NURS 105 Medical Terminology (LU) Midterm Exam Review Qns & Ans 2025.

NURS 105

Medical Terminology

Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)

2025



1. Which of the following prefixes means "within" or "inside"?
- A. Inter-
- B. Intra-
- C. Sub-
- D. Supra-
- ANS: B. Intra-


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, - Rationale: The prefix "intra-" means "within" or "inside," as
in "intravenous" (within a vein).


2. What does the suffix "-ectomy" refer to in medical
terminology?
- A. Inflammation
- B. Surgical removal
- C. Study of
- D. Condition of
- ANS: B. Surgical removal
- Rationale: The suffix "-ectomy" refers to the surgical
removal of a part of the body, as in "appendectomy" (removal of
the appendix).


3. Which term describes the abnormal narrowing of a blood
vessel?
- A. Stenosis
- B. Sclerosis
- C. Thrombosis
- D. Embolism
- ANS: A. Stenosis


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, - Rationale: Stenosis refers to the abnormal narrowing of a
blood vessel or other tubular structure.


4. What does the term "hepatomegaly" mean?
- A. Inflammation of the liver
- B. Enlargement of the liver
- C. Disease of the liver
- D. Removal of the liver
- ANS: B. Enlargement of the liver
- Rationale: "Hepatomegaly" means enlargement of the liver,
with "hepato-" referring to the liver and "-megaly" meaning
enlargement.


5. Which of the following terms refers to a condition of low
blood sugar?
- A. Hyperglycemia
- B. Hypoglycemia
- C. Hyperlipidemia
- D. Hypolipidemia
- ANS: B. Hypoglycemia



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