NAHP NRCMA Exam - Topic 9 Question 32 Discussion

Actual exam question for NAHP's NRCMA exam

Question #: 32
Topic #: 9

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The term self refers to:

Aiatro

Bauto

Cana

Dendo

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Suggested Answer: B

The term self refers to auto. This prefix is used in medical terminology to denote self or same, as seen in words like autoimmune (where the immune system attacks the body's own cells) and autopsy (self-examination of a body after death).

Mosby's Medical Dictionary (10th ed.). (2017). Elsevier.

Stedman's Medical Dictionary (28th ed.). (2006). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

by Lindsey at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Rebecka

3 days ago

C) ana is the way to go, because "self-reflection" is the key to passing this exam.

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Raina

8 days ago

I always get "auto" and "endo" mixed up. Maybe I should start driving an "endo-mobile" to help me remember.

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Crista

13 days ago

B) auto is the correct answer, as "auto" means "self" or "own" in Greek.

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Gracia

18 days ago

I feel like "ana" has something to do with self too, but I can't recall the specifics.

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Shawnda

23 days ago

I keep mixing up "auto" and "endo." I need to double-check which one means self.

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Sarina

28 days ago

I remember practicing a question about prefixes, and "auto" was definitely mentioned in that context.

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Flo

1 month ago

I think "auto" might be the right answer since it relates to self, but I'm not completely sure.

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Matt

1 month ago

I'm a little confused by the options here. I know "self" is related to the prefix "auto", but I'm not sure if that's the only correct answer. I'll have to review my notes on medical prefixes to make sure.

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Santos

1 month ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The prefix "auto" definitely means "self" or "self-directed", so I'm going with B.

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Eve

2 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. The question is asking about the term "self", so I need to think about prefixes related to that. B) auto seems like the best choice, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.

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Kindra

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe I can eliminate some of the options first.

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Melita

2 months ago

I think the answer is B) auto, since "auto" refers to self or self-directed.

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