Medical Terminology and Clinical Assessment Quiz

Prefix 'hyper-' signifies 'above normal' in medical terms.

Blood glucose level is not considered a primary vital sign.

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging in medical imaging.

Hyperglycemia is characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood.

Epidermis is the medical term for the outer layer of the skin.

ECG (Electrocardiogram) measures the electrical activity of the heart.

Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver.

Thrombocytopenia is the condition of low platelet count.

Suffix '-ectomy' signifies 'surgical removal' in medical terminology.

Erythrocyte is not a type of white blood cell.

Epistaxis is the medical term for a nosebleed.

Arthritis is the medical term for inflammation of the joints.

Dyspnea refers to difficulty breathing.

Spirometer is used to evaluate lung function in clinical assessment.

Colostomy is the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall.