CPB Certified Professional Biller Certification Practice Exam

The prefix 'in-' indicates which of the following?

1. Within, into

2. In, into, not

3. Below, under

4. Pertaining to

The correct answer is: In, into, not

The prefix 'in-' can indeed indicate several meanings, which include "in," "into," and "not." This versatility allows it to be used in a variety of contexts within medical terminology and other fields. For example, in medical terms, "infarction" refers to tissue death due to a lack of blood supply (suggesting a negative condition), while "intra" refers to something within, such as "intravenous." This makes the options that focus solely on a single aspect insufficient. The other choices do not fully capture the breadth of the prefix 'in-.' The first option, while partially correct, is limited to "within" and "into," omitting the important negating aspect. The third option pertains to a completely different concept related to position, while the fourth choice suggests a delineation of relationship that does not apply to the prefix in question. Therefore, the choice highlighting the various meanings of "in," "into," and "not" accurately encompasses the uses of the prefix.