Medical Terminology Quiz

What is the medical term for swelling?

• Inflammation

• Edema

• Infection

• Bruising

Which of the following can cause swelling?

• Exercise

• Injury or inflammation

• Cold weather

• Hunger

Which of the following is NOT a cause of edema?

• Medications

• Pregnancy

• Infections

• Sunlight

What tool is used to determine the circumference around a swollen segment?

• Ruler

• Tape measure

• Protractor

• Caliper

In what unit should circumferential measurements be taken?

• Inches

• Meters

• Centimeters

• Feet

What should be used to improve the reliability of circumferential measurements?

• Random points

• Bony landmarks

• Soft tissue

• Muscle mass

Which example is given for measuring knee swelling?

• Patellar tendon

• Suprapatellar pole

• Medial meniscus

• Lateral collateral ligament

Image of a person demonstrating circumferential measurement of the knee.

• Using a tape measure around the knee

• Using a ruler to measure the knee

• Using a caliper to measure the knee

• Using a scale to weigh the knee

What is the purpose of using volumetric measurement in assessing swelling or edema?

• To measure blood pressure

• To assess the amount of swelling/edema in a limb or segment of the body

• To determine heart rate

• To evaluate lung capacity

How is volumetric measurement used to track progress in patients?

• By measuring temperature changes

• By comparing affected side to non-affected side

• By monitoring sleep patterns

• By evaluating dietary intake