17 Questions
What does the term 'Gastroenterology' refer to?
Study of the digestive system
What is 'Lumpectomy' in the context of surgery?
Surgical removal of tumor and surrounding breast tissue
What is 'Thoracotomy' in medical terminology?
Incision into the thoracic cavity
In radiologic technology, what does a 'Mastectomy' involve?
Surgical removal of a breast
What is the purpose of using medical terminology in healthcare?
To communicate effectively and accurately among healthcare professionals
Why is it important for healthcare staff to have skills in defining and building medical words?
To quickly review a patient's medical history and provide accurate treatment
What components are key to understanding medical terms?
Roots, suffixes, and prefixes
In which book is the Medical Terminology lecture referenced?
Medical Terminology An Illustrated Guide by Barbara Janson Cohen
Which combining vowel is most commonly used in roots with combining forms in the field of Radiologic Technology?
O
In what situation is an 's (with apostrophe) added to pluralize an abbreviation like rbc's in Radiologic Technology?
When the abbreviation is expressed in lowercase
Which prefix means 'above normal' or 'excessive' in the context of Radiologic Technology?
Hyper-
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in terms of medical procedures in Radiologic Technology?
Surgical removing
Which root word refers to the front of the body in Radiologic Technology?
Anter/o
What is the meaning of the suffix '-pathy' in terms of disease or disease processes in Radiologic Technology?
Disease, disease process
Which common prefix means 'without' or 'lack of' in the field of Radiologic Technology?
An-, A-
What is the pronunciation example for the letter 'ch' according to the information provided?
/tʃ/
'Ologist' as a suffix signifies which role or specialization in the field of Radiologic Technology?
-ology study of, process of study
Test your knowledge on mammography by filling in the blanks with the correct answer. This quiz is part of the Radiologic Technology curriculum at PHINMA Education.
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