OST-249 - CPC Exam Prep - Combined
#1
The condition of inflammation of the middle ear is called - otitis media
The combining form for testis/testicle is - orchio
Metastatic refers to - spread of cancer to another body part or organ
The upper chambers of the heart are called - atrium/atria
Tissue destruction or removal by means of high-frequency electrical current is called - ablation
The combining form that means "deliveries" or the number of pregnancies that has culminated in viable
offspring is - para
This type of skin cancer arises from keratinizing epidermal cells and is invasive with a potential for
metastasis that occurs most commonly in fair-skinned individuals. - Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Erythrocytes refers to - red blood cells
The suffix indicating surgical repair is - plasty
The bone located on the lateral side of the tibia is the: - fibula
The recording of the electrical signals of the heart is called a(n) - electrocardiogram
,The noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland refers to - benign prostatic hypertrophy.
The tubes that drain urine from the kidneys and carry to the bladder are known as - ureters
What are the two most common types of skin cancer? - Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma
Retroperitoneal indicates that an organ is located - behind the peritoneum.
Hepatomegaly refers to - enlargement of the liver.
Bones are attached to each other by dense connective tissue fibers known as - ligaments
Which of the following blood types is considered the universal donor? - Blood Type O
The position that refers to the back of the body or organs is - dorsal
The larynx, trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs comprise the - lower respiratory tract.
(The larynx, trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs are all part of the lower respiratory tract. The upper
respiratory tract is comprised of the nose, mouth, and throat.)
EGD stands for a visual inspection of the scope of which organ(s)?
Esophagus
Duodenum/Jejunum
Stomach
all of these are correct - all of these are correct
,CAD is the standard medical abbreviation for - coronary artery disease.
A dysrhythmia refers to - abnormal variation in the heart rhythm.
The long bone of the upper leg is called the - femur
The combining form that means eyelid is - blepharo
The suffix that means suturing and repairing is - orrhaphy
The combining form "phaso" refers to - speech
Development of small pockets in the lining of the large intestines is referred to as - diverticulosis
Neuroma is a term referring to - tumor of nerve tissue.
The term rectocele is defined as - bulging of the rectum into the vagina.
A fracture of the distal end of the radius at the epiphysis is called a - Colles' fracture.
The surgical procedure to fixate a joint is called - arthrodesis
The blood in the fallopian tubes is referred to as - hematosalpinx
The definition of gravido refers to - pregnancy
, The combining form meaning gray matter is - polio
The word part meaning bad, difficult, painful is - dys
Bile is produced in which organ? - Liver
When one is lying flat on one's back, face up, the position is referred to as - supine
Blood tumor below the dura mater is referred to as - subdural hematoma.
The combining form pyelo is defined as - Renal pelvis.
Angio refers to - vessel
Carcino refers to - cancer
The upper jawbone is the - maxilla
The combining form "colpo" is defined as - vagina
A fatty tumor is termed a - lipoma
Small, soft, pedunculated lesions that are harmless outgrowths of skin are referred to as - skin tags
#1
The condition of inflammation of the middle ear is called - otitis media
The combining form for testis/testicle is - orchio
Metastatic refers to - spread of cancer to another body part or organ
The upper chambers of the heart are called - atrium/atria
Tissue destruction or removal by means of high-frequency electrical current is called - ablation
The combining form that means "deliveries" or the number of pregnancies that has culminated in viable
offspring is - para
This type of skin cancer arises from keratinizing epidermal cells and is invasive with a potential for
metastasis that occurs most commonly in fair-skinned individuals. - Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Erythrocytes refers to - red blood cells
The suffix indicating surgical repair is - plasty
The bone located on the lateral side of the tibia is the: - fibula
The recording of the electrical signals of the heart is called a(n) - electrocardiogram
,The noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland refers to - benign prostatic hypertrophy.
The tubes that drain urine from the kidneys and carry to the bladder are known as - ureters
What are the two most common types of skin cancer? - Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma
Retroperitoneal indicates that an organ is located - behind the peritoneum.
Hepatomegaly refers to - enlargement of the liver.
Bones are attached to each other by dense connective tissue fibers known as - ligaments
Which of the following blood types is considered the universal donor? - Blood Type O
The position that refers to the back of the body or organs is - dorsal
The larynx, trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs comprise the - lower respiratory tract.
(The larynx, trachea, bronchial tree, and lungs are all part of the lower respiratory tract. The upper
respiratory tract is comprised of the nose, mouth, and throat.)
EGD stands for a visual inspection of the scope of which organ(s)?
Esophagus
Duodenum/Jejunum
Stomach
all of these are correct - all of these are correct
,CAD is the standard medical abbreviation for - coronary artery disease.
A dysrhythmia refers to - abnormal variation in the heart rhythm.
The long bone of the upper leg is called the - femur
The combining form that means eyelid is - blepharo
The suffix that means suturing and repairing is - orrhaphy
The combining form "phaso" refers to - speech
Development of small pockets in the lining of the large intestines is referred to as - diverticulosis
Neuroma is a term referring to - tumor of nerve tissue.
The term rectocele is defined as - bulging of the rectum into the vagina.
A fracture of the distal end of the radius at the epiphysis is called a - Colles' fracture.
The surgical procedure to fixate a joint is called - arthrodesis
The blood in the fallopian tubes is referred to as - hematosalpinx
The definition of gravido refers to - pregnancy
, The combining form meaning gray matter is - polio
The word part meaning bad, difficult, painful is - dys
Bile is produced in which organ? - Liver
When one is lying flat on one's back, face up, the position is referred to as - supine
Blood tumor below the dura mater is referred to as - subdural hematoma.
The combining form pyelo is defined as - Renal pelvis.
Angio refers to - vessel
Carcino refers to - cancer
The upper jawbone is the - maxilla
The combining form "colpo" is defined as - vagina
A fatty tumor is termed a - lipoma
Small, soft, pedunculated lesions that are harmless outgrowths of skin are referred to as - skin tags
