TAUC Pre-Scribe Medical Terminology (Level 1&2 Only)
Questions With Complete Solutions
A-fib (Atrial Fibrillation) Correct Answer Irregular beating of
the atria. Can cause pooling of blood in the heart which can then
lead to formation of a blood clot. Noted as an irregularly
irregular rhythm upon physical exam
(Cardiovascular)
A-flutter (Atrial Flutter) Correct Answer Well organized but
overly-rapid beating of the atria
(Cardiovascular)
Abduction Correct Answer The movement of a limb away
from the midline of the body
(Kinesiology)
Abrasion/Excoriation Correct Answer Scraping or rubbing
away of the upper layer of the skin
(Integumentary)
Abscess Correct Answer An accumulation of pus underneath
the skin
(Integumentary)
Accessory Muscle Use/Abdominal Breathing Correct Answer
Using muscles of the abdomen and shoulder girdle to breathe,
indicates increased work of breathing and respiratory distress
(Pulmonary/Chest)
,Acute Correct Answer New/abrupt onset of concerning or
severe symptoms, opposite of chronic
(Symptom Timing)
Acute on chronic Correct Answer A sudden exacerbation of
chronic symptoms
(Symptom Timing)
Adduction Correct Answer The movement of a limb towards
the midline of the body
(Kinesiology)
Adnexal Tenderness Correct Answer Tenderness of the ovaries
palpated on pelvic exam, which usually indicates ovarian cyst
(Genitourinary)
Afebrile Correct Answer Not feverish
(Constitutional/General)
Affect Correct Answer The emotional tone a person expresses
(Psychiatric)
Ambulatory Correct Answer Able to walk or move about
(Kinesiology)
Aneurysm Correct Answer A localized widening of an artery
or vein due to the vessel wall being weakened
(Cardiovascular)
Angina Correct Answer Chest pain due to ischemia (lack of
oxygen) of the heart muscle
,(Cardiovascular)
Anisocoria Correct Answer Condition characterized by unequal
pupil sizes
(Eyes)
Anterior Fontanel Correct Answer Anatomical feature of an
infant's skull, also called a soft spot. The fontanel is a space
between the frontal and parietal bones which normally closes
within 18-24 months
(Head)
Anterior/Ventral Correct Answer Toward the front of the body,
opposite of posterior
(Kinesiology)
Anxiety reaction Correct Answer A reaction to a feared
situation or object; anxiety attack
(Psychiatric)
Aortic aneurysm Correct Answer An enlargement or bulging of
the aorta, usually due to weakening of the aortic wall.
Associated with an increased risk for an aortic dissection
(Cardiovascular)
Aortic dissection Correct Answer Condition in which the
arterial wall of the aorta splits or tears; can lead to death if not
treated immediately. Patients usually complain of a tearing
sensation/pain in their back
(Cardiovascular)
, Aphasia Correct Answer Impairment of language affecting the
production or comprehension of speech due to injury of the
brain
(Neurological)
Arrhythmia Correct Answer Irregular heartbeat
(Cardiovascular)
Artery Correct Answer Blood vessel which carries blood away
from the heart to the body (mainly oxygenated blood)
(Cardiovascular)
Arthralgia Correct Answer Joint pain
(Musculoskeletal)
Arthritis Correct Answer Painful inflammation and stiffness of
the joints
(Musculoskeletal)
Ascultation Correct Answer Listening to body sounds (usually
using a stethoscope)
(Constitutional/General)
Ataxia Correct Answer Loss of full control of bodily
movements; loss of coordination
(Neurological)
Atraumatic Correct Answer Not producing injury or damage.
Important to document for patients who have experienced
trauma
(Head)
Questions With Complete Solutions
A-fib (Atrial Fibrillation) Correct Answer Irregular beating of
the atria. Can cause pooling of blood in the heart which can then
lead to formation of a blood clot. Noted as an irregularly
irregular rhythm upon physical exam
(Cardiovascular)
A-flutter (Atrial Flutter) Correct Answer Well organized but
overly-rapid beating of the atria
(Cardiovascular)
Abduction Correct Answer The movement of a limb away
from the midline of the body
(Kinesiology)
Abrasion/Excoriation Correct Answer Scraping or rubbing
away of the upper layer of the skin
(Integumentary)
Abscess Correct Answer An accumulation of pus underneath
the skin
(Integumentary)
Accessory Muscle Use/Abdominal Breathing Correct Answer
Using muscles of the abdomen and shoulder girdle to breathe,
indicates increased work of breathing and respiratory distress
(Pulmonary/Chest)
,Acute Correct Answer New/abrupt onset of concerning or
severe symptoms, opposite of chronic
(Symptom Timing)
Acute on chronic Correct Answer A sudden exacerbation of
chronic symptoms
(Symptom Timing)
Adduction Correct Answer The movement of a limb towards
the midline of the body
(Kinesiology)
Adnexal Tenderness Correct Answer Tenderness of the ovaries
palpated on pelvic exam, which usually indicates ovarian cyst
(Genitourinary)
Afebrile Correct Answer Not feverish
(Constitutional/General)
Affect Correct Answer The emotional tone a person expresses
(Psychiatric)
Ambulatory Correct Answer Able to walk or move about
(Kinesiology)
Aneurysm Correct Answer A localized widening of an artery
or vein due to the vessel wall being weakened
(Cardiovascular)
Angina Correct Answer Chest pain due to ischemia (lack of
oxygen) of the heart muscle
,(Cardiovascular)
Anisocoria Correct Answer Condition characterized by unequal
pupil sizes
(Eyes)
Anterior Fontanel Correct Answer Anatomical feature of an
infant's skull, also called a soft spot. The fontanel is a space
between the frontal and parietal bones which normally closes
within 18-24 months
(Head)
Anterior/Ventral Correct Answer Toward the front of the body,
opposite of posterior
(Kinesiology)
Anxiety reaction Correct Answer A reaction to a feared
situation or object; anxiety attack
(Psychiatric)
Aortic aneurysm Correct Answer An enlargement or bulging of
the aorta, usually due to weakening of the aortic wall.
Associated with an increased risk for an aortic dissection
(Cardiovascular)
Aortic dissection Correct Answer Condition in which the
arterial wall of the aorta splits or tears; can lead to death if not
treated immediately. Patients usually complain of a tearing
sensation/pain in their back
(Cardiovascular)
, Aphasia Correct Answer Impairment of language affecting the
production or comprehension of speech due to injury of the
brain
(Neurological)
Arrhythmia Correct Answer Irregular heartbeat
(Cardiovascular)
Artery Correct Answer Blood vessel which carries blood away
from the heart to the body (mainly oxygenated blood)
(Cardiovascular)
Arthralgia Correct Answer Joint pain
(Musculoskeletal)
Arthritis Correct Answer Painful inflammation and stiffness of
the joints
(Musculoskeletal)
Ascultation Correct Answer Listening to body sounds (usually
using a stethoscope)
(Constitutional/General)
Ataxia Correct Answer Loss of full control of bodily
movements; loss of coordination
(Neurological)
Atraumatic Correct Answer Not producing injury or damage.
Important to document for patients who have experienced
trauma
(Head)
