NHI Anatomy and Medical Terminology Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patient presents with a laceration on the outer side of their thigh, far from the body's midline. Which directional term accurately describes the location of the wound?

Accepted Answer

Lateral

Answer

Proximal

Answer

Medial

Answer

Superior

Question 2

Which of the following major organs are housed within the thoracic cavity?

Accepted Answer

The heart and lungs

Answer

The brain and spinal cord

Answer

The stomach, liver, and intestines

Answer

The kidneys and bladder

Question 3

A patient's chart indicates a diagnosis of 'nephritis.' The suffix '-itis' signifies what condition?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

Answer

Surgical removal

Answer

Enlargement

Answer

Painful condition

Question 4

An MRI is ordered to be performed in a way that will divide the patient's body into superior and inferior sections. Which anatomical plane will be used for this imaging?

Accepted Answer

Transverse plane

Answer

Sagittal plane

Answer

Coronal plane

Answer

Oblique plane

Question 5

A healthcare professional is reviewing an x-ray report that mentions a fracture of the femur. This injury affects which part of the patient's body?

Accepted Answer

Thigh

Answer

Upper arm

Answer

Shin

Answer

Forearm

Question 6

A patient is diagnosed with hepatitis. Based on the combining form 'hepat/o', which organ is primarily affected?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

Heart

Answer

Kidney

Answer

Stomach

A patient presents with a laceration on the outer side of their thigh, far from the body's midline.Which directional term accurately describes the location of the wound?

A patient presents with a laceration on the outer side of their thigh, far from the body's midline.
Which directional term accurately describes the location of the wound?