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When the Doctor Says....III Trivia Quiz

When the doctor says a certain phrase, what is he talking about? Number three of the series.

A multiple-choice quiz by jstagamtome. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jstagamtome

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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308,113

Updated
Mar 17 23

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Question 1 of 10

1. When the doctor says "This patient is having DT's", what does he mean? Hint

An uncooperative or abusive attitude - Doctor Tantrum

Stiff muscles and inability to move - Diffuse Tetany

Shakes and anxiety induced by alcohol withdrawal - Delirium Tremens

Is having a turn for the worse - Deep Troubles

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Question 2 of 10

2. If a doctor says the patient has "rebound tenderness", what might this mean? Hint

He has been playing too much basketball

He keeps repeating the same phrase over and over

He is recovering from a seizure

He needs abdominal surgery

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Question 3 of 10

3. When the doctor says the patient needs a "spin", what does he mean? Hint

He needs exercise on a stationary bicycle

He needs dialysis to supplement kidney function

Needs to be turned repeatedly to test cerebellar function and balance

Needs to be discharged quickly to make room for another patient

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Question 4 of 10

4. If the patient needs "PFT's", what will he get? Hint

Pulmonary function tests to measure breathing ability

Pill finder tests - blood and urine tests to look for illicit drug use

Pancreatic function tests to check for pancreatitis

Pituitary function tests - a series of endocrine blood tests

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Question 5 of 10

5. If a doctor asks for a "BMR", what kind of problem is he trying to address? Hint

An uncontrolled cardiac rhythm

A disorderly patient to obtain restraints

An endocrine problem such as hyperthyroidism

A patient who is about to vomit

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Question 6 of 10

6. If a patient needs a "KUB", to which hospital department will he be headed? Hint

Radiology

Emergency

Surgery

Morgue

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Question 7 of 10

7. The patient is "third spacing". What is he doing? Hint

Not answering questions appropriately or acting in an appropriate manner

Skipping every third beat on an EKG tracing

Leaving out pertinent details when giving a medical history

Accumulating fluid in body cavities or tissues

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Question 8 of 10

8. The doctor is worried the patient is going into "ARDS". What does he need to get ready? Hint

A tongue blade and anti-seizure medication

A kidney dialysis machine

A ventilator and an intubation tube

Cardiac paddles for electric shock

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Question 9 of 10

9. The doctor says the patient has "torsade". Which organ or group of organs is affected? Hint

brain and spinal cord

heart

digestive system

abdominal muscles

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Question 10 of 10

10. When a resident on night call says he is "on the point", what is he really saying? Hint

He has successfully made a diagnosis

He is due to take the next admission in rotation

He is on the verge of making a diagnosis

He is just about to go off call

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the doctor says "This patient is having DT's", what does he mean?

Answer: Shakes and anxiety induced by alcohol withdrawal - Delirium Tremens

Delirium Tremens has a mortality of about 35% if untreated and is treated with thiamine and anti-anxiety medication. It is characterized by severe agitation, disorientation and, frequently, hallucinations.

2. If a doctor says the patient has "rebound tenderness", what might this mean?

Answer: He needs abdominal surgery

Pressing the hand into the abdomen slowly and releasing it quickly will elicit a very painful response, usually with the patient jerking if there is evidence of infection in the abdominal cavity, as with a ruptured appendix.

3. When the doctor says the patient needs a "spin", what does he mean?

Answer: He needs dialysis to supplement kidney function

It can also be used to refer to a patient having a CT scan where the machine rotates around the patient.

4. If the patient needs "PFT's", what will he get?

Answer: Pulmonary function tests to measure breathing ability

These tests measure maximum lung volumes, residual volumes, rapidity of gas exchange, efficiency of oxygen exchange, and can detect restrictive and obstructive lung disease. Restrictive lung diseases usually result in decreased lung volumes, and obstructive lung disease in decreased flow of air.

5. If a doctor asks for a "BMR", what kind of problem is he trying to address?

Answer: An endocrine problem such as hyperthyroidism

The basal metabolic rate measures metabolism at rest, which is accelerated with conditions such as hyperthyroidism and is reduced in hypothyroidism.

6. If a patient needs a "KUB", to which hospital department will he be headed?

Answer: Radiology

A KUB is an abdominal x-ray.

7. The patient is "third spacing". What is he doing?

Answer: Accumulating fluid in body cavities or tissues

Accumulating fluid in the abdomen, chest, or in tissue fluid may result in low blood pressure and rapid heart rate, and require administration of more fluid IV than otherwise to maintain blood volume.

8. The doctor is worried the patient is going into "ARDS". What does he need to get ready?

Answer: A ventilator and an intubation tube

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a frequently fatal condition characterized by rapid onset of shortness of breath, decreased oxygen level, and abnormal chest x-ray. Inflammation of the lung is a feature of this potentially fatal illness.

9. The doctor says the patient has "torsade". Which organ or group of organs is affected?

Answer: heart

Torsade de Pointes is a dangerous and unstable heart rhythm which may be induced by medication.

10. When a resident on night call says he is "on the point", what is he really saying?

Answer: He is due to take the next admission in rotation

Sometimes an easy admission is grabbed from the emergency room to get "off the point", especially if there is an ambulance with a really sick patient on the way.

Source: Author jstagamtome

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