Question

which of the following statements is true? multiple choice to analyze a medical term, reread the term and practice pronunciation in syllables. breaking a medical term down into basic elements or forms is called defining the term. every medical term will not have all the word elements (prefix, root, suffix). the term endocarditis has two word elements. the documentation that you write in a patients record is for reference only. it is not a legal document.

Explanation:

• Analyzing a medical term involves more than just pronunciation. Breaking it into elements is called word - building analysis, not just defining. Endocarditis has three word elements: endo - (prefix), cardi - (root), and - itis (suffix). Patient records are legal documents. The correct statement is that not every medical term has all word elements (prefix, root, suffix). For example, some terms may lack a prefix or a suffix.

Answer:

C. Every medical term will not have all the word elements (prefix, root, suffix)