Use Basic Medical Terminology

10 Questions | By Giottojeanie | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 254

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A quiz to test your ability to use basic medical terminology

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1.

What is the correct meaning for this abbreviation? qid
- A.
  
  Quota in Decisions
- B.
  
  Quinine in demand
- C.
  
  4 times a day
- D.
  
  2 times a day
2.

You are working as an Allied Health Assistant of a Physiotherapist. Which of the following abbreviations might you be using? Go to the link below and type in the abbreviations for help. (More than one answer)http://www.globalrph.com/abbrev.htm
- A.
  
  AKA
- B.
  
  EOM
- C.
  
  Fx
- D.
  
  MMR
- E.
  
  MVA
- F.
  
  AC
3.

What is the difference between medical terminology and jargon?
- A.
  
  Jargon is abbreviations, whereas medical terminology is all the words in full.
- B.
  
  Jargon is language that is used or understood by only a select group of people whereas medical terminology is accepted within the broader medical community.
- C.
  
  Medical terminology is language that is used or understood by only a select group of people whereas jargon is accepted within the broader medical community.
- D.
  
  Jargon is "street talk" language that is used by people who have no medical knowledge whereas medical terminology is for the educated.
4.

Why is it critical to ensure that the medical terminology you use is correct? (More than one answer)
- A.
  
  So that mistakes aren't made with medications
- B.
  
  So that advice to patients is accurate
- C.
  
  So that people think you are a doctor
- D.
  
  So that you don't make mistakes in regard to treatment
- E.
  
  So that a professional image is presented
- F.
  
  So that people in the waiting room don't know what you are talking about
5.

Which of the following are circumstances where it is essential that you understand medical terminology? (More than one answer)
- A.
  
  Taking a telephone message from a Doctor
- B.
  
  Taking a telephone message from a patient
- C.
  
  Making an appointment with a specialist
- D.
  
  When you are being asked by family or friends to interpret advice from practitioners
6.

Which are the following are likely to be rules for answering the phone in an Allied health organisation? (More than one answer)
- A.
  
  Be polite so that it reflects the culture of the organisation
- B.
  
  Take notes so that you can read them later for clarification
- C.
  
  Put the call on speaker phone so someone else can hear
- D.
  
  Use your name so that the client can refer back to you next time they call
- E.
  
  Speak clearly so that the client can understand the information you relate
- F.
  
  Never ask for clarification of details because this will reflect poorly on the organisation
7.

True or False. It is important to understand the words used in a medical environment because if you don't, you will not be able to pass on messages effectively and as a result, mistakes in treatment might occur.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

True or False. It is highly unlikely that check-lists will be used in your organisation because it is more important that you know what you are supposed to do than check that you have done it.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

True or False.The abbreviation for "as soon as possible" is AASAP
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

True or False.The abbreviation for "diagnosis" is Dx
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False