NEW
Font size
WorksheetsMedical Terminology Midterm
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
Meaning of Dx
diagnosis
drops
deep vein thrombosis
decongestant
Meaning of HTN
hypertension
hydrocephalus
hemiplegia
hypotension
Meaning of Ca
Calcium
cancer
content
cancel
Meaning of gtt
gained thermal temperature
drainage
measured
drops
Meaning of NPO
nothing by mouth
at bedtime
before meals
next patient operation
Meaning of pt
patient
platelets
placement
patient temperature
Meaning of Plt
platelets
patient
positive leucocyte test
physical limb therapy
Meaning of p.r.n.
as needed
at bedtime
before meals
after medication
Meaning of SUBQ
subcutaneous
systolic blood pressure
sublingual
subquadrant
Meaning of h.s.
at bedtime
twice a day
with breakfast
highly significant
Meaning of a.c.
before meals
after meals
without meals
along with meals
Meaning of b.i.d.
twice a day
at bedtime
before meals
before medication
Symbol:
increase
systolic blood pressure
possibly significant
diastolic blood pressure
Meaning of CC
chief complaint
cubic centimeters
chief condition
complaint charted
Meaning of CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
continuous positive airway placement
continuous positive alignment & placement
continuous procedural airway pressure
Meaning of DVT
deep ventricular thrombosis
deep vein thrombosis
deep visual thrombosis
deep vacuole thrombosis
Meaning of npo
nothing by mouth
nothing by bedtime
nothing after midnight
nothing but liquids
Symbol: —
start of anesthesia
before
without
after
Meaning of GvHD
graft vs hepatic disease
graft vs heart disease
graft vs host disease
graft vs hemorrhage disorder
Meaning of IM
intramuscular
intranasal
intraocular
intravenous
Symbol
after
before
without
start of operation
Meaning of O.D.
right eye
left eye
both eyes
outer eye
Meaning of SOB
signs of buildup
signs of bleeding
shortness of breath
subcutaneous
Symbol:
possibly serious
start of anesthesia
possibly significant
presently significant
Define dementia
condition marked by loss of cognitive function
condition marked by loss of functional ability
condition marked by paralysis of one side of the body
condition marked by an increase of cognitive ability
Define encephalitis
inflammation of the inactive tissues of the brain
inflammation of the active tissues of the neurons
inflammation of the active tissues of the nerves
inflammation of the active tissues of the brain
Symbol:
start of anesthesia
start of operation
start of treatment
start of medication
Define hemiplegia
paralysis of the left side of the body
paralysis of right side of the body
paralysis of both sides of the body
paralysis of one side of the body
Define hydrocephalus
abnormal accumulation of blood in the brain
abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain
abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the brain
abnormal accumulation of synovial fluid in the brain
Symbol:
before
without
after
with
Define Meningitis
inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord
inflammation of the active tissues that surround the brain and spinal cord
inflammation of the cerebrospinal fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord
inflammation of the nerves that surround the brain and spinal cord
Symbol:
systolic blood pressure
diastolic blood pressure
decrease
rising
Define laminectomy
small incisions made in the skin to remove a portion of the cervical (vertebral) bone
small incisions made in the skin to remove a portion of the thoracic(vertebral) bone
small incisions made in the skin to remove a portion of the lamina (vertebral) bone
small incisions made in the skin to remove a portion of the lumbar (vertebral) bone
Symbol:
start of anesthesia
start of operation
start of treatment
start of medication
Define ventriculostomy
the use surgery to remove excess fluid from the brain
the use of a scope to remove excess fluid from the brain
the use of a postural drainage to remove excess fluid from the brain
the use of a tube to remove excess fluid from the brain
Define akinesia
complete or partial loss of muscle tone
complete or partial loss of muscle movement
complete or partial loss of muscle tissue
complete or partial loss of muscle fibers
Choose the correct definition of cephalagia.
heartburn
brain meglia(enlargement)
brain atrophy(shrinkage)
headache
Choose the correct definition of Narcolepsy.
episodes of uncontrollable hiccups
episodes of absence of sleep
episodes of uncontrollable sleep
episodes of REM sleep
Choose the correct definition of dystrophy.
weakness and degeneration of muscles
degeneration of muscle tissue and the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream
degeneration of nervous tissue and the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream
weakness and degeneration of neurons
Choose the correct definition of Fibromyalgia.
muscle tremors and spasms
muscle pain and tenderness
inability to control muscle movement
inability to control muscle degeneration
Choose the correct definition of hypotonia.
low muscle mass
low muscle movement
low muscle control
low muscle tone
Choose the correct definition of myositis.
inflammation of myelin sheath
inflammation of spinal cord
inflammation of cerebellum
inflammation of muscle
Choose the correct definition of Rhabdomyolysis.
degeneration of muscle tissue and the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream
occurs when nerve impulses stop and the neurons returns to its original state
degeneration of nerve tissue and the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream
occurs when nerve impulses stop and the muscles returns to its original state
Choose the correct definition of sarcopenia.
increase of muscle tissue due to aging process
movement of a limb towards midline
movement of a limb away from midline
loss of muscle tissue due to aging process
Choose the correct definition of fasciectomy.
extraction of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure
cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure
plastic repair of a tendon and muscle
plastic repair of bone and cartridge
Choose the correct definition of fibromyitis.
inflammation of muscle and fibrous tissue
inflammation of nerves and subcutaneous tissue
disease of the muscles
disease of the nervous tissue
Choose the correct definition of myoplasty.
lengthening of a muscle rendering it unable to contract and relax normally
plastic surgery of the nerves
shortening of a muscle rendering it unable to contract and relax normally
plastic surgery of the muscles
Choose the correct definition of tenomyoplasty.
plastic repair of a bones and cartlige
plastic repair of a cerebrum and cerebellum
plastic repair of a tendon and muscle
plastic repair of a nerves and the spinal cord
Choose the correct definition of tenotomy.
cutting a tendon
cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure
a muscle which resists movement
pain within the muscle
Choose the correct definition of abductor.
movement of a limb away from midline
movement of a limb towards midline
movement of a limb at midline
movement of a limb superior to midline
Choose the correct definition of adductor.
movement of a limb at midline
movement of a limb towards midline
movement of a limb away from midline
movement of a limb inferior to midline
Choose the correct definition of Antagonist.
a muscle which facilitates movement
a muscle with two points of origin
a muscle with four origin points
a muscle which resists movement
Choose the correct definition of ataxia.
inability to control muscle movement
inability to control vascular movement
inability to control bilateral movement
inability to control impulse movement
Choose the correct definition of biceps.
a muscle without two points of origin
a muscle with four points of origin
a muscle with two points of origin
a muscle without four points of origin
Choose the correct definition of contraction.
chemical reaction which causes muscle fibers to shorten
chemical reaction rendering the muscle unable to relax normally
chemical reaction which causes muscle fibers to lengthen
chemical reaction rendering the muscle unable to contract normally
Choose the correct definition of contracture.
shortening of a muscle rendering it unable to contract and relax normally
chemical reaction which causes muscle fibers to degenerate
lengthening of a muscle rendering it unable to contract and relax normally
chemical reaction which causes muscle fibers to multiply
Choose the correct definition of fascia.
area where a tendon attaches to the bone it moves
area where a ligaments attaches to the bone it moves
area where a muscle attaches to the bone it moves
a sheet connective tissue that covers, supports or connects muscles
Choose the correct definition of insertion.
area where a muscle attaches to the bone it moves
area pertaining to within a muscle
area of a muscle with four origin points
area of a muscle which resists movement
Choose the correct definition of intramuscular.
pertaining to within a muscle
pertaining to both nerves and muscles
pertaining to certain muscles working together
pertaining to a study of the muscle
Choose the correct definition of isometric.
the development of loss of muscle tissue due to aging process
the development of muscular tension without contraction
the development of shortening of a muscle rendering it unable to contract and relax normally
the development of degeneration of muscle tissue and the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream
Choose the correct definition of myalgia.
pain within the spinal column
pain within the joints
pain within the muscle
pain within the vertabra
Choose the correct definition of myology.
study of the bone
study of tissues
study of the nerves
study of the muscle
Choose the correct definition of myopathy.
disease of the muscles
pain within the muscle
disease of the nerves
pain within the nerves
Choose the correct definition of neuromusclar.
pertaining to certain bones working together
pertaining to both tissue and bone
pertaining to certain muscles working together
pertaining to both nerves and muscles
Choose the correct definition of quadriceps.
a muscle with four origin points
a muscle with three points of origin
a muscle with two points of origin
a muscle with one point of origin
Choose the correct definition of relaxation.
occurs when nerve impulses speed up and the muscles returns to its original state
occurs when nerve impulses suddenly begin and the muscles returns to its original state
occurs when nerve impulses stop and the muscles returns to its original state
occurs when nerve impulses increase in strength and the muscles returns to its original state
Choose the correct definition of sarcolemma.
membrane which surrounds skeletal muscle fibers
a sheet connective tissue that covers, supports or connects muscles
area where a muscle attaches to the bone it moves
pain within the muscle
Choose the correct definition of synergetic.
pertaining to nerve impulses that only travel on one side of the body
pertaining to the amount of energy that is needed for a muscle to contract
pertaining to certain muscles working together
pertaining to the study of the muscle
Choose the correct definition of triceps.
a muscle with only one point of origin
a muscle with four origin points
a muscle with two points of origin
a muscle with three points of origin
Choose the correct definition of voluntary.
controlled by one's will
inability to control neurological impulses
inability to control muscle movement
controlled by Santa Clause
controlled by Santa Clause
