#1
Which of the following is a vital sign?
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Blood pressure
Vision acuity
Cholesterol level
#2
What is auscultation in a medical examination?
Observing skin color changes
Listening to internal body sounds with a stethoscope
Measuring blood pressure
Examining reflexes
#3
In medical terms, what does 'CBC' stand for?
Complete Blood Count
Cardiac Blood Circulation
Central Body Coordination
Cognitive Behavioral Counseling
#4
Which of the following is a common method for measuring body temperature?
Blood pressure cuff
Stethoscope
Thermometer
Pulse oximeter
#5
What is the purpose of the 12-lead ECG (Electrocardiogram) in medical assessment?
Measuring lung capacity
Evaluating heart rhythm and electrical activity
Assessing blood glucose levels
Monitoring blood pressure
#6
What does SOAP stand for in medical documentation?
Standard Operational Assessment Plan
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Systematic Observation and Analysis Protocol
Symptomatic Outcome Assessment Protocol
#7
Which imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of the body's internal structures?
X-ray
Computed Tomography (CT) scan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Ultrasound
#8
Which of the following is an example of a subjective symptom reported by a patient?
Fever of 101°F
Swelling of the ankle
Pain radiating down the left arm
Feeling anxious
#9
What is the purpose of a peak flow meter in respiratory assessment?
Measuring lung capacity
Assessing oxygen saturation
Evaluating respiratory rate
Monitoring peak expiratory flow
#10
What is the primary purpose of the Snellen chart in a medical eye examination?
Measuring intraocular pressure
Assessing color vision
Evaluating visual acuity
Examining eye reflexes
#11
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in medical assessment?
Assessing skin color
Measuring oxygen saturation
Evaluating consciousness and neurological function
Recording body temperature
#12
In pharmacology, what does the term 'half-life' refer to?
Time taken for a drug to produce its maximum effect
Time taken for half of the drug to be eliminated from the body
Time taken for a drug to be absorbed into the bloodstream
Time taken for a drug to be excreted from the body
#13
Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing drugs in the human body?
#14
What does the term 'polypharmacy' refer to in the context of medication management?
Taking multiple medications simultaneously
Using only one type of medication
Prescribing medications without proper diagnosis
Avoiding medication altogether
#15
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) in medical assessment?
Measuring heart rate
Evaluating cognitive function after head injury
Assessing respiratory function
Recording blood pressure