CKE Medical Terminology 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?
- Fast
- Slow (Correct answer)
- Large
- Small
Correct answer: Slow
The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).
Question 2: The suffix '-ectomy' refers to which type of procedure?
- Incision into
- Visual examination
- Surgical removal (Correct answer)
- Inflammation of
Correct answer: Surgical removal
The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal, such as appendectomy (removal of the appendix).
Question 3: Which root word refers to the heart?
- Hepat-
- Cardi- (Correct answer)
- Nephro-
- Pulmon-
Correct answer: Cardi-
The root word 'cardi-' refers to the heart, used in terms like cardiology and cardiomyopathy.
Question 4: What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?
- Below normal
- Above normal (Correct answer)
- Within normal
- Without
Correct answer: Above normal
The prefix 'hyper-' means above or excessive, as seen in hypertension (high blood pressure).
Question 5: The suffix '-itis' indicates which condition?
- Tumor
- Inflammation (Correct answer)
- Pain
- Rupture
Correct answer: Inflammation
The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).
Question 6: What does the root word 'renal' relate to?
- Lungs
- Liver
- Kidneys (Correct answer)
- Brain
Correct answer: Kidneys
The root word 'renal' pertains to the kidneys, used in terms like renal failure.
CKE Medical Terminology 1
What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?