An endotracheal tube passes through the mouth and into the trachea.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 2Divide and label the medical term anencephaly. Give the meaning.
What will be an ideal response?
QUESTION 3The suffix -edema means:
a. vomiting
b. swelling
c. destruction
d. pain
QUESTION 4Cushing syndrome results from hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 5Infertility is generally defined as no pregnancy after properly timed intercourse for one year.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 6Helicobacter pylori antibody test looks for the bacteria that cause polyps.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 7Elephantiasis results from the blockage of lymphatic vessels.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 8Which type of fracture is commonly seen in children?
a. greenstick fracture
b. comminuted fracture
c. simple fracture
d. stress fracture
QUESTION 9Which suffix means hernia or protrusion?
a. -cele
b. -ectasis
c. -lith
d. -malacia
QUESTION 10An elderly patient presents to the Emergency Department with an extremely high fever. The doctor is concerned the patient might have a systemwide disease caused by bacteria in the circulating blood. This condition is called:
A) lymphoma
B) splenomegaly
C) anemia
D) septicemia
QUESTION 11A colonoscopy is:
A) an incision into the colon
B) making an artificial opening into the colon
C) an X-ray of the colon
D) a visual exam of the colon with an instrument
QUESTION 12The combining form that means cheek is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 13The combining form that means body is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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