Test vocabulary unid 1-3

Which System Is Responsible For Transporting Blood oxygen and nutrients Through The Body?. Respiratory System. Nervous System. Circulatory System. Skeletal System.

What organ is associated with the sense of hearing?. Nose. Skin. Ears. Eyes.

What does the term “take a pulse” mean?. Listen to the heartbeat with a stethoscope. Measure heart rate by counting beats per minute. Examine blood pressure. Diagnose a condition.

What is the function of the respiratory system?. Digest food. Circulate blood. Protect organs. Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Which idiom means “to be recovering from illness”?. Go under the knife. Kick the bucket. On the mend. Catch a bug.

Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive system?. Liver. Intestines. Stomach. Lungs.

The muscular system includes all of the following EXCEPT: Nerves. Skeletal muscle. Smooth muscle. Cardiac muscle.

What does the idiom “feel off-colour” mean?. Be very excited. Be extremely healthy. Feel slightly ill. Get angry easily.

Which body function refers to the ability to change position or location?. Movement. Circulation. Digestion. Sensory perception.

What system helps regulate body temperature and protects against external damage?. Immune system. Integumentary system. Nervous system. Lymphatic system.

What is the definition of “fatigue”?. A sudden expulsion of air from the lungs. A feeling of extreme tiredness. A sharp pain in the chest. The sensation of needing to vomit.

Which of the following symptoms affects the respira- tory system?. Rash. Nausea. Cough. Blurred vision.

What does “run a fever” mean?. To have a body temperature below normal. To sweat excessively. To have a high body temperature due to illness. To experience cold chills.

What is a “sore throat”?. Pain or irritation in the throat. Inflammation of the chest muscles. Difficulty breathing. A blockage in the nose.

Which of these is an example of a mild symptom?. A heart attack. Chest pain with shortness of breath. A runny nose during a cold. Loss of consciousness.

What does the term “blurred vision” refer to?. Loss of memory. Red and itchy skin. Lack of sharpness in seeing. Trouble with hearing.

Which of the following best defines “nausea”?. Dizziness after standing. The urge or feeling of wanting to vomit. Persistent cough. High body temperature.

Chills” are usually associated with: A skin infection. Digestive issues. Fever or cold. Lack of appetite.

Which of the following symptoms involves the skin?. Sore throat. Rash. Muscle ache. Headache.

What type of symptom is “shortness of breath”?. Neurological. Respiratory. Dermatological. Digestivem.

Which of the following professionals is typically the first point of contact in the healthcare system?. Radiologist. General Practitioner. Cardiologist. Pharmacist.

What is the primary role of a nurse?. Perform surgical procedures. Diagnose mental illnesses. Provide care and support to patients. Prescribe medication independently.

Who specializes in the care of infants, children, and adolescents?. Geriatrician. Paediatrician. Neurologist. Midwife.

Which of the following is an allied health professional?. Oncologist. Endocrinologist. Paramedic. Psychiatrist.

What is the main responsibility of a radiologist?. Prescribing medication. Assisting childbirth. Interpreting medical images. Monitoring vital signs.

Which of the following professionals would most likely develop a treatment plan to help a patient regain daily living skills?. Occupational Therapist. Dermatologist. Surgeon. Dietitian.

What does the collocation “refer a patient” mean?. Assign a nurse to a patient. Send a patient to a specialist. Discharge a patient. Provide emotional support.

Who is qualified to perform surgery?. Physician Assistant. Surgeon. Community Health Nurse. Physiotherapist.

What does “take vital signs” involve?. Collecting patient history. Measuring blood pressure and temperature. Conducting surgical operations. Prescribing medication.

Which professional would you visit for a skin condition?. Cardiologist. Pulmonologist. Dermatologist. Nephrologistm.