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MedicalTerminologyA Word-Building ApproachChapter 2

SuffixesJane Rice, RN, CMA-C

Classroom Response System1A suffix that means pain is:-algia-cide-dipsia-stasis2A suffix that means pain is:-algia-cide-dipsia-stasis3The suffix -dipsia means:pointformingthirstto separate4The suffix -dipsia means:pointformingthirstto separate5Which of the following is not a suffix?-an-ase-ate-al6Which of the following is not a suffix?-an-ase-ate-al7The suffix -ism means:mindresembleconditionspitting8The suffix -ism means:mindresembleconditionspitting9The suffix -kinesis means:hearingmotionseizureswelling10The suffix -kinesis means:hearingmotionseizureswelling11The suffix -malacia means madness.TrueFalse12The suffix -malacia means madness.TrueFalse13When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix.TrueFalse14When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix.TrueFalse15Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth.TrueFalse16Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth.TrueFalse17The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording.TrueFalse18The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording.TrueFalse19Suffixes can have more than one meaning.TrueFalse20Suffixes can have more than one meaning.TrueFalse21The suffix for enlargement is -megaly.TrueFalse22The suffix for enlargement is -megaly.TrueFalse23The suffix for swelling is -edema.TrueFalse24The suffix for swelling is -edema.TrueFalse25An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee.TrueFalse26An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee.TrueFalse27The suffix -systole means dilation.TrueFalse28The suffix -systole means dilation.TrueFalse29If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form.TrueFalse30If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form.TrueFalse31Chapter 2 ScenarioThe 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.32A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the:stomach and intestinesheart, arteries, veins, and capillaries blood and blood forming tissueskidney and urinary systems33A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the:stomach and intestinesheart, arteries, veins, and capillaries blood and blood forming tissueskidney and urinary systems34When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition?potassium deficiency calcium deficiencyiron deficiencyoxygen deficiency35When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition?potassium deficiency calcium deficiencyiron deficiencyoxygen deficiency36A noun suffix that means specialist is:-ive-ist-ism-ior37A noun suffix that means specialist is:-ive-ist-ism-ior38In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means:conditiontreatmentpertaining tosmall39In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means:conditiontreatmentpertaining tosmall40In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means:painminutedischargepertaining to41In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means:painminutedischargepertaining to42