Medical Terminology Quiz

What is a lancet used for?

• To measure blood pressure

• To obtain a capillary blood sample

• To administer medication

• To perform a biopsy

What does the abbreviation "Bx" stand for in medical terminology?

• Blood test

• Biopsy

• Bone scan

• Brain examination

What does F.B.S/FBSL measure?

• Fasting blood sugar level

• Full blood spectrum level

• Fatty blood serum level

• Fluid balance serum level

What is the purpose of a culture test in microbiology?

• To measure blood pressure

• To grow microorganisms from a sample

• To assess heart function

• To evaluate lung capacity

What is an SPT used for?

• Blood sugar testing

• Allergy testing

• Bone density testing

• Heart rate monitoring

What does PPBS stand for?

• Preprandial blood sugar

• Postprandial blood sugar

• Peripheral blood sugar

• Primary blood sugar

What does QC stand for?

• Quality control

• Quick check

• Quantity calculation

• Questionable content

What does H&H refer to?

• Hematocrit and Hemoglobin

• Heart and Health

• Height and Hemoglobin

• Hemoglobin and Hormones

What is polycythemia?

• Decrease in white blood cells

• Abnormal increase in red blood cells

• Lack of hemoglobin

• Increase in blood sugar

What does ABG analysis evaluate?

• Blood sugar levels

• Lung and kidney function

• Heart rate

• Bone density