Health Vocabulary Quiz

What is a bandage?

• A type of medication

• A piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

• A type of exercise equipment

• A type of surgical tool

What does it mean to be in a coma?

• To have a severe headache

• To have difficulty breathing

• To be in a state of profound unconsciousness

• To have a high fever

What is a dose?

• The amount of exercise done in a week

• The amount of food consumed in a day

• The amount of sleep needed in a night

• The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient's size and age

What does it mean to be immune?

• To have a low blood pressure

• To be safe from harm; protected

• To have a strong body odor

• To have a high body temperature

What is nausea?

• A pleasant sensation in the stomach

• An unpleasant sensation in the stomach associated with a tendency to vomit

• A feeling of excitement

• A feeling of hunger

What is paralysis?

• A temporary or permanent loss of motor control

• A type of medication

• A type of exercise

• A type of infectious disease

What is a plague?

• An easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths; a widespread evil

• A type of natural disaster

• A type of medical treatment

• A type of food poisoning

What does it mean to revive someone?

• To make someone sick

• To make someone unconscious

• To put to sleep

• To bring back to life

What is a stretcher used for?

• To perform medical tests

• To carry heavy objects

• To provide first aid

• To carry someone who is ill or cannot walk

What is an ointment?

• A type of surgical tool

• A type of bandage

• A smooth substance that you rub on the skin to heal a wound or sore place

• A type of medication