Medical Terminology and Professional Skills Quiz

Test your medical terminology skills with questions on surgeries, abbreviations, and conditions. Get ready to challenge yourself!

#1

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Appendicular
Appendage
#2

What does the medical abbreviation 'MRI' stand for?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Research Institute
Magnetic Radiation Inspection
Muscle Reaction Intensity
#3

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

Cirrhosis
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
Cholecystitis
#4

What does the medical term 'CPR' stand for?

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Circulation Pressure Rate
Cranial Pressure Relief
Coronary Pulse Rate
#5

What does the abbreviation 'CBC' stand for in medicine?

Complete Blood Count
Central Blood Circulation
Cranial Blood Clot
Cardiac Blood Circulation
#6

Which term describes a type of medication used to relieve pain without loss of consciousness?

Anesthetic
Analgesic
Antibiotic
Anticoagulant
#7

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Hypertension
Hypothermia
#8

Which of the following terms refers to a disorder characterized by episodes of wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing?

Anemia
Asthma
Arrhythmia
Arthritis
#9

What is the medical term for the kneecap?

Tibia
Femur
Patella
Radius
#10

Which of the following terms describes the surgical fixation of a bone or joint?

Arthroplasty
Osteotomy
Arthroscopy
Orthopedics
#11

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Esophagus
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchus
#12

Which term refers to a condition characterized by an abnormally rapid heart rate?

Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Dysrhythmia
Palpitation
#13

What does 'EMR' stand for in the medical field?

Emergency Medical Response
Electronic Medical Record
Emergency Management and Response
Effective Medical Recovery
#14

What does the abbreviation 'AMA' typically stand for in a medical context?

American Medical Association
Advanced Medical Assessment
Automated Medical Assistance
Acute Medical Attention
#15

What does the abbreviation 'IV' stand for in medical terminology?

Intravenous
Intramuscular
Intracranial
Intraperitoneal
#16

Which term describes a disorder characterized by difficulty in falling or staying asleep?

Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Paralysis
#17

What does 'NPO' stand for in medical instructions?

Non-Potential Oxygen
No Pain Occurred
Nothing by Mouth
Nasopharyngeal Obstruction

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