Final Exam
Congenital means:
"born with."
31. Bone-building cells are called: a. osteoblasts. b. osteoclasts. c. osteocytes. d. osteitis.
A
35. An example of a flat bone would be the: a. sternum. b. femur. c. metacarpal bones. d. vertebrae.
A
37. Symptoms of erythrocytosis include: a. bloodshot eyes. b. fatigue. c. headache. d. shortness of breath.
A
39. A normal erythrocyte cell count is: a. 4.2-6.3 million. b. 1.6-5.4 million. c. 4.2-7.5 million. d. 1.6-6.3 million.
A
39. The sternum is an example of a(n) _____ bone. a. flat b. long c. short d. irregular
A
43. Common signs and symptoms of bone and joint disease include all of the following EXCEPT: a. increased mobility. b. decreased mobility. c. pain. d. swelling
A
46. Kyphosis is: a. a humped curvature of the thoracic spine. b. a lateral curvature of the spine. c. an exaggerated anterior or inward curvature of the lumbar spine. d. a lateral curvature of the cervical spine
A
52. All of these are risk factors for developing osteoporosis EXCEPT: a. males who are less than 50 years of age. b. lack of exercise. c. females. d. a family history of osteoporosis.
A
53. The causative organism of osteomyelitis is: a. Streptococcus. b. Haemophilus influenzae. c. Staphylococcus aureus. d. Proteus.
A
54. Symptoms of osteomyelitis include all of the following EXCEPT: a. leukopenia. b. high fever. c. tenderness over the affected bone. d. bacteremia.
A
59. Treatment for gout typically includes: a. Zyloprim. b. a high-protein diet. c. a high-calcium diet. d. increased exercise.
A
32. A normal platelet count is: a. 150,000-400,000. b. 150,000-350,000. c. 100,000-350,000. d. 125,000-325,000.
B
32. Cells that reabsorb bone are called: a. osteoblasts. b. osteoclasts. c. osteocytes. d. osteitis.
B
35. To what disease or disorder does erythrocytopenia lead? a. hemophilia b. anemia c. myasthenia gravis d. Hodgkin's disease
B
42. A normal adult female hemoglobin level is: a. 11-13 grams. b. 12-16 grams. c. 12-14 grams. d. 12-13 grams.
B
42. The functions of muscles in the body include all of the following EXCEPT: a. movement. b. cushion. c. structure. d. heat production.
B
47. Lordosis is: a. a humped curvature of the thoracic spine. b. an exaggerated anterior or inward curvature of the lumbar spine. c. an inward curvature of the cervical spine. d. a lateral curvature of the back.
B
57. Treatment for osteoarthritis includes: a. running 5 miles a day. b. heat treatment. c. cold. d. taking Tylenol.
B
33. Mature bone cells are called: a. osteoblasts. b. osteitis. c. osteocytes. d. osteoclasts
C
36. An example of an irregular bone would be the: a. sternum. b. femur. c. pelvic bones. d. skull.
C
38. Classification of bones includes all of the following EXCEPT: a. irregular. b. flat. c. intermediate. d. long.
C
38. Leukocytosis is an indication of: a. anemia. b. erythroblastosis fetalis. c. infection. d. epistaxis.
C
40. Erythrocytes are formed in the: a. liver. b. spleen. c. bone marrow. d. lymph nodes.
C
41. A normal adult male hemoglobin is: a. 13.5-16 grams. b. 13.5-17 grams. c. 13.0-18 grams. d. 13.5-15 grams.
C
45. Blood tests that may be ordered to diagnose musculoskeletal diseases include tests for: a. iron. b. cholesterol. c. phosphorus. d. hemoglobin.
C
55. Osteomalacia in children is called: a. cretinism. b. scurvy. c. rickets. d. myxedema.
C
58. The primary joint affected in gout is the: a. interphalangeal. b. metacarpal. c. metatarsophalangeal. d. temporomandibular
C
31. A normal leukocyte count is: a. 5,000-10,000. b. 4,000-9,000. c. 6,000-12,000. d. 4,300-11,000.
D
33. The different types of blood are: a. type A. b. type B. c. type AB. d. all of the above.
D
34. Different shapes of bones include: a. irregular. b. flat. c. long. d. all of the above.
D
34. The blood-forming organs include: a. lymph tissue. b. bone marrow. c. the spleen. d. all of the above.
D
36. Common signs and symptoms of anemia include: a. shortness of breath. b. headache. c. fatigue. d. all of the above
D
37. Factors influencing bone repair include: a. general health status. b. age. c. circulation to the site. d. all of the above.
D
40. A vertebra is an example of a(n) _____ bone. a. flat b. long c. short d. irregular
D
41. Major joint movements include: a. flexion. b. adduction. c. rotation. d. all of the above.
D
43. Symptoms of thrombocytopenia include all of the following EXCEPT: a. ecchymosis. b. epistaxis. c. petechiae. d. fatigue
D
44. Examinations used to diagnose disorders of the musculoskeletal system include: a. computerized axial tomography. b. magnetic resonance imaging. c. X-rays. d. all of the above.
D
48. Scoliosis is a. a humped curvature of the thoracic spine. b. an exaggerated anterior or inward curvature of the lumbar spine. c. an inward curvature of the cervical spine. d. a lateral curvature of the back.
D
49. Treatment for spinal deformities includes: a. eliminating causative factors. b. bracing. c. performing spinal surgery. d. all of the above.
D
50. Diagnosis of osteoporosis is confirmed by: a. bone densitometry. b. CAT scan. c. MRI. d. all of the above.
D
51. Strategies to reduce risk factors for osteoporosis include: a. decreased alcohol consumption. b. smoking cessation. c. decreased caffeine consumption. d. all of the above
D
56. Which of the following are factors for an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis? a. obesity b. being a female c. age d. all of the above
D
60. Symptoms of hallux valgus include: a. pain. b. redness. c. swelling. d. all of the above.
D
Classifications of trauma include a. motor vehicle accidents. b. falls. c. burns. d. all of the above
D
Examples of allergens include a. house dust. b. grass. c. pets. d. all of the above.
D
Examples of common viral infections include: a. herpes simplex. b. mononucleosis. c. influenza. d. all of the above
D
Examples of helminth infections include: a. tapeworms. b. roundworms. c. flatworms. d. all of the above.
D
Examples of neoplasm include: a. adenoma. b. lipoma. c. melanoma. d. all of the above.
D
Factors affecting healing time include: a. location of wound. b. nutritional status. c. mobility of wound tissue. d. all of the above.
D
Hereditary diseases are classified in which of the following ways? a. single gene abnormality b. abnormality of several genes c. abnormality of a chromosome, either the entire absence of a chromosome or the presence of an additional chromosome d. all of the above
D
Signs of inflammation include: a. redness. b. being warm to the touch. c. pain. d. all of the above.
D
The aging process is affected by such factors as: a. lifestyle. b. heredity. c. stress. d. all of the above.
D
All of the following neoplasms are malignant EXCEPT:
Lipoma
Examples of common fungal infections include all of the following EXCEPT
Malaria
Individuals who are suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis may have which of the following to confirm the diagnosis?
RF
What type of immunity occurs when a person receives the MMR vaccination?
active artificial immunity
Having measles or mumps is an example of
active natural immunity
Factors delaying healing include:
age, size, circulation
Cachexia describes:
an ill, thin individual.
The three basic lines of defense include:
an intact skin, the inflammatory response, the immune response
Examples of an abscess include all of the following EXCEPT:
an ulcer
Common causes of anaphylactic reactions include:
antibiotics, insect stings & latex
Treatment of hay fever includes
antihistamines
Bronchial asthma is also known as
asthma
Examples of common infections caused by bacteria include all of the following EXCEPT
candidiasis.
An example of a congenital disease or disorder is:
cerebral palsy and down syndrome
Which of the following is second only to HIV as a major public health threat?
community-acquired MRSA
An example of triage, in general, is giving priority care to a patient who:
complains of crushing, radiating chest pain
General guidelines for a healthy lifestyle include all of the following EXCEPT:
consuming excessive alcohol.
Common allergic reactions include:
contact dermatitis
Symptoms of food allergies may include
cramping
Nonseasonal allergies may be a result of:
food allergies
Common diseases and disorders experienced during the late phase of HIV include:
gastric ulcer, esophagitis, fungal infections
Nutrition administered through the enteral route includes which of the following methods?
gastrostomy
The central portion of an abscess softens and develops a:
head
Common names for urticaria include
hives & nettle rash
Signs and symptoms of allergies include:
increased eosinophils
The leading cause of death in the world is:
infection
What effect do steroids have on the healing process?
inhibits healing
Which organ is frequently affected by adhesions?
intestine
Criteria to determine brain death include:
lack of response to stimuli
The signs of inflammation include
pain, swelling, redness
Antibodies received from maternal-fetal transmission are an example of:
passive natural immunity.
Opportunistic infections occurring during the late phase of HIV include:
pneumocystis carinii pneumonia & kaposi's sarcoma
Hay fever is a seasonal allergic reaction that may be caused by
ragweed pollen
Seasonal allergens that may cause hay fever include:
ragweed, tree, grass pollen
The type of infection that accounts for 80 percent of all infections is:
respiratory
Examples of tests used to diagnose allergies include:
scratch tests
Treatment of asthma includes all of the following EXCEPT
sensitization
Obesity
shortens one's life.
Respiratory symptoms of allergic reactions include:
sneezing, wheezing, runny nose
Secondary organs of the immune system include:
spleen, liver, lymph nodes
The microorganism that typically causes an abscess is:
streptococcus
A common cause of cellulitis is:
streptococcus & staphylococcus
Triggers of nonallergic asthma include
stress, exercise, changes in temperature
Primary organs of the immune system include the:
thymus gland
A life-threatening anaphylactic reaction may be treated with
tracheostomy
The smallest infectious organism is a:
virus
Urticaria may be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
viruses
