Ankle injury
clinician notes that a patient has generalized joint discomfort without swelling. Which suffix should they use to document this specific symptom of "pain"?
what is -algia
When designing a rehabilitation program centered entirely around human movement and mechanical motion, a physical therapist relies on which core root word?
What is kinesi/o?
Before applying an ice pack to a swollen knee, a student athletic trainer must document the use of a modality containing which combining form meaning "cold"?
What is cry/o?
A patient describes a subjective sensation of "pins and needles" in their foot. Which suffix literally translates to "feeling," "sensation," or "perception"?
What is -esthesia?
A patient reports completely dulled, diminished tactile awareness during a sensory exam. Which prefix means "under," "below," or "less than normal"?
What is sub- (or hypo-)?
A runner presents with severe heel pain and localized swelling. Which suffix will the provider attach to the tendon's root word to indicate this "inflammation"?
what is -itis
A patient recovering from knee surgery is walking normally and reports experiencing absolutely zero symptoms. Which prefix denotes this concept of "not," "without," or "absence of"?
What is a- (or an-)?
A patient is warned that exceeding recommended daily limits of acetaminophen poses a strict risk to an organ represented by which root word meaning "liver"?
What is hepat/o?
To describe an altered sensation that is completely abnormal rather than a simple loss of feeling, a neurologist uses which prefix meaning "abnormal," "difficult," or "painful"?
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What is par- (or para- / dys-)?
A clinician records a patient's heart activity on a chart. Which suffix represents the "process of recording" or "writing" clinical data?
What is -graphy (or -gram)?
An X-ray reveals a fracture located directly behind the ankle joint. Which prefix properly describes this "backward" or "behind" anatomical position?
what is retro-
When fitting a patient for crutches, the therapist ensures the top pads rest securely below which specific anatomical root word meaning "armpit"?
What is axill/o?
A treatment plan includes both medication and water-based exercises. Which suffix meaning "treatment" or "remedy" anchors these clinical interventions?
What is -therapy?
When assessing a patient's deep tendon reflexes and overall spinal cord health, a clinician evaluates a system anchored by which combining form for "nerve"?
What is neur/o?
An advanced practitioner evaluates a complex case from onset to final prediction of the recovery outcome. Which prefix means "through," "complete," or "across"?
What is dia- (or pro-)?
To perform a minimally invasive visualization of the interior ankle joint space, a surgeon schedules a procedure utilizing which specific combining form for "joint"?
What is arthr/o?
During gait training, a patient is observed using both legs simultaneously. Which prefix is used to describe this "two" or "double" pattern of movement?
What is bi-?
A patient accidentally forces their knee past its normal straight alignment. Which prefix describes an action that is "above," "excessive," or "beyond"?
What is hyper-?
A physician determines that a nerve has sustained permanent structural damage. Which suffix meaning "disease" or "pathology" will they use to classify this condition?
What is -pathy?
A rehabilitation clinic employs a certified professional who specializes in a distinct field of clinical practice. Which suffix denotes a "specialist" or "one who studies"?
What is -ist (or -logist)?
An MRI confirms a complete tear of the anterior talofibular ligament. Which surgical suffix literally translates to "to rupture or tear"?
What is -rrhexis?
Due to non-weight-bearing restrictions, a patient's quadriceps have decreased significantly in size. Which suffix meaning "nourishment" or "development" completes the term for this wasting away?
What is -trophy?
A compression wrap is applied too tightly, dangerously restricting local arterial flow. Which suffix meaning "blood condition" describes this state?
What is -emia?
A spinal injury has resulted in total loss of motor function and voluntary movement in both lower extremities. Which suffix explicitly means "paralysis" or "stroke"?
What is -plegia?
When a provider screens a patient's underlying cognitive state, mental health, or subjective perception of suffering, they use which combining form meaning "mind" or "soul"?
What is psych/o?