G12 Adv T1 Exam V1 (1)

Multiple Choice

Part 1:

Choose the correct answer. Circle A, B, C or D.

1. Medical terminology helps health professionals to:
(A) communicate.
(B) move a patient.
(C) administer medication.
(D) all of the above.

2. In medical terminology the ___________ is the main part of the word.
(A) suffix
(B) prefix
(C) combining vowel
(D) root word

3. Which of the following suffixes means ‘the study of’?
(A) -ism
(B) -itis
(C) -sis
(D) -logy

4. Which of the following prefixes means too high?
(A) brady-
(B) myo-
(C) hyper-
(D) hypo-

5. Which of the following information would not be included on a medical record report?
(A) Medical history
(B) Driving licence number
(C) Signs
(D) Symptoms

Multiple Choice

6. Which of the following best describes a non-modifiable risk factor for disease?
(A) Something you can improve by changing your diet
(B) Risk factors that you can change by changing lifestyle behaviours
(C) Something you cannot change because you do not have control over it
(D) A risk factor you have full control over

7. Which of the following is not a physical benefit of exercise?
(A) Reduces risk of diseases such as hypertension and diabetes
(B) Improvement in mood
(C) Improvement in muscular strength and endurance
(D) Reduces the risk of osteoporosis

8. How can exercise improve lung function?
(A) It strengthens the lungs which helps increase lung capacity.
(B) It means less oxygen is drawn into the body.
(C) It helps reduce lung capacity which means more oxygen is drawn into body.
(D) Carbon dioxide can be kept in the body for longer.

9. What is immunity?
(A) When the body allows the virus or bacteria to grow in the body.
(B) When the body is more likely to suffer from illness and disease.
(C) When your immune system recognises a disease and immediately produces
the antibodies needed to fight it.
(D) When people who have not been vaccinated are protected by others who have
it.

10. Why is health screening important?
(A) They can diagnose diseases or health issues before they actually start to affect
the person.
(B) It increases the chance of developing conditions.
(C) Health screening is not important.
(D) Screening will help treat a patient who has a disease.

Multiple Choice

11. Which of the following is a sign of a potential spinal cord injury?
(A) Extra strength in part of the body
(B) Normal breathing rate
(C) Numbness, tingling or loss of sensation in the hands, fingers, feet or toes
(D) Full control over balance and posture

12. What does the A stand for in ‘FAST’ when recognising signs of stroke?
(A) Antibiotics
(B) Arm weakness
(C) A problem with speech
(D) Anaphylaxis

13. A person who is suffering from _____________ may show a jerking movement,
particularly in their arms and legs.
(A) hyperglycaemia
(B) a seizure
(C) hypoglycaemia
(D) a closed fracture

14. What can a mild allergic reaction lead to?
(A) Difficulty breathing
(B) Anaphylaxis
(C) Extreme swelling of the face
(D) Sneezing

15. Which of the following is a sign of dehydration?
(A) Confusion
(B) Clarity of thought
(C) Strength in muscles
(D) Frequent urination

Multiple Choice

16. Which of the following would physical therapy not be used to treat?
(A) To help someone recover from a sports injury
(B) To relieve pain
(C) To cause falls
(D) To improve movement

17. When using the powerlift to move a person or object, what should you do?
(A) Keep the weight away from your body
(B) Always twist when lifting
(C) Keep the weight close to your body
(D) Lift with your back bent

18. Which of the following best describes ambulation?
(A) When a person is immobile.
(B) The range of movement in joints.
(C) The injury a person might get when running.
(D) The moving of a person from one place to another.

19. Body ______________ is a term used to describe the way you move in daily life.
(A) exercise
(B) mechanics
(C) lifting
(D) immobile

20. When would a person need to be moved in an emergency?
(A) When not moving the person would put them at greater risk of further injury or
even death.
(B) When the patient has no injuries and can move themselves.
(C) When there are no hazards at the scene of the emergency.
(D) All of the above.

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Activity-based Questions

Part 2:

21. Read the question and write the answer below. /1

In

In medical terminology, what is the letter or group of letters added to the end of a
word to change its meaning?

_________________________________________

22. Read the question and write the answer below. /1

What type of test is used to identify diseases and illnesses before a person has any
signs or symptoms?
_________________________________________

23. Read the scenario and answer the question. /1

Patient B has been feeling sick, they have been tired and have a headache. What
diabetic condition are they showing signs of having?

__________________________________________

24. Read the scenario and answer the questions: /2

Patient A has had a stroke and cannot move by themselves. Lots of essential body
functions rely on movement in the body, so it is important for patient A to get
assistance to move from healthcare practitioners.

A. Which term is used to describe a person who is not able to move around on
their own?

________________________________________________________

B. Name one body function that relies on movement:

________________________________________________________

Activity-based Questions

25. Which of the following are physical therapy interventions? Choose four. /4

(A) Exercises and stretches
(B) Blood glucose testing
(C) Massage therapy
(D) Heart rate monitoring
(E) Heat therapy
(F) Learning to use a walking aid

26. Which of the following are modifiable risk factors? Choose four. /4

(A) Sedentary lifestyle
(B) Gender
(C) Being overweight
(D) High stress levels
(E) Family history
(F) Unhealthy diet

27. Fill in the blanks about medical record reports. /5

A ____________ record report is used by healthcare providers. It is used to keep
track of a patient’s care and ___________.

The ____________ in a medical record report is ___________ and it is only shared
between the ___________ and healthcare professional.

A. confidential B. progress C. medical D. patient E. information

Activity-based Questions

28. Read the scenario and answer the question. /3

It is important to keep a patient with a suspected spinal injury still. Patient A has had
an accident and you think they may have a spinal injury.

A. Name two signs of a spinal cord injury.

1.______________________________

2.______________________________

B. Name one reason why you might need to move their head or neck?
________________________________________________________________

29. When treating a large burn what should you do? Choose four. /4

(A) Cool the burn for a least 10 minutes
(B) Get a first aid kit
(C) If there is a fire ignore it
(D) Use protective equipment, such as gloves
(E) Do not cool the burn
(F) Cover with a non-stick sterile dressing

Activity-based Questions

30. Match the following prefixes to their meaning. /5

Prefix Meaning
1. anti- A. fast
2. epi- B. between
3. hyper- C. above
4. tachy- D. against
5. inter- E. too high

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A-F

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