CCHI CCHI Medical Terminology and Anatomy

Question 1

What does the medical term 'dyspnea' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing

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Difficulty swallowing

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Chest pain

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Rapid heart rate

Question 2

In medical terminology, the suffix '-ectomy' means:

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal of

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Inflammation of

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Disease of

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Examination of

Question 3

What anatomical term describes the front surface of the body?

Accepted Answer

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Posterior

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Lateral

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Superior

Question 4

Which term correctly describes a condition of elevated blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Hyperglycemia

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Hypoglycemia

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Glucosuria

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Insulinemia

Question 5

A healthcare interpreter hears 'myocardial infarction' — what organ is primarily affected?

Accepted Answer

Heart

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Liver

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Lung

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Kidney

Question 6

What does the prefix 'hemo-' or 'hema-' indicate in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Blood

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Bone

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Skin

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Nerve