unit 2 medical terms Quiz

What is the definition of "Diarrhea"?

• A sudden attack of weakness affecting one side of the body.

• Frequent passing of thin, watery feces.

• An area of red spots on the skin.

• The state of losing consciousness for a short time.

Which of the following describes "Fainting"?

• The invasion of the body by organisms which cause disease.

• Related to the kidneys.

• The state of losing consciousness for a short time.

• A doctor who operates on patients.

"Infection" is defined as:

• The passage of air into and out of the respiratory tract.

• A place where medicines are distributed or sold.

• The invasion of the body by organisms which cause disease.

• An area of red spots on the skin.

What does "Infectious (adj)" mean?

• Related to the kidneys.

• Caused by microorganisms and easily spread from person to person.

• A sudden attack of weakness affecting one side of the body.

• A doctor who operates on patients.

Where are medicines distributed or sold?

• In a surgeon's office.

• In a pharmacy.

• In the kidneys.

• In the respiratory tract.

What is a "Rash"?

• Frequent passing of thin, watery feces.

• An area of red spots on the skin.

• The state of losing consciousness for a short time.

• The invasion of the body by organisms which cause disease.

"Renal" refers to:

• The passage of air into and out of the respiratory tract.

• A doctor who operates on patients.

• Related to the kidneys.

• A sudden attack of weakness affecting one side of the body.

Which of the following describes a "Stroke"?

• Frequent passing of thin, watery feces.

• An area of red spots on the skin.

• A sudden attack of weakness affecting one side of the body, resulting from an interruption to the flow of blood to the brain.

• The state of losing consciousness for a short time.

Who is a "Surgeon"?

• A doctor who operates on patients.

• A person who distributes medicines.

• A specialist in kidney diseases.

• A respiratory therapist.

"Ventilation" refers to:

• The invasion of the body by organisms which cause disease.

• The passage of air into and out of the respiratory tract.

• Related to the kidneys.

• A sudden attack of weakness affecting one side of the body.