#1
What is the purpose of a defibrillator?
To treat irregular heartbeats
ExplanationUsed to restore normal heart rhythm.
#2
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
ExplanationCondition of elevated blood pressure.
#3
What is the purpose of a sphygmomanometer?
To measure blood pressure
ExplanationDevice used to measure blood pressure.
#4
Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?
Chest pain
ExplanationCommon symptom due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
#5
What is the primary purpose of a stethoscope?
To listen to internal body sounds
ExplanationUsed to listen to heart, lung, and bowel sounds.
#6
Which of the following is a common treatment for a broken bone?
Casting
ExplanationImmobilizes the bone to promote healing.
#7
Which of the following is a common symptom of appendicitis?
Severe abdominal pain
ExplanationTypically starts around the navel and shifts to the lower right abdomen.
#8
What does MRI stand for in medical imaging?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ExplanationImaging technique using magnetic fields and radio waves.
#9
What is the medical term for the loss of memory?
Amnesia
ExplanationPartial or complete loss of memory.
#10
What does CT stand for in medical imaging?
Computed Tomography
ExplanationImaging 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
ExplanationImmune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
#12
What does ECG stand for in medical terminology?
Electrocardiogram
ExplanationRecording of the electrical activity of the heart.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a common method of anesthesia?
Embolization
ExplanationEmbolization is a technique to block blood vessels, not anesthesia.
#14
Which of the following is NOT a method of administering medication?
Intranasal inhalation
ExplanationAdministration 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
ExplanationAnxiety disorder characterized by irrational fear.
#16
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
ExplanationInflammation 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
ExplanationSudden tightening or cramping of muscles.