Medical Terminology
What does the root word cardi- refer to?
A. Brain B. Heart C. Liver D. Lung
B. Heart
Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?
A. Liver B. Heart C. Lungs D. Kidneys
B. Heart
Which healthcare professional diagnoses and treats diseases?
A. Physician B. Pharmacist C. Radiologic technologist D. Medical technologist
A. Physician
Which of these is a vital sign?
A. Height B. Blood pressure
C. Hair color D. Weight
B. Blood pressure
Which organ can regenerate itself after being damaged?
A. Heart B. Liver C. Brain D. Lung
B. Liver
What does the prefix brady- mean?
A. Fast B. Large C. Slow D. Above
C. Slow
Which organs are primarily responsible for gas exchange?
A. Kidneys B. Lungs C. Liver D. Stomach
B. Lungs
Which healthcare professional specializes in medications? A. Nurse B. Pharmacist C. Physical therapist D. Radiologist
B. Pharmacist
What instrument is used to measure body temperature?
A. Stethoscope B. Thermometer C. Pulse oximeter
D. Ophthalmoscope
B. Thermometer
Which body system works most directly with the respiratory system to transport oxygen around the body? A. Digestive system B. Cardiovascular system
C. Nervous system D. Skeletal system
B. Cardiovascular system
What does the suffix -itis usually indicate?
A. Inflammation B. Surgical removal C. Study of D. Disease
A. Inflammation
Which organ is primarily responsible for producing bile?
A. Pancreas B. Liver C. Stomach D. Gallbladder
B. Liver
Which healthcare professional performs laboratory tests on patient samples?
A. Medical technologist B. Physical therapist C. Dentist D. Pharmacist
A. Medical technologist
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
A. Blood pressure B. Body temperature C. Oxygen saturation D. Blood glucose
C. Oxygen saturation
Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine?
A. Liver B. Kidneys C. Lungs D. Pancreas
B. Kidneys
What does the term “tachycardia” describe?
A. Slow breathing B. Fast heart rate C. Low blood pressure D. Inflammation of the heart
B. Fast heart rate
Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
A. Peripheral nervous system B. Central nervous system C. Autonomic nervous system D. Somatic nervous system
B. Central nervous system
Which healthcare professional primarily helps patients improve movement and physical function?
A. Nurse B. Physical therapist C. Pharmacist D. Medical technologist
B. Physical therapist
Why is hand hygiene important in healthcare settings?
A. It improves blood pressure B. It helps prevent the spread of infection C. It increases oxygen levels D. It reduces body temperature
B. It helps prevent the spread of infection
Which part of the blood is mainly responsible for helping blood clot?
A. Red blood cells B. White blood cells C. Platelets
D. Plasma
C. Platelets
Decode the word “hepatitis.” What does it refer to?
A. Inflammation of the liver B. Infection of the lungs
C. Inflammation of the stomach D. Disease of the kidneys
A. Inflammation of the liver
Which part of the small intestine comes first after the stomach?
A. Ileum B. Jejunum C. Duodenum D. Cecum
C. Duodenum
Which healthcare professional commonly uses medical imaging equipment such as X-rays to help produce diagnostic images?
A. Radiologic technologist B. Pharmacist C. Physical therapist D. Medical technologist
A. Radiologic technologist
Which blood cells are primarily responsible for carrying oxygen?
A. White blood cells B. Platelets C. Red blood cells
D. Plasma cells
C. Red blood cells
Someone accidentally touches a hot surface and quickly pulls their hand away. Which part of the nervous system allows this rapid response?
A. Reflex arc B. Digestive system C. Endocrine system D. Cardiovascular system
A. Reflex arc