Assignment

Phonetic Spelling Challenge

These words are spelled phonetically. Spell the term correctly in the space provided.

Phonetic Spelling Correct Spelling

1. sub" A-kfif
2. sin' tum
3. soo" per-in-fek' shun
4. pre-men' stroo-al
5. in-som' ne-ah
6. hi" pe-pla' za-A
7. 5-si-me' -tri-kal
8. ko'
9. sang"-qwin' e-its
10. ep' 3-the' It-um
11. jin' 6-koyd
12. in-fek' shun

Answer the following:

1. What is a suffix?
2. What is a prefix?
3. What is a root?
4. What is a combining form?
5. Explain the purpose of the medical record, and describe three of its components.
6. What is a SOAP note, and what are its components?

Worksheets for Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, 9e.

9. extraocular

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Root and its meaning: Medical word definition:

10. intermediary

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Root and its meaning: Medical word definition:

11. multifocal

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Root and its meaning: Medical word definition:

12. superinfection

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Root and its meaning: Medical word definition:

Spelling Challenge

Spell each term correctly in the space provided.

Incorrect Spelling Correct Spelling

1. supperinfection
2. unconscience
3. chynea
4. bynary
5. premenstural
6. polydactly
7. bronchiolle
8. pustool
9. epnea
10. mamography
11. lithotipsy
12. blastosist

Module One Worksheet

Medical Terminology Fundamentals, Word Building, and Medical Records

Write the definitions of the following.

1. a-
2. peni-
3. super-
4. endo-
5. intra-
6. inter-
7. pro-
8. hypo-
9. hyper-
10. ante-
11. -dipsia
12. -gen
13. -algesia
14. -crit
15. -blast
16. -therapy
17. -ac
18. -phil
19. -logy
20. -esis

1. turgor

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Root and its meaning: Medical word definition:

2. steroid

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Root and its meaning: Medical word definition:

3. anesthetize

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Root and its meaning: Medical word definition:

4. palpate

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Root and its meaning: Medical word definition:

5. abrasion

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Medical word definition:

6. hypertrophy

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Root and its meaning: Medical word definition:

7. polydactyly

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Root and its meaning: Medical word definition:

8. parasternal

Suffix and its meaning: Prefix and its meaning: Root and its meaning: Medical word definition.