Medical Terminology Quiz

What is the process of identifying a disease or medical condition called?

• Treatment goals

• Symptom

• Diagnosis

• Dysfunction

What term refers to the main problem or symptom that causes a patient to seek medical help?

• Patient history

• Chief complaint

• Initial interview

• Social history

What is a record of a patient's past and present health called?

• ADL

• Lifestyle

• Patient history

• Occupation

What is the first meeting between a healthcare provider and a patient to gather medical information called?

• Initial interview

• Systemic review

• Interview

• IADL

What is a comprehensive examination of all body systems to assess the patient’s overall health called?

• Systemic review

• Diagnosis

• Dysfunction

• Treatment goals

What does ADL stand for?

• Automated Daily Living

• Activities of Daily Living

• Advanced Daily Living

• Assisted Daily Living

What are more complex daily activities like shopping and medication management called?

• ADL

• Lifestyle

• Occupation

• IADL

What is a physical or mental sign of illness or disease known as?

• Dysfunction

• Treatment goals

• Symptom

• Diagnosis

What term refers to a job or profession?

• Lifestyle

• ADL

• Occupation

• Social history

What is a record of a patient's lifestyle, including relationships and substance use called?

• Patient history

• Occupation

• Initial interview

• Social history