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INTRO TO HEALTHCARE MINDTAP
EXAM (CHAPTER 4-8) QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION!! A+
Leukocyte is a combination of two word parts and means .
Ans: white cell
means the absence of urine.
Ans: anuria
What does the suffix in the term germicide mean?
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Ans: to kill or destroy
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Which of the following is an example of a combining form?
Ans: gastr/o
Suffix
Prefix
Combining form
Wood root
Ans: attached to the end of the word root
attached to the start of the word root
attached to word root
gives meaning to word
When deciphering medical terms, begin with the .
Ans: suffix
The term neuritis means:
Ans: inflammation of the nerve.
In pronouncing medical terms, a ch sounds like
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Ans: k
Which of the following is the suffix meaning enlarged?
Ans: megaly
An otoscope is an instrument used to examine the eye.
Ans: False
The prefix auto- means against?
Ans: False
If a patient has an order for NPO and his or her breakfast tray arrives, what
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is the most appropriate action?
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Ans: Do not take the breakfast tray to the patient's room.
In pronouncing medical terms, a g when followed by e, i, or y sounds like
______.
Ans: J
The suffix that means pain is ______.
Ans: algia
Only approved abbreviations can be used in medical documentation.
Ans: True
The do-not-use list contains suggestions for medical terms that should be
avoided when speaking with patients.
Ans: False
The number 2.55 would be read "two and fifty-five hundredths."
Ans: True
Adding the decimals 1.4 and 2.55 totals .
INTRO TO HEALTHCARE MINDTAP
EXAM (CHAPTER 4-8) QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION!! A+
Leukocyte is a combination of two word parts and means .
Ans: white cell
means the absence of urine.
Ans: anuria
What does the suffix in the term germicide mean?
© 2025 Assignment Expert
Ans: to kill or destroy
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Which of the following is an example of a combining form?
Ans: gastr/o
Suffix
Prefix
Combining form
Wood root
Ans: attached to the end of the word root
attached to the start of the word root
attached to word root
gives meaning to word
When deciphering medical terms, begin with the .
Ans: suffix
The term neuritis means:
Ans: inflammation of the nerve.
In pronouncing medical terms, a ch sounds like
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Ans: k
Which of the following is the suffix meaning enlarged?
Ans: megaly
An otoscope is an instrument used to examine the eye.
Ans: False
The prefix auto- means against?
Ans: False
If a patient has an order for NPO and his or her breakfast tray arrives, what
© 2025 Assignment Expert
is the most appropriate action?
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Ans: Do not take the breakfast tray to the patient's room.
In pronouncing medical terms, a g when followed by e, i, or y sounds like
______.
Ans: J
The suffix that means pain is ______.
Ans: algia
Only approved abbreviations can be used in medical documentation.
Ans: True
The do-not-use list contains suggestions for medical terms that should be
avoided when speaking with patients.
Ans: False
The number 2.55 would be read "two and fifty-five hundredths."
Ans: True
Adding the decimals 1.4 and 2.55 totals .
