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Medical Terminology Midterm

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Meaning of Dx

a)

diagnosis

b)

drops

c)

deep vein thrombosis

d)

decongestant

2.

Meaning of HTN

a)

hypertension

b)

hydrocephalus

c)

hemiplegia

d)

hypotension

3.

Meaning of Ca

a)

Calcium

b)

cancer

c)

content

d)

cancel

4.

Meaning of gtt

a)

gained thermal temperature

b)

drainage

c)

measured

d)

drops

5.

Meaning of NPO

a)

nothing by mouth

b)

at bedtime

c)

before meals

d)

next patient operation

6.

Meaning of pt

a)

patient

b)

platelets

c)

placement

d)

patient temperature

7.

Meaning of Plt

a)

platelets

b)

patient

c)

positive leucocyte test

d)

physical limb therapy

8.

Meaning of p.r.n.

a)

as needed

b)

at bedtime

c)

before meals

d)

after medication

9.

Meaning of SUBQ

a)

subcutaneous

b)

systolic blood pressure

c)

sublingual

d)

subquadrant

10.

Meaning of h.s.

a)

at bedtime

b)

twice a day

c)

with breakfast

d)

highly significant

11.

Meaning of a.c.

a)

before meals

b)

after meals

c)

without meals

d)

along with meals

12.

Meaning of b.i.d.

a)

twice a day

b)

at bedtime

c)

before meals

d)

before medication

13.

Symbol:

a)

increase

b)

systolic blood pressure

c)

possibly significant

d)

diastolic blood pressure

14.

Meaning of CC

a)

chief complaint

b)

cubic centimeters

c)

chief condition

d)

complaint charted

15.

Meaning of CPAP

a)

continuous positive airway pressure

b)

continuous positive airway placement

c)

continuous positive alignment & placement

d)

continuous procedural airway pressure

16.

Meaning of DVT

a)

deep ventricular thrombosis

b)

deep vein thrombosis

c)

deep visual thrombosis

d)

deep vacuole thrombosis

17.

Meaning of npo

a)

nothing by mouth

b)

nothing by bedtime

c)

nothing after midnight

d)

nothing but liquids

18.

Symbol: —

a)

start of anesthesia

b)

before

c)

without

d)

after

19.

Meaning of GvHD

a)

graft vs hepatic disease

b)

graft vs heart disease

c)

graft vs host disease

d)

graft vs hemorrhage disorder

20.

Meaning of IM

a)

intramuscular

b)

intranasal

c)

intraocular

d)

intravenous

21.

Symbol

a)

after

b)

before

c)

without

d)

start of operation

22.

Meaning of O.D.

a)

right eye

b)

left eye

c)

both eyes

d)

outer eye

23.

Meaning of SOB

a)

signs of buildup

b)

signs of bleeding

c)

shortness of breath

d)

subcutaneous

24.

Symbol:

a)

possibly serious

b)

start of anesthesia

c)

possibly significant

d)

presently significant

25.

Define dementia

a)

condition marked by loss of cognitive function

b)

condition marked by loss of functional ability

c)

condition marked by paralysis of one side of the body

d)

condition marked by an increase of cognitive ability

26.

Define encephalitis

a)

inflammation of the inactive tissues of the brain

b)

inflammation of the active tissues of the neurons

c)

inflammation of the active tissues of the nerves

d)

inflammation of the active tissues of the brain

27.

Symbol:

a)

start of anesthesia

b)

start of operation

c)

start of treatment

d)

start of medication

28.

Define hemiplegia

a)

paralysis of the left side of the body

b)

paralysis of right side of the body

c)

paralysis of both sides of the body

d)

paralysis of one side of the body

29.

Define hydrocephalus

a)

abnormal accumulation of blood in the brain

b)

abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain

c)

abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the brain

d)

abnormal accumulation of synovial fluid in the brain

30.

Symbol:

a)

before

b)

without

c)

after

d)

with

31.

Define Meningitis

a)

inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord

b)

inflammation of the active tissues that surround the brain and spinal cord

c)

inflammation of the cerebrospinal fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord

d)

inflammation of the nerves that surround the brain and spinal cord

32.

Symbol:

a)

systolic blood pressure

b)

diastolic blood pressure

c)

decrease

d)

rising

33.

Define laminectomy

a)

small incisions made in the skin to remove a portion of the cervical (vertebral) bone

b)

small incisions made in the skin to remove a portion of the thoracic(vertebral) bone

c)

small incisions made in the skin to remove a portion of the lamina (vertebral) bone

d)

small incisions made in the skin to remove a portion of the lumbar (vertebral) bone

34.

Symbol:

a)

start of anesthesia

b)

start of operation

c)

start of treatment

d)

start of medication

35.

Define ventriculostomy

a)

the use surgery to remove excess fluid from the brain

b)

the use of a scope to remove excess fluid from the brain

c)

the use of a postural drainage to remove excess fluid from the brain

d)

the use of a tube to remove excess fluid from the brain

36.

Define akinesia

a)

complete or partial loss of muscle tone

b)

complete or partial loss of muscle movement

c)

complete or partial loss of muscle tissue

d)

complete or partial loss of muscle fibers

37.

Choose the correct definition of cephalagia.

a)

heartburn

b)

brain meglia(enlargement)

c)

brain atrophy(shrinkage)

d)

headache

38.

Choose the correct definition of Narcolepsy.

a)

episodes of uncontrollable hiccups

b)

episodes of absence of sleep

c)

episodes of uncontrollable sleep

d)

episodes of REM sleep

39.

Choose the correct definition of dystrophy.

a)

weakness and degeneration of muscles

b)

degeneration of muscle tissue and the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream

c)

degeneration of nervous tissue and the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream

d)

weakness and degeneration of neurons

40.

Choose the correct definition of Fibromyalgia.

a)

muscle tremors and spasms

b)

muscle pain and tenderness

c)

inability to control muscle movement

d)

inability to control muscle degeneration

41.

Choose the correct definition of hypotonia.

a)

low muscle mass

b)

low muscle movement

c)

low muscle control

d)

low muscle tone

42.

Choose the correct definition of myositis.

a)

inflammation of myelin sheath

b)

inflammation of spinal cord

c)

inflammation of cerebellum

d)

inflammation of muscle

43.

Choose the correct definition of Rhabdomyolysis.

a)

degeneration of muscle tissue and the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream

b)

occurs when nerve impulses stop and the neurons returns to its original state

c)

degeneration of nerve tissue and the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream

d)

occurs when nerve impulses stop and the muscles returns to its original state

44.

Choose the correct definition of sarcopenia.

a)

increase of muscle tissue due to aging process

b)

movement of a limb towards midline

c)

movement of a limb away from midline

d)

loss of muscle tissue due to aging process

45.

Choose the correct definition of fasciectomy.

a)

extraction of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure

b)

cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure

c)

plastic repair of a tendon and muscle

d)

plastic repair of bone and cartridge

46.

Choose the correct definition of fibromyitis.

a)

inflammation of muscle and fibrous tissue

b)

inflammation of nerves and subcutaneous tissue

c)

disease of the muscles

d)

disease of the nervous tissue

47.

Choose the correct definition of myoplasty.

a)

lengthening of a muscle rendering it unable to contract and relax normally

b)

plastic surgery of the nerves

c)

shortening of a muscle rendering it unable to contract and relax normally

d)

plastic surgery of the muscles

48.

Choose the correct definition of tenomyoplasty.

a)

plastic repair of a bones and cartlige

b)

plastic repair of a cerebrum and cerebellum

c)

plastic repair of a tendon and muscle

d)

plastic repair of a nerves and the spinal cord

49.

Choose the correct definition of tenotomy.

a)

cutting a tendon

b)

cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure

c)

a muscle which resists movement

d)

pain within the muscle

50.

Choose the correct definition of abductor.

a)

movement of a limb away from midline

b)

movement of a limb towards midline

c)

movement of a limb at midline

d)

movement of a limb superior to midline

51.

Choose the correct definition of adductor.

a)

movement of a limb at midline

b)

movement of a limb towards midline

c)

movement of a limb away from midline

d)

movement of a limb inferior to midline

52.

Choose the correct definition of Antagonist.

a)

a muscle which facilitates movement

b)

a muscle with two points of origin

c)

a muscle with four origin points

d)

a muscle which resists movement

53.

Choose the correct definition of ataxia.

a)

inability to control muscle movement

b)

inability to control vascular movement

c)

inability to control bilateral movement

d)

inability to control impulse movement

54.

Choose the correct definition of biceps.

a)

a muscle without two points of origin

b)

a muscle with four points of origin

c)

a muscle with two points of origin

d)

a muscle without four points of origin

55.

Choose the correct definition of contraction.

a)

chemical reaction which causes muscle fibers to shorten

b)

chemical reaction rendering the muscle unable to relax normally

c)

chemical reaction which causes muscle fibers to lengthen

d)

chemical reaction rendering the muscle unable to contract normally

56.

Choose the correct definition of contracture.

a)

shortening of a muscle rendering it unable to contract and relax normally

b)

chemical reaction which causes muscle fibers to degenerate

c)

lengthening of a muscle rendering it unable to contract and relax normally

d)

chemical reaction which causes muscle fibers to multiply

57.

Choose the correct definition of fascia.

a)

area where a tendon attaches to the bone it moves

b)

area where a ligaments attaches to the bone it moves

c)

area where a muscle attaches to the bone it moves

d)

a sheet connective tissue that covers, supports or connects muscles

58.

Choose the correct definition of insertion.

a)

area where a muscle attaches to the bone it moves

b)

area pertaining to within a muscle

c)

area of a muscle with four origin points

d)

area of a muscle which resists movement

59.

Choose the correct definition of intramuscular.

a)

pertaining to within a muscle

b)

pertaining to both nerves and muscles

c)

pertaining to certain muscles working together

d)

pertaining to a study of the muscle

60.

Choose the correct definition of isometric.

a)

the development of loss of muscle tissue due to aging process

b)

the development of muscular tension without contraction

c)

the development of shortening of a muscle rendering it unable to contract and relax normally

d)

the development of degeneration of muscle tissue and the release of breakdown products into the bloodstream

61.

Choose the correct definition of myalgia.

a)

pain within the spinal column

b)

pain within the joints

c)

pain within the muscle

d)

pain within the vertabra

62.

Choose the correct definition of myology.

a)

study of the bone

b)

study of tissues

c)

study of the nerves

d)

study of the muscle

63.

Choose the correct definition of myopathy.

a)

disease of the muscles

b)

pain within the muscle

c)

disease of the nerves

d)

pain within the nerves

64.

Choose the correct definition of neuromusclar.

a)

pertaining to certain bones working together

b)

pertaining to both tissue and bone

c)

pertaining to certain muscles working together

d)

pertaining to both nerves and muscles

65.

Choose the correct definition of quadriceps.

a)

a muscle with four origin points

b)

a muscle with three points of origin

c)

a muscle with two points of origin

d)

a muscle with one point of origin

66.

Choose the correct definition of relaxation.

a)

occurs when nerve impulses speed up and the muscles returns to its original state

b)

occurs when nerve impulses suddenly begin and the muscles returns to its original state

c)

occurs when nerve impulses stop and the muscles returns to its original state

d)

occurs when nerve impulses increase in strength and the muscles returns to its original state

67.

Choose the correct definition of sarcolemma.

a)

membrane which surrounds skeletal muscle fibers

b)

a sheet connective tissue that covers, supports or connects muscles

c)

area where a muscle attaches to the bone it moves

d)

pain within the muscle

68.

Choose the correct definition of synergetic.

a)

pertaining to nerve impulses that only travel on one side of the body

b)

pertaining to the amount of energy that is needed for a muscle to contract

c)

pertaining to certain muscles working together

d)

pertaining to the study of the muscle

69.

Choose the correct definition of triceps.

a)

a muscle with only one point of origin

b)

a muscle with four origin points

c)

a muscle with two points of origin

d)

a muscle with three points of origin

70.

Choose the correct definition of voluntary.

a)

controlled by one's will

b)

inability to control neurological impulses

c)

inability to control muscle movement

d)

controlled by Santa Clause

controlled by Santa Clause