Medical Terminology Quizs

Palpation

• The act of using the hands to feel an object, such as a lump on the body or a mass in the body to determine its location, size, shape, and hardness

• A technique used to measure blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer

• The process of examining the body using visual inspection only

• A method of diagnosing diseases through the analysis of urine samples

Ophthalmoscope

• A lighted medical device used to examine the interior of the eyes

• A tool for measuring blood pressure

• A device for checking heart rate

• An instrument for testing hearing

Phlebotomy

• The surgical opening or puncture of a vein to withdraw blood.

• The process of injecting medication into a vein.

• The removal of blood from the body for testing.

• The examination of blood samples under a microscope.

Transfer

• A procedure to administer medication

• The term commonly used to indicate when a patient moved to a new location within the same healthcare facility or to a completely different facility.

• A type of physical therapy

• A method of patient diagnosis

Percussion hammer

• A tool used for measuring blood pressure.

• A medical device used to tap body parts to test reflexes.

• An instrument for listening to heartbeats.

• A device for checking body temperature.

Delegate

• To assign the accountability and responsibility of one's task to another worker

• To take on additional tasks without assistance

• To refuse to complete a task

• To collaborate with others on a project

Auscultation

• The act of using a stethoscope to listen to the internal sounds of the body, such as the heartbeat

• A method of measuring blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer

• A technique for examining the skin for abnormalities

• A procedure for taking a patient's temperature using a thermometer

Oral Prophylaxis

• Term for actions taken to maintain oral health and prevent the spread of disease

• A type of dental surgery

• A method for teeth whitening

• A treatment for gum disease

Prescription

• A written or computer entry order for a medication to be prepared or filled in a pharmacy.

• A document that outlines the side effects of a medication.

• A list of medications that a patient is currently taking.

• A summary of a patient's medical history.

Eye chart

• Used to measure visual perception.

• A tool for measuring blood pressure.

• A device for testing hearing ability.

• An instrument for checking heart rate.