Medical Terminology and Basic Nursing Procedures Quiz

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#1

What does the medical term 'Hypertension' refer to?

Low blood pressure
High blood pressure
Normal blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat
#2

Which of the following is not a vital sign?

Pulse rate
Body temperature
Blood type
Respiratory rate
#3

What does the term 'Antipyretic' refer to in medicine?

A substance that lowers fever
A type of surgical instrument
An antibiotic medication
A diagnostic imaging technique
#4

Which of the following is not a type of medication administration route?

Oral
Topical
Intramuscular
Ocular
#5

What is the medical term for the loss of the ability to speak, write, or comprehend language?

Dysphagia
Dyslexia
Aphasia
Ataxia
#6

Which of the following is not a type of blood cell?

Erythrocyte
Leukocyte
Platelet
Thrombocyte
#7

What is the process of listening for sounds within the body, usually with a stethoscope, called?

Palpation
Auscultation
Inspection
Percussion
#8

What does the abbreviation 'CPR' stand for in medical terminology?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiovascular Procedure Recovery
Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation
Critical Patient Response
#9

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Hysterectomy
Nephrectomy
Oophorectomy
#10

What is the term for the condition of having a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes resulting from inadequate oxygenation of the blood?

Cyanosis
Pallor
Jaundice
Erythema
#11

What is the term for the process of measuring blood pressure?

Phlebotomy
Audiometry
Sphygmomanometry
Spirometry
#12

Which of the following is not a common symptom of dehydration?

Headache
Excessive thirst
Increased urination
Decreased skin turgor
#13

Which of the following is not a type of wound?

Abrasion
Contusion
Inhalation
Laceration
#14

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

Filtration of blood
Regulation of blood pressure
Production of hormones
Elimination of waste products
#15

What is the term for a surgical incision into the eardrum to relieve pressure or drain fluid?

Tonsillectomy
Myringotomy
Tracheostomy
Cystotomy
#16

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

Protection of internal organs
Production of hormones
Support and structure
Storage of minerals
#17

What is the term for a condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D?

Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis

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