Nursing Vocabulary quiz

Nursing English
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Spreekvaardigheid (Work field 1)
Uitspraak
Grammar: Word order en Future Tense
Medical terms


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Nursing English
Leesvaardigheid
Luistervaardigheid
Spreekvaardigheid (Work field 1)
Uitspraak
Grammar: Word order en Future Tense
Medical terms


Slide 1 - Tekstslide

A patient is in critical condition, with possible brain damage, multiple fractures and "hemorrhaging." How would one define "hemorrhaging?
A
Excessive bleeding
B
A pus-filled area under the skin
C
An open lesion
D
Shattered are of bone

Slide 2 - Quizvraag

A patient taken from a car accident scene was brought into the ER on a "gurney." What, exactly, does this mean they were brought in on?
A
A wheeled stretcher
B
A wheelchair
C
A nursing intern
D
A hospital bed

Slide 3 - Quizvraag

Describe what an "abscess" is.
A
An open wound
B
A collection of pus
C
A bug bite
D
A type of scar

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

You have to explain to a patient that they've been found to be suffering from "apnea." According to this, what are they suffering from?
A
Memory loss
B
Artery blockage
C
Poor healing
D
Temporary halt in breathing

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

What are "nits"?
A
Small muscle spasms
B
Lice eggs
C
Skin tags
D
Moles

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

A patient who's moved to lie flat on their stomach is said to be in what sort of position?
A
Pristine
B
Peak
C
Arched
D
Prone

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation" is more commonly referred to as what?
A
CR
B
Cardio-Res
C
CPR
D
Cardiopul-Res

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

What's the term for a painful and involuntary twitching and seizing of the muscles?
A
Knot
B
Sprain
C
Kink
D
Spasm

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

What's an "ulcer"?
A
A lumpy scar
B
A broken bone
C
An open sore
D
An infected callous

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

What's a "biopsy"?
A
Removal of the corneas
B
Examination of vital signs
C
Removal of tissue for examination
D
A blood test

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

If something is a "cardiovascular issue," it has to do with what?
A
The heart, blood and veins
B
The digestion system
C
The brain and nervous system
D
The respiratory system

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

What does it mean if something in the body is "benign"?
A
Nonexistent
B
Hot
C
Extremely dangerous
D
Not dangerous

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

If someone is lying on their side, they're said to be:
A
Prostrate
B
Erect
C
Horizontal
D
Lateral

Slide 14 - Quizvraag

A patient comes in to have a checkup regarding their "epilepsy." What are their symptoms likely to be?
A
Puking
B
Seizures and convulsions
C
Fever and sores
D
Dizziness and confusion

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

The common term "IV" is an acronym for what full medical term?
A
Internal vein
B
Inside Vector
C
Intravenous
D
Intervention

Slide 16 - Quizvraag

Which of the following medical professionals typically works in an emergency room?
A
Surgeon
B
Ophthalmologist
C
Oncologist
D
Podiatrist

Slide 17 - Quizvraag

You have to explain to a patient that the tumor the doctors have found is "malignant." What does this mean?
A
The tumor is harmless
B
The tumor will grow and or spread
C
The nature of tumor hasn't been determined
D
The tumor no longer exists

Slide 18 - Quizvraag