Question 1

Build a medical term that means surgical removal of a kidney and a ureter.

Accepted Answer

A)   hemi + nephr + ectomy
B)   hemi + nephron + ureter + ectomy
C)   laparo + nephr + ectomy
D)   nephro + cyst + ana + stom + osis
E)   nephro + ureter + ectomyF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Translate the medical term orchioplasty.

Accepted Answer

A)   incision into the penis
B)   removal of a testicle
C)   removal of the seminal vesicles
D)   surgical reconstruction of a testicle
E)   surgical reconstruction of the penisF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Build a medical term that means specialist in the study of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A)   nephro + logist
B)   nephro + logy
C)   nephro + log + ist
D)   uro + logist
E)   uro + logyF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Translate the medical term anorchidism.

Accepted Answer

A)   condition of no sperm
B)   condition of few sperm
C)   condition of no testicle
D)   condition of only one testicle
E)   condition of hidden testicleF) A) and B)
G) B) and E) C

Question 5

Select the medical term that translates as surgical reconstruction of a ureter.

Accepted Answer

A)   urethroplasty
B)   ureteropexy
C)   ureteroplasty
D)   ureterorrhexis
E)   ureterostomyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Build a medical term that means disease of the renal pelvis and kidney.

Accepted Answer

A)   nephrolithiasis
B)   nephropathy
C)   pyeloma
D)   pyelonephropathy
E)   renopyelopathyF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Select the medical term that translates as condition of pus in the urine.

Accepted Answer

A)   pyeluria
B)   polyuria
C)   dysuria
D)   pyuria
E)   mycuriaF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Build a medical term that means pain in the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A)   nephr + algia
B)   nephr + itis
C)   nephro + ptosis
D)   nephro + scler +osis
E)   nephro + stomyF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Identify and define the root in the medical term orchidotomy.

Accepted Answer

A)   orchido- sperm
B)   orchido- testicle
C)   orch/i- testicle
D)   tomy- incision
E)   dotomy- procedureF) A) and E)
G) A) and B) B

Question 10

Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy.

Accepted Answer

A)   hemi- half
B)   nephr- kidney
C)   nephr- bladder
D)   -ectomy surgical removal
E)   -ectomy surgical reconstructionF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Translate the medical term ureterocele.

Accepted Answer

A)   inflammation of the ureter
B)   hernia of the ureter
C)   pain in the ureter
D)   rupture of the ureter
E)   tumor of the ureterF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Translate the medical term oliguria.

Accepted Answer

A)   condition of no urine production
B)   pertaining to no urine production
C)   condition of low urine production
D)   condition of much urine production
E)   pertaining to low urine productionF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pyeloplasty?

Accepted Answer

A)   pyelo (pelvis)  + plasty (reconstruction)  = surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis
B)   pyelo (bladder)  + plasty (reconstruction)  = surgical reconstruction of the bladder
C)   pyelo (pelvis)  + plasty (incision)  = incision into the renal pelvis
D)   pyelo (bladder)  + plasty (incision)  = incision into the bladder
E)   pyelo (pelvis)  + plasty (removal)  = removal of the renal pelvisF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term vesicocele?

Accepted Answer

A)   vesico (bladder)  + cele (hernia)  = hernia of the bladder
B)   vesico (bladder)  + cele (rupture)  = rupture of the bladder
C)   vesico (bladder)  + cele (tumor)  = tumor in the bladder
D)   vesico (kidney vessel)  + cele (hernia)  = hernia of the vessels in the kidney
E)   vesico (kidney vessel)  + cele (rupture)  = rupture of the vessels in the kidneyF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Why is a urologist able to diagnose and treat both urinary tract and male genital problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most specialists have dual functions.
B)   The functions of the male reproductive system and the urinary system are similar.
C)   The male reproductive system is not as complex as the female reproductive system, so a specialist in male anatomy is able to learn enough about both systems easily.
D)   The male reproductive system shares structures with the urinary system.
E)   None of these statements are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root epididym/o?

Accepted Answer

A)   It translates into a word that breaks down as epi (before)  + didymis (secretion) .
B)   It is the place where sperm cells complete their final level of development and are stored.
C)   It literally means upon the twins.
D)   It means epididymis.
E)   It refers to an oblong organ that sits on top of each testicle.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Build a medical term that means creating an opening between the kidney and the bladder.

Accepted Answer

A)   nephro + cyst + ana + stom + osis
B)   cysto + urethro + cele
C)   litho + cysto + tomy
D)   cysto + stomy
E)   pyelo + cysto + stom + osisF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "PMHx: hypercholesterolemia, currently controlled with diet. Positive history of gonococcal urethritis 3 years previously. No history of urolithiasis." Which of the following definitions is part of the patient's past medical history?

Accepted Answer

A)   an infection of the urethra causing inflammation by a gonococcal organism and urinary stones in his urinary system
B)   excessive cholesterol in the blood and an infection of the urethra causing inflammation by a gonococcal organism
C)   low blood cholesterol and discharge from the gonads
D)   urinary stones in his urinary system as well as excessive cholesterol in the bloodE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 19

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root glomerul/o?

Accepted Answer

A)   It comes from the Latin word meaning little ball.
B)   It is part of the urinary system.
C)   It is the basic working unit of the kidney.
D)   It refers to the cluster of small blood vessels inside the kidney.
E)   The glomerulus serves as the primary place for filtering the blood to form urine.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Select the medical term that translates as procedure for imaging the kidney using sound waves.

Accepted Answer

A)   nephrosonography
B)   renosonogram
C)   nephroscopy
D)   renal arteriogram
E)   ultrasonographyF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Exam 12: The Urinary and Male Reproductive Systemsurology

Build a medical term that means surgical removal of a kidney and a ureter.

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Translate the medical term orchioplasty.

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Build a medical term that means specialist in the study of the kidney.

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Translate the medical term anorchidism.

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Select the medical term that translates as surgical reconstruction of a ureter.

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Build a medical term that means disease of the renal pelvis and kidney.

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Select the medical term that translates as condition of pus in the urine.

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Build a medical term that means pain in the kidney.

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Identify and define the root in the medical term orchidotomy.

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Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy.

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Translate the medical term ureterocele.

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Translate the medical term oliguria.

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Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pyeloplasty?

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Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term vesicocele?

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Why is a urologist able to diagnose and treat both urinary tract and male genital problems?

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root epididym/o?

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Build a medical term that means creating an opening between the kidney and the bladder.

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Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "PMHx: hypercholesterolemia, currently controlled with diet. Positive history of gonococcal urethritis 3 years previously. No history of urolithiasis." Which of the following definitions is part of the patient's past medical history?

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root glomerul/o?

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Select the medical term that translates as procedure for imaging the kidney using sound waves.

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