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Medical Practices and Patient Care Considerations Quiz

#1

What is the normal body temperature range, typically measured in degrees Fahrenheit?

98.6°F to 100.6°F
Explanation

Normal body temperature range for humans.

#2

What is the name of the instrument commonly used to listen to sounds within the body, such as heartbeats and breathing?

Stethoscope
Explanation

Instrument for listening to internal body sounds.

#3

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Explanation

Medical term for high blood pressure.

#4

What is the primary role of insulin in the human body?

Regulating blood sugar levels
Explanation

Insulin's main role in the body.

#5

What is the medical term for inflammation of the appendix?

Appendicitis
Explanation

Medical term for appendix inflammation.

#6

Which of the following imaging techniques uses high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of internal structures?

Ultrasound
Explanation

Imaging technique using sound waves.

#7

What is the primary function of red blood cells in the human body?

Carrying oxygen to tissues
Explanation

Red blood cells' main function.

#8

Which of the following medical specialties focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the urinary system in both males and females?

Urology
Explanation

Specialty dealing with urinary system disorders.

#9

Which of the following terms describes a surgical procedure to remove a limb or part of a limb?

Amputation
Explanation

Surgical removal of a limb or part.

#10

Which of the following is not a primary function of the respiratory system?

Filtering blood
Explanation

Respiratory system's non-primary function.

#11

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack?

Rapid breathing
Explanation

Exclusion as a heart attack symptom.

#12

Which of the following is a common symptom of anemia?

Pale skin
Explanation

Common anemia symptom.

#13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom of diabetes?

Unexplained weight gain
Explanation

Exclusion as a diabetes symptom.

#14

Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?

Body mass index
Explanation

Exclusion as a vital sign.

#15

What is the name of the condition characterized by a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, often accompanied by pain?

Spasm
Explanation

Sudden, painful muscle contraction.

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