TEST BANK
Medical Terminology in a Flash: A Learning Strategies
Approach
Lisa Finnegan
5th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01 Learning Styles 1
Chapter 02 Medical Word Elements 8
Chapter 03 Levels of Organization 31
Chapter 04 Integumentary System 45
Chapter 05 Nervous System 72
Chapter 06 Cardiovascular System 96
Chapter 07 Lymphatic-Immune System 123
Chapter 08 Respiratory System 147
Chapter 09 Digestive System 173
Chapter 10 Urinary System 203
Chapter 11 Reproductive System 228
Chapter 12 Endocrine System 253
Chapter 13 Muscular and Skeletal Systems 279
Chapter 14 Special Senses (Eyes and Ears) 304
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Chapter 1: Learning Styles
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Using diagrams, shapes, and patterns are examples of which type of study tool?
A. Kinesthetic
B. Visual
C. Solitary
D. Verbal
2. Taking notes, reading them into a recording device, and listening to the recording are examples of
which type of sensory activity?
A. Kinesthetic and verbal only
B. Kinesthetic, visual, verbal, and auditory
C. Verbal and auditory only
D. Auditory, verbal, and visual only
3. Explaining to others, summarizing notes aloud, and describing images aloud are examples of which
type of sensory activity?
A. Auditory
B. Kinesthetic
C. Verbal
D. Visual
4. When your notes are in the form of a table with columns and headers, you are using which method of
note taking?
A. Cornell notes
B. Outline
C. Charting method
D. Mind mapping
5. Tracing images with your finger, creating models, and touching objects are examples of which type of
sensory activity?
A. Visual
B. Verbal
C. Auditory
D. Kinesthetic
6. When you use linear, vertical notes that record the main topic on the far-left side of the page with
subtopics indented to the right underneath, you are using which method of note taking?
A. Outline
B. Mind mapping
C. Cornell notes
D. Charting method
7. When your notes have the main topic in the center of the page with details branching off in all
directions, you are using which method of note taking?
A. Charting method
B. Cornell notes
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C. Mind mapping
D. Outline
8. All of the following factors improve your ability to store information in long-term memory EXCEPT:
A. Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period
B. Rehearsal of the data over and over
C. Consciously attending to and focusing on the data
D. Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events
9. Practicing a skill silently with a partner is which type of sensory activity?
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Visual only
C. Verbal only
D. Kinesthetic and visual
10. Reading written words aloud is which type of sensory activity?
A. Verbal only
B. Visual only
C. Kinesthetic only
D. Verbal and visual only
11. All of the following are factors important to long-term memory retention EXCEPT:
A. The strategies you use to analyze and remember new information
B. Rehearsal of the information over and over
C. Disconnecting your emotions from new information
D. Relating new information to a prior experience
12. All of the following are tips for knowing what should be included in your notes EXCEPT:
A. Complete readings before class and begin noting content that is unclear.
B. During lectures, watch and listen to the instructor’s gestures, facial expressions, verbal
emphasis, or long pauses that may indicate important points.
C. Pay close attention to the lecture introduction and summary, as main ideas are often
included.
D. Disregard information that is repeated.
13. All of the following statements are true about note taking EXCEPT:
A. You should add drawings.
B. You should add questions to ask later.
C. You should add how the new information connects to your prior knowledge or
experiences.
D. You should attempt to capture everything that is said during a lecture.
14. All of the following are true about creating a memory palace EXCEPT:
A. It requires pencil and paper or a computer.
B. It is a visual sense activity.
C. It requires you to see a familiar place in your mind’s eye.
D. It requires you to envision silly images in your familiar place.
15. The way a person organizes and uses a particular set of skills in order to learn content is known as:
A. A learning strategy
B. Study effort
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C. Emotional relationship
D. Connection
16. Which of the following is an example of an acronym?
A. “I before E except after C”
B. FAQ—frequently asked questions
C. The alphabet (ABC) song
D. “On Old Olympus’ Towering Tops, A Finn And German Viewed Some Hops”
17. All of the following statements regarding analytical learners are true EXCEPT:
A. They see the big picture first and pay attention to details later.
B. They approach problem solving in a logical, methodical manner.
C. They may identify patterns and group data into categories for further study.
D. They may create and follow agendas and make lists with items ranked by priority.
18. Which sense is being used in a study group that is taking turns describing information aloud while
performing a physical demonstration?
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Verbal only
C. Visual only
D. Kinesthetic, verbal, visual, and auditory
19. All of the following statements are true about note taking EXCEPT:
A. You should always review and edit your notes while the information is still fresh in your
mind.
B. You should make sure you’ve captured the important data and clearly understand the
concepts in your notes.
C. You should never rewrite your notes, as you may leave out important information.
D. You should ask questions to fill in any gaps in your notes.
20. All of the following statements about memory are true EXCEPT:
A. Sensory memory involves the first brief impression during which the brain registers
sensory data, such as patterns, sounds, or smells.
B. Short-term memory allows you to retrieve data in a very short span of time, usually
several seconds to several minutes.
C. Cramming is a technique that increases the number of items one can recall.
D. Getting information into your long-term memory can be challenging.
21. When using this learning strategy, you will use images and words together by drawing images on
your notes and flash cards:
A. Dual coding
B. Elaboration
C. Retrieval practice
D. Distributed practice
22. When using this learning strategy, you will connect new information to prior knowledge, experiences,
or emotions:
A. Spaced practice
B. Retrieval practice
C. Elaboration
D. Interleaving
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23. When using this learning strategy, you will use real-life examples to understand abstract ideas:
A. Elaboration
B. Interleaving
C. Dual coding
D. Concrete examples
24. When using this learning strategy, you will pause to pull the information from memory before you
reveal the correct answer:
A. Spaced repetition
B. Retrieval practice
C. Concrete examples
D. Elaboration
25. Oral discussions in a face-to-face group uses this type of learning:
A. Verbal only
B. Auditory only
C. Social only
D. Verbal, auditory, and social
26. When using this learning strategy, you will study the same information multiple times over short
periods of time rather than in one long study period that covers the same amount of time:
A. Retrieval practice
B. Interleaving
C. Spaced practice
D. Dual coding
27. When using this learning strategy, you will study different topics, ideas, or problem types in a given
amount of time, alternating between topics every few minutes:
A. Interleaving
B. Elaboration
C. Dual coding
D. Retrieval practice
28. Online discussion boards use this type of learning:
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Visual, kinesthetic, and social
C. Social only
D. Visual only
29. When you divide your paper into three sections and use only one of those sections to take notes in
class, you are using which method of note taking?
A. Cornell notes
B. Outline
C. Charting method
D. Mind mapping
MATCHING
Match each word with the correct definition.
A. Visual
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B. Auditory
C. Verbal
D. Kinesthetic
E. Social
F. Solitary
30. Prefer to study alone
31. Need to see data with their eyes
32. Need to speak in order to think
33. Need to hear the spoken word
34. Enjoy group synergy and lively discussions
35. Need to touch and manipulate things
Match each memory term with the correct definition.
A. Attention
B. Repetition
C. Information-processing method
D. Study effort
E. Emotional relationship
F. Connection
G. Interference
H. Cramming
I. Chunking
J. Sensory memory
36. The time and energy you devote; the greater your effort, the better your recall
37. Strategies used to analyze and remember data
38. Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period
39. The extent to which you consciously attend to and focus on the data
40. The first brief impression during which your brain registers patterns, sounds, smells, or other sensory
data
41. Clustering data into groups
42. Rehearsal of the data over and over
43. Relating new information to a prior experience or previously learned information
44. Stimuli that hamper your ability to attend to information as you learn
45. Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events
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Chapter 1: Learning Styles Answer Key
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: B
2. ANS: B
3. ANS: C
4. ANS: C
5. ANS: D
6. ANS: A
7. ANS: C
8. ANS: A
9. ANS: D
10. ANS: D
11. ANS: C
12. ANS: D
13. ANS: D
14. ANS: A
15. ANS: A
16. ANS: B
17. ANS: A
18. ANS: D
19. ANS: C
20. ANS: C
21. ANS: A
22. ANS: C
23. ANS: D
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24. ANS: B
25. ANS: D
26. ANS: C
27. ANS: A
28. ANS: B
29. ANS: A
MATCHING
30. ANS: F
31. ANS: A
32. ANS: C
33. ANS: B
34. ANS: E
35. ANS: D
36. ANS: D
37. ANS: C
38. ANS: H
39. ANS: A
40. ANS: J
41. ANS: I
42. ANS: B
43. ANS: F
44. ANS: G
45. ANS: E
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Chapter 2: Medical Word Elements
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Which prefix would be used to describe a deficiency?
A. quadri-
B. micro-
C. oligo-
D. contra-
2. Which prefix would be used to describe something as slow?
A. post-
B. mal-
C. tachy-
D. brady-
3. The suffixes -ole and -ule mean:
A. Stopping
B. Softening
C. Small
D. Resembling
4. The suffix -logist means:
A. Study of
B. Specialist in the study of
C. Measurement
D. Condition
5. The suffix in the term ventriculomegaly means:
A. Nourishment
B. Enlargement
C. Narrowing
D. Expanding
6. The suffix -phasia means:
A. Speech
B. Eating, swallowing
C. Fear
D. Feeling
7. The suffix in the term colonopexy means:
A. Formation or growth
B. Digestion
C. Slight or partial paralysis
D. Surgical fixation
8. The suffix -trophy means:
A. Crushing
B. Nourishment
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Medical Terminology in a Flash: A Learning Strategies
Approach
Lisa Finnegan
5th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01 Learning Styles 1
Chapter 02 Medical Word Elements 8
Chapter 03 Levels of Organization 31
Chapter 04 Integumentary System 45
Chapter 05 Nervous System 72
Chapter 06 Cardiovascular System 96
Chapter 07 Lymphatic-Immune System 123
Chapter 08 Respiratory System 147
Chapter 09 Digestive System 173
Chapter 10 Urinary System 203
Chapter 11 Reproductive System 228
Chapter 12 Endocrine System 253
Chapter 13 Muscular and Skeletal Systems 279
Chapter 14 Special Senses (Eyes and Ears) 304
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Test Bank - Medical Terminology in a Flash: A Learning Strategies Approach, 5th Edition (Finnegan, 2024)
Chapter 1: Learning Styles
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Using diagrams, shapes, and patterns are examples of which type of study tool?
A. Kinesthetic
B. Visual
C. Solitary
D. Verbal
2. Taking notes, reading them into a recording device, and listening to the recording are examples of
which type of sensory activity?
A. Kinesthetic and verbal only
B. Kinesthetic, visual, verbal, and auditory
C. Verbal and auditory only
D. Auditory, verbal, and visual only
3. Explaining to others, summarizing notes aloud, and describing images aloud are examples of which
type of sensory activity?
A. Auditory
B. Kinesthetic
C. Verbal
D. Visual
4. When your notes are in the form of a table with columns and headers, you are using which method of
note taking?
A. Cornell notes
B. Outline
C. Charting method
D. Mind mapping
5. Tracing images with your finger, creating models, and touching objects are examples of which type of
sensory activity?
A. Visual
B. Verbal
C. Auditory
D. Kinesthetic
6. When you use linear, vertical notes that record the main topic on the far-left side of the page with
subtopics indented to the right underneath, you are using which method of note taking?
A. Outline
B. Mind mapping
C. Cornell notes
D. Charting method
7. When your notes have the main topic in the center of the page with details branching off in all
directions, you are using which method of note taking?
A. Charting method
B. Cornell notes
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C. Mind mapping
D. Outline
8. All of the following factors improve your ability to store information in long-term memory EXCEPT:
A. Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period
B. Rehearsal of the data over and over
C. Consciously attending to and focusing on the data
D. Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events
9. Practicing a skill silently with a partner is which type of sensory activity?
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Visual only
C. Verbal only
D. Kinesthetic and visual
10. Reading written words aloud is which type of sensory activity?
A. Verbal only
B. Visual only
C. Kinesthetic only
D. Verbal and visual only
11. All of the following are factors important to long-term memory retention EXCEPT:
A. The strategies you use to analyze and remember new information
B. Rehearsal of the information over and over
C. Disconnecting your emotions from new information
D. Relating new information to a prior experience
12. All of the following are tips for knowing what should be included in your notes EXCEPT:
A. Complete readings before class and begin noting content that is unclear.
B. During lectures, watch and listen to the instructor’s gestures, facial expressions, verbal
emphasis, or long pauses that may indicate important points.
C. Pay close attention to the lecture introduction and summary, as main ideas are often
included.
D. Disregard information that is repeated.
13. All of the following statements are true about note taking EXCEPT:
A. You should add drawings.
B. You should add questions to ask later.
C. You should add how the new information connects to your prior knowledge or
experiences.
D. You should attempt to capture everything that is said during a lecture.
14. All of the following are true about creating a memory palace EXCEPT:
A. It requires pencil and paper or a computer.
B. It is a visual sense activity.
C. It requires you to see a familiar place in your mind’s eye.
D. It requires you to envision silly images in your familiar place.
15. The way a person organizes and uses a particular set of skills in order to learn content is known as:
A. A learning strategy
B. Study effort
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C. Emotional relationship
D. Connection
16. Which of the following is an example of an acronym?
A. “I before E except after C”
B. FAQ—frequently asked questions
C. The alphabet (ABC) song
D. “On Old Olympus’ Towering Tops, A Finn And German Viewed Some Hops”
17. All of the following statements regarding analytical learners are true EXCEPT:
A. They see the big picture first and pay attention to details later.
B. They approach problem solving in a logical, methodical manner.
C. They may identify patterns and group data into categories for further study.
D. They may create and follow agendas and make lists with items ranked by priority.
18. Which sense is being used in a study group that is taking turns describing information aloud while
performing a physical demonstration?
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Verbal only
C. Visual only
D. Kinesthetic, verbal, visual, and auditory
19. All of the following statements are true about note taking EXCEPT:
A. You should always review and edit your notes while the information is still fresh in your
mind.
B. You should make sure you’ve captured the important data and clearly understand the
concepts in your notes.
C. You should never rewrite your notes, as you may leave out important information.
D. You should ask questions to fill in any gaps in your notes.
20. All of the following statements about memory are true EXCEPT:
A. Sensory memory involves the first brief impression during which the brain registers
sensory data, such as patterns, sounds, or smells.
B. Short-term memory allows you to retrieve data in a very short span of time, usually
several seconds to several minutes.
C. Cramming is a technique that increases the number of items one can recall.
D. Getting information into your long-term memory can be challenging.
21. When using this learning strategy, you will use images and words together by drawing images on
your notes and flash cards:
A. Dual coding
B. Elaboration
C. Retrieval practice
D. Distributed practice
22. When using this learning strategy, you will connect new information to prior knowledge, experiences,
or emotions:
A. Spaced practice
B. Retrieval practice
C. Elaboration
D. Interleaving
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23. When using this learning strategy, you will use real-life examples to understand abstract ideas:
A. Elaboration
B. Interleaving
C. Dual coding
D. Concrete examples
24. When using this learning strategy, you will pause to pull the information from memory before you
reveal the correct answer:
A. Spaced repetition
B. Retrieval practice
C. Concrete examples
D. Elaboration
25. Oral discussions in a face-to-face group uses this type of learning:
A. Verbal only
B. Auditory only
C. Social only
D. Verbal, auditory, and social
26. When using this learning strategy, you will study the same information multiple times over short
periods of time rather than in one long study period that covers the same amount of time:
A. Retrieval practice
B. Interleaving
C. Spaced practice
D. Dual coding
27. When using this learning strategy, you will study different topics, ideas, or problem types in a given
amount of time, alternating between topics every few minutes:
A. Interleaving
B. Elaboration
C. Dual coding
D. Retrieval practice
28. Online discussion boards use this type of learning:
A. Kinesthetic only
B. Visual, kinesthetic, and social
C. Social only
D. Visual only
29. When you divide your paper into three sections and use only one of those sections to take notes in
class, you are using which method of note taking?
A. Cornell notes
B. Outline
C. Charting method
D. Mind mapping
MATCHING
Match each word with the correct definition.
A. Visual
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B. Auditory
C. Verbal
D. Kinesthetic
E. Social
F. Solitary
30. Prefer to study alone
31. Need to see data with their eyes
32. Need to speak in order to think
33. Need to hear the spoken word
34. Enjoy group synergy and lively discussions
35. Need to touch and manipulate things
Match each memory term with the correct definition.
A. Attention
B. Repetition
C. Information-processing method
D. Study effort
E. Emotional relationship
F. Connection
G. Interference
H. Cramming
I. Chunking
J. Sensory memory
36. The time and energy you devote; the greater your effort, the better your recall
37. Strategies used to analyze and remember data
38. Extensive memorization of a large amount of data over a short period
39. The extent to which you consciously attend to and focus on the data
40. The first brief impression during which your brain registers patterns, sounds, smells, or other sensory
data
41. Clustering data into groups
42. Rehearsal of the data over and over
43. Relating new information to a prior experience or previously learned information
44. Stimuli that hamper your ability to attend to information as you learn
45. Relating the information being studied to strong emotions or significant events
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Chapter 1: Learning Styles Answer Key
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: B
2. ANS: B
3. ANS: C
4. ANS: C
5. ANS: D
6. ANS: A
7. ANS: C
8. ANS: A
9. ANS: D
10. ANS: D
11. ANS: C
12. ANS: D
13. ANS: D
14. ANS: A
15. ANS: A
16. ANS: B
17. ANS: A
18. ANS: D
19. ANS: C
20. ANS: C
21. ANS: A
22. ANS: C
23. ANS: D
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24. ANS: B
25. ANS: D
26. ANS: C
27. ANS: A
28. ANS: B
29. ANS: A
MATCHING
30. ANS: F
31. ANS: A
32. ANS: C
33. ANS: B
34. ANS: E
35. ANS: D
36. ANS: D
37. ANS: C
38. ANS: H
39. ANS: A
40. ANS: J
41. ANS: I
42. ANS: B
43. ANS: F
44. ANS: G
45. ANS: E
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Chapter 2: Medical Word Elements
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Which prefix would be used to describe a deficiency?
A. quadri-
B. micro-
C. oligo-
D. contra-
2. Which prefix would be used to describe something as slow?
A. post-
B. mal-
C. tachy-
D. brady-
3. The suffixes -ole and -ule mean:
A. Stopping
B. Softening
C. Small
D. Resembling
4. The suffix -logist means:
A. Study of
B. Specialist in the study of
C. Measurement
D. Condition
5. The suffix in the term ventriculomegaly means:
A. Nourishment
B. Enlargement
C. Narrowing
D. Expanding
6. The suffix -phasia means:
A. Speech
B. Eating, swallowing
C. Fear
D. Feeling
7. The suffix in the term colonopexy means:
A. Formation or growth
B. Digestion
C. Slight or partial paralysis
D. Surgical fixation
8. The suffix -trophy means:
A. Crushing
B. Nourishment
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