When a person has a kidney stone (lith/o), he may need a lithotripsy. What is the meaning of -tripsy?
A) cut out
B) remove
C) dissolve
D) crush
QUESTION 2A medical term that means record of muscle electricity is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 3The prefix often indicates the body system or organ being discussed.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 4A specialist in the foot is known as a(n):
A) podiatrist
B) orthotist
C) osteopath
D) chiropractor
QUESTION 5LASIK is a procedure to correct myopia.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 6The precipitate that settles at the bottom of a liquid is called a/an:
A) urochrome.
B) urea.
C) uric acid.
D) sediment.
QUESTION 7A surgeon reports the details of a surgery in a(n):
A) Operative Report
B) Anesthesiologist's Report
C) Informed Consent
D) Physician's Orders
QUESTION 8The medical word for painful intercourse is:
A) copulation.
B) mittelschmerz.
C) dyspareunia.
D) dysmenorrhea.
QUESTION 9In the ________ position, the body is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh flexed.
A) Fowler
B) Sims
C) anatomic
D) supine
QUESTION 10Poly- is a prefix meaning much or many. What is the meaning of polydipsia?
A) much dripping
B) much thirst
C) much drinking
D) much vomiting
QUESTION 11The patella is the lower jaw.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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