WorksheetsMedical Terminology and Vocabulary & Medical Specialities / Med
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
What is the medical term for swallowing air?
Aerophagia
Dysphagia
Hemoptysis
Bradycardia
What is the medical term for sudden increased hair loss?
Alopecia
Eczema
Psoriasis
Vitiligo
What is the term for the size, shape, and composition of the human body, used to assess things like BMI or a growth chart?
Anthropometric
Metabolic
Cardiovascular
Neurological
What does Chief Complaint (CC) mean in medical terminology?
The primary symptom that a patient states as the reason for seeking medical care.
A summary of the patient's past medical history.
The diagnosis made by the physician after examination.
A list of medications the patient is currently taking.
What is the medical term for chronic liver disease?
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis
Nephritis
Gastritis
What is the medical term for removal of the gallbladder?
Cholecystectomy
Appendectomy
Nephrectomy
Gastrectomy
What is the medical term for painful or difficult urination?
Dysuria
Polyuria
Hematuria
Anuria
What is the condition called when the heart points to the right side instead of the left?
Dextrocardia
Cardiomegaly
Bradycardia
Pericarditis
What does Electronic Health Record (EHR) stand for in medical terminology?
Electronic record of patient's health-related information that can be created, managed, and accessed from multiple health care organizations.
Emergency Health Response
Essential Health Registry
Electronic Hospital Report
What does Electronic Medical Record (EMR) stand for in medical terminology?
Electronic record of patient's health-related information that can be created, managed, and accessed within a single health care organization.
A paper-based record of patient visits stored in a filing cabinet.
A system for managing hospital finances and billing only.
A database of medical research articles accessible to the public.
What is the process called that promotes coagulation and stops bleeding?
Hemostasis
Osmosis
Photosynthesis
Respiration
What is the medical term for low blood sugar that can be helped by giving the patient orange juice?
Hypoglycemia
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Anemia
What is the restriction of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the body called?
Ischemia
Hemophilia
Anemia
Hyperglycemia
Parathyroid Hormone is a ________ secreted by the parathyroid gland that is associated with the regulation of calcium in the body.
hormone
enzyme
vitamin
neurotransmitter
Patient-Centered Care requires the inclusion of ________ in the patient's care.
both family and patient
only the patient
only the family
healthcare providers only
Pericarditis is the inflammation of the ________.
pericardium
myocardium
endocardium
pleura
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is equipment that protects the wearer from ________ or infection.
bodily injury
sunlight
loud noises
fatigue
OSHA mandates that PPE be ________ of charge.
free
expensive
optional
limited
Petechiae are broken capillaries due to bleeding under the skin. One reason is wearing something too ________.
tight
loose
colorful
old
Pyelonephritis is the inflammation of the ________.
kidney
liver
lung
stomach
Retinopathy is a disease of the ________ that is a complication of diabetes mellitus.
retina
cornea
lens
optic nerve
Vertigo is episodes of ________ and can be caused by an inner ear disorder.
dizziness
fever
coughing
nausea
SOAP Notes are a format for communicating important information in an ________ manner.
organized
random
confusing
irrelevant
In SOAP Notes, Subjective refers to information the ________ conveys.
patient
doctor
nurse
pharmacist
What does the medical abbreviation 'BP' stand for?
blood pressure
body pulse
brain pressure
bone pain
What does the medical abbreviation 'CXR' stand for?
chest x-ray
cardiac x-ray
cervical x-ray
cranial x-ray
What does the medical abbreviation 'Derm' stand for?
skin
bone
muscle
blood
What does the medical abbreviation 'CABG' stand for?
coronary artery bypass graft
carotid artery balloon graft
cerebral artery bypass graft
cardiac aortic balloon graft
What does the medical abbreviation 'I & O' stand for?
intake and output
injection and observation
inspection and operation
inhalation and oxygen
What does the medical abbreviation 'K' stand for?
potassium
calcium
sodium
magnesium
ABG9s = ________
arterial blood gases
arterial base gradient
aortic blood glucose
alveolar blood group
CBC = ________
complete blood count
central blood chamber
cerebral blood circulation
cellular blood component
CC = ________
chief complaint
cardiac care
critical condition
clinical case
Dys = ________
difficult, painful
easy, pleasant
fast, rapid
small, tiny
-ectomy = ________
surgical removal
inflammation
study of
pain
-itis = ________
inflammation
pain
swelling
tumor
Nephrlo = ________
kidneys
lungs
liver
heart
NS = ________
no show
new student
next session
not selected
° bay = ________
study of O2
study of CO2
study of H2O
study of N2
O2 = ________
oxygen
hydrogen
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
OTC = ________
over the counter
on the chart
order to cash
open trade center
-plasty = ________
surgical repair
inflammation
removal
study of
PE = ________
physical examination
public education
potential energy
private equity
ROM = ________
range of motion
rate of movement
region of muscle
rotation of mass
STAT = ________
immediate
delayed
optional
routine
TB = ________
tuberculosis
typhoid
tetanus
tonsillitis
UTI = ________
urinary tract infection
upper thoracic injury
ultra thin insulation
uric toxin indicator
Who diagnoses and treats diseases of the heart?
Cardiologist
Dermatologist
Neurologist
Ophthalmologist
Who treats patients who suffer from hormonal imbalances, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and pituitary disorders?
Endocrinologist
Cardiologist
Dermatologist
Orthopedist
Who has advanced academic training beyond the registered nurse?
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Medical Assistant
Who is concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system?
Orthopedics
Cardiology
Dermatology
Neurology
Who studies causes and effects of diseases, performs autopsies, and analyzes tissue?
Pathologist
Radiologist
Pharmacist
Cardiologist
Fill in the blank: A ____________ is a person who practices medicine under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical doctor (MD).
Physician's Assistant
Pharmacist
Radiologist
Dentist
Fill in the blank: ____________ is the science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Radiology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Neurology
