Advanced Medical Terminology Quiz for Healthcare Professionals

The chemical symbol for oxygen is O. While H represents hydrogen, C represents carbon, and N represents nitrogen.

Mastication is the process of using the teeth to grind food in the mouth, commonly known as chewing. It is an essential part of the digestion process.

The abbreviation BP commonly refers to 'blood pressure', which is a measure of the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.

The ileum is specifically where the majority of nutrient absorption takes place in the small intestine.

The prefix hepat- is derived from the Greek word for liver, therefore it refers to the liver.

The lunula is the white, half moon-shaped area located at the base of the fingernail. It is a visible part of the nail matrix and is typically most noticeable on the thumb and index finger.

A nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a kidney. This may be necessary in cases of kidney cancer, severe kidney damage, or donation for transplantation.

Tachycardia is the medical term for a rapid heartbeat, not to be confused with low blood pressure, slow breathing, or decreased pulse.

Expressed consent refers to the explicit approval given by a patient either verbally or in writing, with a clear understanding of the details involved. It is important for healthcare providers to ensure that consent is freely given without any form of pressure or deception.

The mediastinum is the region in the thoracic cavity between the lungs that contains vital organs such as the trachea, aorta, and bronchi. It is an important area for various functions related to breathing and circulation.

The term 'gastro' specifically pertains to the stomach, while the other options refer to different organs in the human body.

Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects the airways in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. The respiratory system is responsible for breathing and the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.

Hippocrates, a Greek physician, is widely regarded as the father of medicine due to his significant contributions to the field of healthcare and medicine during ancient times.

In medical terms, TPR refers to the vital signs of temperature, pulse, and respirations that are often monitored to assess a patient's overall health status.

Hemoptysis specifically refers to coughing up blood from the respiratory tract.

The term purulent is used to describe something that resembles or contains pus.

Pruritus is the medical term specifically used to describe itching, while psoriasis, eczema, and urticaria are different skin conditions that can also cause itching but are not synonymous with the term pruritus.

Edema is the build-up of excess fluid in the body's tissues, leading to swelling in the affected areas.

Antigens are foreign substances that trigger the immune system's response in the body, such as viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens.

Deglutition refers to the process of swallowing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach through the esophagus, not to be confused with digestion, respiration, or circulation.

ALT and AST are enzymes found in the liver, with elevated levels often indicating liver damage or disease.

Gastritis specifically refers to inflammation of the stomach lining, not other parts of the digestive system.

The liver does not secrete insulin, it is actually produced and secreted by the pancreas. The liver plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels by storing glycogen, producing glucose, and breaking down insulin.

In SOAP charting, the 'P' stands for the Plan, which outlines the proposed treatment or next steps for the patient's care.

Triage is the process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition. In this context, it refers to deciding who needs to be seen first when making appointments.

The correct answer describes the anatomical location of the nose in relation to the neck. The incorrect answers provide other incorrect descriptions of the nose's position on the body.

LB is an abbreviation commonly used to represent pound, a unit of weight in the imperial system.

Ecchymosis refers to the discoloration of the skin resulting from leakage of blood into the underlying tissues, commonly known as a black and blue mark.

Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism or environment to maintain a state of internal physical and chemical stability, despite external changes.