A&P Unit 1, Chapters 1, 2, & 3

A patient had a neck growth near his Adam's apple. Which simple dietary remedy did his physician prescribe? A. Iodized salt B. Lean proteins C. Whole grains D. Unsaturated fat

A. Iodized salt

A plane is an imaginary line dividing the body into ________. A. Sections B. Organs C. Tissues D. Squares

A. Sections

The Fowlers' position facilitates ________. A. Breathing B. All treatments C. Sleeping D. Dizziness

A. Breathing

What do anabolic steroids do when taken as medication? A. Build up tissue B. Fight infection C. Increase fertility D. Destroy tissue

A. Build up tissue

The ________ vertebrae are located in the neck. A. Cervical B. Cranial C. Sacral D. Thoracic

A. Cervical

The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response that opposes an action is known as a(n) ________. A. Depressing feedback loop B. Correct Negative feedback loop C. Positive feedback loop D. Affirmative feedback loop

A. Depressing feedback loop

The supine position ________. A. Describes the body lying face upward B. Is also called the anatomical position C. Describes the body lying face downward D. Both A and B

A. Describes the body lying face upward

If there were a king of physiological ions, what would it be? A. Electrolytes B. Elements C. Molecules D. Electrons

A. Electrolytes

The smallest unit that retains the chemical properties of a particular type of matter is a(n) ________. A. Element B. Atom C. Ion D. Molecule

A. Element

"I always have to use a conversion table," a student complained. Which system of measurement is the student most likely using? A. English B. National C. Metric D. American Imperial

A. English

________ is the physiological process that monitors and maintains a stable internal environment or equilibrium. A. Homeostasis B. Negative feedback loop C. Positive feedback loop D. Metabolism

A. Homeostasis

A patient who has metabolic syndrome is at an increased risk for all of the following except ________. A. Horner's Syndrome B. Diabetes C. Stroke D. Heart attack

A. Horner's Syndrome

If -emia means "blood" then this term means high blood glucose. A. Hyperglycemia B. Hypercholesterolemia C. Hyperlipidemia D. Hyperbacteremia

A. Hyperglycemia

An accident victim was unable to maintain a normal blood pH. Which organs were likely damaged? A. Kidney and lungs B. Stomach and heart C. Liver and bladder D Gallbladder and spleen

A. Kidney and lungs

What is an endpoint on the pH scale? A. Left: High H+ and low OH B. Right: Neutral C. Right: High H+ and low OH- D. Left: Basic

A. Left: High H+ and low OH

By placing your fingers at the T5 vertebra, you can locate which organ? A. Lung B. Spleen C. Brain D. Kidney

A. Lung

Which of the following is not a vital sign? A. Odor B. Heart Rate C. Temperature D. Respiratory rate

A. Odor

________ is the branch of medicine that studies the characteristics, causes, and effects of disease. A. Pathology B. Physiology C. Ornithology D. Anatomy

A. Pathology

Because humans stand and move upright, the term "dorsal" can be used in place of the term ________. A. Posterior B. Anterior C. Distal D. Inferior

A. Posterior

The ________ is the prediction of the outcome of a disease. A. Prognosis B. Syndrome C. Diagnosis D. Acute determination

A. Prognosis

A patient is complaining of pain and the doctor suspects appendicitis. In which quadrant is the pain located? A. RLQ B. RUQ C. LLQ D. LUQ

A. RLQ

All of the following are symptoms except ________. A. Respiratory rate B. Dizziness C. Itchiness D. Pain

A. Respiratory rate

A dietary source for iodine is ________. A. Sea food B. Beef C. Pork D. Celery

A. Sea food

The sterile solution of normal saline with added antibiotics was slowly dripping into a patient's veins. Which solute is being used in the same concentration as in the blood? A. Sodium chloride B. Sodium phosphate C. Sodium hydroxide D. Sodium bicarbonate

A. Sodium chloride

The skin is ________ to the bones. A. Superficial B. Inferior C. Deep D. Medial

A. Superficial

A nurse found the pre-operative patient out of bed, barefoot, and watching TV while eating breakfast. "We have to cancel your surgery, because you're NPO," the nurse said. What did the patient do wrong? A. The patient ate food. B. The patient walked barefoot. C. The patient watched TV. D. The patient left his or her hospital bed.

A. The patient ate food.

Sweating at night may indicate ________. A. Tuberculosis B. Riboflavin deficiency C. Hodgkin's disease D. Skin cancer

A. Tuberculosis

The term "osteoma" can be defined as ________. A. Tumor of the bone B. Tumor of the eye C. Cutting of the skin D. Cutting into the eye

A. Tumor of the bone

Which is not a symptom of metabolic syndrome? A. Vomiting and diarrhea B. High triglycerides C. High blood pressure D. Low HDL level

A. Vomiting and diarrhea

The building blocks of proteins are ________. A. Nucleic acids B. Amino acids C. Oleic acids D. Lewis acids

B. Amino acids

On which side of the pH scale do household cleaners such as bleach and ammonia belong? A. Neutral B. Basic C. Acidic D. Concentrated

B. Basic

During this series of reactions, your cells use glucose to make energy ________. A. Metabolism B. Cellular respiration C. Enzyme catalyzed D. Blood clotting

B. Cellular respiration

A symptom of fluorine deficiency is ________. A. Acne B. Dental cavities C. Low blood pressure D. Hair loss

B. Dental cavities

When the physician has documented several signs and symptoms, he will be able to make a(n) ________. A. Etiology B. Diagnosis C. Prognosis D. Cytology

B. Diagnosis

These molecules speed up the rate of biological reactions. A. ATP B. Enzymes C. Proteins D. Antibodies

B. Enzymes

A young girl falls while riding her bicycle. Initially she seems fine, but later she is complaining of severe femoral pain. Where is her pain? A. Her knee B. Her thigh C. Her foot D. Her lower leg

B. Her thigh

A nurse found the vital sign he measured in metric units of mercury to be highly elevated. What condition does his patient have? A. Hyperalgia B. Hypertension C. Fever D. Heart attack

B. Hypertension

According to the rules of medical terminology, hepatitis is defined as ________. A. Liver failure B. Inflammation of the liver C. Blood clotting D. Cirrhosis

B. Inflammation of the liver

The molecule paraffin has the formula C20H44. What does that tell you about the molecule? A. It is a protein B. It is hydrophobic C. It is a nucleic acid D. It is polar.

B. It is hydrophobic

Gross Anatomy is also known as ________. A. Microscopic Anatomy B. Macroscopic Anatomy C. Diagnostic Anatomy D. Pathologic Anatomy

B. Macroscopic Anatomy

Most fevers are the body's way of ________. Selected Answer: A. Preventing pathogens from reproducing B. Making an inhospitable environment for pathogens to survive C. Killing all pathogens D. Breaking up the cells of the pathogens

B. Making an inhospitable environment for pathogens to survive

________ is a mechanism in our body that continually senses the internal and external environment and the body makes adjustments to maintain homeostasis. A. Homeostasis B. Negative feedback loop C. Positive feedback loop D. Metabolism

B. Negative feedback loop

The space within the mouth is known as the ________ cavity A. Nasal B. Oral C. Orbital D. Cranial

B. Oral

Disease-producing microorganisms that invade the body are known as ________. A. Neogenic B. Pathogenic C. Aerobic D. Cytophrenic

B. Pathogenic

RBC is the abbreviation for ________. A. Really bad cut B. Red blood cells C. Ruptured blood clot D. Red and blue circulation

B. Red blood cells

Directional terms are used as ________ within the body. A. Horizontal points B. Reference points C. Lateral points D. Vertical points

B. Reference points

A marathon runner was perspiring heavily. Which function of sweat was occurring? A. Absorbing heat into the body B. Releasing heat from the body C. Releasing enzymes from the body D. Absorbing enzymes into the body

B. Releasing heat from the body

An injury to the abdominopelvic cavity could include injury to ________. A. The sternum B. Spleen C. The brain D. The heart

B. Spleen

A woman involved in a high speed car accident initially seems fine, but soon develops difficulty breathing. You suspect she is bleeding into one of her body cavities. Given her symptoms, which one? A. Cranial B. Thoracic C. Spinal D. Abdominal

B. Thoracic

An example of Gross Anatomy would be ________. A. Performing a complete cellular blood count B. Viewing an x-ray C. Using a microscope D. Determining the etiology of a disease

B. Viewing an x-ray

In a typical atom with three positively charged protons, how many negatively charged protons would be present? A. 4 B. 1 C. 3 D. 0

C. 3

In a person with diabetes, blood may often become acidic. What blood pH might you expect in a person with untreated diabetes? A. 10.5 B. 13.2 C. 6.0 D. 7.4

C. 6.0

A section that would divide the body into mirror images would be ________. A. A frontal section B. A cross section C. A midsagittal section D. A transverse section

C. A midsagittal section

Which analogy best describes the relationship between anabolism and catabolism? A. Building up and adding on B. Biological and chemical C. Black and white D. Frontal and peripheral locations

C. Black and white

What do anabolic steroids do when taken as medication? A. Increase fertility B. Fight infection C. Build up tissue D. Destroy tissue

C. Build up tissue

Trendelenburg position may be contraindicated in patients with ________. A. Hypertension B. Skin disease C. Cerebral injury D. None of the above

C. Cerebral injury

The indicators that are essential for human life include all of the following except ________. A. Respirations B. Heart rate C. Coloring D. Temperature

C. Coloring

Vital signs include all of the following except ________. A. Respirations B. Temperature C. Coloring D. Heart rate

C. Coloring

The prone position ________. A. Describes the body lying face upward B. Is also called the anatomical position C. Describes the body lying face downward D. Both B and C

C. Describes the body lying face downward

The thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities are separated by the ________. A. Ribs B. Spinal cord C. Diaphragm D. Sternum

C. Diaphragm

A condition in which the body fails to function normally is ________. A. Epidemiology B. Physiology C. Disease D. Nosocomial

C. Disease

The cause of a disease is called its ________. A. Pathology B. Prognosis C. Etiology D. Nosocomial

C. Etiology

The term "tachycardia" means ________. A. Rhythmic heart rate B. Slow heart rate C. Fast heart rate D. Study of the heart rate

C. Fast heart rate

The study of Physiology deals with ________. A. Genetics B. Disease C. Functions D. Structures

C. Functions

The molecule that is stored in the liver to be used for extra energy is ________. A. Glucose B. Lipids C. Glycogen D. Hemoglobin

C. Glycogen

Atoms or molecules which carry a charge are called ________. A. Elements B. Protons C. Ions D. Neutrons

C. Ions

The lungs are ________ to the heart. A. Infraorbital B. Superficial C. Lateral D. Medial

C. Lateral

What system is known as the mathematical language of Anatomy and Physiology? A. English system B. Customary system C. Metric system D. Abbreviation system

C. Metric system

The ankle is a ________ structure. A. Central B. Thoracic C. Peripheral D. Superior

C. Peripheral

This type of lipid molecule is important in the structure and function of cell membranes. A. Estrogen B. Wax C. Phospholipid D. Triglyceride

C. Phospholipid

________ is known as a "vicious cycle." In most cases, this is harmful if the vicious cycle cannot be broken; sometimes it is necessary for a process to run to completion. A. Homeostasis B. Negative feedback loop C. Positive feedback loop D. Metabolism

C. Positive feedback loop

The three basic parts of a medical term include ________. Selected Answer: A. Suffix, base, meaning B. Prefix, stem, ending C. Prefix, word root, suffix D. Base, word root, stem

C. Prefix, word root, suffix

Your patient complains of pain in the area of the liver. In which quadrant is the pain located? A. LUQ B. LLQ C. RUQ D. RLQ

C. RUQ

The normal heart rate for an adult is ________ beats per minute. Selected Answer: A. 70-120 B. 10-30 C. 90-170 D. 60-100

D. 60-100

The cervical spine contains how many vertebrae? A. 5 B. 3 C. 12 D. 7

D. 7

Which of the following are examples of a sign? A. Pulse B. Temperature C. Pain D. A and B

D. A and B

A lab technician finished the test. "The CBC results are in the computer," she told her supervisor. What body fluid did she examine? A. Saliva B. Cerebrospinal fluid C. Urine D. Blood

D. Blood

Which organ is located in a dorsal cavity? A. Pancreas B. Stomach C. Diaphragm D. Brain

D. Brain

The opposite of superficial is ________. A. Inferior B. Medial C. Posterior D. Deep

D. Deep

A person with pancreatic cancer is prescribed some medications that help digest food by breaking down large molecules. What are the medications composed of? A. Steroids B. Amino acids C. Phospholipids D. Enzymes

D. Enzymes

A ________ section would divide the eyes from the back of the head. A. Sagittal B. Transverse C. Midsagittal D. Frontal

D. Frontal

A sign that could be an indication of diabetes is breath that smells like ________. A. Maple B. Sweat C. Clay or starchy paste D. Fruity flavored chewing gum

D. Fruity flavored chewing gum

How much water loss, at a minimum, would a 150-pound person have to lose to become dehydrated? A. Greater than 5 pounds B. Greater than 15 pounds C. Greater than 10 pounds D. Greater than 1.5 pounds

D. Greater than 1.5 pounds

The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as ________. A. Syndrome B Pathology C. Metabolism D. Homeostasis

D. Homeostasis

The chief type of reaction used during catabolism is ________. A. Dehydration synthesis B. Hydration C. Hydrogen bonding D. Hydrolysis

D. Hydrolysis

Injections taken by diabetics to allow cells to communicate with other cells contain which protein? A. Collagen B. Antibody C. Albumin D. Insulin

D. Insulin

A body builder stirred wheat germ and pineapple bits into her yogurt. She pointed out to her colleague that her recipe was a double shot of an essential trace element. Which element was she referring to? A. Zinc B. Iron C. Copper D. Manganese

D. Manganese

A patient rang the call bell because he was in great pain. "I want my PRN medication now," he said. Which medication timing is the nurse going to follow? A. Medications In the evening B. Medications given in the morning C. Medications given at noontime D. Medications given when needed

D. Medications given when needed

Which system would most likely be used to calculate the amount of medication to give by weight to a premature infant? A. National B. English C. American Imperial D. Metric

D. Metric

If you like to sleep on your stomach, you prefer sleeping in the ________ position. A. Orthoptic B. Abdominal C. Supine D. Prone

D. Prone

If a patient complains of SOB, which body system is having a problem? A. Urinary B. Reproductive C. Neurological D. Respiratory

D. Respiratory

The hypochondrial region is located beneath the ________. A. Liver B. Stomach C. Heart D. Ribs

D. Ribs

Blood is most commonly drawn from ________. A. Deep arteries B. Central veins C. Deep veins D. Superficial veins

D. Superficial veins

The heart and lungs are located in the ________ cavity. A. Pelvic B. Posterior C. Abdominal D. Thoracic

D. Thoracic

The suffix oma means ________. A. Abdominopelvic cavity B. Cranial cavity C. Spinal cavity D. Thoracic cavity

D. Thoracic cavity

The belly button is located in which region? l A. Epigastric B. Hypogastric C. Iliac D. Umbilical

D. Umbilical

The study of disease is known as ________. A. Neurology B. Pathophysiology C. Microbiology D. Cytology

Pathophysiology