Pronunciation: Special Sounds and Rules

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Regarding the pronunciation of medical terms, which statement is correct?

All vowels always have normal English sounds. (correct)
The letters 'ch' are always pronounced like 'k'.
For 'ae' and 'oe,' both vowels are pronounced separately.
If 'pn' appears in the middle of a word, the 'p' is silent.

In medical terminology, Greek roots are generally used for anatomical structures, while Latin roots describe diseases and conditions.

False (B)

What is the function of a combining vowel in a medical term?

It indicates Latin or Greek
It shows the part of speech.
It adds emphasis to the word's meaning.
It connects two word elements. (correct)

The suffix '-itis' usually describes a ________.

pathology Signup and view all the answers

Match the combining forms with their meanings:

erythr/o = Red hepat/o = Liver gastr/o = Stomach nephr/o = Kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'hyper-' typically indicate in a medical term?

Excessive or above normal (A) Signup and view all the answers

A medical term can have more than one prefix.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order to define medical terms?

suffix, prefix/root, middle Signup and view all the answers

The combining form 'oste/o' refers to which structure?

Bone (C) Signup and view all the answers

The term to describe inflammation of of the stomach is ________.

gastritis Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint?

Arthrocentesis (C) Signup and view all the answers

A surgical procedure that creates an opening for bypassing an obstructed vessel is transposition.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix means suturing?

-rrhaphy (A) Signup and view all the answers

Chrondromalacia relates to the breakdown of the ______.

cartilage Signup and view all the answers

Match the following procedures with their description:

Echoencephalography = Ultrasound technique used to study the intracranial structuress of the brain Lumbar Puncture = The insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid Cryosurgery = a that employs extreme cold to destroy tissue PET = a scanning technique using computed tomography to record the positrons Signup and view all the answers

Where is discharge summary usually created, when a patient is diagnosed with subarachnoid Hemorrhage?

General Hospital. (B) Signup and view all the answers

An aneurysm describes the speed at which impulses flow through nerves.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

For a patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage, what are common complaints?

severe headache, nausea, vomiting Signup and view all the answers

How are medical records and activities useful for completing tasks?

By showing medical scenarios, definitions, and pronunciations. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The ______ test is used to measure the speed at which impulses travel through a nerve pathway.

NCV Signup and view all the answers

Match these terms from the medical record with their definitions:

afferent = Protective mechanism that blocks specific substances found in the bloodstream from entering delicate brain tissueNetwork of nervous tissue found in the brain and spinal cord blood-brain-barrier = Carry or move away from a central structure efferent = nerve fiber Signup and view all the answers

What is the CNS?

Network of nervous tissue found in the brain and spinal cord (D) Signup and view all the answers

A professor of health profession wrote this book?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name three elements a chapter outline may include?

Objects, chapter outlines, content. Signup and view all the answers

The ______ are highlighted in the beginning portion of each chapter?

key terms Signup and view all the answers

Pair the following with their correlating description?

brain = encephal cerebrum = cerebr Skull = cran ganglio = ganglion Signup and view all the answers

If a medical word contains two roots, what should be done?

Multiple word roots within a compound word are always changed to forms because of the terminal vowel. (A) Signup and view all the answers

The textbook is full color and uses visually impressive illustrations.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of what the Taber manual does?

Helps you to understand etymologies. Signup and view all the answers

This book is dedicated to the person's ______.

grandchildren Signup and view all the answers

Match the following contributions to the book with the people who aided them?

Senior acquisitions editor = Edited the layout and design for the whole book Brenna layer = Caregiver and conscientious and edits Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Word Root

The foundation of a medical term, holding the primary meaning, often from Greek or Latin.

Combining Form

Word root + vowel; connects word parts, usually with 'o' or sometimes 'i'.