Test Bank for Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals, 10th Edition

Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, 10e (Rice) Chapter 2 Suffixes and Prefixes 2.1 Multiple Choice Questions 1) When a suffix is added to a word, it: A) makes the word plural. B) changes the meaning of the word. C) results in the opposite of the word. D) always makes the word a noun. Answer: B Explanation: A) Only some suffixes make the word plural. B) Correct. C) Suffixes do not result in the opposite of the word. D) Suffixes may make a root a noun or adjective. Page Ref: 34 Objective: 1 Level of Diff.: Comprehension Question Type: Word Building 2) Which group of grammatical suffixes includes suffixes that mean “pertaining to”? A) Adjective suffixes B) Diminutive suffixes C) Noun suffixes D) General suffixes Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) Diminutive suffixes mean “small, minute.” C) Noun suffixes refer to conditions, treatments, and specialists. D) General suffixes mean many different things, but they do not mean “pertaining to.” Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 1 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 3) Diminutive suffixes are those that mean: A) large. B) many. C) small. D) condition. Answer: C Explanation: A) The word diminutive means small, and diminutive suffixes build words that refer to a smaller version of the object described by the root. B) The word diminutive means small, and diminutive suffixes build words that refer to a smaller version of the object described by the root. C) Correct. D) The word diminutive means small, and diminutive suffixes build words that refer to a smaller version of the object described by the root. Page Ref: 38 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 4) The suffixes -ician and -ist both mean: A) treatment. B) specialist. C) small version. D) condition. Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffixes -iatry and -therapy mean “treatment.” B) Correct. C) The suffixes -cle, -ole, -ula, and -ule all mean “a small version.” D) The suffixes -esis, -ia, -ism, -osis, and -y all mean “condition.” Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 5) The suffixes -al, -ary, -ic, and -ous all mean: A) a small version. B) a treatment. C) pertaining to. D) condition. Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffixes -cle, -ole, -ula, and -ule all mean “a small version.” B) The suffixes -iatry and -therapy mean “treatment.” C) Correct. D) The suffixes -esis, -ia, -ism, -osis, and -y all mean “condition.” Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 2 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 6) In the terms homicide and spermicide, the suffix -cide means: A) to separate. B) to kill. C) action. D) having a particular quality. Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -crit means “to separate.” B) Correct. C) The suffix -ate means “action.” D) The suffix -ide means “having a particular quality.” Page Ref: 35 Objective: 1 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 7) If the suffix -scopy is added to the root cyst (bladder), what does cystoscopy mean? A) To separate the bladder B) To remove the bladder C) To repair the bladder D) To view the bladder Answer: D Explanation: A) The suffix -crit means “to separate.” B) The suffixes -pheresis and -ectomy mean “to remove.” C) The suffix -plasty means “surgical repair.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 41 Objective: 4 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 8) Integument means a covering. The term integumentary (integument + -ary) means: A) to make a covering. B) pertaining to a covering. C) the process of covering. D) to resemble a covering. Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -ize means “to make.” B) Correct. C) The suffix -ion means “a process.” D) The suffix -oid means “to resemble.” Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 3 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 9) If hemi- means “half,” then hemiplegia means: A) half expanded. B) separated in half. C) half removed. D) half paralyzed. Answer: D Explanation: A) The suffix -ectasis means “to expand.” B) The suffix -crit means “to separate.” C) The suffixes -pheresis and -ectomy mean “to remove.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 10) If the root cardi means “heart,” what is cardiomegaly? A) An enlarged heart B) A diseased heart C) A failing heart D) A heart attack Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The suffix -pathy means “disease.” C) There is no suffix that means “failing.” D) There is no suffix that means “heart attack.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 11) Many people only go to the dentist when they have dentalgia, which is a: A) cavity. B) broken tooth. C) toothache. D) loose tooth. Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -algia means “pain or ache.” B) The suffix -algia means “pain or ache.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -algia means “pain or ache.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 4 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 12) Women over 40 should have mammography once every two years. If the root mamm means “breast,” what is mammography? A) A physical examination of the breast B) A recording or x-ray of the breast C) A visual examination of the breast D) A biopsy of breast tissue Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -graphy means “recording.” B) Correct. C) The suffix -graphy means “recording.” D) The suffix -graphy means “recording.” Page Ref: 40 Objective: 4 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 13) Many science fiction movies feature androids. If the word root andr means “man,” what is the meaning of android? A) Resembling a man B) A small man C) A super man D) An indestructible man Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The suffix -oid means “resemble.” C) The suffix -oid means “resemble.” D) The suffix -oid means “resemble.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 14) When a person has an organ that grows too large, it is called organ hypertrophy. The suffix trophy means “nourishment or ________.” A) growth B) formation C) expansion D) development Answer: D Explanation: A) The suffix -trophy means “development, nourishment.” B) The suffix -trophy means “development, nourishment.” C) The suffix -trophy means “development, nourishment.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 5 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 15) The root nas means “nose.” What does nasal mean? A) Under the nose B) Pertaining to the nose C) Inside the nose D) Blockage of the nose Answer: B Explanation: A) The adjective suffix -al means pertaining to. B) Correct. C) The adjective suffix -al means pertaining to. D) The adjective suffix -al means pertaining to. Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 16) What is the correct term for a visual examination of the abdomen (lapar/o)? A) Laparoscope B) Laparotomy C) Laparoscopy D) Laparocele Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -scope refers to the instrument used to view or examine. B) The suffix -tomy means “incision.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -cele means “tumor or swelling.” Page Ref: 41 Objective: 4 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 6 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 17) When a person has a kidney stone (lith), he may need a lithotripsy. What is the meaning of tripsy? A) Cutting out B) Removing C) Dissolving D) Crushing Answer: D Explanation: A) The suffix -tripsy means “crush,” so the kidney stone is crushed into small pieces that can be eliminated in the urine. B) The suffix -tripsy means “crush,” so the kidney stone is crushed into small pieces that can be eliminated in the urine. C) The suffix -tripsy means “crush,” so the kidney stone is crushed into small pieces that can be eliminated in the urine. D) Correct. Page Ref: 41 Objective: 4 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 18) In the term muscular, the suffix -ar means: A) pertaining to B) small C) treatment D) large Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The suffixes -cle, -ole, -ula, and -ule all mean “a small version.” C) The suffix -iatry means “treatment.” D) The suffix -megaly means “large.” Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 7 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 19) Aspirin and Tylenol® are analgesics. What does the suffix -algesia mean? A) Destroy B) Without C) Condition of pain D) Medication Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -algesia is similar to -algia, and they both refer to pain. B) The suffix -algesia is similar to -algia, and they both refer to pain. C) Correct. D) The suffix -algesia is similar to -algia, and they both refer to pain. Page Ref: 35 Objective: 1 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 20) Which of the following terms does NOT contain a suffix that means “pertaining to”? A) Decubitus B) Alopecia C) Anterior D) Edematous Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -us means “pertaining to.” B) Correct. C) The suffix -ior means “pertaining to.” D) The suffix -ous means “pertaining to.” Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 21) If the root gynec means “female,” what does the term gynecology mean? A) The study of the female B) A physician who specializes in female conditions C) The diseases affecting females D) A normal change in the female body Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The suffix -logy means study of, so gynecology is the study of the female. C) The suffix -logy means study of, so gynecology is the study of the female. D) The suffix -logy means study of, so gynecology is the study of the female. Page Ref: 35 Objective: 1 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 8 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 22) If the root neur means “nerve,” then what is a neurocyte? A) A nerve impulse B) A nerve sac C) A nerve point D) A nerve cell Answer: D Explanation: A) The suffix -cyte means cell, so a neurocyte is a nerve cell. B) The suffix -cyte means cell, so a neurocyte is a nerve cell. C) The suffix -cyte means cell, so a neurocyte is a nerve cell. D) Correct. Page Ref: 35 Objective: 1 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 23) Which of the following suffixes means “vomiting”? A) -ectasis B) -emesis C) -staxis D) -ptosis Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -ectasis means “dilation or expansion.” B) Correct. C) The suffix -staxis means “dripping.” D) The suffix -ptosis means “drooping or sagging.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 24) Bursitis is ________ of a bursa. A) removal B) cancer C) inflammation D) rupture Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -itis means “inflammation.” Bursitis means “inflammation of a bursa.” B) The suffix -itis means “inflammation.” Bursitis means “inflammation of a bursa.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -itis means “inflammation.” Bursitis means “inflammation of a bursa.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 9 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 25) The suffix meaning bladder is: A) -cyst. B) -cyte. C) -blast. D) -betes. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The suffix -cyte means cell. C) The suffix -blast means an immature or germ cell. D) The suffix -betes means to go. Page Ref: 27 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 26) An evaluation of skin turgor is an assessment of the skin’s: A) thickness. B) color. C) thinness. D) resiliency. Answer: D Explanation: A) Turgor refers to the resiliency of the skin, which depends upon the amount of fluid in the cells and between the cells. B) Turgor refers to the resiliency of the skin, which depends upon the amount of fluid in the cells and between the cells. C) Turgor refers to the resiliency of the skin, which depends upon the amount of fluid in the cells and between the cells. D) Correct. Page Ref: 55 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Comprehension Question Type: Anatomy & Physiology 10 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 27) If the combining form cardi/o means heart, what is the best definition for the term cardiograph? A) A recording of the heartbeat B) An instrument for recording the heartbeat C) The technologist who makes a heart recording D) The action of taking a heart recording Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -graph means “instrument for recording.” Cardiograph means “instrument for recording the heartbeat.” B) Correct. C) The suffix -graph means “instrument for recording.” Cardiograph means “instrument for recording the heartbeat.” D) The suffix -graph means “instrument for recording.” Cardiograph means “instrument for recording the heartbeat.” Page Ref: 32 Objective: 5 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 28) If the root pyr means fire, what is the actual definition of pyromania? A) Person starting fires B) Firebug C) Madness for fire D) Lover of fires Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -mania means “madness,” or in this case, “a madness or compulsion to watch a fire.” B) The suffix -mania means “madness,” or in this case, “a madness or compulsion to watch a fire.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -mania means “madness,” or in this case, “a madness or compulsion to watch a fire.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Comprehension Question Type: Word Building 11 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 29) In the term abrasion, what does the suffix -ion mean? A) Process B) Condition C) Statement D) Injury Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The suffix -ion means “process.” C) The suffix -ion means “process.” D) The suffix -ion means “process.” Page Ref: 51 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 30) The suffix -or means “a doer, ________.” A) action B) pertaining to C) nature D) one who Answer: D Explanation: A) As in the term doctor, the suffix -or means “a doer, one who.” B) As in the term doctor, the suffix -or means “a doer, one who.” C) As in the term doctor, the suffix -or means “a doer, one who.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 35 Objective: 1 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 31) Which of the following is the best definition for gynecoid? A) Resembling a male B) Resembling a female C) Resembling a child D) Resembling a twin Answer: B Explanation: A) The root gynec means “female” and the suffix -oid means “resemble.” B) Correct. C) The root gynec means “female” and the suffix -oid means “resemble.” D) The root gynec means “female” and the suffix -oid means “resemble.” Page Ref: 52 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Comprehension Question Type: Word Building 12 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 32) Which of the following terms literally means “little belly”? A) Splenectomy B) Ventricle C) Gastric D) Laparoscopy Answer: B Explanation: A) A ventricle is a small cavity or chamber within an organ, and the word literally means “little belly.” B) Correct. C) A ventricle is a small cavity or chamber within an organ, and the word literally means “little belly.” D) A ventricle is a small cavity or chamber within an organ, and the word literally means “little belly.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Comprehension Question Type: Word Building 33) What suffix should be added to the root ster to make a word that means “resembling a solid substance?” A) -oid B) -al C) -ose D) -osis Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The term steroid means “resembling a solid.” C) The term steroid means “resembling a solid.” D) The term steroid means “resembling a solid.” Page Ref: 55 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 13 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 34) Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word that means a small lesion of the skin that is filled with pus? A) Pustole B) Pustiole C) Pusteole D) Pustule Answer: D Explanation: A) The correct spelling of the suffix is -ule. It means “small.” B) The correct spelling of the suffix is -ule. It means “small.” C) The correct spelling of the suffix is -ule. It means “small.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 38 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Spelling 35) What is the meaning of the suffix -kinesis? A) Kill B) Motion C) Discharge D) Distract Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -cide means “kill.” B) Correct. C) The suffix -rrhea means “discharge.” D) There is no suffix meaning “distract.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 14 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 36) The suffix -lexia means “________, word, or phrase.” A) speech B) thought C) diction D) idea Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -lexia refers to written communication and can literally mean “diction, word, or phrase.” B) The suffix -lexia refers to written communication and can literally mean “diction, word, or phrase.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -lexia refers to written communication and can literally mean “diction, word, or phrase.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 37) Which of the following words is misspelled? A) Anesthetize B) Arousal C) Asymetrical D) Abrasion Answer: C Explanation: A) The proper spelling is asymmetrical. B) The proper spelling is asymmetrical. C) Correct. The proper spelling is asymmetrical. D) The proper spelling is asymmetrical. Page Ref: 52 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Spelling 15 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 38) The suffix in the term infection means: A) pertaining to. B) condition. C) process. D) resemble. Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -ion means “process.” In this case, it refers specifically to the process of being infected. B) The suffix -ion means “process.” In this case, it refers specifically to the process of being infected. C) Correct. D) The suffix -ion means “process.” In this case, it refers specifically to the process of being infected. Page Ref: 52 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 39) What does the suffix -blast mean? A) Destroy B) Immature cell C) Build D) New Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -blast refers to a cell that is new and must grow to maturity. B) Correct. C) The suffix -blast refers to a cell that is new and must grow to maturity. D) The suffix -blast refers to a cell that is new and must grow to maturity. Page Ref: 35 Objective: 1 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 40) If the root ot means ear, what is otodynia? A) A small ear B) An ear infection C) Swelling of the ear D) An earache Answer: D Explanation: A) The suffix -dynia is one of several that means “pain.” B) The suffix -dynia is one of several that means “pain.” C) The suffix -dynia is one of several that means “pain.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Comprehension Question Type: Word Building 16 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 41) What does the suffix -rrhea mean? A) Flow, discharge B) Rupture C) Stopping D) Bursting forth Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The suffix -rrhexis means “rupture.” C) The suffix -stasis means “stop.” D) The suffix -rrhage means “bursting forth.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 42) To word palpate means “to ________.” A) attract B) produce C) be invaded with microorganisms D) examine by touch or to feel Answer: D Explanation: A) Palpate means “to use the hands or fingers to examine by touch.” B) Palpate means “to use the hands or fingers to examine by touch.” C) Palpate means “to use the hands or fingers to examine by touch.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 54 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 43) What suffix means softening? A) -mnesia B) -malacia C) -plasia D) -rrhexis Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -mnesia means “memory.” B) Correct. C) The suffix -plasia means “formation.” D) The suffix -rrhexis means “rupture.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 17 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 44) When giving the definition of a medical term, which part of the word is typically defined first? A) Prefix B) Suffix C) Combining form D) Root Answer: B Explanation: A) When defining a medical term, begin with the suffix if there is one, then give the definition of the root or combining form. B) Correct. C) When defining a medical term, begin with the suffix if there is one, then give the definition of the root or combining form. D) When defining a medical term, begin with the suffix if there is one, then give the definition of the root or combining form. Page Ref: 34 Objective: 1 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 45) What does the suffix -pnea mean? A) Sleep B) Pain C) Breathing D) Fixation Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -pnea means breathing. B) The suffix -pnea means breathing. C) Correct. D) The suffix -pnea means breathing. Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 18 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 46) The suffix meaning “fear” is: A) -phagia. B) -phasia. C) -phobia. D) -plasia. Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -phagia refers to swallowing. B) The suffix -phasia refers to speaking. C) Correct. D) The suffix -plasia refers to formation (usually of tissue). Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 47) The term cystocele means: A) swelling of a cell. B) shrinking of a cell. C) hernia of the bladder. D) bladder injury. Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -cele means hernia and the root cyst refers to the bladder, thus a cystocele is a hernia of the bladder. B) The suffix -cele means hernia and the root cyst refers to the bladder, thus a cystocele is a hernia of the bladder. C) Correct. D) The suffix -cele means hernia and the root cyst refers to the bladder, thus a cystocele is a hernia of the bladder. Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 48) Which of the following suffixes does NOT mean “pertaining to”? A) -ic B) -ile C) -ous D) -ion Answer: D Explanation: A) The suffix -ic means “pertaining to.” B) The suffix -ile means “pertaining to.” C) The suffix -ous means “pertaining to.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 38 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 19 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 49) Which of the following suffixes means “condition”? A) -esis B) -us C) -tic D) -ole Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) This is an adjective suffix that means “pertaining to.” C) This is an adjective suffix that means “pertaining to.” D) This is a diminutive suffix. Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 50) If the root muscul means muscle, what is the literal meaning of muscular? A) Large muscles B) Developed muscles C) Pertaining to muscles D) Tightened muscles Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -ar means pertaining to, so the term muscular means pertaining to the muscle. B) The suffix -ar means pertaining to, so the term muscular means pertaining to the muscle. C) Correct. D) The suffix -ar means pertaining to, so the term muscular means pertaining to the muscle. Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 51) What does the suffix -ectasis mean? A) Dilation B) Constriction C) Formation D) Softening Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The suffix -spasm can mean “constriction.” C) The suffix -genesis means “formation.” D) The suffix -malacia means “softening.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 20 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 52) Which of the following suffixes means “paralysis”? A) -rrhea B) -lysis C) -penia D) -plegia Answer: D Explanation: A) The suffix -rrhea means “flow or discharge.” B) The suffix -lysis means “destruction or separation.” C) The suffix -penia means “a lack of or deficient number.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 53) The suffix that means “weakness” is: A) -dynia. B) -itis. C) -asthenia. D) -lepsy. Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -dynia means “pain or ache.” B) The suffix -itis means “inflammation.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -lepsy means “seizure.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 54) The term presbycusis refers to a decrease of hearing that occurs with aging. What does the suffix -cusis mean in this word? A) Impairment B) Hearing C) Aging D) Occurs Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -cusis means hearing. B) Correct. C) The suffix -cusis means hearing. D) The suffix -cusis means hearing. Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 21 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 55) The suffix -genesis means: A) writing. B) condition. C) formation. D) fixation. Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -lexia means “writing.” B) The suffix -osis means “condition.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -pexy means “fixation.” Page Ref: 35 Objective: 1 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 56) What does the suffix -oma mean? A) Resembling B) Inflammation C) Mind D) Tumor Answer: D Explanation: A) The suffix -oid means “resembling.” B) The suffix -itis means “inflammation.” C) The suffix -noia means “mind.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 57) The suffix -phasia means: A) formation. B) to eat. C) to speak. D) paralysis. Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -plasia means “formation.” B) The suffix -phagia means “to eat or swallow.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -plegia means “paralysis.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 22 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 58) What does the suffix in the term hemoptysis mean? A) Spitting B) Drooping C) Flow D) Tension Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The suffix -ptosis means “drooping.” C) The suffix -rrhea means “flow.” D) The suffix -spasm means “tension.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 59) What is the meaning of the suffix in the term rhinorrhea? A) Burst forth B) Rupture C) Flow D) Resemble Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -rrhage means “burst forth.” B) The suffix -rrhexis means “rupture.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -oid means “resemble.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 60) What does the suffix in the term osteoclasis mean? A) Surgical puncture B) Removal of C) Incision into D) A break Answer: D Explanation: A) The suffix -centesis means “puncture.” B) The suffix -ectomy means “removal of.” C) The suffix -tomy means “incision into.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 40 Objective: 4 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 23 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 61) What is the definition of the suffix -lysis? A) Repair B) Separation, breakdown C) Recording D) Instrument for examining Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -plasty means “surgical repair.” B) Correct. C) The suffix -graphy means “recording.” D) The suffix -scope means “instrument for examining.” Page Ref: 40 Objective: 4 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 62) In the term cystotomy, the suffix means: A) remove. B) incision. C) surgical puncture. D) new opening. Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -ectomy means “remove.” B) Correct. C) The suffix -centesis means “surgical puncture.” D) The suffix -stomy means “new opening.” Page Ref: 41 Objective: 4 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 63) What is the meaning of the suffix in the term alcoholism? A) Process B) Inflammation C) Pertaining to D) Condition Answer: D Explanation: A) The suffix -ion means “process.” B) The suffix -itis means “inflammation.” C) Many suffixes, such as -ary and -ic, mean “pertaining to.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 24 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 64) In the term cyanotic, the suffix means: A) treatment. B) condition. C) pertaining to. D) inflammation. Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffixes -iatry and -therapy mean “treatment.” B) The suffixes -ism and -osis mean “condition.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -itis means “inflammation.” Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 65) What does the suffix in the term basophil mean? A) Immature cell B) Deficiency C) Attraction, love D) Produce, create Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -blast means “immature cell.” B) The suffix -penia means “deficiency.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -genesis means “produce or create.” Page Ref: 35 Objective: 1 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 66) The suffix in the term bronchiole means: A) small. B) dilated. C) constricted. D) many. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The suffix -ectasis means “dilated.” C) The suffix -spasm means “constricted.” D) The prefixes poly- or multi- “mean many.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 25 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 67) What is the definition of the suffix -rrhexis? A) Repair B) Flow C) Rupture D) Paralysis Answer: C Explanation: A) The suffix -plasty means “surgical repair.” B) The suffix -rrhea means “flow.” C) Correct. D) The suffix -plegia means “paralysis.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 68) The suffix -penia means: A) large. B) deficient. C) sexual. D) pertaining to. Answer: B Explanation: A) The suffix -megaly means “large.” B) Correct. C) There is no prefix meaning “sexual.” D) A number of prefixes mean “pertaining to,” including -ac, -ic, -and -ile; -penia is not one of these suffixes. Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 69) The prefix eu- in the term eupnea means: A) excessive. B) deficient. C) slow. D) good. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “excessive” is hyper-. B) The prefix for “deficient” is hypo-. C) The prefix for “slow” is brady-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 26 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 70) The prefix anti- means: A) against. B) different. C) bad. D) outside. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix for “different” is hetero-. C) The prefix for “bad” is cac-, dys-, or mal-. D) The prefix for “outside” is ec-, ecto-, or extra-. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 71) The prefix for “bad, difficult, painful, or abnormal” is: A) pan-. B) pseudo-. C) para-. D) dys-. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix pan- means “all.” B) The prefix pseudo- means “false.” C) The prefix para- means “beside, alongside, or abnormal.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 72) In the term anicteric, the prefix an- means: A) apart. B) without. C) separate. D) around. Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix for “apart” is dis-. B) Correct. C) The prefix for “separate” is dif- or dis-. D) The prefix for “around” is circum- or peri-. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 27 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 73) The prefix for “below, under, or deficient” is: A) mega-. B) hypo-. C) sym-. D) an-. Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix mega- means “large or great.” B) Correct. C) The prefix sym- means “together or with.” D) The prefix an- means “no, without, lack of, or apart.” Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 74) The prefix that means “within or inner” is: A) endo-. B) inter-. C) ex-. D) retro-. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix inter- means “between.” C) The prefix ex- means “out or away from.” D) The prefix retro- means “backward.” Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 75) Which of the following is the prefix for three? A) multiB) decaC) primiD) triAnswer: D Explanation: A) The prefix multi- means “many or much.” B) The prefix deca- means “ten.” C) The prefix primi- means “first.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 28 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 76) What is the meaning of the prefix nulli-? A) Outside B) Bad C) None D) Many Answer: C Explanation: A) A prefix for “outside” is ec-, ecto-, or extra-. B) The prefix for “bad” is cac-, dys-, or mal-. C) Correct. D) A prefix for “many” is multi- or poly-. Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 77) The prefix in afebrile means: A) without. B) before. C) normal. D) after. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix for “before” is ante-, pre-, or pro-. C) The prefix for “normal” is eu-. D) The prefix for “after” is post-. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 78) In the term premenstrual, the prefix pre- means: A) short. B) normal. C) before. D) after. Answer: C Explanation: A) The prefix for “short” is brachy-. B) The prefix for “normal” is eu-. C) Correct. D) The prefix for “after” is post-. Page Ref: 54 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 29 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 79) The term polydactyly means “pertaining to ________ fingers or toes.” A) lack of B) double C) large D) many Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “lack of” is a- or an-. B) The prefix for “double” is bi- or di-. C) The prefix for “large” is mega-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 80) What is the meaning of the prefix bi- as in the term bilateral? A) In front of B) Two C) Separate D) Between Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix for “in front of” is pre- or pro-. B) Correct. C) The prefix for “separate” is dif- or dis-. D) The prefix for “between” is inter-. Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 81) The prefix contra- means: A) against. B) bad. C) false. D) together. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix for “bad” is cac-, dys-, or mal-. C) The prefix for “false” is pseudo-. D) The prefix for “together” is syn- or sym-. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 30 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 82) The man was diagnosed with bradypnea, which means his breathing is: A) lacking. B) fast. C) excessive. D) slow. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “lack of” is a- or an-. B) The prefix for “fast or rapid” is tachy-. C) The prefix for “excessive” is hyper-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 83) The medical term epigastric means “pertaining to the region ________ the stomach.” A) below B) around C) over D) beside Answer: C Explanation: A) The prefix for “below” is hypo- or sub-. B) The prefix for “around” is circum- or peri-. C) Correct. D) The prefix for “beside” is para-. Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 84) In the term hyperactive, the prefix hyper- means: A) excessive. B) good. C) difficult. D) slow. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix for “good” is eu-. C) The prefix for “difficult” is dys-. D) The prefix for “slow” is brady-. Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 31 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 85) The term intermuscular means “pertaining to ________ muscles.” A) separate B) many C) between D) within Answer: C Explanation: A) The prefix for “separate” is dif- or dis-. B) The prefix for “many” is multi- or poly-. C) Correct. D) The prefix for “within” is intra-. Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 86) Parasternal means “pertaining to ________ the sternum.” A) beside B) within C) above D) through Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix for “within” is intra-. C) The prefix for “above” is ep-, epi-, hyper-, super-, or supra-. D) The prefix for “through” is dia-. Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 87) In the term pericardial, the prefix peri- means: A) below. B) around. C) within. D) above. Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix for “below” is hypo- or sub-. B) Correct. C) The prefix for “within” is end-, endo-, or intra-. D) The prefix for “above” is ep-, epi-, hyper-, super-, or supra-. Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 32 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 88) The prefix super- means “above or ________.” A) in front of B) away from C) upper D) large Answer: C Explanation: A) The prefix for “in front of” is pre- or pro-. B) The prefix for “away from” is ab-, ex-, or exo-. C) Correct. D) The prefix for “large” is mega-. Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 89) The prefix uni- means: A) many. B) much. C) none. D) one. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “many” is multi- or poly-. B) The prefix for “much” is multi- or poly-. C) The prefix for “none” is nulli-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 90) The prefix ad- means “________ or near.” A) apart B) toward C) outside D) after Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix for “apart” is a-, an-, ana-, dif-, or dis-. B) Correct. C) The prefix for “outside” is ec-, ecto-, or extra-. D) The prefix for “after” is post-. Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 33 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 91) In the term intrauterine, the prefix intra- means: A) around. B) below. C) through. D) within. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “around” is circum- or peri-. B) The prefix for “below” is hypo- or sub-. C) The prefix for “through” is dia-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 92) The prefix milli- means: A) one hundredth. B) one thousandth. C) one half. D) one. Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix for “one hundredth” is centi-. B) Correct. C) The prefix for “one half” is semi- or hemi-. D) The prefix for “one” is mono- or uni-. Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 93) The prefix homeo- in the term homeostasis means: A) above. B) below. C) constant. D) different. Answer: C Explanation: A) The prefix for “above” is ep-, epi-, hyper-, super-, or supra-. B) The prefix for “below” is hypo- or sub-. C) Correct. D) The prefix for “different” is hetero-. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 34 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 94) The term pseudocyesis refers to a ________ pregnancy. A) water B) small C) scanty D) false Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “water” is hydro-. B) The prefix for “small” is micro-. C) The prefix for “scanty” is oligo-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 95) The prefix hydro-, as in the term hydrotherapy, means: A) good. B) water. C) difficult. D) self. Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix for “good” is eu-. B) Correct. C) The prefix for “difficult” is dys-. D) The prefix for “self” is auto-. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 96) The prefixes ec- and ecto- both mean “out, ________, or outer.” A) outside B) apart C) over D) beyond Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix for “apart” is a-, an-, ana-, dif-, or dis-. C) The prefix for “over” is ep-, epi-, or meta-. D) The prefix for “beyond” is extra-, hyper-, meta-, or supra-. Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 35 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 97) Circum- is a prefix that means: A) middle. B) out. C) around. D) backward. Answer: C Explanation: A) The prefix for “middle” is meso-. B) The prefix for “out” is ec-, ecto-, ex-, or exo-. C) Correct. D) The prefix for “backward” is ana-, re-, or retro-. Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 98) The prefix semi-, as in the term semilunar, means: A) above. B) under. C) large. D) half. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “above” is ep-, epi-, hyper-, super-, or supra-. B) The prefix for “under” is hypo- or sub-. C) The prefix for “large” is mega-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 99) What does the prefix centi- mean? A) Ten B) One tenth C) One hundredth D) One thousandth Answer: C Explanation: A) Centi- means “one hundredth.” B) Centi- means “one hundredth.” C) Correct. D) Centi- means “one hundredth.” Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 36 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 100) The prefixes syn- and sym- both mean “with or ________.” A) large B) after C) go D) together Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “large” is mega-. B) The prefix for “after” is post-. C) The prefix for “good” is eu-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 101) The prefix mega- means “________ or great.” A) high B) large C) long D) wide Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix mega- doesn’t have the same meaning as high. B) Correct. C) The prefix mega- doesn’t have the same meaning as long. D) The prefix mega- doesn’t have the same meaning as wide. Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 102) What does the prefix ambi- mean, as in the term ambilateral? A) Twice B) Double C) Apart D) Both Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix bin- means “twice.” B) The prefix bi- or di- means “double.” C) The prefix a-, an-, ana-, dif-, or dis- means “apart.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 37 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 103) Mono- is the prefix for: A) one. B) four. C) three. D) much. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix for “four” is quadri-. C) The prefix for “three” is tri-. D) The prefix for “much” is multi- or poly-. Page Ref: 49 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 104) What does the term tachypnea mean? A) Slow breathing B) Rapid breathing C) Difficult breathing D) Irregular breathing Answer: B Explanation: A) Tachypnea doesn’t mean “slow breathing.” B) Correct. C) Tachypnea doesn’t mean “difficult breathing.” D) Tachypnea doesn’t mean “irregular breathing.” Page Ref: 43 Objective: 5 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 105) The prefix oligo- means: A) large. B) none. C) difficult. D) scanty. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “large” is mega-. B) The prefix for “none” is nulli-. C) The prefix for “difficult” is dys-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 38 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 106) The prefixes cac- and mal- mean: A) large. B) slow. C) bad. D) excessive. Answer: C Explanation: A) The prefix for “large” is mega-. B) The prefix for “slow” is brady-. C) Correct. D) The prefix for “excessive” is hyper- or poly-. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 107) The prefix ana- means: A) up, apart, backward. B) within, into. C) no, without. D) below, under. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix for “within or into” is intra-. C) The prefixes for “no or without” are a- and an-. D) The prefixes for “below or under” are hypo- and sub-. Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 108) The prefix quadri- means: A) four. B) half. C) many. D) first. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix semi- or hemi- means “five.” C) The prefix multi- or poly- means “many.” D) The prefix primi- means “first.” Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 39 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 109) In the term insomnia, the prefix in- means: A) deficient. B) near. C) difficult. D) not. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “deficient” is hypo-. B) The prefix for “near” is ad-. C) The prefix for “difficult” is dys-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 110) The prefix auto- means: A) other. B) self. C) control. D) easy. Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix auto- doesn’t mean “other.” B) Correct. C) The prefix auto- doesn’t mean “control.” D) The prefix auto- doesn’t mean “easy.” Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 111) In the term pandemic, which is a type of epidemic, the prefix means: A) upon, above. B) all. C) down, away from. D) without. Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix for “upon or above” is ep- or epi-. B) Correct. C) The prefix for “down or away from” is de-. D) The prefix for “without” is -a or -an. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 40 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 112) Hypoplasia means “________ of a tissue, organ, or body.” A) overdevelopment B) underdevelopment C) inner development D) outer development Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix for “over” is ep-, epi-, or meta-. B) Correct. C) The prefix for “inner” is end- or endo-. D) The prefix for “outer” is ec- or ecto-. Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 113) All prefixes: A) have more than one meaning. B) pertain to position. C) pertain to numbers. D) begin a word. Answer: D Explanation: A) Not all prefixes have more than one meaning. B) Not all prefixes pertain to position. C) Not all prefixes pertain to numbers. D) Correct. Page Ref: 43 Objective: 5 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 114) The term prefix means “to fix ________ or to fix to the beginning of a word.” A) beside B) after C) behind D) before Answer: D Explanation: A) The term prefix doesn’t mean “to fix beside.” B) The term prefix doesn’t mean “to fix after.” C) The term prefix doesn’t mean “to fix behind.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 43 Objective: 5 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 41 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 115) The prefix for “slow” is: A) brachy-. B) tachy-. C) dys-. D) brady-. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix brachy- means “short.” B) The prefix tachy- means “rapid or fast.” C) The prefix dys- means “bad, difficult, painful, or abnormal.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 116) The prefix micro- means: A) scanty. B) many. C) large. D) small. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “scanty” is oligo-. B) The prefix for “many” is multi- or poly-. C) The prefix for “large” is mega-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 117) The prefix dis-, as in the term dislocate, means: A) separate. B) away from. C) above. D) excessive. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix for “away from” is ab-, ex-, exo-, or de-. C) The prefix for “above” is ep-, epi-, hyper-, super-, or supra. D) The prefix for “excessive” is hyper- or poly-. Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 42 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 118) The meaning of the prefix meta- is: A) beside. B) large. C) excessive. D) beyond. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix para- means “beside.” B) The prefix mega- means “large.” C) The prefix hyper- or poly- means “excessive.” D) Correct. Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 119) The prefix that means “before or forward” is: A) ana-. B) endo-. C) ante-. D) ad-. Answer: C Explanation: A) The prefix ana- means “up, apart, or backward.” B) The prefix endo- means “within or inner.” C) Correct. D) The prefix ad- means “toward or near.” Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 120) The prefix that means “between” is: A) in-. B) inter-. C) extra-. D) intra-. Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix in- means “in, into, or not.” B) Correct. C) The prefix extra- means “outside or beyond.” D) The prefix intra- means “within or into.” Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 43 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 121) The prefix for “one thousandth” is: A) milli-. B) multi-. C) nulli-. D) mono-. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix multi- means “many or much.” C) The prefix nulli- means “none.” D) The prefix mono- means “one.” Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 122) The prefix retro- means: A) forward. B) fast. C) backward. D) slow. Answer: C Explanation: A) The prefix ante- means “forward.” B) The prefix tachy- means “rapid, or fast.” C) Correct. D) The prefix brady- means “one.” Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 123) The term lumen means: A) lying hidden. B) space within a tube. C) state of being closed. D) wide open. Answer: B Explanation: A) The term latent means “lying hidden.” B) Correct. C) The term occlusion means “state of being closed.” D) The term patent means “wide open.” Page Ref: 54 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Anatomy & Physiology 44 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 124) The term meaning “pertaining to two sides” is: A) bilateral. B) ambilateral. C) unilateral. D) trilateral. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) Ambilateral means “pertaining to both sides.” C) Unilateral means “pertaining to one side.” D) Trilateral means “pertaining to three sides.” Page Ref: 52 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 125) The prefix primi- means: A) foremost. B) first. C) one. D) many. Answer: B Explanation: A) The prefix primi- doesn’t mean “foremost.” B) Correct. C) The prefix mono- or uni- means “one.” D) The prefix multi- or poly- means “many.” Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 126) The prefix in the term decompensation means: A) again. B) without. C) down. D) separate. Answer: C Explanation: A) The prefix re- means “again.” B) The prefix a- or an- means “without.” C) Correct. D) The prefix dif- or dis- means “separate.” Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 45 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 127) In a multidisciplinary program, there is/are ________ discipline(s) of study. A) all B) two C) many D) one Answer: C Explanation: A) A multidisciplinary program would not necessarily have all disciplines of study. B) A multidisciplinary program would not have just two disciplines of study. C) Correct. D) A multidisciplinary program would not have just one discipline of study. Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 128) A posttest is a test that is given ________ the instruction. A) outside B) before C) during D) after Answer: D Explanation: A) A posttest is not a test given outside instruction. B) A posttest is not a test given before instruction. C) A posttest is not a test given during instruction. D) Correct. Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 129) The prefix in unconscious means: A) not. B) outside. C) under. D) with. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix ec-, ecto-, or extra- means “outside.” C) The prefix hypo- or sub- means “under.” D) The prefix com-, sym-, or syn- means “with.” Page Ref: 55 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 46 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 130) Underdevelopment of a tissue, organ, or body is termed: A) hypoxia. B) hyperemesis. C) hypoplasia. D) hypernecrosis. Answer: C Explanation: A) Hypoxia means “deficient oxygen.” B) Hyperemesis means “excessive vomiting.” C) Correct. D) Hypernecrosis means “excessive tissue death.” Page Ref: 52 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 131) Lying hidden or being quiet or inactive is referred to as: A) exacerbate. B) intermediary. C) latent. D) prevaricate. Answer: C Explanation: A) Exacerbate is not the term for lying hidden or being quiet or inactive. B) Intermediary is not the term for lying hidden or being quiet or inactive. C) Correct. D) Prevaricate is not the term for lying hidden or being quiet or inactive. Page Ref: 53 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Medical Words 132) Peri- is a prefix that means: A) many. B) before. C) around. D) again. Answer: C Explanation: A) Prefixes that mean “many” are multi- and poly-. B) The prefixes pre-, pro-, and ante- mean “before.” C) Correct. D) The prefix re- means “again.” Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 47 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 133) The prefix in catabolism (cata-) means: A) down. B) separate. C) excessive. D) increased. Answer: A Explanation: A) Correct. B) The prefix for “separate” is dif- or dis-. C) The prefix for “excessive” is hyper- or poly-. D) The prefix cata- does not mean “increased.” Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 134) The prefix in superinfection means: A) between. B) much. C) above. D) below. Answer: C Explanation: A) The prefix for “between” is dia-, inter-, or meta-. B) The prefix for “much” is multi- or poly-. C) Correct. D) The prefix for “below” is hypo- or sub-. Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 135) The prefix in abnormal means: A) same. B) near. C) toward. D) away from. Answer: D Explanation: A) The prefix for “same” is homeo-. B) The prefix for “near” is ad-. C) The prefix for “toward” is ad-. D) Correct. Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 48 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 2.2 True/False Questions 1) A compound suffix is made up of more than one suffix. Answer: FALSE Explanation: A compound suffix is made up of more than one word component of any type. Page Ref: 34 Objective: 1 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 2) The suffix -derma means “skin.” Answer: TRUE Explanation: The suffix -derma means “skin.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 3) The suffix meaning “dilation” is -cele. Answer: FALSE Explanation: The suffix for dilation is -ectasis. The suffix -cele means “hernia, tumor, or swelling.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 4) The suffix -lepsy means “seizure.” Answer: TRUE Explanation: The suffix -lepsy means “seizure.” Page Ref: 38 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 5) The suffix meaning “madness” is -mania. Answer: TRUE Explanation: The suffix meaning “madness” is -mania. Page Ref: 39 Objective: 2 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 49 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 6) The suffix -oid means “mind.” Answer: FALSE Explanation: The suffix -oid means “similar or resembles.” The suffix -noia means “mind.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 7) The suffix meaning “disease” is -pathy. Answer: TRUE Explanation: The suffix meaning “disease” is -pathy. Page Ref: 31 Objective: 4 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 8) The suffix in the term aphagia means “to speak.” Answer: FALSE Explanation: The suffix in aphagia means “to eat or to swallow.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 9) The suffix meaning “a thing formed” is -plasm. Answer: TRUE Explanation: The suffix meaning “a thing formed” is -plasm. Page Ref: 39 Objective: 3 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 10) The suffix meaning “drooping” is -ptysis. Answer: FALSE Explanation: The suffix -ptysis means “spitting.” The suffix -ptosis means “drooping.” Page Ref: 39 Objective: 4 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 11) All medical words have a prefix. Answer: FALSE Explanation: Not every medical word has a prefix (for example, cardiopathy). Page Ref: 43 Objective: 5 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 50 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 12) The prefix for “two or double” is bi-. Answer: TRUE Explanation: The prefix for “two or double” is bi-. Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 13) Both the prefixes pre- and pro- mean “after, behind.” Answer: FALSE Explanation: Pre- and pro- mean “before, in front of.” Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 14) The prefix meso- means “off-center.” Answer: FALSE Explanation: Meso- means “middle.” Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 15) The prefix for “four” is quadri-. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 16) Insomnia is a condition of sleep. Answer: FALSE Explanation: Insomnia is a condition of no sleep. Page Ref: 53 Objective: 10 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Medical Words 17) The prefix bin- means “twice.” Answer: TRUE Explanation: The prefix bin- means “twice.” Page Ref: 48 Objective: 9 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 51 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc. 18) The prefix extra- means “inside or inner.” Answer: FALSE Explanation: Extra- means “outside or beyond.” Page Ref: 47 Objective: 8 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 19) The prefix eu- means “good or normal.” Answer: TRUE Explanation: The prefix eu- means “good or normal.” Page Ref: 44 Objective: 6 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 20) The prefix meta- means “scanty.” Answer: FALSE Explanation: Meta- means “beyond, over, between, or change.” Page Ref: 45 Objective: 7 Level of Diff.: Knowledge Question Type: Word Building 52 Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education, Inc.