Medical Terminology Quiz

Terms

• Strabismus: Eyes are not aligned.
• Cataracts: Clouding of the eye lens.
• Presbyopia: Difficulty focusing on close objects due to age-related lens changes.
• Nystagmus: Rapid, involuntary eye movements.
• Bibasilar pneumonia: Abnormal lung sounds at the base.
• Bruit: Sound of turbulent blood flow in an artery.
• Thrill: Vibrations felt over a loud heart murmur.
• Patella: Kneecap.
• Tactile Fremitus: Vibrations felt through the chest wall during speech.
• Muscular Atrophy: Muscle loss or wasting.
• Pleural Friction Rub: Lung sound created by inflamed pleural layers rubbing together.
• Orthopnea: Difficulty breathing when lying flat.
• Tinnitus: Perception of sound without an external source.
• JVD (Jugular Vein Distention): Swelling of the jugular vein in the neck.
• Melena: Black, tarry stool indicating blood in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Lordosis: Increased forward curve of the spine.
• Trendelenburg: Supine position with the head lower than the feet.

Nursing Practice

• Gloves: Wear gloves when handling bodily fluids.
• Abdominal Assessment: Order is inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation (IAPP)
• Skin Turgor: Pinch the skin to assess its elasticity.
• Pulse: Reflects the heart rate.
• Snellen Chart: Measures visual acuity.
• Ophthalmologist vs. Optometrist: Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specializing in eye care, while an optometrist is a non-medical professional who provides vision care.
• Lower Extremity ROM: Assess flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal and external rotation.
• Stethoscope Diaphragm: Used for high-pitched sounds (e.g., heart and lung sounds), while the bell is used for low-pitched sounds (e.g., heart murmurs).
• Assessment Order: Generally, the order is inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation (IPPA).
• Receptive Aphasia: Difficulty understanding spoken or written language.
• Expressive Aphasia: Difficulty expressing oneself through speech or writing.

Patient Positions

• Supine: Lying flat on the back – Suitable for many procedures, including abdominal surgery, head-to-toe assessments, and vaginal examinations.
• Prone: Lying flat on the abdomen – Useful for spinal surgery, eye damage, secretion management, and gas exchange.

Test your knowledge of important medical terms and concepts. This quiz covers various conditions and anatomical terms relevant to health and medicine. Perfect for anyone studying healthcare or related fields.