CH 11 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the use of a stethoscope to listen to sounds made by a patient's internal organs called?

• Palpation

• Auscultation

• Percussion

• Inspection

What does BMI stand for in medical terms?

• Body Mass Index

• Body Measurement Indicator

• Body Muscle Index

• Body Metabolism Indicator

What is the term for the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures?

• Cultural Competence

• Cultural Awareness

• Cultural Sensitivity

• Cultural Intelligence

What is the process of tapping various body parts during examination to assess the condition of internal organs?

• Palpation

• Percussion

• Inspection

• Auscultation

What is the term for health documents from which specified personal data has been removed?

• De-identified Information

• Confidential Information

• Protected Health Information

• Personal Health Records

What is the term for a medical examination that uses touch to detect growths or changes in the size of organs?

• Inspection

• Palpation

• Percussion

• Auscultation

What is the term for an unfair preference for, or dislike of, something or someone?

• Prejudice

• Personal Bias

• Stereotype

• Discrimination

What is the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical healthcare called?

• Telemedicine

• Telehealth

• E-health

• Digital Health

What is the term for a strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is not based on reason or actual experience?

• Bias

• Prejudice

• Stereotype

• Assumption

What is the term for evidence of a health condition that can be seen or measured?

• Symptom

• Sign

• Indicator

• Signal