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Med Term - Ch. 1 Test (reviewed 8/9/24)

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The sagittal plane divides the body vertically into equal left and right sections.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
The ___________________ plane divides the body into front and back sections.
a)
transverse
b)
frontal (coronal)
c)
sagittal
3.
The cranial and spine cavities are both part of the ________________________ cavity
a)
ventral
b)
spinal
c)
dorsal
d)
abdominal
4.
The ______________________________ cavity protects the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels that run through the chest.
a)
abdominal
b)
thoracic
c)
spinal
d)
cranial
5.
____ is the study of the structure and function of tissues.
a)
cytology
b)
etiology
c)
histology
d)
pathology
6.
An ____ disorder is one that has an unknown cause.
a)
idiopathic
b)
endemic
c)
exongenous
d)
iatrogenic
7.
A pathogen that does not cause disease unless the immune system is weakened is ____.
a)
infectious
b)
opportunistic
c)
nosocomial
d)
idiopathic
8.
Using a stethoscope to listen to sounds within body cavities is known as ____.
a)
percussion
b)
olfaction
c)
auscultation
d)
palpation
9.
___________________is the study of the causes of pathological conditions (diseases & disorders)
a)
pathology
b)
etiology
c)
chronic
d)
acute
10.
An illness or injury characterized by rapid onset, severe symptoms, and short duration
a)
chronic
b)
benign
c)
acute
d)
genetic
11.
An illness or injury characterized by long duration and slow progression
a)
acute
b)
benign
c)
chronic
d)
congenital
12.
A condition that is present at birth and may be the result of either genetic or environmental factors; cerebral palsy, for example
a)
terminal
b)
chronic
c)
genetic
d)
congenital
13.
A sudden, widespread outbreak of disease within a population, group, or area of land
a)
epidemic
b)
endemic
14.
A disease that is ongoing and restricted to a specific population, group, or area of land
a)
epidemic
b)
endemic
15.
Inherited; passed on from one's parents
a)
idiopathic
b)
genetic
c)
congenital
d)
chronic
16.
An infection acquired in a hospital setting that was not present upon admission.
a)
opportunistic
b)
metabolic
c)
ischemic
d)
nosocomial
17.
A disease for which there are treatments but no cure; fatal (certain malignant cancers, for example)
a)
idiopathic
b)
opportunistic
c)
terminal
d)
infecctious
18.
Application of light or firm pressure on the skin above internal organs or structures to check for abnormalities
a)
inspection
b)
percussion
c)
palpation
d)
olfaction
19.
Question Image

Match the following abdominopelvic quadrants

a)

A

1.

right upper quadrant

b)

B

2.

left upper quadrant

c)

C

3.

right lower quadrant

d)

D

4.

left lower quadrant

20.
Question Image

Match the following body planes

a)

1

1.

transverse

b)

2

2.

frontal (coronal)

c)

3

3.

midsagittal

21.

The central (main) part of a medical word is known as the ______

a)

The central (main) part of a medical word is known as the

1.

root

b)

a single letter or group of letters attached to the front of a root word

2.

prefix

c)

a single letter or group of letters attached to the end of a root word

3.

suffix

22.

Match:

a)

The study of the structures of the body

1.

anatomy

b)

The study of the functions of the structures of the body

2.

physiology

c)

The study of disease and how it affects the body

3.

pathophysiology

23.

Anatomical position

This position is when the body is standing​ (a)   , head and feet facing ​ ​ (b)   , arms at​ (c)   ,, and palms facing​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
lying down
body
backward
rotated
upright
forward
sides
24.

Which plane divides the body into top and bottom halves

a)

transverse

b)

midsagittal

c)

frontal

d)

anatomical position

25.
Question Image

Match:

a)

A

1.

superior

b)

B

2.

inferior

c)

C

3.

medial

d)

D

4.

lateral

26.
Question Image

Match:

a)

E

1.

anterior

b)

F

2.

posterior

c)

C

3.

medial

d)

B

4.

inferior

27.

Ventral is the​ (a)   of the body, while dorsal in the ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
head end; front
back side; tail end
top end
bottom half
medial side
28.

Proximal is ______ the point of origin

a)

near

b)

away

c)

beside

d)

behind

29.

Distal is _____ from the point of origin

a)

away

b)

near

c)

beside

d)

in front

30.

Body Positions

a)

1.

Standing upright

b)

2.

lying face down; knees bent

c)

3.

lying on side

d)

4.

lying on back w/ face up

31.

Body Positions

a)

1.

sims position

b)

2.

prone

c)

3.

fowler's position

32.
Question Image

Match body cavities

a)

1

1.

cranial cavity

b)

2

2.

thoracic cavity

c)

3

3.

abdominal cavity

d)

4

4.

spinal cavity

33.

Body Tissues Matching

a)

contracts to produce bodily movement

1.

muscle

b)

supports/connects organs and body tissue

2.

connective

c)

receives/conducts electrochemical impulses

3.

nervous

d)

skin, organ linings, and some glands

4.

epithelial

34.

​ (a)   are objective observations made by healthcare professionals, while​ (b)   refers to a patient's awareness of abnormalities or discomfort.

Choose from the below words
signs
symptoms
views 
thoughts
35.

Observation of one or more areas of the body

a)

inspection

b)

auscultation

c)

observation

d)

palpation

36.
Question Image

Match Regions

a)

A

1.

right hypochondriac region

b)

B

2.

right lumbar region

c)

C

3.

right iliac region

37.
Question Image

Match Regions

a)

D

1.

epigastric region

b)

E

2.

umbilical region

c)

F

3.

hypogastric region

38.
Question Image

Match Regions

a)

G

1.

left hypochondriac region

b)

H

2.

left lumbar region

c)

I

3.

left iliac region

39.

Study of the structure and function of tissues

a)

histology

b)

cytology

c)

pathology

d)

anatomy

40.

In the medical field, the abbreviation “abd” stands for:

a)

abduction

b)

abdomen

c)

abnormal

d)

abrasion

41.

In the medical field, the abbreviation “CBC” stands for:

a)

complete blood count

b)

cardiac blood chemistry

c)

central blood circulation

d)

critical blood condition

42.

In the medical field, the abbreviation “NKDA” stands for:

a)

no known drug allergies

b)

non-kidney disease assessment

c)

normal kidney disease analysis

d)

no known disease abnormalities

43.

In the medical field, the abbreviation “NPO” stands for:

a)

nothing by mouth

b)

non-patient observation

c)

no physical output

d)

normal pulmonary operation

44.

In the medical field, the abbreviation “ER” stands for:

a)

emergency room

b)

endoscopic repair

c)

extended recovery

d)

examination report

45.

Use of the sense of smell to detect abnormalities 

a)

olfaction

b)

percussion

c)

palpation

d)

observation

46.

Tapping areas on the surface of the body to produce a vibrating sound

a)

palpation

b)

percussion

c)

inspection

d)

auscultation

47.

Match body systems

a)

protects the body by functioning as a physical barrier against microorganisms

1.

integumentary system

b)

pumps blood containing oxygen and nutrients throughout the body

2.

cardiovascular system

c)

transmits messages sensory stimuli to the brain

3.

nervous system

d)

filters blood and produces urine to remove waste

4.

urinary system

e)

breaks down food into nutrients for energy

5.

digestive system

48.

Body Systems

a)

provides support and shape for the body; protects internal organs

1.

skeletal system

b)

allows voluntary and involuntary movement

2.

muscular system

c)

works with immune system to protect the body from infection

3.

lymphatic system

d)

produces hormones and regulates body functions

4.

endocrine system

e)

transports oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues

5.

respiratory system