Common Illnesses and Symptoms Vocabulary

Which term best describes head pain that pulses like a heartbeat?

• Shoulder pain

• Stiff neck

• Splitting headache

• Throbbing headache

What does having a fever mean in medical vocabulary?

• Higher-than-normal body temperature

• Rapid ringing in the ears

• Severe chest congestion

• Low blood pressure levels

Which phrase defines dizziness in everyday health terms?

• Feeling pressure behind the eyes

• Feeling lightheaded or the room spinning

• Feeling weak after heavy exercise

• Feeling sharp pain in one tooth

Which word names the contagious eye infection commonly called pink eye?

• Sinusitis

• Dermatitis

• Conjunctivitis

• Gingivitis

A cold is best described as which of the following?

• Autoimmune flare causing joint swelling

• Allergic reaction causing severe hives

• Common viral illness with sneezing and congestion

• Bacterial infection requiring immediate antibiotics

What does it mean to have a blocked nose?

• Hearing buzzing without external sound

• Producing tears due to eye irritation

• Unable to breathe easily through the nose

• Experiencing sharp chest pains during rest

Which term means having mucus obstructing the nose or chest?

• Congested

• Inflamed

• Dehydrated

• Fractured

Which action is the sudden expulsion of air from the nose?

• Yawn

• Cough

• Sneeze

• Hiccup

What is the key feature of a splitting headache?

• Pain only when bending

• Extremely strong head pain

• Mild pressure in the temples

• Brief tingling on the scalp

Which illness is characterized by fever and body aches and is more serious than a cold?

• Flu

• Allergy

• Migraine

• Indigestion