Medical Terminology Module 6 Exam
questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
The portion highlighted in pink in the image below is called the ___ skeleton.
A. Osseous
B. Appendicular
C. Axial
D. Orthopedic
- correct answer C. Axial
Louis and Phyllis both have systemic lupus erythematosus, but their symptoms are not identical. Louis's
chart reports that he experiences episodes of pain in a number of different joints. Phyllis's chart stresses
her multiple joint inflammations. Louis's chart is guaranteed to include the term ___; Phyllis's chart will
definitely use the term ___.
A. multiarthralgia; multidynia
B. multidynia; multi-inflammation
C. polydynia; polyarthralgia
D. polyarthralgia; polyarthritis
- correct answer D. polyarthralgia; polyarthritis
The inflammation in Ms. Chase's fingers caused the formation of fibrous tissue, and now that tissue has
calcified and formed a union that permits no movement at all, a condition known as ___.
A. systemic lupus erythematosus
B. rheumatoid arthritis
, C. ankylosis
D. osteoarthritis
- correct answer C. ankylosis
Mr. Henson's bone cancer, called multiple ___, arises from plasma cells in the bone marrow, unlike ___,
which involves white blood cell formation.
A. erythematosus; leukocytosis
B. lymphoma; erthrocytosis
C. osteosarcoma; erythematosus
D. myeloma; leukemia
- correct answer D. myeloma; leukemia
Dr. Tangiri is obtaining direct visualization of the interior of a joint using a special fiberoptic endoscope
to repair torn cartilage. This visualization procedure is called ___; the accompanying incision into the
joint is called ___.
A. endoscopy; arthrectomy
B. arthroscopy; arthrotomy
C. endoscopy; arthrostomy
D. arthroplasty; arthrectomy
- correct answer B. arthroscopy; arthrotomy
During a soccer match, Charlie twists his ankle and tears a ligament, resulting in a ___.
A. strain
B. dislocation
C. closed fracture
D. sprain
- correct answer D. sprain
questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
The portion highlighted in pink in the image below is called the ___ skeleton.
A. Osseous
B. Appendicular
C. Axial
D. Orthopedic
- correct answer C. Axial
Louis and Phyllis both have systemic lupus erythematosus, but their symptoms are not identical. Louis's
chart reports that he experiences episodes of pain in a number of different joints. Phyllis's chart stresses
her multiple joint inflammations. Louis's chart is guaranteed to include the term ___; Phyllis's chart will
definitely use the term ___.
A. multiarthralgia; multidynia
B. multidynia; multi-inflammation
C. polydynia; polyarthralgia
D. polyarthralgia; polyarthritis
- correct answer D. polyarthralgia; polyarthritis
The inflammation in Ms. Chase's fingers caused the formation of fibrous tissue, and now that tissue has
calcified and formed a union that permits no movement at all, a condition known as ___.
A. systemic lupus erythematosus
B. rheumatoid arthritis
, C. ankylosis
D. osteoarthritis
- correct answer C. ankylosis
Mr. Henson's bone cancer, called multiple ___, arises from plasma cells in the bone marrow, unlike ___,
which involves white blood cell formation.
A. erythematosus; leukocytosis
B. lymphoma; erthrocytosis
C. osteosarcoma; erythematosus
D. myeloma; leukemia
- correct answer D. myeloma; leukemia
Dr. Tangiri is obtaining direct visualization of the interior of a joint using a special fiberoptic endoscope
to repair torn cartilage. This visualization procedure is called ___; the accompanying incision into the
joint is called ___.
A. endoscopy; arthrectomy
B. arthroscopy; arthrotomy
C. endoscopy; arthrostomy
D. arthroplasty; arthrectomy
- correct answer B. arthroscopy; arthrotomy
During a soccer match, Charlie twists his ankle and tears a ligament, resulting in a ___.
A. strain
B. dislocation
C. closed fracture
D. sprain
- correct answer D. sprain
