Medical Terminology, Exams of Medical Sciences

Download Medical Terminology and more Exams Medical Sciences in PDF only on Docsity! TECEP® Test Description for APS-100-TE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This exam assesses students’ knowledge of everyday medical terminology used by healthcare and medical professionals. The exam assesses knowledge of word parts, word structure, and word analysis of vocabulary relating to diseases, disorders, diagnostic, and surgical procedures of the organ systems of the body. In addition, this exam evaluates students’ knowledge of specific medical words and word parts pertaining to musculoskeletal, lymphatic/immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, integumentary, endocrine, vision, hearing, and reproductive systems. (1 credit) ● Test format:​ 75 multiple course questions (1 point each) ● Passing score:​ 70% (52/75 points). Your grade will be reported as CR (credit) or NC (no credit). ● Time limit:​ 2 hours OUTCOMES ASSESSED ON THE TEST ● The ability to utilize and define commonly used word parts, medical terms, and anatomic terminology. ● The ability to utilize and define terms related to the organs and functions of the different body systems, their pathology and diseases, and the diagnostic and treatment procedures of those systems. ● The ability to utilize terms related to basic examination procedures and laboratory tests, diagnostic techniques, pharmacology, and therapies. TOPICS ON THE TEST AND THEIR APPROXIMATE DISTRIBUTION The table below indicates the main topics covered by this exam and the approximate percentage of the exam devoted to each main topic. Under the main topic heading is a list of related–but more specific–topics. It is important to review these topics to determine how much prior knowledge you have and/or how much additional study is necessary. Topic # of Questions TECEP Test Description for APS-100-TE by Thomas Edison State University is licensed under a ​Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License​. Fundamentals of Medical Terminology; The Human Body & Its Systems ● Fundamentals of medical terminology ● Use of word parts in creating and analyzing medical terms ● How the body and body systems are viewed in anatomic and structural terms ● Terms related to genetics, tissues, glands, and pathology 10 questions The Skeletal and Muscular Systems ● Medical terms related to: ○ Structure and functions of the parts of the skeletal and muscular body systems ○ Pathology, diagnosis and treatment of skeletal and muscular system disorders ○ Medical specialists who treat skeletal and muscular system disorders 10 questions The Cardiovascular System ● Medical terms related to: ○ Structure and functions of the parts of the cardiovascular system ○ Pathology, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular system disorders ○ Medical specialists who treat cardiovascular system disorders 5 questions The Respiratory System ● Medical terms related to: ○ Structure and functions of the parts of the respiratory system ○ Pathology, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory system disorders ○ Medical specialists who treat respiratory system disorders 5 questions The Digestive System ● Medical terms related to: ○ Structure and functions of the parts of the digestive system ○ Pathology, diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders ○ Medical specialists who treat digestive system disorders 5 questions The Urinary and Reproductive Systems ● Medical terms related to: ○ Structure and functions of the parts of the urinary and reproductive systems ○ Pathology, diagnosis and treatment of urinary and reproductive system disorders ○ Medical specialists who treat urinary and reproductive system disorders 10 questions TECEP Test Description for APS-100-TE by Thomas Edison State University is licensed under a ​Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License​. 4. The overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit is known as a. dorsiflexion b. hyperextension c. circumextension d. supination 5. What medical condition is a group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heart? a. Angina b. Coronary artery disease c. Valvular prolapse d. Ischemic heart disease 6. The abnormal protrusion of a heart valve is known as a. valvulitis b. valvular stenosis c. valvular prolapse d. pericarditis 7. What medical term describes an abnormally rapid rate of respiration? a. Apnea b. Tachypnea c. Hypopnea d. Dyspnea 8. Which term is also used to describe acute nasopharyngitis? a. Croup b. Upper respiratory infection c. Influenza d. Acute respiratory distress syndrome 9. What term describes an abnormal, white precancerous lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek? a. Oral thrush b. Cheilosis c. Aphthous ulcer d. Leukoplakia TECEP Test Description for APS-100-TE by Thomas Edison State University is licensed under a ​Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License​. 10. What medical term means the vomiting of blood? a. Hematemesis b. Emesis c. Gastroemesis d. Eructation 11. Which of the following professionals specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system? a. Neonatologist b. Gynecologist c. Infertility specialist d. Obstetrician 12. Which word part pertains to the kidneys? a. lith/o b. -lysis c. nephr/o d. -uria 13. Which class of diseases is characterized by the uncontrolled division of cells? a. Immunodeficiency disorders b. Neoplasm c. Cancer d. STDs 14. Which condition is also known as a pinched nerve? a. Radiculitis b. Sciatica c. Myelosis d. Neuritis 15. In which chronic disorder does the amount of fluid in the inner ear increase intermittently and cause vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, and tinnitus? a. Ménière’s disease b. Acoustic neuroma c. Labyrinthitis d. Cholesteatoma TECEP Test Description for APS-100-TE by Thomas Edison State University is licensed under a ​Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License​. 16. A _______-degree burn involves blisters and damage to the dermis and epidermis. a. first b. second c. third d. dermabrasion 17. Which gland secretes hormones that control the activity of the other endocrine glands? a. Adrenal b. Hypothalamus c. Thymus d. Pituitary 18. Nuclear medicine imaging studies focus on a. anterior areas of the body b. diagnostic techniques c. the gastrointestinal tract d. specific organs and tissues TECEP Test Description for APS-100-TE by Thomas Edison State University is licensed under a ​Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License​.