WorksheetsMedical Detective Topic 1 Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is a characteristic of bacteria?
A. They are always harmful to humans
B. They are larger than viruses
C. They can reproduce independently
Both B and C
What vital sign measures the number of heartbeats per minute?
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Pulse
Temperature
Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
Temperature
Blood sugar level
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
A patient has a fever. What might this indicate?
They are healthy
They are experiencing an infection or illness
They are dehydrated
They have high blood pressure
What is the purpose of antibiotics?
To treat viral infections
To treat bacterial infections
To lower blood pressure
To reduce fever
How can you prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria?
Wash your hands regularly
Avoid sharing personal items
Stay up to date on vaccinations
All of the above
What does it mean if a patient has a high pulse rate?
They are relaxed
They may be stressed, active, or have an infection
They are sleeping
They have low blood pressure
When diagnosing a patient, which of the following is an important step?
Asking about symptoms
Performing a physical examination
Reviewing medical history
All of the above
All bacteria are harmful to the human body.
True
False
A _______ is the number of breaths a person takes per minute.
blood pressure
Immune rate
heart rate
respiratory rate
Which of the following diseases is caused by bacteria?
E. Coli
Zika
HIV/AIDS
Influenza
Which of the following is a sign of infection?
Swelling
Warmth in a specific area
Redness
All of the above
What is the first step a healthcare provider takes when assessing a patient?
Prescribing medication
Taking a medical history
Performing surgery
Conducting a laboratory test
What is the role of vaccines in disease prevention?
To cure diseases
To increase blood sugar levels
To provide immunity against specific infections
To reduce stress
120/80 is the average adult __________
temperature
respiratory rate
pulse
blood pressure
Antibiotic is used to treat __________ infection.
Bacteria
Viral
Fungal
All of the above
Which of the following is true of viruses.
can be seen with a classroom microscope
can reproduce on their own
can only reproduce inside a host
all of the above
________ are organisms such as yeast or mold.
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Protist
Scientist follow the experimental design process to help guide their investigations.
True
False
What is the first step in the Experimental design process?
Design an experiment
make a prediction
Identify the question
analyze the data
