HAC Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The suffix '-ectomy' means:
- Surgical incision
- Surgical removal (Correct answer)
- Visual examination
- Inflammation
Correct answer: Surgical removal
'-ectomy' refers to the surgical removal of a body part, as in appendectomy.
Question 2: Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
- Sagittal plane
- Transverse plane
- Coronal plane (Correct answer)
- Oblique plane
Correct answer: Coronal plane
The coronal (frontal) plane divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions.
Question 3: The prefix 'brady-' means:
- Fast
- Slow (Correct answer)
- Large
- Painful
Correct answer: Slow
Brady- means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).
Question 4: The term 'dyspnea' refers to:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty breathing (Correct answer)
- Chest pain
- Abnormal heart rhythm
Correct answer: Difficulty breathing
Dyspnea means difficult or labored breathing, from dys- (difficult) and -pnea (breathing).
Question 5: Which organ is part of the retroperitoneal space?
- Stomach
- Spleen
- Kidney (Correct answer)
- Liver
Correct answer: Kidney
The kidneys are retroperitoneal, located behind the peritoneum rather than within the peritoneal cavity.
Question 6: The abbreviation 'PRN' on a medication order means:
- Per rectum, nightly
- As needed (Correct answer)
- Before meals
- By mouth only
Correct answer: As needed
PRN stands for 'pro re nata,' a Latin phrase meaning 'as needed.'
Question 7: Which combining form refers to the liver?
- Nephro-
- Hepato- (Correct answer)
- Gastro-
- Cardio-
Correct answer: Hepato-
Hepato- is the combining form for the liver, as in hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).
HAC Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2
The suffix '-ectomy' means: