MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
9TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)ANN EHRLICH
TEST BANK
1.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Introduction to Medical Terminology —
Word Roots & Combining Forms
Stem: A nurse encounters the term arthroscopy in a chart.
Break the word into parts and select the best definition based
on word parts.
A. Visual examination of a joint
B. Surgical fixation of a joint
C. Incision into a joint
D. Removal of joint tissue
Correct answer: A
,Rationales — Correct: arthr/o = joint (combining form), -scopy =
visual examination; together they mean visual examination of a
joint.
Rationales — Incorrect: B: -pexy means fixation, not -scopy. C: -
otomy means incision, not -scopy. D: -ectomy means removal,
not -scopy.
Teaching point: -scopy = visual examination; arthr/o = joint.
Citation: Ehrlich, A. (2022). Medical Terminology for Health
Professions (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
2.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Introduction to Medical Terminology —
Combining Vowel Use
Stem: Which form correctly combines the root cardi- (heart)
with the suffix -itis (inflammation) following proper combining
form rules?
A. cardiitis
B. cardioitis
C. cardi-itis
D. carditis
Correct answer: B
Rationales — Correct: cardi/o is the combining form; combining
vowel "o" is retained before vowel-bearing suffix -itis, producing
cardioitis as the correct assembly approach.
Rationales — Incorrect: A: dropping the combining vowel
produces awkward form. C: hyphens are not used in standard
,assembled terms. D: carditis omits appropriate combining
vowel and is less correct morphologically.
Teaching point: Use the combining vowel to join root and suffix
when needed.
Citation: Ehrlich, A. (2022). Medical Terminology for Health
Professions (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
3.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Introduction to Medical Terminology —
Suffixes as Noun Endings
Stem: A student reads hepatomegaly. Identify which suffix
indicates the noun meaning and what that meaning is.
A. -megaly = enlargement (noun)
B. -megaly = inflammation (noun)
C. -logy = study of (noun)
D. -oma = tumor (noun)
Correct answer: A
Rationales — Correct: -megaly is a noun-forming suffix meaning
enlargement; hepat/o = liver, so hepatomegaly = enlargement
of the liver.
Rationales — Incorrect: B: -megaly does not mean
inflammation. C: -logy means study of; not present here. D: -
oma means tumor; not relevant to -megaly.
Teaching point: -megaly = enlargement (noun).
Citation: Ehrlich, A. (2022). Medical Terminology for Health
Professions (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
, 4.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Introduction to Medical Terminology —
Suffixes Meaning “Pertaining To”
Stem: Which assembled term means “pertaining to the skin”?
A. dermatitis
B. dermatology
C. dermal
D. dermopathy
Correct answer: C
Rationales — Correct: derm- = skin; suffix -al means pertaining
to; dermal = pertaining to the skin.
Rationales — Incorrect: A: -itis = inflammation, so dermatitis =
inflammation of the skin. B: -ology = study of. D: -pathy =
disease; dermopathy = skin disease.
Teaching point: -al = pertaining to; apply to roots for adjectives.
Citation: Ehrlich, A. (2022). Medical Terminology for Health
Professions (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
5.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Introduction to Medical Terminology —
Suffixes Meaning “Abnormal Condition or Disease”
Stem: Evaluate the term nephrosis by analyzing its suffix and
identify the best meaning.
A. Kidney inflammation
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
9TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)ANN EHRLICH
TEST BANK
1.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Introduction to Medical Terminology —
Word Roots & Combining Forms
Stem: A nurse encounters the term arthroscopy in a chart.
Break the word into parts and select the best definition based
on word parts.
A. Visual examination of a joint
B. Surgical fixation of a joint
C. Incision into a joint
D. Removal of joint tissue
Correct answer: A
,Rationales — Correct: arthr/o = joint (combining form), -scopy =
visual examination; together they mean visual examination of a
joint.
Rationales — Incorrect: B: -pexy means fixation, not -scopy. C: -
otomy means incision, not -scopy. D: -ectomy means removal,
not -scopy.
Teaching point: -scopy = visual examination; arthr/o = joint.
Citation: Ehrlich, A. (2022). Medical Terminology for Health
Professions (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
2.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Introduction to Medical Terminology —
Combining Vowel Use
Stem: Which form correctly combines the root cardi- (heart)
with the suffix -itis (inflammation) following proper combining
form rules?
A. cardiitis
B. cardioitis
C. cardi-itis
D. carditis
Correct answer: B
Rationales — Correct: cardi/o is the combining form; combining
vowel "o" is retained before vowel-bearing suffix -itis, producing
cardioitis as the correct assembly approach.
Rationales — Incorrect: A: dropping the combining vowel
produces awkward form. C: hyphens are not used in standard
,assembled terms. D: carditis omits appropriate combining
vowel and is less correct morphologically.
Teaching point: Use the combining vowel to join root and suffix
when needed.
Citation: Ehrlich, A. (2022). Medical Terminology for Health
Professions (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
3.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Introduction to Medical Terminology —
Suffixes as Noun Endings
Stem: A student reads hepatomegaly. Identify which suffix
indicates the noun meaning and what that meaning is.
A. -megaly = enlargement (noun)
B. -megaly = inflammation (noun)
C. -logy = study of (noun)
D. -oma = tumor (noun)
Correct answer: A
Rationales — Correct: -megaly is a noun-forming suffix meaning
enlargement; hepat/o = liver, so hepatomegaly = enlargement
of the liver.
Rationales — Incorrect: B: -megaly does not mean
inflammation. C: -logy means study of; not present here. D: -
oma means tumor; not relevant to -megaly.
Teaching point: -megaly = enlargement (noun).
Citation: Ehrlich, A. (2022). Medical Terminology for Health
Professions (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
, 4.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Introduction to Medical Terminology —
Suffixes Meaning “Pertaining To”
Stem: Which assembled term means “pertaining to the skin”?
A. dermatitis
B. dermatology
C. dermal
D. dermopathy
Correct answer: C
Rationales — Correct: derm- = skin; suffix -al means pertaining
to; dermal = pertaining to the skin.
Rationales — Incorrect: A: -itis = inflammation, so dermatitis =
inflammation of the skin. B: -ology = study of. D: -pathy =
disease; dermopathy = skin disease.
Teaching point: -al = pertaining to; apply to roots for adjectives.
Citation: Ehrlich, A. (2022). Medical Terminology for Health
Professions (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
5.
Reference: Ch. 1 — Introduction to Medical Terminology —
Suffixes Meaning “Abnormal Condition or Disease”
Stem: Evaluate the term nephrosis by analyzing its suffix and
identify the best meaning.
A. Kidney inflammation
