Level 1 Nursing Medical Terminology Practice Test

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• Which term describes the outer layer of the skin?
• The prefix erythro- means:
• Halitosis is best defined as:
• The prefix Necro- means which of the following?
• Atherosclerosis is best defined as:
• Olig- means?
• LOC stands for which term in clinical assessment?
• STAT means what in medical orders?
• The prefix dys- means:
• Cytolysis results in what outcome for a cell?
• Cirrhosis refers to:
• DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate.
• Carcino- refers to which concept?
• Distention describes which state?
• The suffix that means cutting is:
• Hgb is an abbreviation for which substance?
• Which combining form means eating, ingestion?
• ADL's stands for?
• Which term refers to a visual systematic examination of appearance, structure, function, and behavior?
• The combining form meaning 'eating, ingestion' is:
• NPO stands for what?
• The prefix ac- indicates?
• Which means 'bowel movement'?
• The suffix -ectomy means
• Distention refers to which description?
• The prefix Macro- indicates which characteristic?
• Febrile means which of the following?
• The suffix -plegia denotes which of the following?
• Gerontology is the study of what?
• In medical abbreviations, what does qid stand for?
• Cirrhosis describes scarring of the liver.
• The prefixes Sub- and Infra- share which meaning?
• In physical examination, which term refers to visually inspecting the patient?
• Which term denotes the suffix associated with urine?
• The prefix Rhino- refers to which body part?
• Bradycardia is defined as
• The suffix -megaly indicates enlargement of which?
• FBS is commonly used in screening for
• Cyanosis is defined as which of the following?
• The prefix Oto- refers to which organ?
• -algia means?
• The prefix Tachy- denotes which meaning?
• Conjunctivitis is best described as
• Cytolysis refers to which description?
• The prefix patho- means:
• RLQ is an abbreviation for which anatomical region?
• Indurated is best defined as?
• The gag reflex assessment tests which cranial nerves?
• Edentulous describes someone who is:
• Hemiplegia is defined as which of the following?
• In medical prescriptions, what does Ad lib mean?
• Exostosis describes a benign growth on the surface of which tissue?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of halitosis?
• Which prefix means above?
• Hemo refers to which body component?
• LLL is the abbreviation for which anatomical region?
• Eupnea describes which breathing pattern?
• Which abbreviation stands for the left lower lobe?
• The abbreviation LLQ in anatomy refers to which region?
• Hirsutism is best defined as?
• Which prefix means 'between'?
• LUQ stands for which abdominal quadrant?
• Hypersomnolence is best defined as?
• The prefix Supra- means which of the following?
• Essential amino acids must be obtained from which source?
• The prefix cyano- indicates which color?
• The suffix indicating enlargement is which of the following?
• PRN stands for which concept?
• The prefix Hemi- indicates which quantity?
• Which abbreviation expansion equals 'As soon as possible'?
• -ectomy denotes which type of procedure?
• Aphasia is defined as which of the following?
• Leuko refers to which color?
• BID is an abbreviation used to indicate dosing frequency. What does it stand for?
• The fragment 'ss' in medical terminology represents which concept?
• Exostosis refers to which of the following?
• LUL is an abbreviation for which lung location?
• The prefix Rhino- is used to describe conditions of which structure?
• Geriatric is best defined as which of the following?
• Which term means without teeth?
• The suffix -tomy means:
• Hemiparesis refers to which medical condition?
• Hydrocephalus involves abnormal accumulation of CSF in which brain structures?
• Which abbreviation denotes the left lower quadrant of the abdomen?
• Hirsutism refers to which condition?
• Dysphagia refers to which problem?
• Which frequency corresponds to "Three times a day"?
• Which medical abbreviation indicates that a medication should be given immediately?
• Which prefix means 'disease'?
• c/o is commonly seen in patient notes. What does it mean?
• The prefix Hepto- denotes which organ?
• Indurated describes which of the following?
• Antipyretics are best defined as which of the following?
• The prefix Neuro- refers to which body system?
• The Head of Bed (HOB) position is commonly used to
• Which nerves are primarily evaluated by the gag reflex?
• Which prefix means 'liver'?
• Which suffix or prefix means 'pain'?
• Hct stands for which laboratory measurement?
• The prefix brady- means which of the following?
• The medical prefix a- or an- denotes which meaning?
• A bruit is defined as which of the following?
• Which abbreviation stands for after meals?
• The combining form Dorso- means which anatomical location?
• Which prefix means ear?
• The prefix Hemi means which of the following?
• The suffix -emia indicates a condition related to which body component?
• The prefix Osteo- refers to which body part?
• Which prefix means front?
• Which prefix means nerve?
• The abbreviation Gyn stands for which term?
• CBG stands for which measurement?
• Eu- prefix means:
• The suffix -emia indicates a condition of which substance?
• OOB is an abbreviation for which phrase?
• The prefix Pulmo- refers to which organ system?
• The prefix Naso- denotes which anatomical part?
• Dysphagia refers to which problem?
• The prefix Antero- indicates which direction?
• What does the prefix Sol indicate in medical terminology?
• Leuko means which color?
• Which term refers to the liver?
• Cardio- means?
• In medical shorthand, what does the abbreviation pc represent?
• What does meso- mean?
• Eupnea describes which breathing pattern?
• The prefix intra- means what?
• Adventitious lung sounds are best detected by which technique?
• Which prefix means 'many'?
• The prefix pseudo- means:
• The prefix inter- means:
• Hepatitis refers to which condition?
• What does RLQ stand for in anatomical quadrants?
• Kypho- indicates which description?
• Hypoxia describes which condition?
• Which anatomical region is abbreviated as RLL?
• The prefix hypno- means
• Cholecystitis is the term for:
• Which term describes inflammation of the gall bladder?
• The term that means 'joint' is
• Naso- is a prefix meaning which body part?
• Anthropometry is the measurement of
• Which prefix means back?
• In medical terminology, the prefix carcino- refers to which concept?
• Hemiplegia describes which condition?
• HOB stands for which in patient positioning?
• Hemorrhoids are best described as which of the following?
• FBS stands for
• Hypertension is defined as persistently elevated blood pressure above 120/80 mm Hg. Which term describes this condition?
• Which organ is associated with the prefix Pulmo- in medical terminology?
• What does the term aerobic pertain to?
• tid indicates how often a medication should be taken per day?
• PERRLA is an acronym used in eye assessments. It stands for which expansion?
• Auscultation is:
• What does Afebrile mean?
• Osteo- is a prefix that refers to which part of the body?
• The prefix mono- means what?
• Which term means 'kidney'?
• Arthro- refers to which body part?
• The suffix -uria and the prefix uro relate to which bodily substance?
• Edema is best described as which?
• Dementia is defined as what?
• In nursing shorthand, what does the abbreviation PO indicate?
• Which term describes the presence of fever?
• Auscultation involves listening to body sounds with a stethoscope.
• The prefix Gastro- indicates which body part?
• Which prefix means 'false'?
• Which dosing frequency is denoted by BID?
• Which term describes the protrusion of an organ through an abnormal opening in the muscle wall around it?
• Diaphoresis refers to which of the following?
• Which term means absence of oxygen?
• The prefix chole- refers to which body component?
• The prefix nephro- refers to which organ?
• Conjunctivitis refers to
• Anthropometry is used to assess
• CBC abbreviates which lab test?
• GU abbreviation stands for Genitourinary
• In medical terminology, the prefix hypo- indicates
• The stem 'Hemo' refers to which body substance?
• Which abbreviation is used to indicate a patient is not yet out of bed?
• Adventitious sounds are what?
• What does the prefix Melano- mean?
• The Genitourinary system refers to
• PERRLA is commonly used during a physical exam. Which expansion completes the acronym?
• SL is an abbreviation for which route of administration?
• What does the prefix peri- mean?
• The term anaerobic refers to:
• BM stands for?
• ASAP stands for?
• The combining form 'per-' means what?
• The prefix 'hyper-' means what?
• The suffix "-s" denotes which meaning?
• Which layer is the sensitive vascular layer of the skin directly below the epidermis?
• I & O stands for which of the following?
• The prefix brachy- means:
• What does GI stand for?
• In perioperative terms, the prefix peri- indicates which of the following?
• The frequency abbreviation qh means which interval?
• OTC stands for which of the following?
• The symbol O2 represents which substance?
• Essential amino acids are best described as which of the following?
• The suffix -itis denotes which condition?
• LUL stands for which anatomical location?
• The dermis is best described as which of the following?
• In anatomical abbreviations, what does RLL stand for?
• Hypothemia denotes what physiological condition?
• The abbreviation gtt means:
• The frequency abbreviation qh indicates which interval?
• Geriatric is best defined as which?
• Hct stands for which lab value?
• Necro- refers to which meaning?
• Which prefix means red?
• Aphasia is typically caused by injury to which brain region?
• Epidermis refers to which structure?
• The prefix latero- means:
• Alopecia describes which condition?
• Dysrhythmia is defined as what?
• Erythema refers to which of the following?
• The prefix poly- means:
• The prefix Micro- indicates which characteristic?
• What does the abbreviation q indicate in medical terms?
• CBG stands for which measurement in point-of-care testing?
• Edema is defined as which?
• In blood work, Hgb refers to which protein?
• What does the prefix hypo- mean?