CPCA English Language & Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

The patient was discharged; however, a follow-up was scheduled.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses, especially with a conjunctive adverb like 'however'.

Question 2

Which word is spelled correctly in a medical context?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhage

Answer

'Hemorrhage' is the standard American English spelling for excessive bleeding.

Question 3

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Above normal / excessive

Answer

'Hyper-' means above normal or excessive, as in hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question 4

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

The physician reviewed the patient's chart and updated her medications.

Answer

Singular possessive 'patient's' is correct, and 'her' maintains consistent pronoun reference.

Question 5

Which term means 'pertaining to the skin'?

Accepted Answer

Cutaneous

Answer

'Cutaneous' is derived from the Latin 'cutis' (skin) and means pertaining to the skin.

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