1. Medical Terminology A Word-Building Approach
Jane Rice, RN, CMA-C
Classroom Response System
Chapter 2 Suffixes

2. A suffix that means pain is:
-algia
-cide
-dipsia
-stasis

3. A suffix that means pain is:
-algia
-cide
-dipsia
-stasis

4. The suffix -dipsia means:
point
forming
thirst
to separate

5. The suffix -dipsia means:
point
forming
thirst
to separate

6. Which of the following is not a suffix?
-an
-ase
-ate
-al

7. Which of the following is not a suffix?
-an
-ase
-ate
-al

8. The suffix -ism means:
mind
resemble
condition
spitting

9. The suffix -ism means:
mind
resemble
condition
spitting

10. The suffix -kinesis means:
hearing
motion
seizure
swelling

11. The suffix -kinesis means:
hearing
motion
seizure
swelling

12. The suffix -malacia means madness.
True
False

13. The suffix -malacia means madness.
True
False

14. When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix.
True
False

15. When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix.
True
False

16. Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth.
True
False

17. Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth.
True
False

18. The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording.
True
False

19. The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording.
True
False

20. Suffixes can have more than one meaning.
True
False

21. Suffixes can have more than one meaning.
True
False

22. The suffix for enlargement is -megaly.
True
False

23. The suffix for enlargement is -megaly.
True
False

24. The suffix for swelling is -edema.
True
False

25. The suffix for swelling is -edema.
True
False

26. An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee.
True
False

27. An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee.
True
False

28. The suffix -systole means dilation.
True
False

29. The suffix -systole means dilation.
True
False

30. If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form.
True
False

31. If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form.
True
False

32. Chapter 2 Scenario
The following information was dictated by a cardiologist: 67 y/o Caucasian female c/o chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Patient appears apprehensive. Cyanotic around lips and mouth. Noted edematous abdomen.

33. A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the:
stomach and intestines
heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries
blood and blood forming tissues
kidney and urinary systems

34. A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the:
stomach and intestines
heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries
blood and blood forming tissues
kidney and urinary systems

35. When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition?
potassium deficiency
calcium deficiency
iron deficiency
oxygen deficiency

36. When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition?
potassium deficiency
calcium deficiency
iron deficiency
oxygen deficiency

37. A noun suffix that means specialist is:
-ive
-ist
-ism
-ior

38. A noun suffix that means specialist is:
-ive
-ist
-ism
-ior

39. In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means:
condition
treatment
pertaining to
small

40. In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means:
condition
treatment
pertaining to
small

41. In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means:
pain
minute
discharge
pertaining to

42. In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means:
pain
minute
discharge
pertaining to