Part 1 - Medical Terminology

Question 1

Sole side of the foot

Answer 1

Planta pedis

Question 2

Body lying face up

Answer 2

Supine

Question 3

Movement of a body part towards the midline

Answer 3

Adduction

Question 4

Foot movement when toes flex down

Answer 4

Plantar flexion

Question 5

Fast heart rate (Greater than 100 bpm)

Answer 5

Tachycardia

Question 6

Slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)

Answer 6

Bradycardia

Question 7

Black/Tarry-like stools

Answer 7

Melena

Question 8

A cut in the skin

Answer 8

Laceration

Question 9

Pregnant

Answer 9

Gestation

Question 10

Painful urination

Answer 10

Dysuria

Question 11

Excessive sweating

Answer 11

Hyperhydrosis

Question 12

Not breathing

Answer 12

Apnea

Question 13

Vomiting

Answer 13

Emesis

Question 14

Nose bleed

Answer 14

Epistaxis

Question 15

Dizziness, described as a spinning sensation

Answer 15

Vertigo

Question 16

Passing out or fainting

Answer 16

Syncope

Question 17

Blood in the urine

Answer 17

Hematuria

Question 18

Heart attack

Answer 18

Myocardial infarction

Question 19

Earwax

Answer 19

Cerumen

Question 20

Coughing up blood

Answer 20

Hemoptysis

Question 21

Bluish discoloration of the skin due to the lack of oxygen

Answer 21

Cyanosis

Question 22

Inability to control bowel movements or urine

Answer 22

Fecal/ urinary incontinence

Question 23

Manner of walking

Answer 23

Gait

Question 24

Bright red bloody stools

Answer 24

Hematochezia

Question 25

Without fever

Answer 25

Afebrile