#1
What is dyspnea?
Difficulty in breathing
ExplanationImpaired respiratory function leading to labored or uncomfortable breathing.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a component of the SOAP note?
Analysis
ExplanationSOAP note components: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
#3
What does the term 'pruritus' refer to in medical terminology?
Itching
ExplanationUnpleasant sensation leading to the desire to scratch.
#4
Which of the following is an example of a serological test?
ELISA test
ExplanationSerum-based test for detecting antibodies or antigens.
#5
What does the term 'palpation' mean in medical examination?
Feeling with the hands
ExplanationExamination by touching or feeling with the hands.
#6
Which of the following is a common symptom of anemia?
Pale skin
ExplanationReduced red blood cell count leading to skin pallor.
#7
What does 'HEENT' stand for in a medical examination?
Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
ExplanationComprehensive examination of head and sensory organs.
#8
Which of the following is a neurological reflex test?
Babinski reflex
ExplanationAssessment of the plantar reflex indicating neurological function.
#9
What is the medical term for 'high blood pressure'?
Hypertension
ExplanationElevated force of blood against arterial walls.
#10
Which of the following is an example of percussion during a physical examination?
Tapping the abdomen
ExplanationTapping to assess underlying structures based on sound produced.
#11
What does the term 'auscultation' refer to in medical examination?
Listening with a stethoscope
ExplanationListening to internal body sounds using a stethoscope.
#12
What is a 'sphygmomanometer' used for in medical examinations?
To measure blood pressure
ExplanationDevice for measuring blood pressure.
#13
What is the function of a stethoscope?
To listen to heart and lung sounds
ExplanationDiagnostic tool for auscultating internal body sounds.
#14
What is the purpose of the Snellen chart?
To assess visual acuity
ExplanationMeasurement of visual clarity at a distance.
#15
What does the term 'perfusion' refer to in medical terminology?
The delivery of blood to tissues
ExplanationBlood flow and delivery to organs and tissues.
#16
What does the term 'stenosis' refer to in medical terminology?
Narrowing of a blood vessel
ExplanationConstriction or narrowing of a blood vessel.
#17
What is the purpose of a phlebotomy procedure?
To collect a blood sample
ExplanationBlood sample collection for diagnostic testing.