Nursing English Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the term 'diagnosis' in medical language?

• Identification of a disease or condition

• Administering vaccines

• Performing surgery

Choose the correct definition of the term 'hypertension':

• Low blood pressure

• High blood pressure

• Normal blood pressure

In anatomy and physiology, what is the function of the respiratory system?

• Produce hormones

• Facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Regulate body temperature

What is the purpose of the skeletal system in the human body?

• Respiration, circulation, and filtration

• Vision, hearing, and balance

• Support, protection, and movement

Which of the following is an example of patient care?

• F) Watering plants

• E) Answering phone calls

• Administering medication

What does 'anatomy' mean in medical terminology?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of the structure of living organisms

• The study of chemical reactions

Choose the correct definition of the term 'cardiology'

• Study of the brain

• Study of heart

• Study of the lungs

In a hospital setting, why is it important to maintain patient confidentiality?

• To share patient information with others

• To protect the privacy of patient

• To ignore legal and ethical standards

What is the function of the nervous system in the human body?

• Producing hormones

• Digesting food

• Transmitting signals and controlling movement

What is the main function of the endocrine system in the human body?

• Regulate metabolism and growth

• Control voluntary movements

• Produce antibodies