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In a hospital, elderly patients can be found in

A –Mortuary
B –Geriatric ward
C –Coronary care unit
D –Intensive care

Geriatric ward

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These doctors may refer their patients to hospital to see a specialist or to receive specialist care

A –General practitioner
B –chiropodist
C –pediatrician
D –plastic surgeon

General practitioner

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Hamad injured his leg in the accident. He suffered from a major ___ to that leg.

A –Break
B –faint
C –brake
D –heal

Break

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A mechanical device for lifting & moving patients:

A –trolley
B –hoist
C –mattress
D –wheelchair

hoist

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what does “necrosis” mean:

A –wearing out
B –Physical damage
C –death of the tissue
D –invasion of living organism

death of the tissue

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If biochemical reactions in the body are upset, the result may be a

A –Metabolic disease
B –Degenerative disease
C –immunological disease
D –Tumor

Metabolic disease

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The common name for “infectious mononucleosis” is:

A –indigestion
B –Glandular fever
C –swelling
D -polio

Glandular fever

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The medical name for “bad breath” is:

A –Halitosis
B –hordedum
C –oedema
D –varicella

Halitosis

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A patient with a highly infectious disease may have to be cared for in

A –contamination
B –incubation
C –isolation
D –immunization

isolation

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the clostridium tetani bacillus causes:

A –Tetanus
B –Typhoid
C –Plaque
D –Malaria

Tetanus

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A sudden change in the genetic makeup of an organism is known as:

A –Duplication
B –inheritance
C –mutation
D –division

mutation

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Leaves and stalks can be indigestible because they contain more

A –Cellulose
B –Vitamin
C –minerals
D –amino acids

Cellulose

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Steatogenous means:

A –Containing fat
B –secretion of potassium
C –formation of milk
D –Producing fat

Producing fat

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Several patients have "gone down" with a stomach bug. "Go down" means:
A –become ill 
B –improve 
C –reduce
D –Cause injury

become ill

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Inflammation of the heart muscle is known as:

A -tachycardia
B –infarction
C –myocarditis
D –arrest

myocarditis

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In which condition a gall stone from the gall bladder has become stuck in the narrow tube & caused infection of the bile duct:

A –Crohn’s disease
B –cholangitis
C –diverticulitis
D –volvulus

cholangitis

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A drastic shift of two bone ends out of their normal position is known as:

A –Sprain
B –Disc
C –Dislocation
D –Traction

Dislocation

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In the majority of cases of lung cancer, the tumor begins to grow in the:

A –Bronchi
B –Pharynx
C –Larynx
D –Lungs

Bronchi

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These help suppress nausea & vomiting:

A –analgesics
B –diuretics
C –stimulants
D –anti-emetics

anti-emetics

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He shoots up every week.”Shoot up” means:

A –Take an injection
B –Conceal drugs
C –buy drugs
D –begin taking Drugs

Take an injection

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In which of the following professions do people care after patients feet?

A. Chiropodists
B. social workers
C. occupational workers
D. surgeons

Chiropodists

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People who assit patients at home and work with the hospital are called :

Social workers

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What is the medical equivalent of “ grandular fever” ?

A. infectious mononucleosis
B. erthyma pernio

infectious mononucleosis

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What is the medical equivalent for “belching” ?

A. pyrosis
B. belching
C. Eructation

Eructation

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A patient uses a ___ to pull himself up

Monkey pole

abnormal swelling in a weakened arterial wall is called: A. aneurysm B. stenosis C. myocarditis D. tachycardia

aneurysm

Condition have a bad effect only on a few people : A. idiosyncratic B. degenrative C. epidemic D. allergic

idiosyncratic

the medical equivalent of ”haemorrhoids”: A. piles B. shringles C. stye

piles

When the child cut his foot on a piece of glass, his mother put a/an ___ to stop the bleeding A. compress B. compromise C. incidence D. restrain

compress

The gall stone has become lodged in the bile duct causing an infection,this condition is called :

Cholangitis

Sleep deprivation is one of the causes of :

Hallucinations

secretions of potassium in urine is known as : A. Kaliuresis B. Calulus

Kaliuresis

which of the following providers insulation under the skin and protect major organs from trauma ? A. zinc B. lipids C. cellulose D. minerals

lipids

In a hospital , where would you find people who have recently died ? A. mortuary B. Laboratory C. geriatric ward D. Canteen

mortuary

A sudden change in the genetic makeup of an organism :

Mutation

the inflammation of the heart muscle is called : A. aneurysm B. myocarditis

Myocarditis

which is a source of a high quality protein? A. amino acids B. cellulose C. lipids D. pulses

amino acids

a swollen blood vessel that is protuding from the lining of the rectum, this is known as a/an : A. hemorrhoid B. Peptic ulcer

hemorrhoid

a small sac which has filled with fluid between the stomach and the pancreas is known as A. gastritis B. pseudocyst C. peptic ulcer

pseudocyst

when blood is found in the faeces the doctor uses ___ to check what's causing it

Colonoscopy

___ can either be benign or malignant. A. neoplasm B. infestation C. trauma

neoplasm

The instrument that used during hip replacement surgery to shape the cavity in the pelvic body A. Metal plate B. Reamer C. Prothesis D. Traction

Reamer

finger clubbing along with embedded , indicates? A. pulmonary disease B. asbestosis C. emphysema

pulmonary disease

What medication is taken to relieve constipation? A. Analgesic B. Anticoagulants C. sedatives D. laxatives

laxatives

Surgery that is required to cure a particular disease is known as : A. corrective B. elective C. optional D. exploratory

corrective

An instrument used to hold open the site of operation during surgery is called : A. Retractor B. Drapes

Retractor

Which one abnormally produces the protein amyloid? A. multiple sclerosis B. diverticulitis C. Alzheimer's disease D. stenosis

Alzheimer's disease

A patient ........... of sleep can experience hallucinations. A. constricted B. deprived C. degenerated

deprived

Analgesics are used to ___ pain A. Alleviate B. Impair C. Dilate D. Increase

Alleviate

the prolonged usage of medication ___ effected her liver, leading to constricted (something) A. promptly B. adversely

adversely

when someone has chickenpox, herpes simplex lies ___ in the body until a trigger reactivates it, resulting in shingles A. minute B. dormant C. sporadic

dormant

the chief surgeon ___ arrives at the hospital at 8 o’clock every day A. consistently B. subtly

consistently

Faisal barley chewed his food and swallowed too quickly, resulting in ___ his esophagus A. constructing B. obstructing C. refusing

obstructing

A form of cell injury which result in the premature death of cells in living tissue

Necrosis

The man’s arm was lacerated from a car accident, resulting in ___ bleeding a shock A. Severely B. Impaired C. Sporadic D. Purified

Severely

___ is a disorder in which the acids in the stomach have attacked in to the wall. a. volvulus b. measles c. peptic ulcer d. gastritis

peptic ulcer

The force used to pull bones back into alignment (or back into their normal position) is called a. traction b. rickets c. metal plate d. reamer

traction

Drugs used to suppress nausea and vomiting ................... a. laxatives b. anti-emetics c. aspirin d.analgesics

anti-emetics

One of the most common disabling disorders of the nervous system among young people is a. Parkinson’s diseases b. Multiple sclerosis c. Alzheimer’s disease d. Epileptic seizure

Multiple sclerosis

The patient and trolleys in the theatre are covered in sterile a. Drapes b. Pedestal c. Tray d. Catheter

Drapes

When the muscle of a patient’s diaphragm has weakened, allowing a small amount of the stomach to come through, the resulting condition is known as a. pseudocyst b. hemorrhoid c. peptic ulcer d. hiatus hernia

hiatus hernia

``` Infarction and necrosis are caused by a.neoplasm b.infestation c.ischemia d.protozoa ```

ischemia

Pleural effusion causes excess ___ to accumulate between the two pleural membrane a. mucus b. fluid c. irritants

fluid

What’s the medical term of chilblains? a. infectious mononucleosis b. myocardial infarction c. eructation d. erythema pernio

erythema pernio

When the patient’s alveoli stretch and rupture, the resulting disease is known as a. Pulmonary disease b. Emphysema c. Asthma

Emphysema

Patients with ___ immune system are more likely to develop an infection a. compressed b. compromised c. alleviated d. constricted

compromised

When the outlet of a patient’s heart valve is too small, the condition is known as a. stenosis b. tachycardia c. myocarditis d. aneurysm

stenosis

A ___ is a mechanical device used to lift patients a. wheelchair b. trolley c. hoist d. tray

hoist

What is the common name for bursitis? a. Housemaid’s knee b. Chilblains c. Bad breath d. Heartburn

Housemaid’s knee

``` Digitalis is used to ................. the performance of a weak heart a.impair b.increase c.dilate d.suppers ```

increase

While a few ___ cases of this disease develop in warm climates, the great majority of cases occur in cold climates a. sporadic b. spasmodic c. cautious d. minute

minute

The medical term for nettle rash is ___ a. pyrosis b. urticaria c. eructation d. hordeolm

urticaria

The major of hemoglobin is ___ a. iodine b. cellulose c. iron d. zinc

iron

A person has a long history of gallstones, what is used to treat it? a. Cholecystectomy b. Partial gastrectomy c. Colonoscopy

Cholecystectomy

A few ___ cases develop in warm climates, but the great majority of cases occur in cold climates a. dormant b. manual c. sporadic d. minute

sporadic

The large number of deaths due to aids ___ much research into finding a cure a. emerged b. hazarded c. compromised d. prompted

prompted

The body’s main source of energy is ___ a. carbohydrate b. riboflavin c. pulses d. amino acids

carbohydrate

When your uric acid accumulates in the synovial joints, this condition is known as

Gout

The acid in the stomach have attacked the stomach lining and burrowed into the wall a. peptic ulcer b. pseudocyst c. gastritis d. haemorrhoids

peptic ulcer

The surgery that is used in the diagnosis of an illness is called ___ surgery a. corrective b. exploratory c. optional d. elective

exploratory

When a patient’s pulse beats rapidly, the resulting disorder is known as

Tachycardia

An ..................... of viruses, protozoa, or bacteria can cause a disease a. allergen b. infestation c. obstruction d. epidemic

infestation

Patients ............... from eating and drinking before many surgical procedures a. refrain b. deprive c. constrict d. obstruct

refrain

Viruses are ................... for many years and then, due to a specific trigger, become active a. emerge b. dormant c. dominant d. sporadic

dormant

It is possible to ___ cholera by living in unclean conditions and drinking contaminated water a. affect b. minimize c. convert d. contract

contract

Wet weather, stress, and food allergies ___ the symptoms of asthma a. minimize b. dramatize c. control d. exacerbate

exacerbate

What is the medical name of heat spots? a. urticaria b. rubella c. verrucae

urticaria

The patient and trolleys in the theatre are covered in sterile ......... a. Drapes b. Pedestal c. Tray d. Catheter

Drapes

Digitalis is used to. .............. the performance of a weak heart. a. Decrease b. Increase

Increase

Pleural effusion can cause excess............. to build up between the two pleura membrane layers. a. Particle b. Mucus C. Fluid d. Fiber

Fluid

One way of trying to diagnose an illness is to use .............. a. Corrective surgery b. Cosmetic surgery c. Elective surgery d. Exploratory surgery

Exploratory surgery

One of the most common disabling disorders of the nervous system among young people is........... a. Parkinson's diseases b. Multiple sclerosis c. Alzheimer's disease d. Epileptic seizure

Multiple sclerosis

These help suppress nausea and vomiting................ a. laxatives b. anti-emetics c. aspirin d. analgesics

anti-emetics

.............is a condition where the alveoli become overstretched and then rupture. a. Tonsillitis b. Emphysema c. Asthma d. Bronchitis

Emphysema

The force used to pull bones back into alignment is called........ a. traction b. rickets c. metal plate d. reamer

traction

Because of the long history of problems with gallstones it would be best to remove the gallbladder a. Partial gastrectomy b. Colonoscopy c) Cholecystectomy d. Gasterostomy

Cholecystectomy

............... is a rapid pulse, a. Tachycardia b. Myocarditis c. Angina pectoris d. Infarction

Tachycardia

...... is the main source of energy. a. vitamin b. protein c. lipid d. carbohydrate

carbohydrate

...... of living organisms may be the cause of disease. a. Necrosis b. Degeneration C. Infestation d. Deficiency

Infestation

..... a mechanical device for lifting and moving patients a. Crutch b. Hoist c. Trolley d. Pedestal

Hoist

Their work is rehabilitation and assistance of people recovering from or suffering from illness....... a. Occupational therapists b. Social workers c. General practitioners d. Consultants

Occupational therapists

........is a condition in which a valve out let is too narrow. a. Aneurysm b) Plaque c. Stenosis d. Clot

Stenosis

``` Bad breath is also called... a. Candida b. Verrucae c. Halitosis d. Flatulence ```

Halitosis

.........……is a disorder in which the acids in the stomach have attacked in to the wall. a. volvulus b. measles c. peptic ulcer d. gastritis

peptic ulcer

Indigestion is also called.............….. a. Dyspepsia b. Oedema c. Pyrosis d. Verrucae

Dyspepsia

These doctors may refer their patients to the hospital to see a specialist or to receive specialist care . a. social workers b. consultants c. pediatricians d. general practitioners

general practitioners

Nettle rash is also called............... a. Urticaria b. rubella c. warts d. cerebral palsy

Urticaria

Because the muscles of the diaphragm are weak, a small part of the stomach has come through it. What is this disorder? a. Haemorrhoids b. Hiatus hernia c. Diverticulitis d. Cirrhosis

Hiatus hernia

An infection of parasites such as ...... may be the cause of a disease. a. Protozoa b. Foetus c. Animal d. Ischaemia

Protozoa

Insufficient blood supply to an organ is called...... a. Obstruction b. Infection c. Ischaemia d. Trauma

Ischaemia

The death of a tissue is called ....... a. Corrosive b. Degenerative c. Necrosis d. Defect

Necrosis

The patient............... the tablets. a. Rejects b. Replaces c. Takes d. Swallow

Swallow

My friend's father died a couple of days ago, so the hospital staff moved him directly to the: a. Intensive care b. Accident and emergency c. Geriatric ward d. Mortuary e. Coronary care unit

Mortuary

I went to visit my 79-year old grandfather in the hospital, the staff told me I will find him in the: a. Theatre b. Laboratory c. Geriatric ward d. Mortuary e. Pharmacy

Geriatric ward

A pregnant woman was admitted to the hospital. She experienced severe pain, so the doctors moved her immediately to the: a. Recovery ared b. Coronary care unit c. Pharmacy d. Blood bank e. Labour ward

Labour ward

A doctor was unsure about the medication he prescribed for his patient, so he called a ……. to confirm his prescription. a. Physiotherapist b. Social worker c. Pediatrician d. Consultant e. Radiographer

Consultant

A person with stuttering has to see a/an: a. Occupational therapist b. Peadiatrition c. Speech therapist d. Chiropodist e. Plastic surgeon

Speech therapist

A ……. told my cousin that he has flatfoot. a. Social worker b. Chiropodist c. Physiotherapist d. Dietician e. Pharmacist

Chiropodist

In terms of lifestyle, those with type 2 diabetes have to consult a: a. Plastic surgeon b. Speech therapist c. Radiographer d. Dietician e. Consultant

Dietician

A patient who has recently undergone surgery to his back should sleep on a ……. of good quality: a. Blanket b. Wheelchair c. Mattress d. Curtain e. Bedpan

Mattress

Instead of going to the bathroom, those who can't move out of their beds use a a. Crutch b. Hoist c. Call button d. Basin e. Bedpan

Bedpan

The doctor noticed that his patient has a rapid breathing rate, so he recorded that on the: a. Name band b. Observation chart c. Drip stand d. Wheelchair e. Sheets

Observation chart

In the previous case, before the doctor recorded what he had noticed, he supplied the patient with a/an: a. Pillow b. Crutch c. Bedspread d. Oxygen point e. Wheelchair

Oxygen point

The oncologist told his patient that the tumor he had was ___ and he doesn't have to worry about it. a. Malignant b. Benign c. Life-threatening d. Cancerous e. Not self-limiting

Benign

The infant was noticed to have one arm just after he was born, so he had a/an ……… anomaly. a. Congenital b. Immunological c. Metabolic d. Epidemiological e. Functional

Congenital

He was moved to the hospital immediately, because the car accident resulted in a/an …….. to his chest. a. Deficiency b. Expansion c. Trauma d. Amputation e. Detachment

Trauma

My friend started an episode of sneezing as soon as my cat walked near him, because he is ……. to cats. a. Afraid b. Allergic c. Unused d. Vulnerable e. Excitable

Allergic

The medical term for having no hair is: a. Baldness b. Eructation c. Alopecia d. Erythema pernio e. Pyrosis

Alopecia

When the arteries harden, this condition is medically called: a. Synarthrosis b. Cerebral infarction c. Arteriosclerosis d. Heart attack e. Aneurism

Arteriosclerosis

When a person's head is swollen, he is said to have cephalic a. Rubela b. Halitosis c. Infarction d. Palsy e. Oedema

Oedema

For a safe procedure, the instruments used have to be: a. Disposed b. Sterilized C. Incubated d. Covered e. Isolated

Sterilized

An effective method to eradicate an epidemic is to …… the whole population. a. Isolate b. Destroy c. Vaccinate d. Sterile e. Inflame

Vaccinate

The period the infectious agent spends inside the body before causing any symptom is called the ……. period. a. Inflammation b. Contamination c. Incubation d. Infection e. Isolation

Incubation

In order to not spread the disease, those with AIDS have to be: a. Destroyed b. Isolated c. Immunized d. Intected e. Disposed

Isolated

The ……. of the condition depends on the type of the virus that causes this disease. a. Ingest b. Destroy c. Severity d. immune

Severity

Abdullah forgot to wash his hands after a. Contamination b. Isolation c. Responding d. Incubation e. lmmunization

Contamination

Some viral infections can be prevented by a program of ….. a. Immunity b. Sterile c. Respond d. Inflamed

Immunity

Several years ago, a lot of people died, ….. H1N1. a. By b. About c. From d. Because

From

Headache can be treated …… Panadol. a. With b. About c. From d. Because

with

Upward slanting eyes and a flat nasal bridge are some of the characteristics physical features of a. Cystic fibrosis b. Down's syndrome c. Sickle cell anemia d. Crohn's disease

Down's syndrome

The most common disease due to a single pair of recessive gene is : a. Cystic fibrosis b. Down's syndrome c. Sickle cell anemia d. Crohn's disease

Cystic fibrosis

Which of the following is involved in enzyme reactions and is important during the period of growth and wound healing? a. Vitamin B b. Iron c. Calcium d. Zinc

Zinc

Iron is a major component of a. Riboflavin b. Hemoglobin c. Amino acid d. Calcium

Hemoglobin

Formation of milk is known as a. Lactation b. Amylase c. Adipose d. Calculus

Lactation

Glycoside is a. Derivative of sugar producing fat b. Producing fat c. A stone d. Treatment of water

Derivative of sugar producing fat

Secretion of potassium in uterine known as a. Hydrotherapy b. Steatogenous c. Hypernatraemia d. Kaliuresis

Kaliuresis

Enterokinase is a a. Sugar b. Enzyme c. Any kind of substances d. Derivatives or Sugar

Enzyme

Trypsinogen is a a. Enzyme b. Calculus c. Precursor d. Sugar

Precursor

Abdulaziz has decided to go …….. with the new job. a. Along b. On c. Back d. To e. Ahead

Ahead

Recently, many people have gone ……with hepatitis. a. Down b. Out c. Back d. On

Down

Overeating lead to put on weight. What is the meaning of the put on? a. improve b. Reduce c. Increase d. Restore

Increase

The operation of kidney transplantation has been done, but unfortunately the body……… the new kidney. a. Accept b. Immobilize c. Recover d. Respond e. Reject

Reject

Abnormal swelling in a weakened arterial wall is known as a. Coronary heart disease b. Aneurysm c. Infarction d. Stenosis

Aneurysm

Restricted supply of blood to the heart causes a. Coronary heart disease b. Stenosic c. Infarction d. Blockage

Coronary heart disease

Complete stoppage of the heart is known as a. Clot b. Plaque c. Myocarditis d. Arrest

Arrest

``` Some parts of the intestine have narrowed and some parts are inflamed and this means that food is not being absorbed. The last sentence describes: a. Gastritis b. Cohn's disease c. Cholangitis d. Peptic ulcer ```

Cohn's disease

The liver has been seriously damaged by too much alcohol. This condition is known a. Hiatus hernia b. Irritable bowel syndrome c. Volvulus d. Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis

In a grand mal epileptic seizure, the victim: a. falls to the ground unconscious b. has irrational feelings of fear c. loses awareness of his surroundings d. loses memory of recent events

falls to the ground unconscious

Alzheimers is caused by the abnormal production of: a. leptin b. vaniculin c. actin d. amyloid

amyloid

Silicosis is an example of a/an ……. disease. a. infectious b. chronic c. occupational d. degenerative

occupational

Histamine is produced by: a. All cells except kidney cells b. Mast cells c. Bone cells d. All blood cells

Mast cells

When the doctor wants an X-ray of the breast, he orders a: a. laparoscopy b. CT scan c. Mammogram d. IMRI Scan

Mammogram

The doctor prescribed …… for his genital herpes. a. acyclovir b. AZT c. Arabinosides d. Heparin

acyclovir

Ahmed is feeling sharp pain in his abdomen. The doctor gave him: a. diuretics b. sedatives c. analgesics d. immane

analgesics

Antiemetics are used to relieve: a. pain b. nausea c. constipation d. runny noses

nausea

Ahmed was advised to …… aspirin tablets a day, a. sip b. rub c. inhale d. Take

Take

Rub this cream on the insect bite. It will …… the inflammation. a. interfere b. absorb c. dilate d. soothe

soothe

Beta blockers relax the heart and thus ……. the heart rate. a. increase b. suppress c. reduce d. alleviate

reduce

A ……. is a small surgical knife. a. needle b. scalpel c. tweezer d. sterilizer

scalpel

To try and diagnose a condition, the doctor will use, ……. surgery. a. Invasive b. elective c. corrective d. exploratory

exploratory

To keep the patient breathing during surgery, a/an …… is used. a. Respirator b. Scrub c. Electrocardiograph d. Flow meter

Respirator

This piece of equipment is inserted to drain urine from the bladder during surgery: a. swivel b. scalpel c. catheter d. dressing

catheter

Elderly patients recover in a. recovery area b. intensive care unit C. geriatric ward d. blood bank

geriatric ward

The intensive care unit accepts patients .... a. from accidents and disasters b. who just finished undergoing surgery c. who are seriously ill and receiving specialist nursing

who are seriously ill and receiving specialist nursing

People looking after people's feet are called ... a. chiropodists b. radiographers pediatricians d. physiotherapists

chiropodists

How can occupational therapists help patients? a. they work with medical personnel in hospital and try to deal with a patient's problems at home b. their work is rehabilitation and assistance of people recovering from or suffering from illness c. they clean and change bed line d. they assist patients who have difficulties speaking

their work is rehabilitation and assistance of people recovering from or suffering from illness

He has a fever his temperature is beginning to . a. soar b. sore

soar

His eye …….... is getting worse with time. a. site b. sight

sight

A patient confined to bed uses a …… to urinate and defecate. a. urine bottle b. crutch c. hoist d. bedpan

bedpan

A monkey pole is used to. a. help the patient pull himself up b. record the patient condition c. transport the patient d. keep the patient warm

help the patient pull himself up

Idiosyncratic is a term used to describe a. physical damage b. new growths a disease that dates from birth d. a disease having a bad effect only on a few people

a disease having a bad effect only on a few people

A cancerous and spread tumor is described as a. malignant b. contagious c. necrosis d. allergen

malignant

The common name for pyrosis a. indigestion b. heart burn c. tennis elbow d. chicken pox

heart burn

The common name for alopecia a. stye b. wind c. baldness d. glandular fever

baldness

The medical name for measles is a. morbilli b. herpes zoster c. urticaria d. bleeding

morbilli

The doctor suggested a 4 week. .... period for his patient a. isolation b. convalescence c. sterile d. response

convalescence

15. What is the nutrient that provides energy? a. protein b. minerals c. vitamins d. lipids

lipids

Why is zinc essential for health? a. it contains cellulose b. it is essential for growth and storage of energy c. it is essential for growth and wound healing d. for structural maintenance

it is essential for growth and wound healing

Kaliuresis is .... a. the formation of milk b. the production of fat c. the secretion of potassium in urine d. a derivative of sugar

the secretion of potassium in urine

Myocarditis is .... a. the inflammation of the heart muscle b. a completely new heart c. rapid heart rate d. widening of the veins

the inflammation of the heart muscle

Atherosclerosis is ..… a. death of a muscle b. build up of fatty deposits c. abnormal swelling d. rapid heart rate

build up of fatty deposits

When the liver is seriously damaged by too much alcohol the condition is called a. peptic ulcer b. Crohn's disease c. cirrhosis d. pseudocyst

cirrhosis

An artificial joint is called a. prosthesis b. cast c. disc d. traction

prosthesis

What disease shows abnormal production of amyloid protein? a. epileptic seizure b. Alzheimer's c. multiple sclerosis

Alzheimer's

Emphysema is a condition where the ...……. become over stretched a. lungs b. tonsils c. alveoli d. pleural membrane

alveoli

The presence large fibroids is the cause of a. heavy periods and discomfort b. cancer c. genital herpes

heavy periods and discomfort

What are the drugs that help suppress nausea and vomiting? a. analgesics b. aspirin c. diuretics d. anti-emetics

anti-emetics

A junkie is a person who a. stopped taking drugs b. is a police informer c. is a doctor d. is a heroin taker

is a heroin taker

What are the instruments that hold open the site of operation during surgery? a. retractors b. swivel arm c. electrodes d. pedestal

retractors

*Feeling good again* after a heart surgery takes a long period of time a. Restore b. Rehabilitation c. treatment d. care

Rehabilitation

The patient suffered from *excessive* diarrhea a. Profound b. Irritable c. Profuse d. Absolute

Profuse

One of the dangerous diseases is caused by the *dreaded* (x-bacterium) a. Lethal b. Bad c. Common d. Feared

Feared

The misbehaved students were *expelled* from school a. Banished b. Eligible c. Susceptible d. Taken

Banished

After the car accident, his nose was *disfigured* a. Fixed b. Broken c. Damaged d. Bleeding

Damaged

The proteins inside the cell *derive* their energy form ATP a. Exchange b. Convert c. Produce d. Obtain

Obtain

When the cortisone levels in the body decrease, bacteria *thrive* in the urethra a. Appear b. Flourish c. Pass d. Return

Flourish

One of the signs of dehydration is the *cessation* of tears a. Stopping b. Production c. Replacement d. Overflow

Stopping

People with William's syndrome suffer from cognitive disability a. Social b. Physical c. Hearing d. Mental

Mental

A good surgeon will improvise when the patient prolapses during the operation a. Give the scalpel to the nurse and leave the operation room b. Follow the normal procedure and steps c. Make a new plan and deal with the situation d. Ask other specialized doctors

Make a new plan and deal with the situation