Question 1

Inflammation of throat is called ?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  Pharyngitis Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is the medical term commonly corresponding to “throat,” especially in sore throat. Laryngitis refers to inflammation of the larynx (voice box), tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, and bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi in the lower airway. Therefore the best match for “inflammation of throat” is pharyngitis.
Category reason: This is a definition-based question asking for the correct medical term for inflammation of the throat (pharynx), which falls under Medical Terminology rather than nursing care decision-making.

Question 2

In Medical Terminology, what does TDS or TID means?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  Three times a day TID (ter in die) and TDS both denote dosing three times daily. This is distinct from BID (twice daily) and QID (four times daily). “As needed” corresponds to PRN, not TID/TDS. Therefore, the correct interpretation is three times a day.
Category reason: This item tests understanding of common prescription abbreviations (TDS/TID), which is a core component of Medical Terminology rather than a patient-care decision scenario.

Question 3

A patient with syncope likely experienced

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  Fainting Syncope is defined as a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone due to brief global cerebral hypoperfusion, commonly described as “fainting.” Chest pain, coughing, and seizure can be associated with or mistaken for syncope in some contexts, but they are not the definition of syncope itself. Therefore, the best answer is fainting.
Category reason: This item tests the definition/meaning of the clinical term “syncope,” which is primarily a terminology/concept identification question rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization scenario.

Question 4

Headache is medically termed as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason:  Cephalalgia Cephalalgia is the medical term for headache (cephal- meaning head, -algia meaning pain). Neuralgia refers to nerve pain, myalgia refers to muscle pain, and arthralgia refers to joint pain. Therefore, among the options, cephalalgia specifically denotes head pain/headache.
Category reason: This item tests knowledge of clinical word roots and suffixes (e.g., cephal- and -algia), which is medical terminology rather than a nursing care decision.

Question 5

Fear of loneliness is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Autophobia Autophobia refers to an intense fear of being alone or of loneliness. The other options describe different fears: triskaidekaphobia is fear of the number 13, acrophobia is fear of heights, and arithmophobia is fear of numbers. Therefore, Autophobia best matches fear of loneliness.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of specific phobia terminology (word roots/suffixes), which is best categorized under Medical Terminology rather than patient-care decision-making.

Question 6

Gutt. Stands for: [NPC Past Question]

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Eye drops “Gutt.” is an abbreviation derived from the Latin “guttae,” meaning drops, and in prescriptions it commonly refers to ophthalmic drops. “Ung.” is typically used for ointment (unguenta), so options referring to ointment are not correct. “Eye lotion” is not a standard prescription abbreviation meaning for “gutt.” Therefore, the best match is eye drops.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of a common prescription abbreviation (gutt./guttae) used in medication orders, which is primarily medical terminology rather than a nursing care decision or physiologic concept.

Question 7

Posthumous is synonym of __?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: after death “Posthumous” refers to something occurring, awarded, or published after a person has died (e.g., a posthumous award). This matches the option “after death” exactly. The other choices do not describe timing relative to death and are not synonyms.
Category reason: This item tests the meaning of a commonly used medical/academic term (posthumous), which fits Medical Terminology rather than patient-care decision-making.

Question 8

Vomiting is also known as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Emesis Emesis is the medical term for vomiting, referring to the forceful expulsion of gastric contents through the mouth. The other options name unrelated concepts: glomerulus is a kidney structure, glossitis is inflammation of the tongue, and migraine is a type of headache disorder. Therefore, “Emesis” is the correct synonym for vomiting.
Category reason: This question tests the meaning of a clinical term (vomiting) and its correct medical synonym, which is best categorized under Medical Terminology rather than patient-care decision-making.

Question 9

What is the medical term for inflammation of the wrist joint?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Arthritis Arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint (arthr- = joint, -itis = inflammation), so inflammation of the wrist joint is wrist arthritis. Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon, not the joint itself. Synovitis is inflammation of the synovial membrane lining a joint and is more specific than the general term for joint inflammation. Carpal tunnel syndrome is median nerve compression, not an inflammatory joint condition.
Category reason: This is primarily a medical terminology question testing the meaning of the suffix “-itis” and the root “arthr-” rather than a nursing care decision or prioritization task.

Question 10

What is orthoplasty in surgery?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Hip joint replacement Orthoplasty refers to surgical repair or reconstruction to restore form and function, commonly used in the context of orthopedic reconstructive procedures. Among the options, hip joint replacement best reflects an orthopedic reconstructive surgery intended to correct deformity or restore joint function. The other options describe cardiac surgery, organ transplantation, or nonspecific dermatologic care rather than an orthopedic reconstructive operation.
Category reason: This question tests the meaning of the surgical term “orthoplasty,” which is primarily a medical terminology concept rather than a nursing intervention or clinical judgment scenario.

Question 11

NICU Stand for;?????

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Neonatal intensive care unit. NICU is the standard medical abbreviation for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a specialized hospital unit that provides intensive monitoring and treatment for ill or premature newborns. While “newborn” and “neonatal” can be used similarly in everyday language, the established expansion of NICU uses “neonatal.” The other options describe different levels of care (intermediate) or are nonstandard expansions of the abbreviation.
Category reason: This item tests the correct expansion of a common healthcare abbreviation, which is primarily a medical terminology knowledge question rather than a nursing judgment or intervention scenario.

Question 12

Loss of Memory is known as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: a) Amnesia Amnesia is the medical term for loss of memory, which may involve inability to form new memories (anterograde) or recall past memories (retrograde). Insomnia refers to difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, not a memory deficit. Therefore, the term that matches “loss of memory” is amnesia.
Category reason: This question tests recognition of the correct term for a clinical concept (loss of memory), which falls under Medical Terminology rather than nursing interventions or prioritization.

Question 13

Inflammation of the gums is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Gingivitis Gingivitis literally means inflammation (-itis) of the gingiva (gums). Arthritis is inflammation of joints, hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, and dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. Therefore, the term for inflamed gums is gingivitis.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of common inflammation terms using medical word roots and suffixes (e.g., gingiva + -itis), which is primarily Medical Terminology rather than a nursing care decision.

Question 14

What does SOB mean in a patient’s note?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: A. Shortness of Breath In clinical documentation, “SOB” is the standard abbreviation for shortness of breath (dyspnea), a key respiratory symptom that can indicate conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, heart failure, or pulmonary embolism. Recognizing common abbreviations helps ensure accurate interpretation of patient status and urgency. The other options are not standard medical uses of the abbreviation “SOB” in patient notes.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of a common abbreviation used in clinical notes, which is primarily a Medical Terminology knowledge question rather than a nursing intervention/prioritization scenario.

Question 15

Difficulty in digestion is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Dyspepsia Dyspepsia means indigestion—difficulty or discomfort during digestion, often presenting with epigastric pain/burning, postprandial fullness, or early satiety. Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing, not digestion. Dysplasia is abnormal cell growth, and dyspnea is difficulty breathing.
Category reason: This item tests the meaning of common clinical prefixes/suffixes and terms (e.g., dyspepsia vs dysphagia), which is primarily Medical Terminology rather than a nursing care decision.

Question 16

Fear of number "13" is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia is the specific term for fear of the number 13. Acrophobia is fear of heights, autophobia is fear of being alone, and arithmophobia refers to fear of numbers in general rather than the specific number 13. Therefore, the most precise correct term here is Triskaidekaphobia.
Category reason: This is a terminology/vocabulary question about the correct name of a specific phobia, which fits Medical Terminology rather than patient-care decision-making.

Question 17

What is the Medical term for Blood in stool ( if black, taerry) ____?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Melena Melena refers to black, tarry stools caused by digested blood, most commonly from an upper gastrointestinal bleed (e.g., peptic ulcer). The dark color results from hemoglobin breakdown as blood passes through the GI tract. Hematochezia is typically bright red blood per rectum (often lower GI bleeding), hemoptysis is coughing up blood from the respiratory tract, and aphonia is loss of voice.
Category reason: This item tests the definition of a clinical term (black, tarry blood in stool), which is primarily Medical Terminology rather than a nursing intervention or patient-care decision.

Question 18

Presence of glucose in urine is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Glycosuria Glycosuria specifically means the presence of glucose in the urine. By contrast, hematuria refers to blood in urine, proteinuria to protein in urine, and bilirubinuria to bilirubin in urine. Glycosuria commonly occurs when plasma glucose exceeds the renal threshold (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus) or with impaired renal tubular reabsorption.
Category reason: This is a definition-based question testing correct medical terminology for substances found in urine rather than a nursing intervention or clinical decision-making scenario.

Question 19

The medical name for FEVER is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Pyrexia Pyrexia is the medical term for fever, meaning an elevated body temperature typically due to an increased hypothalamic set point in response to infection or inflammation. Anorexia refers to loss of appetite, and dyspepsia refers to indigestion. Hyperthermia is elevated temperature from failed thermoregulation (e.g., heat stroke) rather than the regulated set-point rise characteristic of fever.
Category reason: This question asks for the correct medical term (definition/terminology) for a common symptom, which best fits Medical Terminology rather than a nursing intervention or clinical prioritization task.

Question 20

What does "NSR" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Normal sinus rhythm NSR is a common ECG/telemetry abbreviation meaning normal sinus rhythm, indicating the heart rhythm originates from the sinoatrial node with expected rate and regularity. The other options are not standard clinical expansions for NSR in cardiology monitoring. Correct interpretation is important for documentation and communicating cardiac status.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of a common clinical abbreviation (NSR) used in cardiac monitoring and charting, which fits Medical Terminology rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization decision.

Question 21

Fear of heights is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Acrophobia Acrophobia is the specific phobia characterized by an intense, irrational fear of heights. The other options refer to different fears: triskaidekaphobia is fear of the number 13, autophobia is fear of being alone, and arithmophobia is fear of numbers/math. Therefore, the correct term for fear of heights is acrophobia.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of the correct term for a specific phobia, which is primarily medical vocabulary/terminology rather than patient-care decision-making.

Question 22

A condition that results from healthcare intervention is called _____?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: iatrogenic. The term describes a condition or complication that is caused by medical examination or treatment (e.g., medication adverse effects, procedure-related injury). “Acquired” is nonspecific and does not indicate causation by healthcare. “Communicable” refers to infectious transmissibility between people. “Syndrome” is a cluster of signs/symptoms and does not specify etiology from healthcare intervention.
Category reason: This item tests the definition of a healthcare-related term (iatrogenic), which is primarily medical vocabulary rather than a nursing intervention/prioritization scenario.

Question 23

Abnormal enlargement of the heart

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Cardiomegaly The suffix “-megaly” means enlargement, and “cardio-” refers to the heart, so the term denotes an enlarged heart. “Cardiopathy” is a general term for heart disease, “cardiogenic” means originating from the heart (often describing shock), and “cardiorrhexis” refers to rupture of the heart. Therefore, the term that specifically matches abnormal enlargement is the one using the “-megaly” suffix.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of a term built from medical word parts (prefix/suffix) rather than nursing interventions or patient-care prioritization, so it fits Medical Terminology.

Question 24

The Meaning of Nephrostomy Is ?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The suffix “-stomy” means surgically creating an opening to allow drainage or access, while “nephro-” refers to the kidney. A nephrostomy therefore refers to creating an opening into the renal collecting system, typically to divert urine externally via a nephrostomy tube. In contrast, “-ectomy” means removal (nephrectomy), and “-tomy” means incision (nephrotomy) without implying a permanent opening.
Category reason: This question tests the meaning of word parts (nephro-, -stomy) and distinguishing them from similar suffixes (-tomy, -ectomy), which is primarily Medical Terminology rather than patient-care decision-making.

Question 25

The term Trichology use for?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The prefix “trich-” refers to hair, and “-logy” means study of. Trichology therefore denotes the study of hair and scalp conditions, including hair growth and disorders (e.g., alopecia, dandruff). The other options correspond to different roots (e.g., osteology for bone).
Category reason: This item tests recognition of a scientific term and its meaning (word roots and suffixes), which is primarily Medical Terminology rather than clinical nursing decision-making.

Question 26

Which disease is caused by inflammation of intestine?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The suffix “-itis” denotes inflammation, and the root “enter-” refers to the intestine; together they indicate inflammation of the intestines. In contrast, gastritis involves the stomach, hepatitis involves the liver, and appendicitis involves the appendix. Therefore the term that matches inflammation of the intestine is the option naming that condition.
Category reason: This item primarily tests recognition of disease terms and what body part they refer to (e.g., enter- vs gastr- vs hepat-), which is a Medical Terminology focus rather than a nursing care/intervention decision.

Question 27

Presence of glucose in urine is called ...?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The term for glucose in the urine is formed by combining “glyco-” (sugar/glucose) with “-uria” (urine). This finding most commonly occurs when blood glucose exceeds the renal threshold (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus) or with impaired tubular reabsorption. By contrast, hematuria is blood in urine, oliguria is low urine output, and polyuria is increased urine volume.
Category reason: This is a terminology/definition question asking for the correct medical term describing a urine finding, which fits Medical Terminology under NursingScience rather than a nursing intervention or clinical decision.

Question 28

A nurse getting report at the beginning of shift learns that an assigned client has pyrexia. The nurse realizes that this client is experiencing which of the following signs or symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: B) a very high fever, such as 105.8°F Pyrexia is the medical term for fever, reflecting an elevated body temperature due to an increased hypothalamic set point. The option describing a markedly high temperature best matches the definition and clinical usage of pyrexia. The other options describe bleeding, muscle-related phrasing (incomplete/irrelevant), and burns, which are not synonymous with fever.
Category reason: This item primarily tests understanding of a clinical term (pyrexia) and its meaning, which aligns best with Medical Terminology rather than nursing interventions or prioritization.

Question 29

A pharmacy technician received a prescription with the following sig: "supp PRN nausea / vomiting". What is the route of administration?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: In prescription abbreviations, “supp” indicates a suppository dosage form. Suppositories are administered via the rectal route (unless explicitly specified as vaginal). PRN for nausea/vomiting commonly uses rectal antiemetic suppositories when oral administration is not tolerated. Therefore the correct route is rectal, not oral, otic, or transdermal.
Category reason: This question tests interpretation of prescription sig abbreviations (dosage form/route), which is a core Medical Terminology and medication-order reading skill rather than a nursing care decision scenario.

Question 30

Q. 1064- “Syncope” refers to...?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone due to temporary global cerebral hypoperfusion, with spontaneous recovery. It is classically described as “fainting” and is often preceded by prodromal symptoms such as lightheadedness, nausea, or diaphoresis. Seizure involves abnormal cortical electrical activity, while sudden weakness suggests motor deficit and hallucination is a perceptual disturbance, so these do not match the definition.
Category reason: This item tests the meaning/definition of a clinical term rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization decision, so it best fits Medical Terminology within NursingScience.

Question 31

Subcutaneous injection is also known as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Subcutaneous administration delivers medication into the tissue layer beneath the dermis (the hypodermis), hence the term used for this route. Intradermal targets the dermis for tests such as TB screening, intramuscular targets muscle, and intravenous delivers directly into a vein. The common clinical pairing of “subcutaneous/hypodermic” reflects this anatomical layer and route of delivery.
Category reason: This question asks for the alternate name of a medication administration route, which is a terminology-focused identification rather than a patient-care decision.

Question 32

Your patient says that he “urinates at night” and affecting his daytime alertness. You would document this as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Nocturia is defined as waking from sleep one or more times to void, which commonly disrupts sleep and causes daytime fatigue or reduced alertness. Oliguria refers to abnormally low urine output, polyuria to abnormally large urine volume, and dysuria to painful or difficult urination. The symptom described is specifically about nighttime voiding frequency rather than volume or pain.
Category reason: This question tests the correct clinical term for a urinary symptom, which is primarily medical terminology rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization decision.

Question 33

Fear of numbers is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Arithmophobia refers to an excessive, irrational fear related to numbers and doing math, and it is categorized as a specific phobia. Triskaidekaphobia is specifically the fear of the number 13, not numbers in general. Acrophobia is fear of heights, and autophobia is fear of being alone. Therefore, the term that matches fear of numbers is the one associated with arithmetic/number-related anxiety.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of terminology for specific phobias, which fits Medical Terminology rather than a nursing intervention or clinical management decision.

Question 34

The term “Melena” is defined as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: This describes digested blood passing through the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly from an upper GI bleed (e.g., peptic ulcer). Hemoglobin is broken down by gastric acid and intestinal bacteria, producing the characteristic black color and sticky/tarry consistency. In contrast, fresh red blood per rectum suggests a lower GI source or brisk upper GI bleeding, while clay-colored stools indicate lack of bile (cholestasis/obstruction).
Category reason: This is a definition-based question testing the meaning of a clinical term used to describe a specific stool appearance, which fits Medical Terminology rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization task.

Question 35

Inflammation of Veins is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The suffix “-itis” means inflammation and the root “phleb-” refers to a vein, so phlebitis is inflammation of a vein. “Bleoharitis” refers to inflammation of the eyelid margin (blepharitis). Stomatitis is inflammation of the oral mucosa. Arteritis is inflammation of an artery, not a vein.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of word roots and suffixes (phleb- and -itis) to identify a condition name, which is primarily Medical Terminology rather than a nursing intervention decision.

Question 36

Presence of glucose in urine is called ...?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: This term denotes glucose detected in the urine, most commonly when blood glucose exceeds the renal threshold (e.g., in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus) or when proximal tubular reabsorption is impaired. Hematuria refers to blood in urine, while oliguria and polyuria describe decreased and increased urine volume, respectively, not urine composition. Therefore the best term for glucose in urine is glycosuria.
Category reason: This item tests the definition of a clinical term describing a urine finding, which fits Medical Terminology rather than a patient-care decision scenario.

Question 37

Excessive watery discharge Frome the nose is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: This term refers to a runny nose with excessive nasal discharge, often watery in viral upper respiratory infections or allergic rhinitis. Epistaxis is nasal bleeding, pruritis is itching, and stomatitis is inflammation of the oral mucosa, so they do not match the described symptom. The question is testing correct identification of a medical term based on a definition.
Category reason: This question asks for the correct term describing a symptom (watery nasal discharge), which is primarily a medical terminology/vocabulary item rather than a nursing intervention or patient-care decision.

Question 38

What do you mean by dyspareunia_?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Dyspareunia is the clinical term for genital pain associated with sexual intercourse. It can be superficial (vulvar/introital) or deep (pelvic) and may relate to infections, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic floor dysfunction, or inadequate lubrication (e.g., hypoestrogenism). The key defining feature is pain linked temporally to intercourse rather than bleeding or masturbation.
Category reason: This is a definition-based question testing the meaning of a clinical term, which fits Medical Terminology rather than a nursing intervention or patient-care decision.

Question 39

Q. 1048- What does ‘PO’ mean in drug route?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: PO is the abbreviation of the Latin term “per os,” meaning administration via the oral route. In medication orders, it indicates the drug should be taken orally and absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. This contrasts with parenteral routes (e.g., IV/IM/SC), which bypass the GI tract. Correct interpretation prevents route errors and associated safety risks.
Category reason: This question tests understanding of a common medication-order abbreviation (PO/per os), which is a core Medical Terminology concept rather than a patient-care judgment scenario.

Question 40

Xerostomia means :

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Xerostomia is the clinical term for reduced salivary flow leading to oral dryness. It is commonly associated with anticholinergic medications, dehydration, radiation to the head/neck, and autoimmune disease (e.g., Sjögren syndrome). The condition increases risk for dental caries, oral infections (such as candidiasis), dysphagia, and difficulty speaking.
Category reason: This item tests the meaning of a medical term rather than a nursing intervention or clinical decision, so it best fits Medical Terminology under NursingScience.

Question 41

Blood in urine is the term of?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The prefix "hema-" refers to blood and the suffix "-uria" refers to urine, so the combined term denotes blood present in urine. Epistaxis is nosebleed, hemoptysis is coughing up blood from the respiratory tract, and urethritis is inflammation of the urethra rather than a description of blood in urine. Clinically, hematuria can be microscopic or gross and warrants evaluation for infection, stones, trauma, or malignancy depending on context.
Category reason: This item tests the meaning of common clinical terms rather than nursing actions or decision-making, so it fits Medical Terminology under NursingScience.

Question 42

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Dyspnea is the clinical term for shortness of breath or difficult/labored breathing. The other options refer to different symptoms: dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, dysphasia is impaired speech/language, and dysuria is painful or difficult urination. Therefore, the term that matches difficulty breathing is dyspnea.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of a symptom term (difficulty breathing) and its correct medical terminology equivalent, which falls under Medical Terminology rather than nursing interventions or clinical decision-making.

Question 43

Which among the following abbreviation indicates ‘at immediately?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: This abbreviation is used in medical orders to indicate that an action should be performed immediately, without delay. It is commonly applied to urgent medications, labs, or interventions where timeliness affects patient outcomes. The other listed abbreviations refer to dosing frequency patterns rather than urgency.
Category reason: This question tests knowledge of standard clinical abbreviations used in orders and documentation, which is primarily Medical Terminology rather than nursing decision-making in a patient scenario.

Question 44

Information of the appendix is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The question is testing terminology: “-itis” denotes inflammation of an organ, so inflammation of the appendix is termed appendicitis. “Appendectomy” refers to surgical removal of the appendix (“-ectomy” = excision). “Both” is incorrect because the terms describe different concepts (disease vs procedure).
Category reason: This item is primarily about the meaning of medical word parts/suffixes (-itis vs -ectomy), which is best categorized under Medical Terminology rather than patient-care decision-making.

Question 45

Vomiting of blood is known as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: This term refers to vomiting blood originating from the upper gastrointestinal tract (e.g., esophagus, stomach, or duodenum). Hemoptysis is coughing up blood from the respiratory tract, not vomiting. Melena describes black, tarry stools due to digested blood passing through the GI tract.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of the correct clinical term for a symptom description, which is primarily Medical Terminology rather than a nursing intervention or prioritization scenario.

Question 46

A surgical procedure to remove the spleen?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The suffix “-ectomy” means surgical removal, and “splen-” refers to the spleen, making this term the correct procedure name. Nephrectomy refers to removal of a kidney, myomectomy is removal of uterine fibroids (myomas), and hysterectomy is removal of the uterus. Therefore, the only option that specifically denotes spleen removal is the correct choice.
Category reason: This item tests recognition of surgical procedure terminology (organ roots and the suffix “-ectomy”), which is best categorized under Medical Terminology rather than nursing care decision-making.

Question 47

What does “qid” mean in prescription?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: “q.i.d.” comes from the Latin quater in die, which means four times in one day. It is a standard prescription abbreviation used to indicate dosing frequency. This distinguishes it from qd (once daily), bid (twice daily), and tid (three times daily).
Category reason: This item tests understanding of common prescription abbreviations (Latin-derived dosing frequencies), which is a core Medical Terminology topic rather than a nursing judgment/intervention scenario.

Question 48

Meaning of abbreviation p.r.n is-?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: p.r.n. (pro re nata) is a standard medication-order abbreviation meaning the medication should be administered on an as-needed basis based on the patient’s symptoms or clinical parameters. This differs from scheduled dosing (e.g., once daily) and from time-specific orders like at bedtime. It is also broader than emergencies only; PRN can apply to non-emergent symptom relief such as pain, nausea, or fever when criteria are met.
Category reason: This item tests knowledge of a common prescription/medication-order abbreviation, which is part of Medical Terminology rather than a nursing judgment scenario.

Question 49

An abnormally slow breathing rate is called as?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: “Brady-” means slow and “-pnea” refers to breathing, so the term specifically denotes an abnormally slow respiratory rate. In contrast, “-cardia” terms relate to heart rate, not respirations. “Tachy-” indicates fast, making tachypnea and tachycardia the opposite findings. Clinically, slow respirations can be seen with opioid/sedative effects, neurologic depression, or advanced respiratory failure.
Category reason: This item tests the meaning of clinical prefixes and suffixes used to describe vital sign abnormalities, which is primarily Medical Terminology rather than nursing intervention/decision-making.

Question 50

Abdominoplasty is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure that removes redundant abdominal skin and subcutaneous fat, often with tightening/repair of the abdominal wall musculature. The other options describe procedures related to facial rejuvenation (rhytidectomy) or skin resurfacing techniques (e.g., chemical peels/laser dermabrasion) used for photoaging and acne scars. Therefore, the definition focused on the abdomen is the best match.
Category reason: This item tests the meaning/definition of a surgical procedure term rather than nursing care decisions, so it fits Medical Terminology under NursingScience.

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Inflammation of throat is called ?

In Medical Terminology, what does TDS or TID means?

A patient with syncope likely experienced

Headache is medically termed as?

Fear of loneliness is called?

Gutt. Stands for: [NPC Past Question]

Posthumous is synonym of __?

Vomiting is also known as?

What is the medical term for inflammation of the wrist joint?

What is orthoplasty in surgery?

NICU Stand for;?????

Loss of Memory is known as?

Inflammation of the gums is?

What does SOB mean in a patient’s note?

Difficulty in digestion is?

Fear of number "13" is called?

What is the Medical term for Blood in stool ( if black, taerry) ____?

Presence of glucose in urine is called?

The medical name for FEVER is?

What does "NSR" stand for?

Fear of heights is called?

A condition that results from healthcare intervention is called _____?

Abnormal enlargement of the heart

The Meaning of Nephrostomy Is ?

The term Trichology use for?

Which disease is caused by inflammation of intestine?

Presence of glucose in urine is called ...?

A nurse getting report at the beginning of shift learns that an assigned client has pyrexia. The nurse realizes that this client is experiencing which of the following signs or symptoms?

A pharmacy technician received a prescription with the following sig: "supp PRN nausea / vomiting". What is the route of administration?

Q. 1064- “Syncope” refers to...?

Subcutaneous injection is also known as?

Your patient says that he “urinates at night” and affecting his daytime alertness. You would document this as?

Fear of numbers is called?

The term “Melena” is defined as?

Inflammation of Veins is called?

Presence of glucose in urine is called ...?

Excessive watery discharge Frome the nose is?

What do you mean by dyspareunia_?

Q. 1048- What does ‘PO’ mean in drug route?

Xerostomia means :

Blood in urine is the term of?

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Which among the following abbreviation indicates ‘at immediately?

Information of the appendix is called?

Vomiting of blood is known as?

A surgical procedure to remove the spleen?

What does “qid” mean in prescription?

Meaning of abbreviation p.r.n is-?

An abnormally slow breathing rate is called as?

Abdominoplasty is?

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