Which of the following is not the type of information provided by a prefix?

A) procedure
B) location of an organ
C) number of parts
D) time


A
Explanation: A suffix provides information such as a procedure. A prefix provides information such as the location of an organ, number of parts, or time.

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ACROSS

1 Imaging procedure using X-rays
4 arthritis is an autoimmune disease
6 Externally applied brace or splint
8 Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
10 Artificial device used to substitute for a missing body part
11 Fracture with a line straight across the shaft of bone

DOWN

1 Procedure to correct fracture by realigning bone
2 Arthritis caused by loss of cartilage cushion covering bone
3 Osteogenic is the most common type of bone cancer
5 An fracture line runs on an angle to the bone shaft
7 Slight fracture caused by repetitive low-impact forces
9 Sudden, involuntary, strong muscle contraction




ACROSS

2 Procedure to stabilize fractured bone
6 Chronic condition with widespread muscle aching and pain
8 Fracture in which broken bone causes open skin wound
9 Abnormal shortening of muscle fibers
10 Damage to the muscles or tendons from overstretching
11 Medical term for swayback

DOWN

1 Fracture with shattered bone
3 Anatomical name for the lower jaw
4 Fracture with incomplete break
5 Joint is displaced from normal alignment
7 Medical term for hunchback
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Drug standards require that all preparations called by the same drug name must be of uniform ____

A) effectiveness and reliability B) cost, availability, and distribution method C) dosage and route of administration D) strength, quality, and purity

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Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by all of the following EXCEPT

A) improving blood flow. B) increasing LDL levels. C) increasing heart efficiency. D) increasing the number of capillaries.

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The client is having difficulty with shades of black and white. The nurse identifies that the ________ are the sensors of shades of black and white.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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