Key Terms

Question 1

Able to walk

Answer 1

Ambulatory

Question 2

Specializes in heart and blood

Answer 2

Cardiologist

Question 3

Specializes in hormonal and glandular problems

Answer 3

Endocrinologist

Question 4

Specializes in skin

Answer 4

Dermatologist

Question 5

specializes in gastrointestinal track and organs

Answer 5

Gastroenterologist

Question 6

Specializes in female reproductive system

Answer 6

Gynecologist

Question 7

specializes in kidney care and disorders

Answer 7

Nephrologist

Question 8

Specializes in pregnancy

Answer 8

Obstetrician

Question 9

Specializes in cancer

Answer 9

Oncologist

Question 10

Specializes in eyes

Answer 10

Oncologist

Question 11

Specializes in bones, joints, muscles & tendons

Answer 11

Orthopedist

Question 12

ENT

Answer 12

Otolaryngologist or
Otohinolaryngologist

Question 13

Surgical removal of all or part of limb or extremity

Answer 13

Amputation

Question 14

Removal & examination of tissue to diagnose disease

Answer 14

Biopsy

Question 15

Surgery that eliminates a blockage in an artery going to the heart.

Answer 15

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Question 16

A disorder that involves partial or complete blockage of blood vessels that supply the heart.

Answer 16

Coronary Artery Disease

Question 17

A persistent disorder that impairs breathing

Answer 17

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Question 18

Surgery involving the use of an instrument to open the cervix and then cutting away tissue inside the uterus for therapeutic purposes.

Answer 18

Dilation and Curettage

Question 19

A record of the heart’s electrical impulses.

Answer 19

Electrocardiogram

Question 20

Referring to the urinary and reproductive organs.

Answer 20

Genitourinary

Question 21

The percentage of blood sample that is red blood cells.

Answer 21

Hematocrit

Question 22

The red oxygen carrying pigment of red blood cells.

Answer 22

Hemoglobin

Question 23

A surgical wound that results from cutting into tissue.

Answer 23

Incision

Question 24

An interruption of blood flow to the heart causing heart muscle damage, AKA heart attack.

Answer 24

Myocardial Infarction

Question 25

from the nose to the stomach.

Answer 25

Nasogastric

Question 26

A bacterial infection of the female reproductive organs.

Answer 26

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Question 27

An autoimmune disease that causes pain swelling and deformity especially in the hands and feet due to inflammation in the joints.

Answer 27

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 28

Surgical removal of the tonsils.

Answer 28

Tonsillectomy

Question 29

The removal of small masses of lymphatic tissue near the opening into the pharynx.

Answer 29

Adenoidectomy

Question 30

A temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain.

Answer 30

Transient Ischemic Attack

Question 31

Degree of care or competence expected in a particular circumstance or role

Answer 31

Standard of care

Question 32

Delegated clinical & administrative duties consistent with education and experience

Answer 32

Scope of Practice

Question 33

Medical plans that provide healthcare in return for preset scheduled payments

Answer 33

Managed Care

Question 34

Medical care based on how the musculoskeletal system affects the other body parts

Answer 34

Osteopathic