CMAS Medical Terminology & Documentation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which suffix means 'surgical repair or reconstruction'?
- -plasty (Correct answer)
- -ectomy
- -otomy
- -oscopy
Correct answer: -plasty
The suffix -plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping).
Question 2: The abbreviation 'NPO' in a patient's chart means the patient should:
- Nothing by mouth (Correct answer)
- No prescription ordered
- Normal patient observation
- Non-parenteral only
Correct answer: Nothing by mouth
NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning nothing by mouth, typically ordered before surgery.
Question 3: What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?
- Slow (Correct answer)
- Fast
- Large
- Small
Correct answer: Slow
Brady- means slow, as in bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate).
Question 4: In medical documentation, a SOAP note stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and:
- Plan (Correct answer)
- Prognosis
- Procedure
- Progress
Correct answer: Plan
SOAP notes are structured as Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan to organize clinical encounters.
Question 5: Which term describes inflammation of the liver?
- Hepatitis (Correct answer)
- Nephritis
- Gastritis
- Colitis
Correct answer: Hepatitis
Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver; 'hepat/o' is the root for liver.
Question 6: The combining form 'cardi/o' refers to which body part?
- Heart (Correct answer)
- Liver
- Kidney
- Lung
Correct answer: Heart
Cardi/o is the combining form for the heart, used in terms like cardiologist and cardiomyopathy.
Question 7: What does the abbreviation 'Dx' represent in medical records?
- Diagnosis (Correct answer)
- Discharge
- Dosage
- Drug
Correct answer: Diagnosis
Dx is a standard medical abbreviation for diagnosis, the identification of a disease or condition.
CMAS Medical Terminology & Documentation 2
Which suffix means 'surgical repair or reconstruction'?