Health Quiz

What does it mean to 'draw the line'?

• Set a limit on what one is willing to do or accept

• Apply cream

• An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch

• Consume treatment for illness or injury

What is the meaning of 'fever'?

• A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

• An abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium

• Painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles, typically caused by fatigue or strain

• A microorganism, especially one which causes disease

What is the meaning of 'itch'?

• A sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance

• An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound

• An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch

• Eject matter from the stomach through the mouth

What does 'dislocate' refer to in the context of sports injuries?

• Disturb the normal position of a bone in a joint

• Wrench or twist the ligaments of an ankle, wrist, or other joint violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation

What is the meaning of 'bruise'?

• A feeling of spinning around and losing balance

• Push air out of the lungs with a sudden sharp sound

• An injury that shows as a discoloured area on the skin, caused by a hit or impact breaking blood vessels underneath

• A tiny organism, especially one that causes sickness

What is the meaning of 'sneeze' in the context of allergies?

• A sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of one's nostrils

• An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch

• A feeling of spinning around and losing balance

• An injury that shows as a discoloured area on the skin, caused by a hit or impact breaking blood vessels underneath

What does 'exhausted' mean?

• Completely consumed or used up

• Apply cream

• Push air out of the lungs with a sudden sharp sound

• Set a limit on what one is willing to do or accept

What is the definition of 'sore'?

• An abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium

• A sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance

• An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch

• Painful or tender, especially when touched

What is the definition of 'cough' in the medical field?

• A sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of one's nostrils

• An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch

• A loud noise made in the throat, as a sign of discomfort or to attract attention

• An injury that shows as a discoloured area on the skin, caused by a hit or impact breaking blood vessels underneath

What is the meaning of 'sweat'?

• Set a limit on what one is willing to do or accept

• Apply cream

• Moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically in profuse quantities as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, or stress

• Consume treatment for illness or injury