HLHS 101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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CORE DOMAINS
Word Roots and Combining Forms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Body Organization and Directional Terms
Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Systems
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
Digestive and Urinary Systems
Reproductive and Endocrine Systems
Nervous System and Special Senses
Diagnostic Procedures and Abbreviations
Pharmacology and Oncology Terminology
INTRODUCTION
,The HLHS 101 Medical Terminology Midterm Exam assesses
foundational knowledge of medical word building,
interpretation, and application. It evaluates prefixes, suffixes,
word roots, combining forms, body systems, directional terms,
diagnostic procedures, and common abbreviations. Items
include multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
requiring critical thinking and real-world application. The
examination emphasizes accurate communication,
documentation, and professional standards essential for
health care settings. This assessment prepares learners for
safe, effective use of medical language in clinical practice.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Which prefix means "above"?
A. Sub-
B. Epi-
C. Inter-
D. Hypo-
🟢 B. Epi-
🔴 RATIONALE: The prefix "epi-" means above or upon.
"Sub-" means below, "inter-" means between, and "hypo-"
means below or deficient.
,Question 2
Which suffix means "inflammation"?
A. -itis
B. -ectomy
C. -algia
D. -megaly
🟢 A. -itis
🔴 RATIONALE: The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. "-
Ectomy" means surgical removal, "-algia" means pain, and "-
megaly" means enlargement.
Question 3
Which combining form means "heart"?
A. Hepat/o
B. Cardi/o
C. Nephr/o
D. Gastr/o
🟢 B. Cardi/o
🔴 RATIONALE: "Cardi/o" means heart. "Hepat/o" means
liver, "nephr/o" means kidney, and "gastr/o" means
stomach.
, Question 4
Which prefix means "under" or "below"?
A. Sub-
B. Supra-
C. Trans-
D. Peri-
🟢 A. Sub-
🔴 RATIONALE: "Sub-" means under or below. "Supra-"
means above, "trans-" means through, and "peri-" means
around.
Question 5
Which suffix means "surgical removal"?
A. -Tomy
B. -Stomy
C. -Ectomy
D. -Plasty
🟢 C. -Ectomy
🔴 RATIONALE: "-Ectomy" means surgical removal. "-Tomy"
means incision, "-stomy" means opening, and "-plasty"
means surgical repair.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF.
CORE DOMAINS
Word Roots and Combining Forms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Body Organization and Directional Terms
Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Systems
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
Digestive and Urinary Systems
Reproductive and Endocrine Systems
Nervous System and Special Senses
Diagnostic Procedures and Abbreviations
Pharmacology and Oncology Terminology
INTRODUCTION
,The HLHS 101 Medical Terminology Midterm Exam assesses
foundational knowledge of medical word building,
interpretation, and application. It evaluates prefixes, suffixes,
word roots, combining forms, body systems, directional terms,
diagnostic procedures, and common abbreviations. Items
include multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
requiring critical thinking and real-world application. The
examination emphasizes accurate communication,
documentation, and professional standards essential for
health care settings. This assessment prepares learners for
safe, effective use of medical language in clinical practice.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Which prefix means "above"?
A. Sub-
B. Epi-
C. Inter-
D. Hypo-
🟢 B. Epi-
🔴 RATIONALE: The prefix "epi-" means above or upon.
"Sub-" means below, "inter-" means between, and "hypo-"
means below or deficient.
,Question 2
Which suffix means "inflammation"?
A. -itis
B. -ectomy
C. -algia
D. -megaly
🟢 A. -itis
🔴 RATIONALE: The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. "-
Ectomy" means surgical removal, "-algia" means pain, and "-
megaly" means enlargement.
Question 3
Which combining form means "heart"?
A. Hepat/o
B. Cardi/o
C. Nephr/o
D. Gastr/o
🟢 B. Cardi/o
🔴 RATIONALE: "Cardi/o" means heart. "Hepat/o" means
liver, "nephr/o" means kidney, and "gastr/o" means
stomach.
, Question 4
Which prefix means "under" or "below"?
A. Sub-
B. Supra-
C. Trans-
D. Peri-
🟢 A. Sub-
🔴 RATIONALE: "Sub-" means under or below. "Supra-"
means above, "trans-" means through, and "peri-" means
around.
Question 5
Which suffix means "surgical removal"?
A. -Tomy
B. -Stomy
C. -Ectomy
D. -Plasty
🟢 C. -Ectomy
🔴 RATIONALE: "-Ectomy" means surgical removal. "-Tomy"
means incision, "-stomy" means opening, and "-plasty"
means surgical repair.
