CURRENT Medical
Diagnosis and Treatment
2025 Test Bank
Vital signs (VS) - ANSWERS--Measurements that reflect basic functions necessary to
maintain life.
Fluoroscopy - ANSWERS--Use of x-rays to examine deep structures; the shadows cast
by x-rays are observed on a fluorescent screen.
Temperature (T) - ANSWERS--The degree of heat or cold in an object or a human
body, measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit using a thermometer.
Pulse rate - ANSWERS--Measured in beats per minute (bpm) and normally
corresponds to the heart rate (HR), the number of times the heart beats per minute.
Respiration rate (R) - ANSWERS--Measured in breaths per minute.
Blood pressure (BP) - ANSWERS--The force of blood against the walls of your arteries,
measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) during systolic and diastolic pressure.
Inspection - ANSWERS--Visual examination.
Palpation - ANSWERS--Touching the surface of the body with the hands or fingers.
Auscultation - ANSWERS--Listening to body sounds with a stethoscope.
, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ANSWERS--Production of images through the
use of a magnetic field and radio waves, revealing characteristics of soft tissue.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - ANSWERS--Production of sectional body
images by detecting gamma rays emitted from a radioactive tracer.
Patient history - ANSWERS--Includes a history of the present illness, description of
symptoms, past medical history, and family and social history.
Percussion - ANSWERS--Tapping the body to evaluate tissue according to the sounds
produced.
Physical examination - ANSWERS--A review of all systems and observation of any
signs of illness following patient history.
Ophthalmoscope - ANSWERS--An instrument used for examination of the eyes.
Complementary medicine - ANSWERS--Therapies used alongside conventional
medicine to enhance treatment outcomes.
Otoscope - ANSWERS--An instrument used for examination of the ears.
Sphygmomanometer - ANSWERS--A device used to measure blood pressure.
Thermometer - ANSWERS--An instrument used to measure temperature.
Healing practices - ANSWERS--Methods used in alternative and complementary
medicine.
Staging and grading - ANSWERS--Processes that apply to cancer to determine the
extent and severity of the disease.
Imaging techniques - ANSWERS--Methods used to visualize the internal structures of
the body.
Alternative medicine - ANSWERS--A range of medical therapies that are not regarded
as orthodox by the medical profession.
Diagnosis - ANSWERS--The determination of the nature and cause of an illness.
Treatment plan - ANSWERS--A recommended course of action based on diagnosis and
patient information.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - ANSWERS--Administration of a natural
substance, such as glucose, labeled with a positron-emitting isotope; the rays
Diagnosis and Treatment
2025 Test Bank
Vital signs (VS) - ANSWERS--Measurements that reflect basic functions necessary to
maintain life.
Fluoroscopy - ANSWERS--Use of x-rays to examine deep structures; the shadows cast
by x-rays are observed on a fluorescent screen.
Temperature (T) - ANSWERS--The degree of heat or cold in an object or a human
body, measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit using a thermometer.
Pulse rate - ANSWERS--Measured in beats per minute (bpm) and normally
corresponds to the heart rate (HR), the number of times the heart beats per minute.
Respiration rate (R) - ANSWERS--Measured in breaths per minute.
Blood pressure (BP) - ANSWERS--The force of blood against the walls of your arteries,
measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) during systolic and diastolic pressure.
Inspection - ANSWERS--Visual examination.
Palpation - ANSWERS--Touching the surface of the body with the hands or fingers.
Auscultation - ANSWERS--Listening to body sounds with a stethoscope.
, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ANSWERS--Production of images through the
use of a magnetic field and radio waves, revealing characteristics of soft tissue.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - ANSWERS--Production of sectional body
images by detecting gamma rays emitted from a radioactive tracer.
Patient history - ANSWERS--Includes a history of the present illness, description of
symptoms, past medical history, and family and social history.
Percussion - ANSWERS--Tapping the body to evaluate tissue according to the sounds
produced.
Physical examination - ANSWERS--A review of all systems and observation of any
signs of illness following patient history.
Ophthalmoscope - ANSWERS--An instrument used for examination of the eyes.
Complementary medicine - ANSWERS--Therapies used alongside conventional
medicine to enhance treatment outcomes.
Otoscope - ANSWERS--An instrument used for examination of the ears.
Sphygmomanometer - ANSWERS--A device used to measure blood pressure.
Thermometer - ANSWERS--An instrument used to measure temperature.
Healing practices - ANSWERS--Methods used in alternative and complementary
medicine.
Staging and grading - ANSWERS--Processes that apply to cancer to determine the
extent and severity of the disease.
Imaging techniques - ANSWERS--Methods used to visualize the internal structures of
the body.
Alternative medicine - ANSWERS--A range of medical therapies that are not regarded
as orthodox by the medical profession.
Diagnosis - ANSWERS--The determination of the nature and cause of an illness.
Treatment plan - ANSWERS--A recommended course of action based on diagnosis and
patient information.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - ANSWERS--Administration of a natural
substance, such as glucose, labeled with a positron-emitting isotope; the rays
