Medical Terminology and Clinical Assessment Quiz

Test your medical terminology knowledge with this quiz covering vital signs, conditions, and procedures. Discover your expertise!

#1

What does the prefix 'hyper-' typically denote in medical terminology?

Below normal
Above normal
Around
Within
#2

Which of the following is NOT a primary vital sign?

Blood pressure
Heart rate
Body temperature
Blood glucose level
#3

What does the abbreviation 'MRI' stand for in medical imaging?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Radiology Inspection
Muscle Receptor Infiltration
Molecular Resonance Inspection
#4

Which of the following conditions is characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood?

Diabetes mellitus
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Diabetic ketoacidosis
#5

What is the medical term for the outer layer of the skin?

Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Subcutis
#6

Which of the following is a measurement of the electrical activity of the heart?

ECG (Electrocardiogram)
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
#7

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Appendicitis
Gastritis
Bronchitis
#8

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an abnormal decrease in platelets in the blood?

Leukopenia
Thrombocytopenia
Neutropenia
Lymphopenia
#9

What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in medical terminology?

Inflammation
Pain
Surgical removal
Tumor
#10

Which of the following is NOT a type of white blood cell?

Lymphocyte
Erythrocyte
Neutrophil
Monocyte
#11

What is the medical term for a nosebleed?

Epistaxis
Hematemesis
Hemoptysis
Hematuria
#12

What is the medical term for inflammation of the joints?

Arthritis
Dermatitis
Gastritis
Bronchitis
#13

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Dysphagia
Dyspnea
Dysuria
Dyspareunia
#14

What is the purpose of a spirometer in clinical assessment?

Measure blood pressure
Evaluate lung function
Assess heart rate
Detect brain activity
#15

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall?

Colostomy
Cholecystectomy
Cystoscopy
Laparoscopy

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