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WorksheetsTranslation & Communication Vocab Review (MT)
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the term for 'shortened a word or phrase into a few short letters'?
Abbreviations
Synonyms
Acronyms
Homophones
What is the term for 'shorten a phrase by taking the first letters of each word'?
Acronyms
Antonyms
Synonyms
Homophones
What is the term for 'appearing suddenly'?
Acute
Chronic
Gradual
Lingering
What is the term for 'terms referring to body parts and the structure of the body'?
Anatomical Terms
Physiological Terms
Chemical Terms
Pathological Terms
What is the term for 'not likely to spread'?
Benign
Malignant
Contagious
Infectious
What is the term for 'why the patient is being seen on each visit; involves the physician or technician reviewing patient’s symptoms'?
Chief Complaint
Diagnosis
Treatment Plan
Medical History
What is the term for 'ongoing for a long period of time'?
Chronic
Brief
Sudden
Temporary
Momentary
What is the term for 'present at birth'?
Congenital
Acquired
Chronic
Hereditary
What is the term for 'examination of skin and nails'?
Dermatological Exam
Ophthalmological Exam
Cardiological Exam
Neurological Exam
What is the medical term for diseases, body parts, instruments or procedures named after the person who discovered or perfected it?
Eponyms
Acronyms
Synonyms
Homonyms
What is the examination of joints, movement of arms, legs, fingers and toes called?
Extremities Exam
Cardiac Exam
Abdominal Exam
Neurological Exam
What is the section of medical history which describes illnesses affecting current family members or causing their death called?
Family History (FH)
Social History (SH)
Past Medical History (PMH)
Review of Systems (ROS)
What is the term for something transmitted by genes (DNA)?
Genetic
Chemical
Physical
Magnetic
What are words with the same pronunciation or spelling, but different meanings called?
Homonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
Acronyms
What is the collection of terms used by people in a particular profession called?
Jargon
Prose
Dialect
Antonym
What are documents which describe and analyze the findings of laboratory tests performed on urine, blood or tissue samples called?
Laboratory Reports
Medical Prescriptions
Patient Consent Forms
Discharge Summaries
What is the term for something likely to spread, especially in reference to disease?
Malignant
Benign
Dormant
Localized
What is the term for something on mother’s side of the family?
Maternal
Paternal
Fraternal
Avuncular
What are records about a patient’s medical history and basic identifying information called?
Medical Documents
Financial Records
Appointment Schedules
Insurance Claims
Ongoing document for recording a patient’s conditions and treatments; organized in reverse chronological order. The term is: _________.
Medical History
Progress Note
Discharge Summary
Consultation Report
Assessment of nerves, muscles, reflexes, balance and mental state. The term is: _________.
Neurological Exam
Cardiac Assessment
Pulmonary Function Test
Gastrointestinal Evaluation
Section of medical history which confirms past illnesses and symptoms which could affect the current state of the patient. The term is: _________.
Past Medical History (PMH)
Family History (FH)
Social History (SH)
Review of Systems (ROS)
On father’s side of the family. The term is: _________.
Paternal
Maternal
Fraternal
Avuncular
Science of laboratory examination of bodily samples for diagnostic or forensic purposes. The term is: _________.
Pathology
Radiology
Pharmacology
Microbiology
Written records summarizing the care and services provided to the patient for any given appointment; included in medical history. The term is: _________.
Physician Progress Notes
Patient Consent Form
Insurance Claim
Appointment Reminder
Terms referring to medical methods used to treat or investigate disease, injury or other medical problems. The term is: _________.
Procedural Terms
Anatomical Terms
Pharmacological Terms
Pathological Terms
Documents which describe radiology procedures conducted and provide interpretation. The term is: _________.
Radiological Reports
Discharge Summaries
Pathology Requests
Consent Forms
Review of the state of general body systems. The term is: _________.
Review of Systems (ROS)
Physical Examination (PE)
Chief Complaint (CC)
History of Present Illness (HPI)
What is the term for the following definition: impairment in one of the senses which could limit the ability to communicate?
Sensory Barriers
Language Barriers
Cultural Barriers
Emotional Barriers
What is the term for the following definition: system used by the deaf for communication; consists of visual gestures and hand signs?
Sign Language
Braille
Morse Code
Lip Reading
What is the term for the following definition: section of medical history which describes drug/alcohol/tobacco use, occupation and relationship status?
Social History (SH)
Family History (FH)
Review of Systems (ROS)
Chief Complaint (CC)
What is the term for the following definition: words which have similar or the same meanings?
Synonyms
Antonyms
Homophones
Acronyms
What is the term for the following definition: face-to-face interaction focused on advancing the health and emotional well-being of the patient?
Therapeutic Communication
Social Conversation
Medical Diagnosis
Patient Assessment
What is the term for the following definition: preferred course of action intended to address the medical problem at hand?
Treatment Plan
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Medical History
