
d) Hearing
Correct Answer: b) Swallowing
Rationale: 'Dysphagia' is the medical term for difficulty
swallowing. The prefix 'dys-' means difficult, painful, or
abnormal, and 'phagia' refers to eating or swallowing.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The medical term for high blood
pressure is __________.
Correct Answer: Hypertension
Rationale: 'Hypertension' is the term used to describe
high blood pressure, with 'hyper-' meaning excessive and
'tension' referring to pressure.
7. True/False: 'Hyperglycemia' means low blood sugar.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: 'Hyperglycemia' refers to high blood sugar.
Low blood sugar is known as 'hypoglycemia.'
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