Medical Terminology and Abbreviations in Healthcare Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz. Learn the meanings of common healthcare abbreviations like MRI, CAD, COPD, and more.

#1

What does the abbreviation 'MRI' stand for in healthcare?

Medical Record Information
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Research Institute
Muscle and Reflex Investigation
#2

Which medical term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Appendotomy
Appendoplasty
#3

What does 'NPO' stand for in medical terms?

No Prescription Order
Non-Profit Organization
Nothing by Mouth
Normal Physical Observation
#4

Which abbreviation refers to a condition where the body does not produce enough insulin or properly use insulin?

IBS
CNS
DM
GERD
#5

Which abbreviation refers to a test that measures the amount of sugar in a person's blood over the past few months?

HDL
LDL
A1C
CBC
#6

What is the meaning of 'CAD' in the context of healthcare?

Coronary Artery Disease
Computer-Aided Design
Cardiac Arrest Detection
Chronic Atrial Dysfunction
#7

In medical terminology, what does 'COPD' typically stand for?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Coronary Obstructive Peripheral Disorder
Cardiovascular Obstruction Prevention Disorder
Chronic Ocular Pathology Deterioration
#8

What does 'UTI' typically stand for in medical terminology?

Upper Torso Inflammation
Urinary Tract Infection
Unstable Thyroid Irritation
Underactive Thyroid Insufficiency
#9

Which of the following abbreviations is used to describe a condition involving rapid, irregular heartbeats?

CHF
CVA
DVT
AFib
#10

What is the full form of 'CPR' in medical terminology?

Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Circulatory Pressure Relief
Coronary Perfusion Regulation
#11

Which of the following abbreviations represents 'blood pressure'?

BP
HR
RR
BMI
#12

In medical terminology, what does 'GI' commonly stand for?

Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
General Internal
Glycemic Index
#13

Which of the following abbreviations represents a condition characterized by difficulty in swallowing?

GERD
COPD
DVT
Dysphagia
#14

What does 'ROM' typically stand for in medical terminology?

Range of Movement
Respiratory Olfactory Measure
Radiation Oncology Module
Regional Odontologic Monitoring
#15

What does 'DVT' typically stand for in medical terminology?

Deep Vein Thrombosis
Dilated Ventricle Treatment
Dermatitis Vulgaris Therapy
Dysfunctional Valve Tissue

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