HCM205 (Medical Terminology) Comprehensive Test Review Qns & Ans 2025

HCM205

Medical Terminology

Comprehensive Test Review (Qns & Ans)

2025



1. Which of the following is the correct meaning of the prefix
‘hyper-’?
A) Under
B) Above
C) Normal
D) Below
Correct ANS: B) Above


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, Rationale: The prefix ‘hyper-’ is used to indicate something
that is above normal or excessive.


2. Which term refers to a surgical procedure involving the
removal of the gallbladder?
A) Appendectomy
B) Cholecystectomy
C) Laparotomy
D) Nephrectomy
Correct ANS: B) Cholecystectomy
Rationale: Cholecystectomy is specifically the surgical
removal of the gallbladder.


3. What does the medical suffix ‘-itis’ signify?
A) Cancer
B) Inflammation
C) Disease
D) Total removal
Correct ANS: B) Inflammation
Rationale: The suffix ‘-itis’ is commonly used to denote
inflammation of an organ or tissue.


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, 4. Which of the following terms describes a decreased level of
blood oxygen?
A) Hypoxia
B) Hypercapnia
C) Cyanosis
D) Hypotension
Correct ANS: A) Hypoxia
Rationale: Hypoxia is the condition of having insufficient
oxygen in the tissues.


5. What does the term ‘debridement’ refer to in medical
treatment?
A) Cutting into a tissue
B) Removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue
C) Binding a wound
D) Stimulating muscle growth
Correct ANS: B) Removal of dead, damaged, or infected
tissue
Rationale: Debridement is a critical procedure in wound
management to promote healing.


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