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Which term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy

Explanation

Surgical removal of the appendix.

What does the medical abbreviation 'MRI' stand for?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Explanation

Imaging technique using magnetic fields and radio waves.

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis

Explanation

Inflammation of the liver tissue.

What does the medical term 'CPR' stand for?

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Explanation

Emergency life-saving procedure for heart and lung failure.

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

Complete Blood Count

Explanation

Blood test measuring different blood components.

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

Analgesic

Explanation

Pain-relieving medication.

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension

Explanation

Elevated blood pressure in the arteries.

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

Asthma

Explanation

Condition with wheezing and breathing difficulties.

What is the medical term for the kneecap?

Patella

Explanation

The round, flat bone in front of the knee joint.

#10

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

Osteotomy

Explanation

Surgical procedure to stabilize a bone or joint.

#11

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Larynx

Explanation

Organ in the neck involved in speech and breathing.

#12

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

Tachycardia

Explanation

Abnormally fast heart rate.

#13

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

Electronic Medical Record

Explanation

Digital record-keeping of medical information.

#14

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

American Medical Association

Explanation

Professional association of physicians in the U.S.

#15

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

Intravenous

Explanation

Administration of substances into a vein.

#16

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

Insomnia

Explanation

Difficulty in sleeping.

#17

What does 'NPO' stand for in medical instructions?

Nothing by Mouth

Explanation

Patient instructed not to consume any food or drink.

Medical Terminology and Professional Skills Quiz

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

What does the medical abbreviation 'MRI' stand for?

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

What does the medical term 'CPR' stand for?

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

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

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

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

What is the medical term for the kneecap?

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

What is the medical term for the voice box?

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

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

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

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

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

What does 'NPO' stand for in medical instructions?

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