Practice Quiz_ Introduction to Veterinary Terminology

Practice Quiz: Introduction to Veterinary Terminology 1. What’s the name of the membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and its organs? a. Diaphragm b. Peritoneum c. Ventral cavity d. Pleura Answer: B 2. When describing a wound toward the tip of the tail, you might say that the wound is what to the base of the tail? a. Distal b. Dorsal c. Caudal d. Proximal Answer: C ● Correct Answer: A. Distal - When describing a wound toward the tip of the tail, the wound is distal to the base of the tail. Review Structures of the Body. 3. What surgical instrument might be used to stop bleeding? a. Catheter b. Retractor c. Hemostat d. Lancet Answer: C 4. In the word dysphagia, what does the prefix dys- refer to? a. Two b. Between c. Excessive d. Bad Answer: D 5. In the word panleukopenia, what does the prefix -pan refer to? a. Less b. Small c. Many d. All Answer: D 6. Which of the following anatomical roots pertain to reproductive organs? a. Hyster/o, uter/o, ventr/o, vas/o b. Colp/o, odont/o, hyster/o, orchid/o c. Cyst/o, colp/o, hyster/o, orchid/o d. Colp/o, hyster/o, orchid/o, uter/o Answer: A ● Correct Answer: D. Colp/o, hyster/o, orchid/o, and uter/o are the anatomical roots that pertain to the reproductive organs. Review Structures of the Body. 7. A cubic centimeter (cc) is equivalent to what? a. Liter (L) b. Kilogram (kg) c. Milligram (mg) d. Milliliter (mL) Answer: D 8. When performing a nose-to-tail exam, the veterinarian is moving in what direction? a. Dorsal to ventral b. Cranial to caudal c. Caudal to cranial d. Ventral to dorsal Answer: B 9. When describing a lesion in the armpit area, the correct anatomical term would be what? a. Anterior b. Appendicular c. Axial d. Axillary Answer: D 10. Which medical term refers to a pregnant female? a. Parturition b. Queening c. Gravid d. Polyestrous Answer: B ● Correct Answer: C. Gravid - Gravid refers to a pregnant female. Review Veterinary Procedure Terminology 11. Which of the following anatomical roots pertain to organs of the urinary system? a. Cysto/o, urethr/o, ur/o, nephr/o b. Spondyl/o, cyst/o, ur/o, nephr/o c. Uter/o, cysto/o, nephr/o, ur/o d. Cephal/o, cysto/o, nephr/o, urethr/o Answer: A 12. Which portion of a word is added to the end to change its meaning? For example, electrocardiograph versus electrocardiogram. a. Roots b. Affixes c. Prefixes d. Suffixes Answer: D 13. Which of the following anatomical roots pertain to the eye? a. Aden/o, blephar/o, chol/o, cor/o b. Blephar/o, cor/o, histo/o, irid/o c. Cor/o, irid/o, opt/o, sial/o d. Belphar/o, cor/o, irid/o, opt/o Answer: C ● Correct Answer: D. Blephar/o, cor/o, irid/o, and opt/o are the anatomical roots that pertain to the eye. Review Structures of the Body. 14. The jugular vein is located in which anatomical region? a. Crural - Crural region, the crural region encompassing the lower leg, between the knee and ankle, the fibular region encompassing the outside of the lower leg, the tarsal region encompassing the ankle, the pedal region encompassing the foot. b. Cervical - The cervical spine (neck region) consists of seven bones (C1-C7 vertebrae), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs. These discs allow the spine to move freely and act as shock absorbers during activity. c. Cranial - The cranial region or cephalic region is the head and skull. The forehead is referred to as the frontal region. The eyes are referred to as the orbital or ocular region. The cheeks are referred to as the buccal region. The ears are referred to as the auricle or otic region. d. Cephalic Answer: B 15. Which “where” prefix refers to within or inner? a. Infra b. Inter c. Indo d. Endo Answer: B ● Correct Answer: D. Endo - Endo refers to within or inner. Review Learning Medical Terms.