Nursing Terminology Quiz

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1. Fibromyalgia is a common condition that

Involves chronic fatigue, generalized muscle aching and stiffness.

Is caused by a virus.

Is treated by diet, exercise, and physical therapy.

Causes tingling, burning, or pricking sensation to the person’s ski

Correct Answer: A & D – Fibromyalgia is a common condition involving chronic fatigue, generalized muscle aching, and stiffness that do not last for a long period of time.

Explanation

Correct Answer: A & D – Fibromyalgia is a common condition involving chronic fatigue, generalized muscle aching, and stiffness that do not last for a long period of time.

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The Nursing Terminology Quiz is designed to test and reinforce your understanding of essential nursing vocabulary and medical terms. This quiz covers a wide range of terminology used... see morein clinical settings, including abbreviations, anatomical terms, diagnostic language, and treatment phrases. It helps nursing students and professionals build confidence in communication, documentation, and patient care.

Mastery of nursing terminology is crucial for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and accurate patient record keeping. Use this quiz to identify areas for improvement and ensure you have a strong foundation in the language of nursing. Perfect for exam preparation and enhancing daily clinical practice skills. see less

2. Ageism refers to

Bias against older people based solely on chronological age.

Fear of old age.

Loss of memory.

Benign senescent forgetfulness.

Correct Answer: A – Individuals demonstrating ageism base their beliefs and attitudes about older people based upon chronological age without consideration of functional capacity.

Explanation

Correct Answer: A – Individuals demonstrating ageism base their beliefs and attitudes about older people based upon chronological age without consideration of functional capacity.

3. Hypernatremia refers to

An elevation in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood.

An elevated level of sodium in venous blood.

A decreased level of calcium in venous blood.

A reduced level of oxygen in arterial blood.

Correct Answer: B – Hypernatremia is an elevated level of sodium in venous blood, which is greater than 145 mEq/liter.

Explanation

Correct Answer: B – Hypernatremia is an elevated level of sodium in venous blood, which is greater than 145 mEq/liter.

4. Emphysema is described as

A disease of the airways characterized by destruction of the walls of over-distended alveoli.

A disease that results in a common clinical outcome of reversible airflow obstruction.

The presence of cough and sputum production for at least a combined total of two or three months in each of two consecutive years.

Chronic dilatation of a bronchus or bronchi.

Correct Answer: A – Emphysema is a category of COPD, a disease involving constriction of the airways and difficulty or discomfort in breathing.

Explanation

Correct Answer: A – Emphysema is a category of COPD, a disease involving constriction of the airways and difficulty or discomfort in breathing.

5. Epistaxis refers to

Dryness of the mouth.

Hemorrhage from the nose.

Drainage of a large amount of fluid from the nose.

Difficulties in swallowing.

Correct Answer: B – Epistaxis refers to hemorrhage from the nose due to rupture of tiny, distended vessels in the mucous membrane of any are of the nose.

Explanation

Correct Answer: B – Epistaxis refers to hemorrhage from the nose due to rupture of tiny, distended vessels in the mucous membrane of any are of the nose.

6. Palliation refers to

Relief of symptoms associated with cancer.

Hair loss.

The spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor distant sites.

The lowest point of white blood cell depression after therapy that has toxic effects on the bone marrow.

Correct Answer: A – Palliation is the goal for care in terminal cancer patients.Correct Answer: A – Palliation is the goal for care in terminal cancer patients.

Explanation

Correct Answer: A – Palliation is the goal for care in terminal cancer patients.Correct Answer: A – Palliation is the goal for care in terminal cancer patients.

7. Protamine sulfate refers to

A medication used to reverse the effects of heparin.

A thrombolytic agent.

An antiplatelet medication given to reduce the risk of thrombus formation.

A salicylate drug.

Correct Answer: A – Protamine sulfate is a drug that reverses the anticoagulant effects of heparin by binding to it.

Explanation

Correct Answer: A – Protamine sulfate is a drug that reverses the anticoagulant effects of heparin by binding to it.

8. Hematopoiesis pertains to

Blood coagulation.

Abnormal internal or external bleeding.

Blood cell formation.

The expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract.

Correct Answer: C – Hematopoiesis pertains to formation of blood or blood cells in the body.

Explanation

Correct Answer: C – Hematopoiesis pertains to formation of blood or blood cells in the body.

9. Ataxia simply means

Vascular lesions caused by dilated blood vessels.

Inability to understand the spoken word.

Transient, spontaneous movement that occurs in muscle groups after strenuous exercise.

Uncoordinated muscle movement.

Correct Answer: D – Ataxia is a neurological sign and symptom that consists of gross lack of coordination of muscle movements.

Explanation

Correct Answer: D – Ataxia is a neurological sign and symptom that consists of gross lack of coordination of muscle movements.

10. A malignant tumor

Gains access to the blood and lymphatic channels.

Demonstrates cells that are well-differentiated.

Lacks the ability to metastasize.

Grows by expansion.

Correct Answer: D – A malignant tumor usually demonstrate variable rate of growth; however the more anaplastic the tumor, the faster its growth. It also grows at the periphery and sends out processes that infiltrate and destroy surrounding tissues.

Explanation

11. Enucleation refers to

Correction of a drooping upper eyelid.

Removal of the entire contents of the eye within the sclera shell.

Correction of an eversion and drooping of the lower eyelid.

Removal of an eyeball without rupturing the eye muscles and remaining orbital contents.

Correct Answer is D – Enucleation of the globe is the surgical removal of an eyeball without rupturing the eye muscles and remaining orbital contents.

Explanation

Correct Answer is D – Enucleation of the globe is the surgical removal of an eyeball without rupturing the eye muscles and remaining orbital contents.

12. Gavage means

Administration of a liquid feeding into the stomach.

Visual examination of the stomach.

Irrigation of the stomach with a solution.

A surgical opening through the abdomen to the stomach.

Correct Answer: A – Gavage is a forced feeding method in which a tube is passed through the mouth down to the stomach. This is done to newborn with weak sucking, uncoordinated sucking and swallowing, respiratory distress, tachypnea, or repeated apneic spells

Explanation

13. Stoke volume means

The amount of blood pumped each ventricle during a given period.

The percentage of the end-diastolic volume that is ejected with each stroke.

The amount of blood ejected per heartbeat.

The pressure that the ventricular myocardium must overcome.

Correct Answer: C – Stroke volume is the amount of blood ejected from one ventricle of the heart with each beat.

Explanation

Correct Answer: C – Stroke volume is the amount of blood ejected from one ventricle of the heart with each beat.

14. Prostaglandins are chemical substances thought to

Reduce the perception of pain.

Inhibit transmission of pain.

Inhibit transmission of noxious stimuli

Increase sensitivity of pain receptors.

Correct Answer: D – Prostaglandins are believed to increase sensitivity to pain receptors by enhancing the pain-provoking effect of braykinin.

Explanation

Correct Answer: D – Prostaglandins are believed to increase sensitivity to pain receptors by enhancing the pain-provoking effect of braykinin.

15. Oncotic pressure refers to

The number of dissolved particles contained in a unit of fluid.

The exertion of substances such as glucose through increased urine output.

The osmotic pressure exerted by proteins.

The amount of pressure needed to stop flow of water by osmosis.

Correct Answer: C – Oncotic pressure is a pulling pressure exerted by proteins, such as albumin.

Explanation

Correct Answer: C – Oncotic pressure is a pulling pressure exerted by proteins, such as albumin.

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