Chapter 2 AAPC CPC Questions and Correct Answers

The combining form meaning "joint" is: a. aden/o b.-itis c.-algia d. arthr/o d. arthr/o A suffix meaning "inflammation" is a. -itis b. -osis c. -ac d.-al a. -itis Tumor of a gland a. arthrosis b. arthroscope c. adenoma d. sarcoma c. adenoma Ren/o and nephr/o both mean a. heart b. liver c. gland d. kidney d kidney Which term relates to the brain a. anemia b. cerebral c. rhinitis d. thrombosis b. cerebral A doctor who perform autopsies and examines biopsy samples is a a. oncologist b. gynecologist c. hematologist d. pathologist d. pathologist A record of electricity in the brain is a. arthrogram b. electrocardiogram c. resection d. electroencephalogram d. electroencephalogram Blood protein found in red blood cells a. sarcoma b. hemoglobin c. hematoma d. erythrocyte b. hemoglobin The tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body is a. urethra b. uterus c. large intestine d. vagina a. urethra Anterior means a. side b. back c. front d. lateral c. front Pertaining to skin cells a. lumbar b. vertebral c. cervical d. epithelial d. epithelial Incision of the skull a. laparotomy b. crainiotomy c. laryngectomy d. rhinotomy b. crainiotomy