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Medical Terms Quizs 1st 6 wks

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Dehydration

a)

Loss of body fluids, usually due to excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or inadequate intake.

b)

A condition characterized by excessive fluid retention in the body.

c)

An increase in body fluids due to overhydration.

d)

A temporary state of low blood pressure due to sudden changes in posture.

2.

Pneumothorax

a)

Air in the pleural cavity that can cause partial or complete lung collapse.

b)

Fluid accumulation in the lungs leading to respiratory distress.

c)

Inflammation of the pleura causing chest pain and difficulty breathing.

d)

A condition where the lung is filled with blood.

3.

Hyperglycemia

a)

Low blood sugar levels, often seen in hypoglycemia.

b)

Normal blood sugar levels, typically found in healthy individuals.

c)

High blood sugar levels, often seen in diabetes.

d)

Fluctuating blood sugar levels, common in stress.

4.

Gastrointestinal (GI)

a)

The part of the body responsible for breathing.

b)

The digestive tract, including the stomach and intestines.

c)

The system that circulates blood throughout the body.

d)

The network of nerves that controls muscle movement.

5.

Thoracocentesis

a)

A procedure where a needle is inserted into the chest to remove air or fluid from the pleural cavity.

b)

A surgical procedure to remove the heart from the chest cavity.

c)

A diagnostic test to measure lung capacity and function.

d)

A method to inject medication directly into the lungs.

6.

Vasodilation

a)

Narrowing of blood vessels, which decreases blood flow and increases blood pressure.

b)

Widening of blood vessels, which increases blood flow and decreases blood pressure.

c)

Constriction of blood vessels, which stabilizes blood flow and maintains blood pressure.

d)

Expansion of blood vessels, which reduces blood flow and increases blood pressure.

7.

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

a)

A test that records the electrical activity of the heart to detect rhythm or conduction problems.

b)

A procedure to measure blood pressure in the arteries.

c)

An imaging test to visualize the heart's structure and function.

d)

A blood test to check for cholesterol levels.

8.

Folliculitis

a)

A condition characterized by the inflammation of hair follicles, often appearing as small red bumps or pimples.

b)

A type of skin cancer that affects hair follicles.

c)

An allergic reaction causing swelling and redness of the skin.

d)

A fungal infection that leads to hair loss.

9.

Asymptomatic

a)

Having a condition or disease without showing noticeable symptoms.

b)

Experiencing severe symptoms of a disease.

c)

Having a mild form of a disease that is easily treatable.

d)

Being immune to a disease without any prior exposure.

10.

Cardiomegaly

a)

A condition characterized by the enlargement of the heart, often seen on imaging studies.

b)

A type of heart disease caused by high blood pressure.

c)

A surgical procedure to repair heart valves.

d)

A medication used to treat heart failure.

11.

Vasoconstriction

a)

Widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure and increases blood flow.

b)

Narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure and reduces blood flow.

c)

Constriction of airways, which increases airflow to the lungs.

d)

Relaxation of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure and increases blood flow.

12.

Antiseptic

a)

A substance that slows or prevents the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.

b)

A chemical used to kill bacteria in food preservation.

c)

A type of antibiotic used to treat infections.

d)

A method of sterilizing surgical instruments.

13.

Paresthesia

a)

A normal sensation of touch

b)

An abnormal sensation such as tingling, numbness, or burning.

c)

A type of headache

d)

A condition affecting the skin's elasticity

14.

Hyperplasia

a)

Decrease in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, causing shrinkage.

b)

Increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, causing enlargement.

c)

Transformation of one type of cell into another type.

d)

Formation of new blood vessels in a tissue.

15.

Acidosis

a)

A condition where body fluids contain too much acid, lowering blood pH.

b)

A condition where body fluids contain too much base, raising blood pH.

c)

A condition characterized by excessive sweating and dehydration.

d)

A condition where blood pressure is abnormally low.