BCS chapter 29
which of the following is NOT a part of the middle ear?
Auricle
which of the following is a radiographic examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder using contrast media?
IVP
which of the following is a screening test for color vision?
Ishihara
which type of cast extends from fingers to the axilla?
LAC
which type of cast is an inflatable immobilizer used for sprains?
air cast
when testing a pt for allergy skin tests and emergency treatment is needed, what must the medical assistant do?
all the above
which of the following is the space in front of the iris and in back of the cornea?
anterior chamber
MATCHING definition to disorder: conjunctivitis
bacterial infection
the field of medicine that treats obesity and condition associated with obesity is known as what?
bariatrics
MATCHING: complete blood count is what body system?
blood and lymph
which of the following does NOT require dietary changes before the examination if preformed?
bone scan
which of the following is a diagnostic procedure useful in determining the presence of gallstones?
cholecystogram
which of the following digestive system disorders is misspelled?
chron's disease
MATCHING: electrocardiograph is what body system?
circulatory
which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system?
coagulation
which of the following is the organ of hearing?
cochlea
which of the following is NOT an ear condition?
conjunctivitis
which of the following is the primary purpose of a guaiac test?
detect occult blood
cerumen is also known as what?
earwax
which of the following is a common symptom of gastritis?
epigastric pain
which of the following are common symptoms of cystitis?
frequency, burning, urgency
which test is performed to visualize the stomach for ulcers, lesions, and malignancies?
gastroscopy
which of the following is the most appropriate action when preforming eye instillation?
instruct the pt to stare at a fixed spot during instillation of drops
MATCHING definition to disorder: astigmatism
irregular lens curvature
which of the following does a pt with a new cast NOT need to report to the provider?
itching and dry skin
which of the following is a test to measure near vision?
jaeger
which of the following is considered part of the eye's accessory structures?
lacrimal ducts
MATCHING definition to disorder: cataract
lens loses transparency
which of the following might be indicated when the medical assistant notices that a patient has difficulty in recalling past events?
mental status problems
MATCHING: electromyography is what body system?
muscuskeletal
MATCHING definition to disorder: myopia
nearsightedness
which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding the steps of fecal occult testing?
no special requirements for storage needed
the lighted instrument used to visualize the ear is called what?
otoscope
which of the following best describes how gas exchange takes place in the respiratory system?
oxygen and carbon dioxide filter to the blood through the alveoli
the pulse oximetry test it used to evaluate what?
oxygen saturation in the blood
which of the following is a condition that causes erosion of the mucous lining of the stomach?
peptic ulcer
which of the following is NOT a common symptom of digestive disorders?
peritonitis
which of the following entails inflammation of the lung?
pneumonia
what breathing test measures airflow, volume, and capacity?
pulmonary function test
MATCHING: spirometry is what body system?
respiratory
MATCHING: tuning fork is what body system?
sensory
which of the following is examined by a sigmoidoscopy?
sigmoid colon
which of the following is NOT included in the musculoskeletal system?
skin
through which body part are smaller nutrients absorbed in the digestive system?
small intestine
what is the name of the test used to measure distance visual acuity?
snellen
which of the following is a commonly used tool for diagnosis of respiratory disease?
spirometry
which of the following is the most appropriate action when preforming ear irrigation on an adult?
straighten the auditory canal by pulling the auricle back and up
which of the following is the layer of the skin on which the muscles lie?
subcutaneous
which of the following is the receiving area of the brain for auditory impulse?
temporal lobe
MATCHING: cauterization is what body system?
urinary
MATCHING: cystoscopy is what body system?
urinary
which of the following is the most common disorder of the urinary system?
urinary tract infection
which of the following parts of the ear is responsible for maintaining equilibrium?
vestibule
which of the following is a gelatinous mass, located behind the lens in the eye?
vitreous humor
a BMI greater than what indicates obesity?
30
