Test Bank for Medical Terminology for Health Care
Professionals, 9th Edition Jane Rice
,Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, 9e (Rice)
Chapter 6 Skeletal System
6.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) In the term rheumatoid, the root rheumat means: A)
to lead.
B) stiffening.
C) discharge.
D) joint.
Answer: C
Explanation: A) The root duct means to lead. B)
The root ankyl means stiffening.
C) Correct. The root rheumat means discharge.
D) The root arthr means joint.
Page Ref: 155
Objective: 6
Level of Diff.: Knowledge
Question Type: Word Building
2) In the term phosphorus, the root phos means:
A) foot.
B) finger and toe bones.
C) carrying.
D) light.
Answer: D
Explanation: A) The root ped means foot.
B) The combining form phalang/e means finger and toe bones.
C) The root phor means carrying.
D) Correct.
Page Ref: 154
Objective: 6
Level of Diff.: Knowledge
Question Type: Word Building
4) The process of bending a limb is called: A)
extension.
B) flexion.
C) pronation.
D) supination.
Answer: B
Explanation: A) Extension is straightening a limb. B)
Correct.
C) Pronation is lying prone or turning over the palm so it faces downward.
D) Supination is turning the palm upward or lying on the back.
Page Ref: 133
Objective: 2
Level of Diff.: Knowledge
Question Type: Anatomy & Physiology
5) The surgical puncture of a joint for removal of fluid is: A)
arthrocentesis.
B) arthroscopy.
C) arthroplasty.
D) arthralgia.
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Arthroscopy is a visual examination of a joint using a lighted instrument.
C) Arthroplasty is surgical repair of a joint.
D) Arthralgia is joint pain.
Page Ref: 145
Objective: 6
Level of Diff.: Knowledge
Question Type: Surgery
6) In the term arthroscope, the suffix -scope means: A)
to examine.
B) to view.
C) instrument.
D) joint.
Answer: C
Explanation: A) The suffix -scopy means to examine. B)
The suffix -scopy also means to view.
C) Correct. The suffix -scope means instrument for examining.
D) The root arthr means joint.
Page Ref: 146
Objective: 6
Level of Diff.: Knowledge
Question Type: Surgery
, A) osteoporosis.
B) osteopenia.
C) osteomyelitis.
D) osteomalacia.
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Osteopenia is deficiency of bone tissue.
C) Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of bone, especially the marrow, caused by a pathogen.
D) Osteomalacia is softening of bones.
Page Ref: 152
Objective: 6
Level of Diff.: Knowledge
Question Type: Diseases
8) A lateral curvature of the spine is known as: A)
lordosis.
B) kyphosis.
C) scoliosis.
D) spondylitis.
Answer: C
Explanation: A) Lordosis is an exaggerated curve of the lumbar vertebrae. B)
Kyphosis is humpback or exaggerated curve of the thoracic vertebrae.
C) Correct.
D) Spondylitis is inflammation of one or more vertebrae.
Page Ref: 156
Objective: 6
Level of Diff.: Knowledge
Question Type: Diseases
9) The prefix dis- means: A)
binding.
B) between.
C) together.
D) apart.
Answer: D
Explanation: A) The suffix -desis means binding. B)
The prefix inter- means between.
C) The prefix sym- or syn- means together.
D) Correct.
Page Ref: 148
Objective: 6
Level of Diff.: Knowledge
Question Type: Word Building
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