CMS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2

Question 1

The prefix 'brady-' in the term 'bradycardia' means:

Accepted Answer

slow

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

inflammation

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

difficulty breathing

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Answer

Cardi/o is the combining form for heart, used in terms like cardiomyopathy and cardiology.

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