NCCQ Medical Terminology with
Complete Solutions 2025/2026.
From the SNOMED CT concepts examples below, identify the two hierarchical types which are
not in scope of the ICD-10 or OPCS-4 classifications:
A. 386554004 | Glasgow coma scale (assessment scale)
B. 161436008 | History of leukemia (situation)
C. 86591008 | Fall from ladder (event)
D. 463598003 | Barium enema kit (physical object) - correct answer A. Assessment scale
D. Physical object
Provide the missing words to describe the two types of SNOMED CT relationships:
a) An ________________ relationship organises similar concepts into a
parent-child hierarchy, with the concepts becoming more granular as you move down the
hierarchy.
b) An ________________ relationship provide a logical definition of a concept. They are
qualifying characteristics that when applied to a
concept, provide more detail and further clinical links. - correct answer a) Is A
b) Attribute
In SNOMED CT, what is the unique clear description called? - correct answer Fully Specified
Name
, Briefly describe the purpose and direction of the classification maps. - correct answer The
classification maps provide a one directional link from SNOMED CT to
the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
Provide four benefits of SNOMED CT. - correct answer • Supports clinical decisions
• Supports clinical audit
• Supports clinical research
• Enables drug alerts
• Dynamic/updated frequently
• Improves legibility
[This list is not exhaustive.]
Which type of SNOMED CT description allows a concept's human readable description to
change, but its unique ID to remain the same? - correct answer Synonym(s)
What can be used to provide a link from information recorded in an Electronic Patient Record
(EPR) using SNOMED CT to ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classification codes? - correct answer Cross
maps/mapping
From the list below, identify three statements that describe SNOMED CT:
A. It is an NHS Information Standard.
B. It is comprised mainly of anatomically based chapters.
C. It groups similar entities together to support the systematic collection and easy storage of
statistical data.
D. It is comprised of hierarchies which descend from a general level into more granular detail.
E. It supports the sharing structured clinical information between healthcare professionals
across healthcare settings.
Complete Solutions 2025/2026.
From the SNOMED CT concepts examples below, identify the two hierarchical types which are
not in scope of the ICD-10 or OPCS-4 classifications:
A. 386554004 | Glasgow coma scale (assessment scale)
B. 161436008 | History of leukemia (situation)
C. 86591008 | Fall from ladder (event)
D. 463598003 | Barium enema kit (physical object) - correct answer A. Assessment scale
D. Physical object
Provide the missing words to describe the two types of SNOMED CT relationships:
a) An ________________ relationship organises similar concepts into a
parent-child hierarchy, with the concepts becoming more granular as you move down the
hierarchy.
b) An ________________ relationship provide a logical definition of a concept. They are
qualifying characteristics that when applied to a
concept, provide more detail and further clinical links. - correct answer a) Is A
b) Attribute
In SNOMED CT, what is the unique clear description called? - correct answer Fully Specified
Name
, Briefly describe the purpose and direction of the classification maps. - correct answer The
classification maps provide a one directional link from SNOMED CT to
the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
Provide four benefits of SNOMED CT. - correct answer • Supports clinical decisions
• Supports clinical audit
• Supports clinical research
• Enables drug alerts
• Dynamic/updated frequently
• Improves legibility
[This list is not exhaustive.]
Which type of SNOMED CT description allows a concept's human readable description to
change, but its unique ID to remain the same? - correct answer Synonym(s)
What can be used to provide a link from information recorded in an Electronic Patient Record
(EPR) using SNOMED CT to ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classification codes? - correct answer Cross
maps/mapping
From the list below, identify three statements that describe SNOMED CT:
A. It is an NHS Information Standard.
B. It is comprised mainly of anatomically based chapters.
C. It groups similar entities together to support the systematic collection and easy storage of
statistical data.
D. It is comprised of hierarchies which descend from a general level into more granular detail.
E. It supports the sharing structured clinical information between healthcare professionals
across healthcare settings.
