Principles of Biomedical Science 2.1.1-
2.1.6 Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
Primary Care Physician - ANSWER-A medical specialist working in the front line of a
healthcare system able to provide care for any health problems a patient may have
Medical Student - ANSWER-An individual who is enrolled in a medical school on track
to become a physician
Medical Assistant - ANSWER-An unlicensed caregiver working mainly in doctor's offices
and clinics who assists their medical director through a wide variety of duties
Nurse - ANSWER-Licensed health-care professionals who promote and maintain health
Medical Technician - ANSWER-An individual who uses sophisticated equipment and
has a variety of responsibilities, such as working directly with patients or in a lab
Patient Liaison - ANSWER-An individual who addresses the needs and concerns of
patients and their families
Non-Physician Practitioner - ANSWER-A health care provider practicing in collaboration
with or under the supervision of a physician, such as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse
specialists, and physician assistants
Pediatrician - ANSWER-Specialized physician giving medical care to infants, children,
and adolescents
Medical Interview - ANSWER-A conversation with a patient to record their medical
history, evaluate their symptoms and determine treatment
Medical History - ANSWER-The information of a patient's past and present health
including their diet, lifestyle, family, and more
Chief Complaint - ANSWER-The patient's main health problem/symptoms
Physical Signs - ANSWER-Physical evidence that a patient is suffering from an illness
or disease such as coughing, sneezing, etc
Symptoms - ANSWER-Any evidence of a certain illness or disease that a patient
believes they could be suffering from; allow the health care provider to narrow down the
possibilities and run certain tests
, Diagnosis - ANSWER-The identification of a patient's disease or injury that may explain
their symptoms or signs
Previous History - ANSWER-A component of a patient's medical history that includes
information regarding past health issues, procedures, medications, vaccinations, and
previous hospital visits
Social History - ANSWER-Information regarding the patients' social life, including living
situation, traveling, school, occupation, and more
Family History - ANSWER-Another component of a patient's medical history regarding
the medical information of their close relatives, such as inherited health conditions
Demeanor - ANSWER-An outward behavior or bearing a doctor demonstrates toward a
patient
Tact - ANSWER-A medical professional's discretion and sensitivity when working with a
patient, including the words they choose to use
Empathy - ANSWER-The ability to understand and relate to the feelings of others
Vital Signs - ANSWER-Measurements of the body's basic functions that reflect the
overall health of an individual
Homeostasis - ANSWER-The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment
Pulse - ANSWER-The expansion and recoil of the arteries as a result of the heart
beating
Respiratory Rate - ANSWER-The number of breaths taken in a minute
Body Temperature - ANSWER-The normal temperature of a human body
Blood Pressure - ANSWER-The pressure blood puts on the blood vessel walls,
especially arteries
Triage - ANSWER-How health care workers organize and prioritize patients based on
the urgency of their medical conditions
Height - ANSWER-How tall a person is
Weight - ANSWER-How much a person weighs
Body Mass Index (BMI) - ANSWER-An equation that measures body fat in a ratio of
weight to height
2.1.6 Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
Primary Care Physician - ANSWER-A medical specialist working in the front line of a
healthcare system able to provide care for any health problems a patient may have
Medical Student - ANSWER-An individual who is enrolled in a medical school on track
to become a physician
Medical Assistant - ANSWER-An unlicensed caregiver working mainly in doctor's offices
and clinics who assists their medical director through a wide variety of duties
Nurse - ANSWER-Licensed health-care professionals who promote and maintain health
Medical Technician - ANSWER-An individual who uses sophisticated equipment and
has a variety of responsibilities, such as working directly with patients or in a lab
Patient Liaison - ANSWER-An individual who addresses the needs and concerns of
patients and their families
Non-Physician Practitioner - ANSWER-A health care provider practicing in collaboration
with or under the supervision of a physician, such as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse
specialists, and physician assistants
Pediatrician - ANSWER-Specialized physician giving medical care to infants, children,
and adolescents
Medical Interview - ANSWER-A conversation with a patient to record their medical
history, evaluate their symptoms and determine treatment
Medical History - ANSWER-The information of a patient's past and present health
including their diet, lifestyle, family, and more
Chief Complaint - ANSWER-The patient's main health problem/symptoms
Physical Signs - ANSWER-Physical evidence that a patient is suffering from an illness
or disease such as coughing, sneezing, etc
Symptoms - ANSWER-Any evidence of a certain illness or disease that a patient
believes they could be suffering from; allow the health care provider to narrow down the
possibilities and run certain tests
, Diagnosis - ANSWER-The identification of a patient's disease or injury that may explain
their symptoms or signs
Previous History - ANSWER-A component of a patient's medical history that includes
information regarding past health issues, procedures, medications, vaccinations, and
previous hospital visits
Social History - ANSWER-Information regarding the patients' social life, including living
situation, traveling, school, occupation, and more
Family History - ANSWER-Another component of a patient's medical history regarding
the medical information of their close relatives, such as inherited health conditions
Demeanor - ANSWER-An outward behavior or bearing a doctor demonstrates toward a
patient
Tact - ANSWER-A medical professional's discretion and sensitivity when working with a
patient, including the words they choose to use
Empathy - ANSWER-The ability to understand and relate to the feelings of others
Vital Signs - ANSWER-Measurements of the body's basic functions that reflect the
overall health of an individual
Homeostasis - ANSWER-The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment
Pulse - ANSWER-The expansion and recoil of the arteries as a result of the heart
beating
Respiratory Rate - ANSWER-The number of breaths taken in a minute
Body Temperature - ANSWER-The normal temperature of a human body
Blood Pressure - ANSWER-The pressure blood puts on the blood vessel walls,
especially arteries
Triage - ANSWER-How health care workers organize and prioritize patients based on
the urgency of their medical conditions
Height - ANSWER-How tall a person is
Weight - ANSWER-How much a person weighs
Body Mass Index (BMI) - ANSWER-An equation that measures body fat in a ratio of
weight to height
