Test review: Communication

Question 1

a collection of terms used by people in a particular profession

Answer 1

Jargon

Question 2

Biopsy

Answer 2

Procedural term

Question 3

Paresthesia

Answer 3

term relating to symptoms

Question 4

Homonym

Answer 4

words with the same pronunciation and/or spelling, but different meanings

Question 5

Malignant

Answer 5

likely to spread

Question 6

Reflex reaction

Answer 6

NOT a vital sign

Question 7

R.O.S

Answer 7

Review of Systems

Question 8

Therapeutic Communication

Answer 8

Face to face interaction focused on advancing the health and emotional well-being of a patient

Question 9

An example of a cultural barrier

Answer 9

amount of appropriate personal space

Question 10

What is something that should be considered if the patient has a vision impairment?

Answer 10

body language

Question 11

Trachea

Answer 11

Anatomical Term

Question 12

How is Medical history organized?

Answer 12

In reverse chronological order

Question 13

What is Alzheimer’s an example of?

Answer 13

Eponym

Question 14

What is the term for why the patient is being seen on each visit?

Answer 14

Chief Complaint

Question 15

Braille

Answer 15

Communication method used by the blind using raised bumps

Question 16

What is Palpation?

Answer 16

examination by feeling or applying gentle pressure

Question 17

What is NOT a tip for pronouncing and spelling terms correctly?

Answer 17

Guessing

Question 18

What does congenital mean?

Answer 18

present at birth

Question 19

What does B.P stand for?

Answer 19

Blood pressure

Question 20

What is empathy?

Answer 20

Understanding other’s feelings

Question 21

What is chronic?

Answer 21

life-long/ on-going for a long period of time

Question 22

What is palpitation?

Answer 22

irregular or racing heartbeat