Test Bank for Medical Terminology 3rd Edition by Thierer

Test Bank for Medical Terminology 3rd Edition by Thierer

Chapter 1

True / False Questions

1. Medical terms began to be labeled in the 1800s.
   True    False
2. Etymology is the study of the origin of words.
   True    False
3. Many medical terms have their origin in Greek and Latin terms.
   True    False
4. Medical documentation includes evidence that may be used in court.
   True    False
5. Some medical records are stored in electronic formats.
   True    False
6. A SOAP medical record is always chronological.
   True    False
7. The plural of medical terms always ends in s.
   True    False
8. HIPAA is the law that addresses privacy concerns in health care.
   True    False
9. Word roots always come at the end of words.
   True    False
10. A patient must accept all medical care, especially in life-threatening situations.
    True    False
11. Medical errors are a serious national problem.
    True    False
12. The plural of sarcoma is sarcomas.
    True    False

13.The plural of neurosis is neuroses.
True    False

14. The plural of kidney is kidneys.
    True    False
15. The plural of serum is either sera or serums.
    True    False
16. The plural of virus is viruses.
    True    False
17. The plural of fungus is either fungi or funguses.
    True    False