Medical Terminology and Professional Ethics Quiz

Explore medical terminology, professional ethics, and bioethical principles with 17 quiz questions. Test yourself now!

#1

What does the prefix 'neo-' mean in medical terminology?

New
Old
Middle
Around
#2

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

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Circulatory Perfusion Restoration
Cardiovascular Performance Recovery
#3

What is the term for the study of the causes of diseases?

Epidemiology
Pathology
Etiology
Pharmacology
#4

Which body system is responsible for producing insulin?

Endocrine system
Nervous system
Circulatory system
Muscular system
#5

What does the term 'auscultation' mean in medical practice?

The act of listening to sounds within the body
The examination of tissue under a microscope
The process of measuring blood pressure
The administration of medication via injection
#6

Which of the following is a common abbreviation for 'twice a day'?

BID
TID
QID
QD
#7

Which of the following is an example of a bioethical principle?

Beneficence
Proficiency
Ambivalence
Indolence
#8

What does 'HIPAA' stand for in the context of medical ethics?

Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act
Health Information Portability and Accessibility Act
Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
#9

What is the term for the surgical removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy
Nephrectomy
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
#10

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of medical ethics?

Autonomy
Justice
Veracity
Secrecy
#11

What is the term for the study of the structure and function of cells?

Histology
Cytology
Endocrinology
Genetics
#12

Which of the following is NOT an essential component of informed consent?

Disclosure of information
Voluntariness
Capacity
Coercion
#13

What is the primary role of the 'Hippocratic Oath' in medical ethics?

To ensure patient confidentiality
To promote honesty and integrity in medical practice
To establish guidelines for surgical procedures
To regulate pharmaceutical companies
#14

What is the term for the failure to perform an action that is typically expected in a professional role?

Negligence
Malpractice
Abandonment
Omission
#15

What is the term for a medical professional who specializes in the study and treatment of cancer?

Oncologist
Hematologist
Nephrologist
Endocrinologist
#16

What is the term for a medical condition present at birth?

Congenital
Chronic
Acute
Hereditary
#17

What is the term for a healthcare professional who specializes in the study and treatment of mental disorders?

Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Neurologist
Therapist

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