Medical Terminology

Question 1

The abbreviation for eye, ear, nose, and throat is?

Answer 1

EENT

Question 2

The abbreviation for oncology is?

Answer 2

Onc

Question 3

The abbreviation for obstetrics is?

Answer 3

OB

Question 4

“Heme” stands for?

Answer 4

hematology

Question 5

BICU stands for?

Answer 5

burn intensive care unit

Question 6

“ABG” stands for

Answer 6

arterial blood gas

Question 7

“Hgb” stands for

Answer 7

hemoglobin

Question 8

The abbreviation for creatinine is

Answer 8

creat or cr

Question 9

“HCT” stands for

Answer 9

hematocrit

Question 10

VS is the abbreviation for

Answer 10

vital signs

Question 11

“AAS” is the abbreviation for

Answer 11

acute abdominal series

Question 12

Are ECG and EKG the same?

Answer 12

yes

Question 13

“SBFT” stands for

Answer 13

small bowel follow through

Question 14

“Mcg” stands for

Answer 14

microgram

Question 15

The cephalic vein is located in the…?

Answer 15

arm

Question 16

The subclavian vein is located in the..?

Answer 16

chest

Question 17

The dorsal metacarpal veins are located in the….?

Answer 17

hands

Question 18

Tachycardia is?

Answer 18

excessively fast heart rate

Question 19

Diastole and Systole takes place in the…?

Answer 19

Heart

Question 20

Tiny vessels that connect the arteries and veins are called?

Answer 20

capillaries

Question 21

Cancer which has moved from the primary site to other sites has….?

Answer 21

metastasized

Question 22

Oil glands are called?

Answer 22

sebaceous glands

Question 23

Area between the vulva and anus in the female and between the scrotum and anus in the male is called the….?

Answer 23

perineum

Question 24

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines causing discomfort is called…?

Answer 24

gastroenteritis

gastro-stomach, enter-intestines) (itis-inflammation

Question 25

Inflammation of the large intestine is termed..?

Answer 25

colitis

Question 26

A disease caused by loss of bone tissue is..?

Answer 26

osteoporosis

Question 27

Inflammation of the nerves that causes numbness and tingling in the extremities is called?

Answer 27

neuropathy

neuro- nerves

Question 28

The iliac crest is part of the…?

Answer 28

pelvis

Question 29

When skin does not receive enough blood or oxygen, what is the result?

Answer 29

cyanosis

blue

Question 30

Oversecretion of the hormones from the parathyroid glands is called?

Answer 30

hyperparathyroidism

Question 31

What produces these following functions?

• produces enzymes that digest food
• regulates metabolism of sugars, fats, and proteins
• regulates body’s blood sugar levels

Answer 31

Pancreas

Question 32

Protrusion of the eyes, typically seen in persons with hyperthyroidism is termed….?

Answer 32

exopthalmos

Question 33

An artificial opening of the colon is called?

Answer 33

A stoma

Question 34

What are some intestinal disorders?

Answer 34

Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, and Crohn’s Disease

• Appendicitis- appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus, causing pain
• Diverticulitis- inflammation or infection in one or more small pouches(diverticula) in the digestive tract
• Crohns disease- inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract

Question 35

The jejunum is located in the…?

Answer 35

intestines

Question 36

The part of the body that provides a passageway for food, air, and swallowing is called the..?

Answer 36

pharynx (throat)

Question 37

What can be a cause of urinary tract obstructions?

Answer 37

• Scar tissue

- kinks

Question 38

Is the cervix a part of the male renal system?

Answer 38

no

Question 39

Refers to death of tissue?

Answer 39

necrosis

Question 40

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen is called?

Answer 40

ascites

Question 41

What is the esophagus?

Answer 41

canal that connects the throat to the stomach