Question

question 3
dr. lopez ordered imaging of the abdomen, she requested a ________ is( an imaging technique that uses sound waves). this revealed swelling of the ______ (combining form meaning liver), suggesting ________ (enlargement of the liver).

question 4
meanwhile, another patient was waiting in the clinic. she had chest pain and was diagnosed with ________ (enlargement of the heart). to confirm the diagnosis, dr. lopez requested an ________ (instrument used to listen to heart and lung sounds).

question 5
later that day, a child was brought in with ear pain. the doctor used an ________ (instrument used to examine the ear canal) and discovered an infection. the diagnosis was recorded as ________ (suffix meaning inflammation, applied to the ear).

Explanation:

1. For Question 3: Ultrasound uses sound - waves for imaging. The combining form for liver is "hepat -", and hepatomegaly means liver enlargement.
2. For Question 4: Cardiomegaly is heart enlargement. A stethoscope is used to listen to heart and lung sounds.
3. For Question 5: An otoscope is used to examine the ear canal. Otitis means ear inflammation.

Answer:

Question 3: Ultrasound, hepat - , hepatomegaly
Question 4: Cardiomegaly, stethoscope
Question 5: Otoscope, otitis