#1
Which of the following medical terms refers to inflammation of the appendix?
Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Arthritis
Arrhythmia
#2
What does CPR stand for in emergency response?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiovascular Perfusion Restoration
Critical Patient Recovery
Circulation Pressure Regulation
#3
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the gallbladder?
Gastrectomy
Cholecystectomy
Appendectomy
Colostomy
#4
In emergency response, what does the acronym AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
Advanced Emergency Device
Ambulatory Emergency Dispatch
Airway Exchange Device
#5
What is the medical term for the outer layer of the skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutis
Hypodermis
#6
What does the acronym EMS stand for in emergency medical services?
Emergency Medical Service
Emergency Management System
Emergency Medical Support
Emergency Monitoring Service
#7
Which medical term refers to high blood pressure?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypoxemia
#8
What does the acronym ABC stand for in emergency medical care?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Assess, Bandage, Compress
Artery, Blood flow, Compress
Ambulance, Bed, Clinic
#9
Which of the following terms refers to the absence of menstruation?
Menopause
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Oligomenorrhea
#10
What is the medical term for a nosebleed?
Epistaxis
Hemoptysis
Hematemesis
Hematuria
#11
Which medical term refers to difficulty swallowing?
Dysuria
Dysphagia
Dyspnea
Dyspepsia
#12
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
Cholecystitis
Nephritis
Pancreatitis
#13
Which of the following terms describes a sudden cessation of heart function?
Aneurysm
Myocardial Infarction
Cardiac Arrest
Arrhythmia
#14
Which of the following terms refers to the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea?
Tracheostomy
Bronchoscopy
Laryngectomy
Pneumonectomy
#15
Which of the following terms describes an abnormal heart rhythm?
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Dysrhythmia
Palpitation
#16
What does the acronym FAST stand for in the context of stroke recognition?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
Fever, Altered vision, Stiffness, Thirst
Fainting, Agitation, Sweating, Tremors
Fatigue, Anxiety, Shortness of breath, Tremors
#17
What is the medical term for excessive sweating?
Hyperhidrosis
Anhidrosis
Diaphoresis
Hypohidrosis