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Chapter 03

Introduction to Medical and Anatomical Terminology

 

 

Multiple Choice Questions

1.   The term “oral” pertains to the:
A. mouth.
B.  throat.
C.  tooth.
D.  windpipe.

The term “oral” refers to the mouth.

 

ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

 

 

2.   The word “oculo” means pertaining to the:
A. eyes.
B.  corrective lens.
C.  vision.
D.  glasses.

The word “oculo” refers to the eyes.

 

ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

3.   Otitis media is inflammation of the
A. eye.
B.  tissue around the eye.
C.  middle ear.
D.  any part of the ear.

Inflammation (itis) of the middle (media) ear (ot) is referred to as otitis media.

 

ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms and etiologies as they apply to each system
ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

 

 

4.   Some laboratories require candidates to have a “dactylogram” done as part of the pre-employment screening. Another word for dactylogram is
A. brain disorder.
B.  encephalogram.
C.  fingerprint.
D.  footprint.

A dactylogram can be either a fingerprint or a toe print, not a handprint or a footprint.

 

ABHES: 11.a Perform the essential requirements for employment such as resume writing, effective interviewing, dressing professionally, time management, and following up appropriately
ABHES: 3.c Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

5.   What holds the genetic code that contains all information needed for processes of the body?
A. PPE
B.  DNA
C.  RNA
D.  Brain

DNA holds the genetic code that controls the processes of the human body. This process is assisted by the RNA.

 

ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functions
ABHES: 3.c Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

 

 

6.   When referring to the closest point of origin, the term used is:
A. caudal.
B.  distal.
C.  plantar.
D.  proximal.

Proximal refers to nearest to the point of origin.

 

ABHES: 3.b Build and dissect medical terms from roots/suffixes to understand the word element combinations that create medical terminology
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

7.   You walk into a patient’s room to collect a blood sample and notice that he is lying face down. What term would you use to describe this body position?
A. Anterior
B.  Inferior
C.  Prone
D.  Superior

Prone means lying horizontal with the face downward.

 

ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

 

 

8.   When describing a patient’s skull, which term would you use?
A. Cranial
B.  Encephelo
C.  Lumbar
D.  Thoracic

Cranial means pertaining to the skull.

 

ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

9.   A thoracotomy is a
A. disease of the chest.
B.  cut or incision into the chest.
C.  pain in the chest.
D.  tumor in the chest.

A thoracotomy is a cut or incision into the chest.

 

ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

 

 

10.                A patient shows signs of jaundice, which includes yellow pigment to the skin and having an enlarged liver. What term is used to describe an enlarged liver?
A. Cardiomegaly
B.  Hepatomegaly
C.  Splenomegaly
D.  Thoracomegaly

Hepatomegaly is the condition of having an enlarged liver. Depending on the cause, it may sometimes be present along with jaundice.

 

ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functions
ABHES: 3.c Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
CAAHEP: I.C.2 Identify body systems
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.01
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Language

11.                When using medical terminology, what is the base meaning of a term referred to as?
A. Base word
B.  Root word
C.  Beginning word
D.  Stem word

The base meaning of a word is referred to as a root word.

 

ABHES: 3.b Build and dissect medical terms from roots/suffixes to understand the word element combinations that create medical terminology
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.A.2 Use language/verbal skills that enable patients understanding
CAAHEP: IV.C.10 Diagram medical terms, labeling the word parts
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.01
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Language

 

 

12.                What word part is placed between the root word and the suffix?
A. Beginning word
B.  Combining vowel
C.  Prefix
D.  End word

The word part placed between the root word and the suffix is called the combining vowel.

 

ABHES: 3.b Build and dissect medical terms from roots/suffixes to understand the word element combinations that create medical terminology
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IV.C.10 Diagram medical terms, labeling the word parts
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
CAAHEP: IV.P.3 Use medical terminology, pronouncing medical terms correctly, to communicate information, patient history, data and observations
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.01
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Language

13.                Normally, patients have the palm of their hands facing upward when having blood drawn. Which action of the wrist will put the hand in this position?
A. Abduction
B.  Adduction
C.  Pronation
D.  Supination

Supination is the action of placing an extremity in supine position (palms facing upward).

 

ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functions
ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

 

 

14.                Which set of words contains similar meanings?
A. Cranial and caudal
B.  Distal and close
C.  Dorsal and back
D.  Lateral and inside

Dorsal and back both refer to a posterior surface or backside.

 

ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functions
ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

15.                A patient is standing upright and facing you. What is the name of the front side of the patient?
A. Anterior
B.  Distal
C.  Lateral
D.  Posterior

Anterior refers to the front side of the patient.

 

ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functions
ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.

 

Topic: Anatomical Terminology

16.                You are to draw blood from the patient’s basilic vein. The medical term used to describe the location of the basilic vein is:
A. anterior.
B.  proximal.
C.  medial.
D.  superior.

The medial refers to the closest to the inside (midline) of the body.

 

ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functions
ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
CAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

17.                Which test is part of a CBC?
A. PT/PTT
B.  TCHOL
C.  WBC
D.  HIV

A WBC is part of a complete blood count (CBC).

 

ABHES: 10.b.2 Hematology testing
ABHES: 3.d Define and use medical abbreviations when appropriate and acceptable
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
CAAHEP: I.P.12 Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment in each
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
CAAHEP: IV.P.3 Use medical terminology, pronouncing medical terms correctly, to communicate information, patient history, data and observations
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

 

 

18.                Words used in medical terminology are derived from which language?
A. Spanish
B.  Latin
C.  German
D.  French

Medical terminology is derived from Latin or Greek.

 

ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
ABHES: 3.d Define and use medical abbreviations when appropriate and acceptable
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

 

Check All That Apply Questions

19.                Which word parts pertain to the kidneys? (Choose all that apply)
_____  Hepato
__X__  Nephro
__X__  Pyelo
__X__  Reno

Pyelo, nephro, and reno refer to the kidneys.

 

ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.2 Identify body systems
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
CAAHEP: IV.P.3 Use medical terminology, pronouncing medical terms correctly, to communicate information, patient history, data and observations
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

 

 

 

Multiple Choice Questions

20.                You are to draw blood on a patient in the cardiology department. What kind of word part is “card”?
A. Prefix
B.  Suffix
C.  Combining vowel
D.  Root word

The root word provides the base meaning of the medical term.

 

ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
ABHES: 3.c Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
CAAHEP: IV.P.3 Use medical terminology, pronouncing medical terms correctly, to communicate information, patient history, data and observations
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.01
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Language

 

 

21.                You are unable to collect capillary blood from the finger of a child who has cold hands that appear bluish. What term is used to describe the color of this child’s skin in the documentation of failure to collect a specimen?
A. Cyanotic
B.  Hypochromic
C.  Melanomic
D.  Xanthochromic

A bluish coloration is called cyanotic.

 

ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms and etiologies as they apply to each system
ABHES: 3.d Define and use medical abbreviations when appropriate and acceptable
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
CAAHEP: I.C.2 Identify body systems
CAAHEP: I.C.5 Describe the normal function of each body system
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
CAAHEP: IV.P.3 Use medical terminology, pronouncing medical terms correctly, to communicate information, patient history, data and observations
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.01
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Language

22.                Viewing the body along its transverse plane means that you are looking at
A. diagonal sections.
B.  horizontal cross sections.
C.  longitudinal side-to-side sections.
D.  longitudinal front to back sections.

Viewing the body along its transverse plane means that you are looking at horizontal cross sections.

 

ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
ABHES: 3.b Build and dissect medical terms from roots/suffixes to understand the word element combinations that create medical terminology
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

 

 

23.                A patient who has had multiple blood draws on the same vein may notice some inflammation to the area. This is referred to as:
A. veinitis.
B.  phlebosis.
C.  damaged veins.
D.  phlebitis.

Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein.

 

ABHES: 2.b Describe common diseases, symptoms and etiologies as they apply to each system
ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.4 List major organs in each body system
CAAHEP: I.C.6 Identify common pathology related to each body system
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.01
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Language

24.                A patient is standing in the anatomical position. When referring to the midsagittal plane, this divides the body
A. from top to bottom.
B.  from side to side.
C.  from front to back.
D.  down the middle.

The midsagittal plane divides the body down the middle.

 

ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
ABHES: 3.b Build and dissect medical terms from roots/suffixes to understand the word element combinations that create medical terminology
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.3 Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

 

 

25.                Some phlebotomists may be required to take basic life support classes that include
A. CBC.
B.  CNS.
C.  CRP.
D.  CPR.

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is part of a course in basic life support.

 

ABHES: 2.c Identify diagnostic and treatment modalities as they relate to each body system
ABHES: 9.e Perform specialty procedures including but not limited to minor surgery, cardiac, respiratory, OB-GYN, neurological, gastroenterology
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
CAAHEP: IX.P.2 Perform within scope of practice
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 3.1 Describe the basic functions of each of the main body systems, and demonstrate basic knowledge of the circulatory, urinary, and other body systems necessary to perform assigned specimen collection tasks.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

26.                Which of the following abbreviations is NOT a laboratory test?
A. CBC
B.  CEA
C.  CNS
D.  CRP

CNS, the central nervous system, is not a laboratory test.

 

ABHES: 10.b Perform selected CLIA-waived tests that assist with diagnosis and treatment
ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
ABHES: 3.c Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
CAAHEP: IX.P.2 Perform within scope of practice
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

 

 

27.                A healthcare provider wants to order a blood test for alanine transaminase and contacts phlebotomy for the correct abbreviation, which is:
A. ALA.
B.  ALT.
C.  AST.
D.  A-trans.

The correct abbreviation is ALT.

 

ABHES: 10.b.3 Chemistry testing
ABHES: 2.c Identify diagnostic and treatment modalities as they relate to each body system
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

28.                A physician requests that a BMP be drawn. What is the meaning of this test and which department should it be completed in?
A. Basic morning panel, hematology
B.  Basic metabolic panel, chemistry
C.  Basic metabolic profile, microbiology
D.  Before morning panel, immunohematology

BMP stands for basic metabolic panel and is performed in the chemistry department.

 

ABHES: 10.b.3 Chemistry testing
ABHES: 2.c Identify diagnostic and treatment modalities as they relate to each body system
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 1.7 Use common medical terminology.
NAACLS: 7.00 Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport and specimen processing.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

 

 

29.                You enter a room to collect a blood specimen and notice the sign above the bed states “NPO.” This means that
A. the patient is a new patient under observation.
B.  you are not to collect blood from either arm.
C.  the patient may not eat or drink anything.
D.  you should have put on isolation PPEs.

NPO means that the patient may not eat or drink anything.

 

ABHES: 10.b Perform selected CLIA-waived tests that assist with diagnosis and treatment
ABHES: 3.d Define and use medical abbreviations when appropriate and acceptable
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 1.7 Use common medical terminology.
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

30.                A physician will use what abbreviation for treatment when charting a patient’s information?
A. D_x
B.  P_x
C.  R_x
D.  T_x

The abbreviation for a treatment is T_x.

 

ABHES: 3.d Define and use medical abbreviations when appropriate and acceptable
ABHES: 4.a Follow documentation guidelines
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
CAAHEP: IV.C.12 Organize technical information and summaries
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 1.7 Use common medical terminology.
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

 

 

31.                As a phlebotomist, you may see this abbreviation for diagnosis on a patient’s lab requisition form.
A. D_x
B.  F_x
C.  R_x
D.  S_x

The abbreviation for diagnosis is D_x.

 

ABHES: 3.d Define and use medical abbreviations when appropriate and acceptable
ABHES: 4.a Follow documentation guidelines
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 1.7 Use common medical terminology.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

32.                A patient arrives in the outpatient laboratory and hands you a slip of paper that has the abbreviation R_x on the top. What does this mean?
A. The physician has ordered blood tests on a form normally used for prescriptions.
B.  The patient is to have rehabilitation treatments and should be sent to another department.
C.  The patient’s diagnosis is on the form and you should not read any further to comply with HIPAA.
D.  The patient’s symptoms will appear next on the form.

The abbreviation R_x means prescription. Lab tests are often ordered as a prescription.

 

ABHES: 3.d Define and use medical abbreviations when appropriate and acceptable
ABHES: 4.a Follow documentation guidelines
Blooms: Understand
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 1.7 Use common medical terminology.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

 

 

33.                You enter a room to collect a blood specimen and notice the sign above the bed states “F_x right arm”. This means that you
A. should avoid the right arm.
B.  should not collect blood from either arm.
C.  must collect blood from the right arm.
D.  should collect blood from the right hand.

The abbreviation F_x means fracture. It is best to avoid collecting blood from fractured arms.

 

ABHES: 3.d Define and use medical abbreviations when appropriate and acceptable
ABHES: 4.a Follow documentation guidelines
Blooms: Understand
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

34.                Pertaining to the human body, molecules are made up of at least how many atoms?
A. 6
B.  3
C.  2
D.  4

Molecules are forms of matter and are made up of at least 2 atoms.

 

ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functions
ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

 

 

35.                What are considered to be the smallest living units in the human body?
A. Cells
B.  Tissue
C.  Bones
D.  Neurons

Cells are considered to be the smallest living units in the human body.

 

ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.1 Describe structural organization of the human body
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
NAACLS: 3.1 Describe the basic functions of each of the main body systems, and demonstrate basic knowledge of the circulatory, urinary, and other body systems necessary to perform assigned specimen collection tasks.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology

 

Check All That Apply Questions

36.                You notice on the patient’s lab requisition form that he is in the wrong area. His form states an electrocardiogram is to be performed. What are the possible abbreviations you may see? (Choose all that apply)
__X__  ECG
_____  EEG
__X__  EKG
_____  GRM

Electrocardiogram is abbreviated either ECG or EKG.

 

ABHES: 2.a List all body systems, their structure and functions
ABHES: 3.c Apply various medical terms for each specialty
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 3.00 Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

 

 

Multiple Choice Questions

37.                What test would be performed for the following: pH, glucose, protein, ketones, nitrates, WBCs, and specific gravity?
A. Urinalysis
B.  Urine drug screen
C.  Lipid panel
D.  Hematology panel

A urine analysis would contain these tests.

 

ABHES: 10.b.1 Urinalysis
ABHES: 6.c Prescriptions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Understand
CAAHEP: I.P.14 Perform urinalysis
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.02
NAACLS: 3.1 Describe the basic functions of each of the main body systems, and demonstrate basic knowledge of the circulatory, urinary, and other body systems necessary to perform assigned specimen collection tasks.
Topic: Medical Abbreviations

38.                You notice on your patient that she has veins close to the surface of the skin. The correct term used would be:
A. superficial.
B.  above.
C.  on top.
D.  deep.

Superficial is the correct term used in describing veins close to the top of skin.

 

ABHES: 3.a Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix, suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.P.2 Perform venipuncture
CAAHEP: IV.C.11 Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.03
NAACLS: 3.2 Identify the veins of the arms and hands on which phlebotomy is performed.
Topic: Anatomical Terminology