WGU E010 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY OA PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

WGU E010 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
OA PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS



1. A patient presents with an abnormally slow heart rate. Which medical term best describes

this condition?

A. Tachycardia


B. Bradycardia


C. Arrhythmia


D. Cardiomyopathy


Answer: B


Conceptual Explanation: Brady- is a prefix meaning slow, and -cardia refers to the heart.

Tachy- means fast.


2. Which suffix refers to a surgical puncture to remove fluid?

A. -centesis


B. -ectomy


C. -ostomy


D. -otomy

,Answer: A


Conceptual Explanation: -centesis indicates a surgical puncture for aspiration, such as in

amniocentesis or thoracentesis.


3. The term ‘hepatomegaly’ indicates which of the following?

A. Enlargement of the liver


B. Inflammation of the liver


C. Liver failure


D. Surgical removal of the liver


Answer: A


Conceptual Explanation: Hepat/o means liver and -megaly means enlargement.


4. In the anatomical position, the thumb is ______ to the pinky finger.

A. Medial


B. Proximal


C. Lateral


D. Distal


Answer: C


Conceptual Explanation: Lateral means away from the midline. In anatomical position

(palms forward), the thumb is on the outside.

, 5. Which of the following terms describes a condition of ‘blue skin’ due to lack of oxygen?

A. Erythema


B. Cyanosis


C. Melanosis


D. Jaundice


Answer: B


Conceptual Explanation: Cyan/o means blue, and -osis means condition.


6. What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-rrhage’?

A. Flow or discharge


B. Suturing


C. Bursting forth


D. Surgical repair


Answer: C


Conceptual Explanation: -rrhage or -rrhagia means bursting forth, usually of blood

(hemorrhage).


7. A physician orders a ‘nephrolithotomy’. What is the surgeon doing?

A. Removing a kidney stone through an incision


B. Crushing a kidney stone with sound waves