Free Medical Terminology Quiz with Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

What is Lucille's occupation in the hospital?

nurse

Where is Hilda currently working?

maternity ward

What does the term 'maternity' refer to?

having babies

What does Lucille say is her job in the maternity ward?

taking someone's temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Charlie's operation?

to help him retain knowledge better Signup and view all the answers

Why does Charlie have to work hard to get smart?

because intelligence comes slowly Signup and view all the answers

What kind of tests did Charlie have with Algernon?

races Signup and view all the answers

How does Charlie feel about Algernon?

hates him Signup and view all the answers

What does Burt say will happen if the experiment works?

Charlie will understand what the students are talking about Signup and view all the answers

What does Burt say about the intelligence of the students?

they are not as smart as Charlie Signup and view all the answers

What did Burt tell the students about the narrator's role in the college?

Burt told the students that the narrator was cleaning the psychology department lab. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator think about the experiment?

The narrator thinks that the experiment may not have worked and that he won't become smart. Signup and view all the answers

When will Miss Kinnian come to the college testing center?

Miss Kinnian will come to the college testing center soon to teach the narrator. Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator feel about Miss Kinnian?

The narrator feels glad about Miss Kinnian and thinks she is nice. Signup and view all the answers

What does Joe Carp suggest about the narrator's injuries?

Joe Carp suggests that the narrator may have been rolled or the cop let him have it. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator think about policemen?

The narrator doesn't think policemen do things like that. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator say about drinking whiskey?

The narrator doesn't think he will drink whiskey anymore. Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Kinnian teach the narrator?

Miss Kinnian teaches the narrator how to spell better. Signup and view all the answers

What advice does Miss Kinnian give for spelling?

Miss Kinnian advises to look at a word, close your eyes, and say it over and over again until you remember. Signup and view all the answers

What words does the narrator have trouble spelling?

The narrator has trouble spelling 'through', 'enough', and 'tough'. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Charlie's Hospital Experience

Charlie's nurse, Hilda, is no longer assigned to his part of the hospital, and has been moved to the maternity ward where she talks less.
Charlie's new nurse, Lucille, has yellow hair and blue eyes, and helps him with his progress report.
Lucille explains that the maternity ward is about having babies, but when Charlie asks how they have them, she gets embarrassed and changes the subject.

Charlie's Operashun and Progress

Charlie has an operation to make it possible for him to learn and remember things more effectively.
Lucille explains that the operation will help Charlie's learning to "stick" with him, unlike before.
Charlie is disappointed that he still has to work hard to get smart, and wonders why he had the operation if he still has to make an effort.

Charlie's Experiments and Tests

Charlie is out of the hospital but not back at work, and is undergoing tests and "races" with Algernon, a mouse.
Charlie hates the tests and puzzles, and feels that they are stupid.
Prof. Nemur says that the experiments will help Charlie understand what the students are talking about.

Charlie's Interactions with Others

Burt introduces Charlie to some students, who look at him funny like he doesn't belong in college.
Charlie is told that the experiment is a secret, and there must be no publicity.
Charlie is glad to have Miss Kinnian teach him again, and she helps him with his spelling.

Charlie's Reflections

Charlie is frustrated that he's not getting smart yet, and wonders if the experiment didn't work.
Charlie has a headache and physical injuries, but is determined to continue learning.

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Test your knowledge on medical terminology with this quiz! From understanding different hospital departments to learning about maternity wards, this quiz will challenge your healthcare vocabulary. Get ready to expand your medical knowledge and improve your understanding of hospital dynamics!