Medical Assessment Terminology Quiz

Check your understanding of medical assessment terminology with this quiz. Questions cover vital signs, neurological exams, imaging techniques, and more.

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What does the acronym 'SOAP' stand for in medical assessment?

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Systematic, Objective, Assessment, Procedure

Subjective, Observational, Analysis, Procedure

Systematic, Observational, Assessment, Plan

Which of the following is not a vital sign?

Temperature

Respiration rate

Glucose level

Blood pressure

What is the purpose of auscultation in medical assessment?

To measure blood pressure

To listen to internal body sounds

To perform eye examination

To assess skin texture

Which of the following is not a component of the neurological examination?

Reflexes

Muscle strength

Skin color

Cranial nerve assessment

Which of the following is a common symptom associated with hypothyroidism?

Heat intolerance

Weight loss

Cold intolerance

Tachycardia

What does the acronym 'GCS' stand for in a neurological assessment?

Global Cerebral Sign

Glasgow Coma Scale

General Cognitive Screening

Gross Coordination Status

In a cardiac assessment, what does 'PMI' refer to?

Pulse Monitoring Indicator

Precordial Mitral Index

Point of Maximum Intensity

Pacemaker Insertion

What does 'auscultatory gap' refer to in blood pressure measurement?

Period of silence during deflation of the cuff

Difference in systolic and diastolic pressure

Abnormal heart sounds

Incorrect positioning of the cuff

Which of the following is used to assess liver function?

CBC

Lumbar puncture

Liver function tests

Sputum culture

#10

Which of the following is a common indicator of acute kidney injury (AKI)?

Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level

Decreased serum creatinine level

Oliguria

Hypokalemia

#11

Which of the following is a commonly used imaging technique for assessing bone fractures?

EEG

CT scan

MRI

PET scan

#12

What is the purpose of the Schirmer's test in ophthalmology?

To measure intraocular pressure

To assess color vision

To evaluate tear production

To determine visual acuity

#13

Which of the following is a method for assessing respiratory function?

Pulse oximetry

Cardiac catheterization

Liver function tests

Colonoscopy

#14

What is the primary purpose of a Tzanck smear?

To detect streptococcal infection

To diagnose fungal infections

To evaluate for herpes simplex virus

To assess for tuberculosis

#15

What is the primary purpose of the DEXA scan?

To assess bone density

To evaluate liver function

To measure cardiac output

To screen for cancer