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Anatomy and Medical Terminology Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A word that comes from the name of a person, place, or thing associated with the word is called:

a)

Acronym

b)

Eponym

c)

Abbreviation

d)

Pathogen

2.

A steady state created by all the body systems working together in balance is called:

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Physiology

c)

Pathology

d)

Intercellular

3.

A disease-causing organism is known as a:

a)

Pathogen

b)

Antigen

c)

Antibody

d)

Pathology

4.

An abbreviation formed from the first letter of each word of a phrase and pronounced as a word is called:

a)

Abbreviation

b)

Acronym

c)

Eponym

d)

Pathology

5.

The term meaning 'located between the cells' is:

a)

Intercellular

b)

Intracellular

c)

Pathology

d)

Anatomy

6.

Toxins, bacteria, viruses, or other foreign substances that stimulate the production of an antibody are called:

a)

Pathogens

b)

Antigens

c)

Physiology

d)

Antibodies

7.

The study of body function is called:

a)

Pathology

b)

Physiology

c)

Anatomy

d)

Homeostasis

8.

Protein substances produced in the blood or tissues that destroy or weaken an antigen are called:

a)

Antigens

b)

Antibodies

c)

Pathogens

d)

Eponyms

9.

The study of disease is known as:

a)

Physiology

b)

Pathology

c)

Anatomy

d)

Immunology

10.

Fine hair-like extensions on the cell and some parts of the body are called:

a)

Cilia

b)

Villi

c)

Flagella

d)

Fibers

11.

A shortened version of a word or phrase is called:

a)

Acronym

b)

Abbreviation

c)

Eponym

d)

Pathology

12.

The study of body structure is known as:

a)

Physiology

b)

Pathology

c)

Anatomy

d)

Homeostasis

13.

Which of the following is not an abbreviation?

a)

Rx

b)

prn

c)

cardio-

d)

Tx

14.

Which of the following disease or condition would be considered an eponym?

a)

Congestive Heart Failure

b)

Lou Gehrig’s Disease

c)

COPD

d)

Diabetes

15.

GERD and AIDS would be considered__________.

a)

antigens

b)

eponyms

c)

acronyms

d)

antibodies

16.

Which of the following best describes the anatomic position?

a)

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, palms facing forward, feet together or slightly apart

b)

Standing upright, facing sideways, arms folded across the chest, feet together

c)

Standing upright, looking forward, arms at the sides, palms facing the thighs, feet shoulder-width apart

d)

Standing upright, facing forward, arms raised overhead, palms facing inward

17.

The midsagittal plane divides the body into:

a)

Standing upright, body divided into equal right and left halves

b)

Standing upright, body divided into unequal right and left portions

c)

Standing upright, body divided into front and back sections

18.

The coronal (frontal) plane divides the body into:

a)

Standing upright, body divided into equal right and left halves

b)

Standing upright, body divided into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections

c)

Standing upright, body divided into upper and lower portions

d)

Standing upright, body divided diagonally into angled sections

19.

The transverse plane divides the body into:

a)

Standing upright, body divided into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts

b)

Standing upright, body divided into front and back halves

c)

Standing upright, body divided into equal right and left portions

d)

Standing upright, body divided into uneven diagonal sections

20.

If a surgeon makes an incision along the coronal plane, the patient’s body would be divided into:

a)

A) Standing upright, body divided into upper and lower halves

b)

B) Standing upright, body divided into front and back halves

c)

C) Standing upright, body divided into equal right and left halves

d)

D) Standing upright, body divided into diagonal cross-sections

21.

What does "Pt." stand for in medical documentation?

a)

Patient

b)

Physical therapy

c)

Prescription

d)

Post-treatment

22.

What does "y/o" mean?

a)

Years outstanding

b)

Young onset

c)

Years old

d)

Year of operation

23.

In a patient chart, "Hx" refers to:

a)

Heart rate

b)

History

c)

Hospitalization

d)

Hematocrit

24.

What does "MI" stand for?

a)

Myocardial infarction

b)

Medical inspection

c)

Mild illness

d)

Mental instability

25.

"COPD" is an abbreviation for:

a)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

b)

Coronary occlusion pulmonary disorder

c)

Cardiopulmonary distress

d)

Chronic obstructive pharyngeal disease

26.

The abbreviation "c/o" means:

a)

Complication of

b)

Complains of

c)

Care of

d)

Course of

27.

In medical orders, "NPO" means:

a)

No prescription ordered

b)

Nothing by mouth

c)

Nurse practitioner only

d)

New patient order

28.

"OTC" medications are:

a)

Only therapeutic capsules

b)

Over the counter

c)

Oral treatment course

d)

On-time care

29.

"RUQ" in an abdominal exam stands for:

a)

Right upper quadrant

b)

Right ureter quality

c)

Repeated urinary quantification

30.

"RLQ" refers to which part of the abdomen?

a)

Right lower quadrant

b)

Renal lower quadrant

c)

Regional liver quarter

d)

Right lateral quadrant

31.

"r/t" means:

a)

Right temperature

b)

Related to

c)

Response time

d)

Reduced temperature

32.

"Sx" is the abbreviation for:

a)

Surgery

b)

Symptoms

c)

Signs and x-rays

d)

Specialist exam

33.

In a medical note, "N/V" means:

a)

Nasal ventilation

b)

Nausea and vomiting

c)

Neurovascular

d)

Non-viable

34.

"MA" in a clinical setting most often stands for:

a)

Medical assistant

b)

Myocardial arrhythmia

c)

Medication administration

d)

Muscle assessment

35.

"CXR" is the abbreviation for:

a)

Chest x-ray

b)

Cervical examination report

c)

Cardiac x-ray

d)

Clinical examination review

36.

"r/o" means:

a)

Release order

b)

Rule out

c)

Registered order

d)

Reorder only

37.

"CBC" refers to which diagnostic test?

a)

Complete blood count

b)

Central brain check

c)

Cardiovascular baseline check

d)

Coagulation baseline chart

38.

"UA" is short for:

a)

Urine analysis

b)

Upper airway

c)

Unusual assessment

d)

Unstable angina

39.

"VS" means:

a)

Vital signs

b)

Visual scan

c)

Ventricular sounds

d)

Volume status

40.

"WNL" means:

a)

Within normal limits

b)

With no lesions

c)

Without new labs

d)

Well-nourished lab

41.

"OOB" refers to:

a)

Out of breath

b)

Out of bed

c)

On our behalf

d)

Out of bounds

42.

"ad lib" means:

a)

As tolerated / as desired

b)

At liberty

c)

Assistive device as needed

43.

"BRP" in nursing notes stands for:

a)

Bathroom privileges

b)

Blood pressure reading

c)

Bed rest prescribed

d)

Bowel routine protocol

44.

"D/C" means:

a)

Discontinue or discharge

b)

Direct care

c)

Dose calculation

d)

Daily check

45.

"prn" orders are to be given:

a)

As needed

b)

Per routine nurse

c)

Pre-night

d)

Prior to next

46.

"DOB" refers to:

a)

Date of birth

b)

Dose of beta-blocker

c)

Degree of burn

d)

Documentation of benefit

47.

"DNR" means:

a)

Do not resuscitate

b)

Daily nurse rounds

c)

Do not report

d)

Discontinue nursing regimen

48.

"hosp." means:

a)

Hospital

b)

Hospice

c)

Hospitalized

d)

Hospitalization

49.

"AMA" is used when a patient:

a)

Asks medical advice

b)

Against medical advice

c)

Agrees to medical assistance

d)

Admits medical assessment

50.

"ED" refers to:

a)

Emergency department

b)

Endocrine disorder

c)

Early discharge

d)

Emergency drugs