CMS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The prefix 'brady-' in the term 'bradycardia' means:
- fast
- slow (Correct answer)
- irregular
- absent
Correct answer: slow
Brady- is a Greek prefix meaning slow, so bradycardia refers to an abnormally slow heart rate.
Question 2: Which anatomical term describes a position closer to the point of attachment or origin of a limb?
- Distal
- Lateral
- Proximal (Correct answer)
- Inferior
Correct answer: Proximal
Proximal means nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body, while distal means farther away.
Question 3: The suffix '-itis' in medical terminology indicates:
- surgical removal
- inflammation (Correct answer)
- abnormal condition
- tumor
Correct answer: inflammation
The suffix -itis means inflammation, as seen in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) or arthritis (inflammation of joints).
Question 4: In Medicare documentation, 'dyspnea' refers to:
- difficulty swallowing
- painful urination
- difficulty breathing (Correct answer)
- double vision
Correct answer: difficulty breathing
Dyspnea means difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, from dys- (difficult) and -pnea (breathing).
Question 5: The combining form 'cardi/o' refers to which organ?
- Kidney
- Liver
- Lung
- Heart (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Heart
Cardi/o is the combining form for heart, used in terms like cardiomyopathy and cardiology.
Question 6: What does the abbreviation 'CVA' stand for in a Medicare patient's medical record?
- Cardiac Vascular Assessment
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Correct answer)
- Chronic Venous Anemia
- Congenital Valve Abnormality
Correct answer: Cerebrovascular Accident
CVA stands for Cerebrovascular Accident, the medical term for a stroke, which is commonly documented in Medicare records.
Question 7: The term 'bilateral' in a diagnosis means the condition affects:
- both sides of the body (Correct answer)
- one side of the body
- the back of the body
- the front of the body
Correct answer: both sides of the body
Bilateral (bi- meaning two, lateral meaning side) indicates a condition is present on both sides of the body.
CMS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2
The prefix 'brady-' in the term 'bradycardia' means: