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CRCST Exam Prep: Medical Terminology Flashcards, Exams of Public Health

A comprehensive review of medical terminology, focusing on root words, prefixes, and suffixes commonly used in surgical contexts. It includes flashcard-style questions and answers covering anatomical terms, surgical procedures, and instrument names. This resource is designed to aid students and professionals in mastering medical vocabulary essential for healthcare settings, offering clear definitions and practical applications. It also covers basic microbiology and sterilization concepts. (410 characters)

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IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CRCST FINAL FLASHCARD REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
1. DNA: stores info needed to build proteins and passes genetic info from parent to
offspring
2. gastro: stomach
3. gyne: woman
4. hema or hemat: blood
5. hepat: liver
6. arthro: joint
7. colo: colon
8. cranio: skull
9. herni: rupture
10. hyster: uterus
11. lipo: fat
12. litho: stone
13. oopher: ovary
14. rhino: nose
15. tracheo: trachea
16. -algia: pain
17. -cide: kill
18. -emia: blood
19. -genic: origin
20. -itis: inflammation
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IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CRCST FINAL FLASHCARD REVIEW QUESTIONS &

ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

1. DNA: stores info needed to build proteins and passes genetic info from parent to

offspring

2. gastro: stomach

3. gyne: woman

4. hema or hemat: blood

5. hepat: liver

6. arthro: joint

7. colo: colon

8. cranio: skull

9. herni: rupture

10. hyster: uterus

11. lipo: fat

12. litho: stone

13. oopher: ovary

14. rhino: nose

15. tracheo: trachea

16. -algia: pain

17. -cide: kill

18. -emia: blood

19. -genic: origin

20. -itis: inflammation

21. -megaly: enlargement

22. -necrosis: death of tissue

23. -ology: study of

24. -oma: tumor

25. -rrhage: flow

26. -cise: cut

27. -ectomy: surgical removal

28. -oscopy: visual exam of organ or joint

29. -ostomy: creation of a new

52. rrhaphy: to suture

53. oscopy: visual exam

54. cise: to cut

55. excision of the colon: Colectomy

56. forming an opening into the colon: Colostomy

57. instrument to cut skin: Dermatome

58. excision of hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoidectomy

59. crushing of a stone: Lithotripsy

60. surgical repair of the nose: Rhinoplasty

61. surgical repair of the tympanic membrane: Tympanoplasty

62. The term, "periosteal elevator," refers to:: an instrument used to remove

tissue around the bone

63. Which of the following tells a primary meaning of a word?: Root word

element

64. The term "intercosto" means: between the ribs

65. Lithotripsy" refers to:: crushing of a stone

66. The majority of medical terms are of either or origin.-

: Greek or Latin

67. Dermopathy" is a(an):: skin disease

68. The term "hemi" is a: Prefix

69. Subcutaneous" refers to:: beneath the skin

70. The last word element in a medical term is the:: suffix

71. The root element, "gastro," refers to the:: stomach

72. The purpose of a combining vowel is to:: ease pronunciation

73. Which of the following means "beside or near"?: para

74. The term, "BKA," refers to a surgical procedure involving:: surgical re- moval

of the leg below the knee

75. The term "rhinoplasty," refers to:: surgical repair of the nose

76. The term "hypo" means: below

77. The term, "CR," relates to a surgical procedure for:: treating a fractured bone

84. Hand Hygiene: Most important procedure to prevent and control the transmis-

sion of microorganisms

85. Keep natural nails at:: 1/4in or less

86. People Flow: Flow from clean to contaminated areas

87. Direction of Flow in SPS (Air Flow): Clean to Dirty

88. Direction of Flow in SPS (Work Flow): Dirty to Clean

89. Decontamination Air Exchange/Air Flow: 10 per hour - Negative

90. Preparation Air Exchange/Air Flow: 10 per hour - Positive

91. Clean/Sterile Storage Air Exchange/Air Flow: 4 per hour - Positive

92. Manual Cleaning: is the most important step, removes 99.9% of bioburden

93. Endoscopes with AER: Disinfect, rinse, alcohol, air cycles

94. Leakage Testing: Detects damage to scope

95. Failed Leakage Test: Leave leak tester running, remove scope from water

96. Most important Reprocessing Step: Manual cleaning

97. MEC: Minimum Effective Concentration

98. Eye washing station must have:: Cold water or tepid, 60 degrees - 100

degrees fahrenheit

99. Automated endoscope reprocessor (AER): Refers to machines designed for the

purpose of cleaning and disenfecting of endoscopes and accessories

100. Four phases of endoscope reprocessing: Pre-cleaning, leak testing,

cleaning, disinfection/sterilization

101. Primary Inventory Point: Inventory where all supplies are stored

102. Secondary Inventory Point: Inventory where supplies are stored at the point of

use