,Test Bank For Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals and Applications 2nd Edition
Chapter 1. Veterinary Medical Terminology and Abbreviations.
1. Which part of the word subcutaneous is the root?
a. sub- b. cutane/o
c. tane/o d. -ous
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: The root of subcutaneous is cutane/o, which means skin. Subcutaneous means under the
skin.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.1 - Analyze veterinary medical terms to determine the prefix, suffix, and root
word
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:19 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/21/2021 7:16 AM
2. The plantar part of the body is located:
a. on the bottom of the front feet b. on the bottom of the rear feet
c. on the top of the rear feet d. on the top of the front feet
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Plantar is a directional term that means the bottom of the rear feet.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Directional Terms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/20/2021 5:29 PM
3. The term for toward the nose is:
a. medial
b. distal
c. rostral
d. proximal
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Rostral is a directional term that means toward the nose.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Directional Terms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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,Test Bank For Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals and Applications 2nd Edition
Chapter 1. Veterinary Medical Terminology and Abbreviations.
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:30 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:24 AM
4. Which prefix means within or inside?
a. peri-
b. inter-
c. exo-
d. endo-
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: The prefix endo- means within or inside, as in endothermic, which means body
temperature controlled within the body.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/21/2021 7:23 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:25 AM
5. A cavy is a:
a. rabbit
b. hamster
c. guinea pig
d. rat
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Cavy is the species term for a guinea pig.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:14 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:26 AM
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, Test Bank For Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals and Applications 2nd Edition
Chapter 1. Veterinary Medical Terminology and Abbreviations.
6. What is the species term for a sheep?
a. bovine
b. porcine
c. caprine
d. ovine
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Ovine is the species term for sheep.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:26 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:28 AM
7. What does the root word cost/o mean?
a. rib
b. nerve
c. joint
d. lung
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: The root word cost/o means rib, as in costosuperior, which means relating to the upper ribs.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.4 - Identify the meaning of common root words
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:29 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:33 AM
8. The term anorexia means:
a. tired or inactive
b. not eating
c. having difficulty urinating
d. vomiting
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: An anorexic patient is one that is not eating or that has a decreased appetite.
POINTS: 1
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Chapter 1. Veterinary Medical Terminology and Abbreviations.
1. Which part of the word subcutaneous is the root?
a. sub- b. cutane/o
c. tane/o d. -ous
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: The root of subcutaneous is cutane/o, which means skin. Subcutaneous means under the
skin.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.1 - Analyze veterinary medical terms to determine the prefix, suffix, and root
word
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:19 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/21/2021 7:16 AM
2. The plantar part of the body is located:
a. on the bottom of the front feet b. on the bottom of the rear feet
c. on the top of the rear feet d. on the top of the front feet
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Plantar is a directional term that means the bottom of the rear feet.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Directional Terms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/20/2021 5:29 PM
3. The term for toward the nose is:
a. medial
b. distal
c. rostral
d. proximal
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Rostral is a directional term that means toward the nose.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Directional Terms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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,Test Bank For Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals and Applications 2nd Edition
Chapter 1. Veterinary Medical Terminology and Abbreviations.
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:30 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:24 AM
4. Which prefix means within or inside?
a. peri-
b. inter-
c. exo-
d. endo-
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: The prefix endo- means within or inside, as in endothermic, which means body
temperature controlled within the body.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/21/2021 7:23 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:25 AM
5. A cavy is a:
a. rabbit
b. hamster
c. guinea pig
d. rat
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Cavy is the species term for a guinea pig.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:14 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:26 AM
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, Test Bank For Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals and Applications 2nd Edition
Chapter 1. Veterinary Medical Terminology and Abbreviations.
6. What is the species term for a sheep?
a. bovine
b. porcine
c. caprine
d. ovine
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Ovine is the species term for sheep.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:26 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:28 AM
7. What does the root word cost/o mean?
a. rib
b. nerve
c. joint
d. lung
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: The root word cost/o means rib, as in costosuperior, which means relating to the upper ribs.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.4 - Identify the meaning of common root words
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:29 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:33 AM
8. The term anorexia means:
a. tired or inactive
b. not eating
c. having difficulty urinating
d. vomiting
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: An anorexic patient is one that is not eating or that has a decreased appetite.
POINTS: 1
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