Basic Medical Terminology Test

Full Name *

Select date: *

Part A – Prefixes & Suffixes

The prefix brady- means: *

Fast

Slow

Normal

The prefix tachy- means: *

The suffix -ectomy means: *

Part B – Root Words

The root cardio refers to: *

The root neuro refers to: *

The root derm/derma refers to: *

The root hemo/hemat refers to: *

Part C – Abbreviations

BP stands for: *

HR stands for: *

NPO means: *

Part D – CNA Practice Scenarios

A resident is placed on a cardiac diet. This means the diet is meant to help their *

A nurse tells you the patient has dermatitis. Which part of the body is affected? *

A doctor orders “NPO after midnight.” What does this mean for the patient? *

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