Test vocabulary 4-6

What is a stethoscope used for?. Measuring blood pressure. Administering medication. Listening to heart and lung sounds. Scanning internal organs.

Which of the following tools measures electrical activity in the heart?. ECG machine. Thermometer. Defibrillator. Infusion pump.

What is the primary function of a defibrillator?. To measure oxygen levels. To restart the heart with an electric shock. To administer fluids. To monitor temperature.

What item is used to dress and cover wounds?. Catheter. Gauze. Face mask. Ventilator.

What is a ventilator used for?. To scan the brain. To measure blood pressure. To help a patient breathe. To reduce fever.

What is the correct collocation for giving a shot?. Apply an injection. Take an injection. Administer an injection. Make an injection.

What is the purpose of an infusion pump?. Listening to heartbeats. Administering fluids and medication into a vein. Monitoring temperature. Measuring heart rate.

Which idiom means someone is seriously ill or injured?. Out cold. In critical condition. On the mend. Take a turn.

Which tool is used to hold down the tongue during an exam?. Scalpel. Catheter. Tongue depressor. Alcohol swab.

What is the meaning of the idiom “needle in a haystack” in medical context?. A successful surgery. A long recovery. A common diagnosis. Something hard to find.

What does the term “admission” refer to in a hospital setting?. Leaving the hospital after treatment. Scheduling a patient’s check-up. Entering a hospital for treatment. Visiting a specialist.

Which unit provides care for patients who are critically ill?. OR. ICU. ER. Ward.

What is a “ward round”?. A type of diagnostic test. A surgical incision. A regular visit to patients by medical staff. A post-operative care procedure.

Which of the following is a clinic procedure?. Post-op monitoring. Surgery. Check-up. Pre-op preparation.

What does “administer anaesthesia” mean?. To perform a minor procedure. To inject medication for reducing pain. To give drugs that make the patient unconscious during surgery. To monitor blood pressure.

If a doctor says a condition has been “ruled out”, what does that mean?. It has been confirmed. t has been ignored. It is being observed. It has been eliminated as a possible diagnosis.

What is the meaning of “make rounds” in a hospital context?. To clean hospital rooms. To walk for exercise. To check on patients during a shift. To review diagnostic tests.

Which collocation best fits this definition: To gather information about a patient’s past and present health?. Provide pain relief. Take a medical history. Order diagnostic tests. Make an incision.

Which idiom means to be receiving good care?. In good hands. n the pink. A hard pill to swallow. Call it a day.

What does “follow-up appointment” mean?. An emergency visit after discharge. A pre-surgery consultation. A visit to evaluate ongoing treatment or progress. A regular check-up.

What is the main purpose of a blood test?. To take images of the brain. To diagnose bone fractures. To assess general health or diagnose conditions. To perform surgery.

What is an MRI mainly used for?. Measuring blood sugar levels. Producing detailed images of internal organs and tissues. Taking pictures of bones. Checking urine samples.

What does a confirmed diagnosis mean?. A temporary guess made by a nurse. A condition based on a family member’s opinion. A diagnosis supported by medical evidence. A condition that has no known treatment.

Which test is used to detect abnormalities in the electrical activity of the heart?. Ultrasound. CT scan. Urinalysis. ECG.

What is a differential diagnosis?. A test to confirm cancer. A way to check a patient’s vision. A method to distinguish between conditions with similar symptoms. A diagnosis without any symptoms.

What does “screen for a disease” mean?. To detect early signs of illness in people without symptoms. To remove a disease surgically. To perform tests only when symptoms are severe. To take X-rays for broken bones.

What does the idiom “raise a red flag” refer to in medical language?. To ignore a problem. To signal a possible issue that needs attention. To identify a clear solution. To confirm a diagnosis.

What is a biopsy used for?. To evaluate heart rate. To detect hearing loss. To remove and examine tissue for disease. To inject medication.

What does “undergo testing” mean?. To prescribe medicine. To have one or more medical tests done. To avoid diagnosis. To diagnose another patient.

What does “get a second opinion” involve?. Ignoring the test results. Asking a friend about your symptoms. Consulting a different doctor for confirmation or clarification. Repeating the same test in the same clinic.