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WorksheetsMedical Terminology Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Dehydration refers to:
Excess fluid in the body
Loss of body fluids
Increase in blood volume
Inability to sweat
During a routine check-up, Isla's doctor reviews her chest X-ray and mentions that she has cardiomegaly. What does this mean?
Enlargement of the liver
Enlargement of the heart
Weakening of heart valves
Hardening of arteries
Vasoconstriction is best described as:
Narrowing of blood vessels
Widening of blood vessels
Blockage of blood flow
Inflammation of arteries
An electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) is used to:
Measure blood sugar levels
Record electrical activity of the heart
Detect lung function
Scan for broken bones
James was playing football when he suddenly experienced sharp chest pain and difficulty breathing. At the hospital, the doctor explained that he had a condition where air had entered his pleural cavity, causing his lung to collapse. What is this condition called?
Pneumothorax
Pneumonia
Thoracentesis
Cardiomegaly
Abigail visits her doctor because she has been feeling very thirsty and tired. After some tests, the doctor tells her she has hyperglycemia. What does this mean?
Low blood sugar
High blood sugar
High blood pressure
Low insulin production
Thoracocentesis is a procedure performed to:
Remove fluid or air from the chest cavity
Repair a fractured rib
Treat pneumonia
Drain cerebrospinal fluid
Asymptomatic means showing clear and obvious symptoms.
True
False
Antiseptics are agents used to kill or slow the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
True
False
Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ.
True
False
Acidosis occurs when body fluids contain too much acid.
True
False
Which of the following are related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system?
Stomach
Lungs
Intestines
Kidneys
Paresthesia may present as:
Numbness
Tingling
Muscle enlargement
Burning sensation
Anika visits her doctor because she has red, itchy bumps around her hairline. The doctor tells her she has folliculitis. What does this mean?
Inflammation of hair follicles
A lung infection
A skin condition
Enlargement of lymph nodes
Vasodilation results in which of the following?
Widening of blood vessels
Increased blood flow
Narrowing of airways
Decreased blood pressure
