Question 1

The condition known as ____ is characterized by hypertension,edema,and proteinuria.

Accepted Answer

A)   abruptio placentae
B)   eclampsia
C)   placenta previa
D)   preeclampsiaE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   menarche
B)   menopause
C)   perimenopause
D)   pubertyE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

____ is a severe infection caused by Group A strep bacteria,which is also known as flesh-eating bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A)   Gangrene
B)   Necrotizing fasciitis
C)   Putrefaction
D)   PyodermaE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The procedure for the removal of dirt,damaged tissue,and cellular debris from a wound is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ablation
B)   curettage
C)   debridement
D)   dermatoplastyE) A) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 5

Which condition is abnormally increased motor function or activity?

Accepted Answer

A)   bradykinesia
B)   dyskinesia
C)   hyperkinesia
D)   hypokinesiaE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is a hospital-acquired infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   iatrogenic
B)   idiopathic
C)   nosocomial
D)   somaticE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The condition known as ____ is characterized by the abnormal enlargement of the hands and feet.

Accepted Answer

A)   acromegaly
B)   cretinism
C)   gigantism
D)   myxedemaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which condition is associated with giving aspirin to children suffering from a viral infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Down syndrome
B)   Conn's disease
C)   Cushing's syndrome
D)   Reye's syndromeE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which type of fracture is associated with osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Colles' fracture
B)   oblique fracture
C)   spiral fracture
D)   transverse fractureE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which condition is the loss of transparency of the lens of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)   cataracts
B)   glaucoma
C)   macular degeneration
D)   retinopathyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by the human papilloma virus?

Accepted Answer

A)   genital warts
B)   gonorrhea
C)   genital herpes
D)   trichomonasE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

____ is a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A)   Abdominocentesis
B)   Amniocentesis
C)   Arthrocentesis
D)   ArthroscopyE) A) and C)
F) C) and D) C

Question 13

The term ____ describes the excessive hunger that is symptomatic of diabetes insipidus.

Accepted Answer

A)   dysuria
B)   polyuria
C)   polydipsia
D)   polyphagiaE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The term ____ describes the simultaneous inward movement of both eyes toward each other.

Accepted Answer

A)   astigmatism
B)   convergence
C)   nystagmus
D)   strabismusE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The term ____ means abnormally decreased motor function or activity.

Accepted Answer

A)   bradykinesia
B)   dyskinesia
C)   hyperkinesia
D)   hypokinesiaE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The medical term ____ describes any voice impairment,including hoarseness,weakness,or loss of voice.

Accepted Answer

A)   dysphonia
B)   dysphagia
C)   laryngitis
D)   laryngoplegiaE) B) and D)
F) C) and D) A

Question 17

The rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   bolus
B)   borborygmus
C)   eructation
D)   flatusE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

____ is a gradually progressive condition in which the macula is damaged.

Accepted Answer

A)   Amblyopia
B)   Hemianopia
C)   Macular degeneration
D)   ScotomaE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which term describes an abnormal passage between two organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   fistula
B)   infection
C)   inflammation
D)   lacerationE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The ____ secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina.

Accepted Answer

A)   Bartholin's glands
B)   bulbourethral glands
C)   Cowper's glands
D)   prostate glandsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 16: Word Parts

The condition known as ____ is characterized by hypertension,edema,and proteinuria.

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The transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all is known as ____.

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____ is a severe infection caused by Group A strep bacteria,which is also known as flesh-eating bacteria.

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The procedure for the removal of dirt,damaged tissue,and cellular debris from a wound is known as ____.

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Which condition is abnormally increased motor function or activity?

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Which of the following is a hospital-acquired infection?

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The condition known as ____ is characterized by the abnormal enlargement of the hands and feet.

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Which condition is associated with giving aspirin to children suffering from a viral infection?

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Which type of fracture is associated with osteoporosis?

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Which condition is the loss of transparency of the lens of the eye?

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Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by the human papilloma virus?

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____ is a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.

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The term ____ describes the excessive hunger that is symptomatic of diabetes insipidus.

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The term ____ describes the simultaneous inward movement of both eyes toward each other.

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The term ____ means abnormally decreased motor function or activity.

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The medical term ____ describes any voice impairment,including hoarseness,weakness,or loss of voice.

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The rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine is known as ____.

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____ is a gradually progressive condition in which the macula is damaged.

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Which term describes an abnormal passage between two organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body?

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The ____ secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina.

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