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This is a quiz on medical lingo. It should not be too hard even if you're not in the medical profession. Have fun and I hope you like it!

A multiple-choice quiz by pixiewings8. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
pixiewings8

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
340,446

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
879

Last 3 plays: KrispyKrabKake (4/10), Guest 172 (5/10), japh (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the medical term for fainting? Hint

Hypertension

Vertigo

Syncope

Epilepsy

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is a decubitis ulcer also known as? Hint

Stomach ulcer

Smallpox

Measles

Bed sore

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Question 3 of 10

3. Chemical digestion of carbohydrates begins where in the digestive system? Hint

Stomach

Mouth

Small intestine

Liver

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the medical term for shingles? Hint

Epistaxis

Graves' disease

Herpes zoster

Conjunctivitis

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Question 5 of 10

5. The BCG vaccine gives protection against which disease? Hint

Polio

Pertussis

Whooping cough

Tuberculosis

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does the "T" stands for in the American acronym "EMT"? Hint

Triage

Teacher

Technician

Trivia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sternutation is more commonly known as which of these? Hint

Hiccuping

Coughing

Blinking

Sneezing

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rubella is the medical name for which childhood disease? Hint

German measles

Whooping cough

Scarlet fever

Mumps

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Question 9 of 10

9. If a patient is scheduled for surgery, you are likely to see a sign saying NPO above the bed. What does the O stand for? Hint

Operation

Overnight

Orally

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Question 10 of 10

10. A person goes into the Emergency Room complaining of a ringing in the ears. What would that condition be called? Hint

Vertigo

Cauliflower ear

Otitis media

Tinnitus

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the medical term for fainting?

Answer: Syncope

Fainting occurs for many reasons, including a temporary lowering in the supply of blood to the brain.

2. What is a decubitis ulcer also known as?

Answer: Bed sore

The decubitis ulcer is often seen in bed-ridden patients in hospitals and nursing homes. It is caused by pressure where the patient is unable to change position.

3. Chemical digestion of carbohydrates begins where in the digestive system?

Answer: Mouth

Digestion begins in your mouth where the saliva breaks up starches. The food then passes into the stomach via the esophagus.

4. What is the medical term for shingles?

Answer: Herpes zoster

Shingles is an acute inflammation of the nerve cells. It is caused when the virus which causes chickenpox, varicella zoster, is re-activated in later life.

5. The BCG vaccine gives protection against which disease?

Answer: Tuberculosis

BCG stands for Bacillus Calmette-Gu�rin and is a vaccine designed to protect against TB, also known as tuberculosis. It is not routinely given in developed countries, unless the baby is considered at high risk.

6. What does the "T" stands for in the American acronym "EMT"?

Answer: Technician

Emergency medical technicians are trained in emergency medicine and care.

7. Sternutation is more commonly known as which of these?

Answer: Sneezing

Sternutation refers to either the noise made by a sneeze or the sneeze itself. A hiccup is also called singultus and a cough is tussis. Blinking is alternately opening and closing the eye.

8. Rubella is the medical name for which childhood disease?

Answer: German measles

Rubella is the name of the virus which causes the illness. It is not normally a serious illness, unless caught by a woman in early stages of pregnancy when it can cause major disruption to the development of the fetus.

9. If a patient is scheduled for surgery, you are likely to see a sign saying NPO above the bed. What does the O stand for?

Answer: Os

NPO stands for either Nil Per Os or Non Per Os, which both mean 'nothing by mouth'. Eating or drinking prior to an operation is not allowed as it increases the risk of vomiting while under anesthetic.

10. A person goes into the Emergency Room complaining of a ringing in the ears. What would that condition be called?

Answer: Tinnitus

The person could also complain of buzzing and roaring in the ears. Tinnitus is not a disease, but a symptom. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to diagnose the cause and the sufferer has to live with the condition.

Source: Author pixiewings8

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