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Medical Terminology Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Dehydration refers to:

a)

Excess fluid in the body

b)

Loss of body fluids

c)

Increase in blood volume

d)

Inability to sweat

2.

During a routine check-up, Isla's doctor reviews her chest X-ray and mentions that she has cardiomegaly. What does this mean?

a)

Enlargement of the liver

b)

Enlargement of the heart

c)

Weakening of heart valves

d)

Hardening of arteries

3.

Vasoconstriction is best described as:

a)

Narrowing of blood vessels

b)

Widening of blood vessels

c)

Blockage of blood flow

d)

Inflammation of arteries

4.

An electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) is used to:

a)

Measure blood sugar levels

b)

Record electrical activity of the heart

c)

Detect lung function

d)

Scan for broken bones

5.

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?

a)

Pneumothorax

b)

Pneumonia

c)

Thoracentesis

d)

Cardiomegaly

6.

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?

a)

Low blood sugar

b)

High blood sugar

c)

High blood pressure

d)

Low insulin production

7.

Thoracocentesis is a procedure performed to:

a)

Remove fluid or air from the chest cavity

b)

Repair a fractured rib

c)

Treat pneumonia

d)

Drain cerebrospinal fluid

8.

Asymptomatic means showing clear and obvious symptoms.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Antiseptics are agents used to kill or slow the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Acidosis occurs when body fluids contain too much acid.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which of the following are related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system?

a)

Stomach

b)

Lungs

c)

Intestines

d)

Kidneys

13.

Paresthesia may present as:

a)

Numbness

b)

Tingling

c)

Muscle enlargement

d)

Burning sensation

14.

Anika visits her doctor because she has red, itchy bumps around her hairline. The doctor tells her she has folliculitis. What does this mean?

a)

Inflammation of hair follicles

b)

A lung infection

c)

A skin condition

d)

Enlargement of lymph nodes

15.

Vasodilation results in which of the following?

a)

Widening of blood vessels

b)

Increased blood flow

c)

Narrowing of airways

d)

Decreased blood pressure