Test Bank for Medical Terminology: A Short
Course (9th Edition) – Practice Questions &
Answers | Chapters 1–5
High-Yield Practice Questions with Clear Answer Explanations Designed for:
• Nursing Students
• Allied Health Students
• Medical Assisting & Healthcare Programs
, Resource Overview
This Test Bank for Medical Terminology: A Short Course (9th Edition) provides structured,
chapter-based practice questions and answers covering Chapters 1–5. It is designed to reinforce
foundational medical terminology concepts and strengthen exam readiness through focused, high-yield
review.
The material supports learners in mastering word building, prefixes, suffixes, root words, spelling
accuracy, and clinical application of medical terms. Each section is organized to reflect the progression
of topics commonly taught in introductory Medical Terminology courses.
This resource is ideal for students preparing for quizzes, midterms, finals, and comprehensive
assessments in nursing, allied health, medical assisting, and other healthcare-related programs.
What This Resource Covers
Chapters 1–5 focus on foundational terminology skills, including:
• Medical word structure and word-building rules
• Prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms
• Pronunciation and spelling reinforcement
• Definitions and contextual usage
• Basic anatomy and terminology integration
• Application-based questions to improve retention
Questions are structured to promote active recall and concept mastery rather than simple memorization.
How to Use This Test Bank Effectively
To maximize results:
1. Attempt each question before reviewing the answer.
2. Use incorrect responses to identify weak areas.
3. Revisit root words and combining forms you find difficult.
4. Repeat practice sections before scheduled exams.
Consistent practice with structured questions improves terminology retention and exam performance.
Important Notice
This document is an independently developed educational resource created for study and review
purposes. It is aligned with the 9th Edition framework of Medical Terminology: A Short Course but is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the author or publisher.
, Chabner: Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 9th Edition
Chapter 01: Basic Word Structure
MULTIPLE CHOICE
, 1. A combining form is the:
a. word ending
b. root plus combining vowel
c. prefix
d. prefix plus combining vowel
e. root plus suffix
ANS: B
2. The combining form meaning “joint” is:
a. aden/o
b. -itis
c. -algia
d. arthr/o
e. oste/o
ANS: D
3. A suffix meaning “inflammation” is:
a. -itis
b. -osis
c. -ac
d. -al
e. -tomy
ANS: A
4. A word part meaning “below”,“less than normal,” or “under” is:
a. re-
b. hyper-
c. trans-
d. -emia
e. hypo-
ANS: E
5. A suffix meaning “study of” is:
a. -pathy
b. -logy
c. -gram
d. -scopy
e. -osis
ANS: B
6. A tumor of a gland is called:
Course (9th Edition) – Practice Questions &
Answers | Chapters 1–5
High-Yield Practice Questions with Clear Answer Explanations Designed for:
• Nursing Students
• Allied Health Students
• Medical Assisting & Healthcare Programs
, Resource Overview
This Test Bank for Medical Terminology: A Short Course (9th Edition) provides structured,
chapter-based practice questions and answers covering Chapters 1–5. It is designed to reinforce
foundational medical terminology concepts and strengthen exam readiness through focused, high-yield
review.
The material supports learners in mastering word building, prefixes, suffixes, root words, spelling
accuracy, and clinical application of medical terms. Each section is organized to reflect the progression
of topics commonly taught in introductory Medical Terminology courses.
This resource is ideal for students preparing for quizzes, midterms, finals, and comprehensive
assessments in nursing, allied health, medical assisting, and other healthcare-related programs.
What This Resource Covers
Chapters 1–5 focus on foundational terminology skills, including:
• Medical word structure and word-building rules
• Prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms
• Pronunciation and spelling reinforcement
• Definitions and contextual usage
• Basic anatomy and terminology integration
• Application-based questions to improve retention
Questions are structured to promote active recall and concept mastery rather than simple memorization.
How to Use This Test Bank Effectively
To maximize results:
1. Attempt each question before reviewing the answer.
2. Use incorrect responses to identify weak areas.
3. Revisit root words and combining forms you find difficult.
4. Repeat practice sections before scheduled exams.
Consistent practice with structured questions improves terminology retention and exam performance.
Important Notice
This document is an independently developed educational resource created for study and review
purposes. It is aligned with the 9th Edition framework of Medical Terminology: A Short Course but is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the author or publisher.
, Chabner: Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 9th Edition
Chapter 01: Basic Word Structure
MULTIPLE CHOICE
, 1. A combining form is the:
a. word ending
b. root plus combining vowel
c. prefix
d. prefix plus combining vowel
e. root plus suffix
ANS: B
2. The combining form meaning “joint” is:
a. aden/o
b. -itis
c. -algia
d. arthr/o
e. oste/o
ANS: D
3. A suffix meaning “inflammation” is:
a. -itis
b. -osis
c. -ac
d. -al
e. -tomy
ANS: A
4. A word part meaning “below”,“less than normal,” or “under” is:
a. re-
b. hyper-
c. trans-
d. -emia
e. hypo-
ANS: E
5. A suffix meaning “study of” is:
a. -pathy
b. -logy
c. -gram
d. -scopy
e. -osis
ANS: B
6. A tumor of a gland is called:
