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Medical Procedures and Practices Quiz

#1

What is the purpose of a defibrillator?

To treat irregular heartbeats
Explanation

Used to restore normal heart rhythm.

#2

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Explanation

Condition of elevated blood pressure.

#3

What is the purpose of a sphygmomanometer?

To measure blood pressure
Explanation

Device used to measure blood pressure.

#4

Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?

Chest pain
Explanation

Common symptom due to reduced blood flow to the heart.

#5

What is the primary purpose of a stethoscope?

To listen to internal body sounds
Explanation

Used to listen to heart, lung, and bowel sounds.

#6

Which of the following is a common treatment for a broken bone?

Casting
Explanation

Immobilizes the bone to promote healing.

#7

Which of the following is a common symptom of appendicitis?

Severe abdominal pain
Explanation

Typically starts around the navel and shifts to the lower right abdomen.

#8

What does MRI stand for in medical imaging?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Explanation

Imaging technique using magnetic fields and radio waves.

#9

What is the medical term for the loss of memory?

Amnesia
Explanation

Partial or complete loss of memory.

#10

What does CT stand for in medical imaging?

Computed Tomography
Explanation

Imaging method combining X-rays and computer processing.

#11

Which of the following is a characteristic of Type 1 diabetes?

Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells
Explanation

Immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

#12

What does ECG stand for in medical terminology?

Electrocardiogram
Explanation

Recording of the electrical activity of the heart.

#13

Which of the following is NOT a common method of anesthesia?

Embolization
Explanation

Embolization is a technique to block blood vessels, not anesthesia.

#14

Which of the following is NOT a method of administering medication?

Intranasal inhalation
Explanation

Administration through the nasal passages is a common method.

#15

What is the medical term for a persistent, abnormal, and irrational fear of a specific thing or situation?

Phobia
Explanation

Anxiety disorder characterized by irrational fear.

#16

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the liver often caused by viral infection.

#17

What is the medical term for a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles?

Spasm
Explanation

Sudden tightening or cramping of muscles.

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