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
Anatomical Directional Terms
Body Systems Terminology
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Terms
Pathology and Disease Terminology
Pharmacology and Abbreviations
Professional Communication and Documentation
INTRODUCTION
This assessment evaluates foundational and applied medical
terminology knowledge required for health sciences students.
It covers word roots, prefixes, suffixes, anatomical terms, body
systems, diagnostic procedures, pathology, and professional
abbreviations. The multiple-choice and scenario-based format
measures recall, interpretation, and real-world application of
medical language. Emphasis is placed on accurate
communication, documentation, and safe professional
practice. This exam prepares candidates for advanced
,coursework and clinical environments by testing critical
thinking and precise terminology usage.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. The prefix "brady-" means:
A. fast
B. slow
C. painful
D. large
🟢 B. slow
🔴 RATIONALE: The prefix "brady-" indicates slowness, as in
bradycardia (slow heart rate).
2. The suffix "-itis" means:
A. removal
B. study
C. inflammation
D. enlargement
🟢 C. inflammation
🔴 RATIONALE: The suffix "-itis" denotes inflammation, as in
arthritis (inflammation of joints).
,3. The root "cardi" refers to:
A. heart
B. lung
C. kidney
D. liver
🟢 A. heart
🔴 RATIONALE: "Cardi" is the combining form for heart, as
in cardiology.
4. The suffix "-ectomy" means:
A. incision
B. repair
C. opening
D. removal
🟢 D. removal
🔴 RATIONALE: The suffix "-ectomy" indicates surgical
removal, as in appendectomy.
5. The prefix "hyper-" means:
A. excessive
B. under
, C. around
D. against
🟢 A. excessive
🔴 RATIONALE: The prefix "hyper-" means above normal or
excessive, as in hypertension.
6. The root "nephr" refers to:
A. nerve
B. stomach
C. bone
D. kidney
🟢 D. kidney
🔴 RATIONALE: "Nephr" is the combining form for kidney,
as in nephritis.
7. The suffix "-ology" means:
A. pain
B. study of
C. disease
D. blood
🟢 B. study of
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF.
CORE DOMAINS
Word Roots and Combining Forms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Anatomical Directional Terms
Body Systems Terminology
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Terms
Pathology and Disease Terminology
Pharmacology and Abbreviations
Professional Communication and Documentation
INTRODUCTION
This assessment evaluates foundational and applied medical
terminology knowledge required for health sciences students.
It covers word roots, prefixes, suffixes, anatomical terms, body
systems, diagnostic procedures, pathology, and professional
abbreviations. The multiple-choice and scenario-based format
measures recall, interpretation, and real-world application of
medical language. Emphasis is placed on accurate
communication, documentation, and safe professional
practice. This exam prepares candidates for advanced
,coursework and clinical environments by testing critical
thinking and precise terminology usage.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. The prefix "brady-" means:
A. fast
B. slow
C. painful
D. large
🟢 B. slow
🔴 RATIONALE: The prefix "brady-" indicates slowness, as in
bradycardia (slow heart rate).
2. The suffix "-itis" means:
A. removal
B. study
C. inflammation
D. enlargement
🟢 C. inflammation
🔴 RATIONALE: The suffix "-itis" denotes inflammation, as in
arthritis (inflammation of joints).
,3. The root "cardi" refers to:
A. heart
B. lung
C. kidney
D. liver
🟢 A. heart
🔴 RATIONALE: "Cardi" is the combining form for heart, as
in cardiology.
4. The suffix "-ectomy" means:
A. incision
B. repair
C. opening
D. removal
🟢 D. removal
🔴 RATIONALE: The suffix "-ectomy" indicates surgical
removal, as in appendectomy.
5. The prefix "hyper-" means:
A. excessive
B. under
, C. around
D. against
🟢 A. excessive
🔴 RATIONALE: The prefix "hyper-" means above normal or
excessive, as in hypertension.
6. The root "nephr" refers to:
A. nerve
B. stomach
C. bone
D. kidney
🟢 D. kidney
🔴 RATIONALE: "Nephr" is the combining form for kidney,
as in nephritis.
7. The suffix "-ology" means:
A. pain
B. study of
C. disease
D. blood
🟢 B. study of
