Which condition is a bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick membranous film across the throat?

Which condition is a bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick membranous film across the throat?

a. diptheria
b. pertussis
c. croup
d. asthma


Answer: A

Which of the following terms means air in the chest?

Which of the following terms means air in the chest?

a. pneumothroax
b. hemothorax
c. pyothorax
d. pulmothorax


Answer: A

Which of the following terms means normal breathing?

Which of the following terms means normal breathing?

a. apnea
b. eupnea
c. orthopnea
d. dyspnea


Answer: B

Which of the following terms means excessive (deep) breathing?

Which of the following terms means excessive (deep) breathing?

a. hypopnea
b. tachypnea
c. hyperpnea
d. orthopnea

Answer: C

Which term means narrowing of the trachea?

Which term means narrowing of the trachea?

a. tracheostomy
b. tracheoectasis
c. tracheosclerosis
d. tracheostenosis


Answer: D

Which term means nose discharge?

Which term means nose discharge?

a. rhinorrhea
b. rhinoplasty
c. rhinorrhagia
d. rhinitis


Answer: A

Which term means inflammation of the nose and throat?

Which term means inflammation of the nose and throat?

a. rhinolaryngitis
b. nasolaryngitis
c. nasopharyngitis
d. rhinopharyngitis


Answer: C

Which term means abnormal condition of lung dust?

Which term means abnormal condition of lung dust?

a. pneumoconiosis
b. pulmoconiosis
c. pneumoanthracosis
d. anthracosis


Answer: A

Which term means study of the ear, nose, and throat?

Which term means study of the ear, nose, and throat?

a. otonasolaryngology
b. otorhinolaryngology
c. otonasopharyngology
d. otorhinolaryngologist


Answer: B

Which term means abnormal condition of blue?

Which term means abnormal condition of blue?

a. cyanotic
b. cyanitis
c. cyaniosis
d. cyanosis


Answer: D

Which term means pleural pain?

Which term means pleural pain?

a. pleurodynia
b. thoracalgia
c. pleuritis
d. pleurectomy


Answer: A

Measuring VHS should be completed on a(n)

Measuring VHS should be completed on a(n)

a. radiograph
b. ultrasound
c. RBC count
d. urinalysis


Answer: a

VHS is measured by using THIS tool on a lateral thoracic radiograph

VHS is measured by using THIS tool on a lateral thoracic radiograph

a. measure tape
b. ruler
c. caliper
d. crop


Answer: c

VHS normal for dogs is

VHS normal for dogs is

a. 20-30
b. 2.4-6
c. 8.7-10.7
d. 4.4-12


Answer: c.

VHS is calculated by this equation where L is the long axis and S is Short axis

VHS is calculated by this equation where L is the long axis and S is Short axis

a. L x S
b. L + S
c. S x S
d. L/S


Answer: b

IV should be flushed every

IV should be flushed every

a. 1-2 hours
b. hour
c. 12 hours
d. 4-6 hours


Answer: d

IV should be changed every

IV should be changed every

a. daily
b. weekly
c. 3 days
d. 5-7 days


Answer: c

Used to flush IV to prevent clotting

Used to flush IV to prevent clotting

a. dehiscence
b. heparinized saline
c. swelling
d. unequal pupil size


Answer: b

Infection/blown catheter indicator

Infection/blown catheter indicator

a .dehiscence
b. heparinized saline
c. swelling
d. unequal pupil size



Answer: c

Of these nerves, this one controls facial paralysis

Of these nerves, this one controls facial paralysis

a. hypoglossal
b. Vagus
c. facial
d. Accessory


Answer: c.

These nerves control the swallow reflex

These nerves control the swallow reflex

a. glossopharyngeal
b. Vagus
c. Accessory
d. all of these


Answer: d.

When listening to the heart, the TRICUSPID valve should be heard at the:

When listening to the heart, the TRICUSPID valve should be heard at the:

a. left 3rd intercostal space
b. left 4th intercostal space
c. left 5th intercostal space
d. right 4th intercostal valve


Answer: d.

When listening to the heart, the MITRAL valve should be heard at the:

When listening to the heart, the MITRAL valve should be heard at the:

a. left 3rd intercostal space
b. left 4th intercostal space
c. left 5th intercostal space
d. right 4th intercostal valve


Answer: c.

When listening to the heart, the AORTA should be heard at the:

When listening to the heart, the AORTA should be heard at the:

a. left 3rd intercostal space
b. left 4th intercostal space
c. left 5th intercostal space
d. right 4th intercostal valve


Answer: b.

When listening to the heart, the PULMONIC valve should be heard at the:

When listening to the heart, the PULMONIC valve should be heard at the:

a. left 3rd intercostal space
b. left 4th intercostal space
c. left 5th intercostal space
d. right 4th intercostal valve


Answer: a.

The GI tract includes examination of everything from the Mouth to the:

The GI tract includes examination of everything from the Mouth to the: 

a. abdomen
b. anus
c. atria
d. none of these


Answer: b.

The physical exam should go over all of these EXCEPT:

The physical exam should go over all of these EXCEPT: 

a. eyes
b. ears
c. both A & B
d. none of these


Answer: d

The physical exam should go over:

The physical exam should go over:

a. skin
b. cardiovascular
c. ears
d. all of the above


Answer: d

BAR amd QAR are acronyms for describing a patients:

BAR amd QAR are acronyms for describing a patients:

a. behavior and mentation
b. health status
c. SOAP
d. vitals


Answer: a.

The P in SOAP stands for:

The P in SOAP stands for:

a. previous illness
b. plan
c. pulse
d. present medications


Answer: b

The A in SOAP stands for:

The A in SOAP stands for: 

a. Auscultation
b. age
c. Assessment
d. auxiliary


Answer: c

The O of SOAP stands for:

The O of SOAP stands for:

a. other pets
b. on medications?
c. open
d. objective


Answer: d

The S on SOAP stands for:

The S on SOAP stands for:

a. sex
b. signalment
c. subjective
d. success


Answer: c.

Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and auscultation are all _____ of a physical exam.

Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and auscultation are all _____ of a physical exam.

a. Past
b. techniques
c. SOAP
d. Vitals


Answer: b

Weight, temperature, & pulse are all vitals. What vitals are missing from this list that should be included in the patient history?

Weight, temperature, & pulse are all vitals. What vitals are missing from this list that should be included in the patient history? 

a. CRT
b. Mucous membrane color
c. age
d. a & B


Answer: d

Vaccine history, pet environment, diet, toxin exposure and if there are other pets would all be a part of the:

Vaccine history, pet environment, diet, toxin exposure and if there are other pets would all be a part of the:

a. signalment
b. past medical history
c. current health status
d. vitals


Answer: c

When obtaining the patient history it is important to ask the history of the chief complaint. Using vomiting as an example, the questions would look like:

When obtaining the patient history it is important to ask the history of the chief complaint. Using vomiting as an example, the questions would look like:

a. How long has the dog been vomiting?
b. why is your pet here?
c. How old is your pet?
d. is your pet neutered?


Answer: a

When obtaining past medical history you should ask about

When obtaining past medical history you should ask about

a. Previous illness?
b. previous surgery?
c. current treatment /medication
d. all of the above


Answer: d

Patient history is composed of all of these except:

Patient history is composed of all of these except:

A. past medical history
B. Signalment
C. Vitals
D. Assessment


Answer: D

An example of a URI would be:

An example of a URI would be:

A. a head cold.
B. acute bronchitis.
C. pneumonitis.
D. pleuritis.


Answer: head cold

Which abbreviation stands for a life-threatening condition in babies?

Which abbreviation stands for a life-threatening condition in babies?

A. SIDS
B. SEDS
C. SARS
D. COPD


Answer: SIDS

Pulmonology is the study of the __________ and associated structures.

Pulmonology is the study of the __________ and associated structures.

A. lungs.
B. trachea.
C. alveoli.
D. sternum.


Answer: lungs

Breathing that is easier in an upright position is called:

Breathing that is easier in an upright position is called:

A. bradypnea.
B. tachypnea.
C. orthopnea.
D. dyspnea.


Answer: orthopnea

Which combining form means lung?

Which combining form means lung?

A. alveol/o-
B. pulmon/o-
C. thorac/o-
D. pleur/o-


Answer: pulmon/o-

Which is a condition that accompanies left-sided heart failure and is characterized by noninfectious fluid build-up in the alveoli and lung tissues?

Which is a condition that accompanies left-sided heart failure and is characterized by noninfectious fluid build-up in the alveoli and lung tissues?

A. pulmonary edema
B. empyema
C. pneumonia
D. pleural effusion


Answer: pulmonary edema

One of the components of COPD is:

One of the components of COPD is:

A. acute bronchitis.
B. chronic bronchitis.
C. bronchiectasis.
D. bronchospasm.


Answer: chronic bronchitis

Which of the following is not something the respiratory system does?

Which of the following is not something the respiratory system does?

A. warming and moistening incoming air
B. transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the cells
C. mechanically causing air to flow into the lungs
D. serving as a passageway through which air can enter and leave the body


Answer: transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the cells

Which is a breath sound that could be heard on inspiration?

Which is a breath sound that could be heard on inspiration?

A. clubbing
B. rales
C. sputum
D. tubercles


Answer: rales

The turbinates are located in the:

The turbinates are located in the:

A. hilum.
B. thorax
C. pleural cavity.
D. nasal cavity.


Answer: nasal cavity

Which is the medical word for voice box?

Which is the medical word for voice box?

A. pharynx
B. trachea
C. larynx
D. epiglottis


Answer: larynx

The ______________ is posterior to the mouth.

The ______________ is posterior to the mouth.

A. oropharynx
B. nasopharynx
C. trachea
D. laryngopharynx


Answer: oropharynx

Select the lab test that reports the percentage of red blood cells in a sample of blood.

Select the lab test that reports the percentage of red blood cells in a sample of blood.

A. HCT
B. HLA
C. PTT
D. PMN


Answer: HCT

A generalized swelling of an arm or a leg that occurs after surgical removal of a chain of lymph nodes is known as:

A generalized swelling of an arm or a leg that occurs after surgical removal of a chain of lymph nodes is known as:

A. swollen glands.
B. anemia.
C. lymphedema.
D. lymphoma.


Answer: lymphedema

Which medical word is used to refer to cancer of the white blood cells?

Which medical word is used to refer to cancer of the white blood cells?

A. leukemia
B. anemia
C. multiple myeloma
D. adenocarcinoma


Answer: leukemia

The combining form aggreg/o- means:

The combining form aggreg/o- means:

A. clotting.
B. fiber.
C. crowding together.
D. release.


Answer: crowding together

If a person has had a splenectomy, he has lost an organ that:

If a person has had a splenectomy, he has lost an organ that:

A. produces lymphocytes.
B. stores whole blood.
C. manufactures blood proteins.
D. releases histamine.


Answer: stores whole blood

A(n) ________ transfusion consists of blood stored from the patient's own body.

A(n) ________ transfusion consists of blood stored from the patient's own body.

A. autologous
B. analogous
C. self
D. homologous


Answer: autologous

If deficient in the diet, which nutritional substances can cause anemia?

If deficient in the diet, which nutritional substances can cause anemia?

A. calcium and vitamin K
B. magnesium and vitamin C
C. zinc and vitamin A
D. folic acid and vitamin B12


Answer: folic acid and vitamin B12

Which is a severe blood clotting disorder in which blood clots form and this consumes the clotting substances so the patient also has bleeding from several body sites?

Which is a severe blood clotting disorder in which blood clots form and this consumes the clotting substances so the patient also has bleeding from several body sites?

A. hemophilia A
B. AIDS
C. disseminated intravascular coagulation
D. mononucleosis


Answer: disseminated intravascular coagulation

The body's continuing immune response and defense against pathogens it has seen before is known as:

The body's continuing immune response and defense against pathogens it has seen before is known as:

A. active immunity.
B. passive immunity.
C. immunoglobins.
D. toxic immunity.


Answer: active immunity

Microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, or yeast that invade the body are known as:

Microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, or yeast that invade the body are known as:

A. tumors.
B. pathogens.
C. interferon.
D. immunoglobulins.


Answer: pathogens

The immune response can detect and destroy all of the following EXCEPT ________.

The immune response can detect and destroy all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A. bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and other microorganisms
B. disease-causing fungi or yeasts
C. cancer cells
D. bacteria that coat themselves with host proteins


Answer: bacteria that coat themselves with host proteins

Where is the thymus located?

Where is the thymus located?

A. posterior to the stomach
B. superior to the heart
C. near lymphatic capillaries
D. posterior to the sternum


Answer: posterior to sternum

Which is the most numerous type of blood cell?

Which is the most numerous type of blood cell?

A. erythrocyte
B. plasma cell
C. leukocyte
D. macrophage


Answer: erythrocyte

The fluid portion of the blood is the:

The fluid portion of the blood is the:

A. plasma.
B. lymphocyte.
C. thymus.
D. erythroblast.


Answer: plasma

The abbreviation MI stands for:

The abbreviation MI stands for:

A. myocardial infarction.
B. myocardial ischemia.
C. myocardial inflammation
D. myocardial injury.


Answer: myocardial infraction

The combining form transplant/o- means:

The combining form transplant/o- means:

A. to establish an opening.
B. pertaining to.
C. internal, within.
D. to move something to another place.


Answer: to move something to another place

The combing form tele/o- means:

The combing form tele/o- means:

A. distance.
B. destroy.
C. separate.
D. close by.


Answer: distance

Which word means elevated blood pressure?

Which word means elevated blood pressure?

A. hypercholesterolemia
B. hypolipidemia
C. hypertension
D. hypotension


Answer: hypertension

In a physical assessment, the heart rate is determined by palpating the pulse in the ____________ artery in the wrist.

In a physical assessment, the heart rate is determined by palpating the pulse in the ____________ artery in the wrist.

A. axillary
B. brachial
C. radial
D. ulnar


Answer: radial

Which is a chronic condition in which an enlarged heart cannot pump sufficient amounts of oxygenated blood to the body?

Which is a chronic condition in which an enlarged heart cannot pump sufficient amounts of oxygenated blood to the body?

A. arteriosclerotic heart disease
B. orthostatic hypotension
C. angina pectoris
D. congestive heart failure


Answer: congestive heart failure

The first arteries that branch off of the aorta and bring oxygenated blood to the heart muscle are the ___________ arteries.

The first arteries that branch off of the aorta and bring oxygenated blood to the heart muscle are the ___________ arteries.

A. carotid
B. pulmonary
C. subclavian
D. coronary


Answer: coronary

Which type of blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?

Which type of blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?

A. artery
B. arteriole
C. vein
D. capillary


Answer: vein

In the pathway of the flow of blood through the heart, oxygenated blood returns from the lungs and enters the:

In the pathway of the flow of blood through the heart, oxygenated blood returns from the lungs and enters the:

A. right atrium.
B. right ventricle.
C. left atrium.
D. left ventricle.


Answer: left atrium

The largest artery in the body is the:

The largest artery in the body is the:

A. coronary artery.
B. aorta.
C. carotid artery.
D. pulmonary artery.


Answer: aorta

How many chambers are inside the heart?

How many chambers are inside the heart?

A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four


Answer: four

The valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle is the:

The valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle is the:

A. tricuspid valve.
B. pulmonary valve.
C. mitral valve.
D. bicuspid valve.


Answer: tricuspid valve

What is the combining form of kinesi/o mean:

What is the combining form of kinesi/o mean:

A. muscle
B. fibers
C. to revolve
D. movement


Answer: movement

The combining form of duct/o means:

The combining form of duct/o means:

A. to bring
B. to stretch out
C. to bend
D. to revolve


Answer: to bring

What is the term for the procedure to stabilize a joint by fusing the bones together.

What is the term for the procedure to stabilize a joint by fusing the bones together.

A. arthrodesis
B. amputation
C. arthroclasia
D. bone graft


Answer: arthrodesis

What is the term for a tumor that forms in bone marrow tissue?

What is the term for a tumor that forms in bone marrow tissue?

A. osteoporosis.
B. myeloma
C. osteoporosis
D. rickets


Answer: myeloma

What is the general term for bone disease:

What is the general term for bone disease:

A. myeloma
B. rickets
C. exostosis
D. osteoporosis


Answer: osteoporosis

What type of fracture is caused by diseased or weakened bone called?

What type of fracture is caused by diseased or weakened bone called?

A. stress
B. oblique
C. pathologic
D.transverse


Answer: pathologic

Fractures in which the bone is shattered, splintered, or crushed into many small pieces or fragments is called what?

Fractures in which the bone is shattered, splintered, or crushed into many small pieces or fragments is called what?

A. compound
C. comminuted
D. compression


Answer: comminuted

Some synovial joints contain a _______, which is a saclike structure composed of connective tissue and lined with synovial membrane.

Some synovial joints contain a _______, which is a saclike structure composed of connective tissue and lined with synovial membrane.

A. bursa
B. medullary cavity
C. periosteum
D. joint capsule


Answer: bursa

What is the medical term for the pelvic girdle?

What is the medical term for the pelvic girdle?

A. ilium
B. ischium
C. pubis
D. os coxae


Answer: os coxae

How many vertebra are present in the sacrum?

How many vertebra are present in the sacrum?

A. 12
B. 5
C. 1
D.7


Answer: 1

How many vertebra are present in the thoracic spine?

How many vertebra are present in the thoracic spine?

A. 7
B. 5
C. 1
D. 12


Answer: 12

What is another name for the cheek bones?

What is another name for the cheek bones?

A. palatine bones
B. zygomatic bone
C. maxilla
D. vomer bone


Answer: zygomatic bone

What is the name for the two bones that make up the side and roof of the cranium called?

What is the name for the two bones that make up the side and roof of the cranium called?

A. frontal
B. occipital
C. sphenoid
D. parietal


Answer: parietal

What is the smooth, round opening for nerves and blood vessels called?

What is the smooth, round opening for nerves and blood vessels called?

A. sinus
B. foramen
C. fossa
D. fissure


Answer: foramen

What is the name of the U-shaped bone that is suspended in the neck between the mandible and larynx?

What is the name of the U-shaped bone that is suspended in the neck between the mandible and larynx?

A. temporal
B. hyoid
C. zygomatic
D. frontal


Answer: hyoid

What is the large rough process that provides the attachment of tendons and muscles?

What is the large rough process that provides the attachment of tendons and muscles?

A. condyle
B. head
C. tubercle
D. tuberosity


Answer: tuberosity

Where is the site of blood cell production?

Where is the site of blood cell production?

A. ligaments
B. periosteum
C. bone marrow
D.medullary cavity


Answer: bone marrow

Which bone marrow consists primarily of fat cells?

Which bone marrow consists primarily of fat cells?

A. yellow
B. brown
C. red
D. none of the above


Answer: yellow

The majority of bones in the human body are long ones. These bones have similar structure with a central shaft, also known as what?

The majority of bones in the human body are long ones. These bones have similar structure with a central shaft, also known as what?

A. cortical
B. diaphysis
C. cancellous
D. articular cartilage


Answer: diaphysis

Bones are also called what?

Bones are also called what?

A. osteoblasts
B. cartilage
C. pstepcutes
D.osseous tissue


Answer: osseous tissue

The combining form pil/o- means:

The combining form pil/o- means:

A. sweat.
B. sebum.
C. skin.
D. hair.


Answer: hair

This infection is commonly called chickenpox:

This infection is commonly called chickenpox:

A. tinea.
B. rubella.
C. vitiligo.
D. varicella.


Answer: varicella

Which is a general category for any type of skin lesion that is pink to red, flat or raised, pruritic or nonpruritic?

Which is a general category for any type of skin lesion that is pink to red, flat or raised, pruritic or nonpruritic?

A. neoplasm
B. rash
C. wound
D. growth


Answer: rash

What is a chronic inflammatory condition consisting of papules forming 'silvery scale' patches with circular borders?

What is a chronic inflammatory condition consisting of papules forming 'silvery scale' patches with circular borders?

A. rubella
B. scabies
C. psoriasis
D. cicatrix


Answer: psoriasis

Which is not the result of an underlying allergic reaction?

Which is not the result of an underlying allergic reaction?

A. urticaria
B. eczema
C. scleroderma
D. wheal


Answer: scleroderma

The subcutaneous tissue is a loose, connective tissue located directly beneath the:

The subcutaneous tissue is a loose, connective tissue located directly beneath the:

A. epidermis.
B. basal layer.
C. dermis.
D. adipose tissue.


Answer: dermis

The epidermis contains melanocytes, pigment cells that produce:

The epidermis contains melanocytes, pigment cells that produce:

A. keratin.
B. melanin
C. collagen.
D. elastin.


Answer: melanin

The integumentary system covers the entire surface of the body and consists of the skin, hair, and:

The integumentary system covers the entire surface of the body and consists of the skin, hair, and:

A. nails.
B. eyes.
C. ears.
D. fingers.


Answer: nails

What term means below?

What term means below?

A. inferior
B. superior
C. lateral
D. medial


Answer: inferior

What term means pertaining to the peritoneum?

What term means pertaining to the peritoneum?

A. pleural
B. pelvic
C. proximal
D. peritoneal


Answer: peritoneal

What term means above the stomach?

What term means above the stomach?

A. epigastric
B. hypogastric
C. hypergastric
D. epithelial


Answer: epigastric

What is the medical term for a person lying horizontally and facing upward?

What is the medical term for a person lying horizontally and facing upward?

A. prone
B. left lateral recombent
C. right lateral recombent
D. supine


Answer: supine

What is the medical term for a person lying horizontally and facing downward?

What is the medical term for a person lying horizontally and facing downward?

A. supine
B. left lateral recombent
C. prone
D. right lateral recumbent


Answer: prone

What is the term that describes a position located to the side of the body?

What is the term that describes a position located to the side of the body?

A. anterior
B. posterior
C. apex
D. lateral


Answer: lateral

What is the term that describes a position located farther away from the point of attachment to the body?

What is the term that describes a position located farther away from the point of attachment to the body?

A. ventral
B. dorsal
C. proximal
D. distal


Answer: distal

The abdominopelvic cavity is divided into nine regions. What region is the liver located?

The abdominopelvic cavity is divided into nine regions. What region is the liver located?

A. right lumbar region
B. hypogastic region
C. left hypochondriac region
D. left iliac region


Answer: right lumbar region

All of the cavities are lined by, and the viscera are encased in, a two layer membrane called what?

All of the cavities are lined by, and the viscera are encased in, a two layer membrane called what?

A. plurea
B. vleura
C. fessula
D. pleura


Answer: pleura

The body is divided into cavities that can easily be identified. The cranial cavity is part of what larger cavity?

The body is divided into cavities that can easily be identified. The cranial cavity is part of what larger cavity?

A. ventral
B. dorsal
C. thoracic
D. pelvic


Answer: dorsal

The body is divided into cavities that can easily be identified. The thoracic cavity is part of what larger cavity?

The body is divided into cavities that can easily be identified. The thoracic cavity is part of what larger cavity?

A. ventral
B. dorsal.
C. pelvic.
D. spinal.


Answer: ventral

The body is divided into large regions that can easily be identified externally. what is the medical term for the region that consists of the lower extremities?

The body is divided into large regions that can easily be identified externally. what is the medical term for the region that consists of the lower extremities?

A. cervical
B. crural
C. gluteal
D. vertebral


Answer: crural

The body is divided into large regions that can easily be identified externally. What region of the body connects the head to the trunk?

The body is divided into large regions that can easily be identified externally. What region of the body connects the head to the trunk?

A. cphalic region
B. thoracic
C. brachial.
D. cervical


Answer: cervical

When dividing the body into two equal halfs (planes), what is the medical term that describes this division?

When dividing the body into two equal halfs (planes), what is the medical term that describes this division?

A. cross section
B. median plane
C. frontal plane
D. transverse plane


Answer: median plane

What is the branch of medical science concerned with hormones and of the glands that secrete them?

What is the branch of medical science concerned with hormones and of the glands that secrete them?

A. otorhinolaryngology
B. immunology
C. endocrinology
D. ophthalmology


Answer: endocrinology

What is the study of the components of the immune system and their function

What is the study of the components of the immune system and their function

A. hematology
B. pulmonology
C. immunology
D. nephrology


Answer: immunology

What is the branch of medical science concerned with the structure and function of the kidneys?

What is the branch of medical science concerned with the structure and function of the kidneys?

A. gastroenterology.
B. urology.
C. nephrology.
D. proctology.


Answer: nephrology

What type of muscles make up internal organs?

What type of muscles make up internal organs?

A. cardiac.
B. muscle fibers
C. smooth.
D. skeleta


Answer: smooth

What connective tissue tightly connects skeletal muscles to bones?

What connective tissue tightly connects skeletal muscles to bones?

A. tendons.
B. cartilage.
C. adipose.
D. epithelium.


Answer: tendons

What is the term given to the study of cells and their functions?

What is the term given to the study of cells and their functions?

A. cytoplasm
B. cyteology
C. histology
D. cytology


Answer: Cytology

What types of professionals support the physician and perform specific services ordered by the physician?

What types of professionals support the physician and perform specific services ordered by the physician?

A. chiropractors
B. allied health professionals
C. CRNAs
D. gynecologists


Answer: b. allied health professionals

Which is the most frequently used healthcare setting?

Which is the most frequently used healthcare setting?

A. outpatient surgery center
B. ambulatory care center
C. clinic
D. long-term care facility


Answer: c. clinic

A person having repeated respiratory infections would see a specialist in:

A person having repeated respiratory infections would see a specialist in:

A. otorhinolaryngology
B. gynecology
C. pulmonology
D. gastroenterology


Answer: C. pulmonology

What prefix means under or below?

What prefix means under or below?

A. Hydro
B. Hyper
C. Hypo
D. Homo


Answer: c. hypo

A patient with a skin disorder may seek treatment for his condition from a physician whose specialty is ____________.

A patient with a skin disorder may seek treatment for his condition from a physician whose specialty is ____________.

A. geriatrics
B. neonatology
C. radiology
D. dermatology


Answer: d. dermatology

The suffix ostomy means?

The suffix ostomy means?

A. Surgically create an opening
B. Surgical removal
C. Puncture to withdraw fluid
D. Suture


Answer: A. surgically create an opening

Reports given by specialist whom physicians has asked to evaluate a patient is known as what?

Reports given by specialist whom physicians has asked to evaluate a patient is known as what?

A. Ancillary Reports
B. Nurse's Notes
C. Consultation Reports
D. diagnostic Reports


Answer: C. consultation reports

Select the abbreviation that would not appear in a history and physical examination report.

Select the abbreviation that would not appear in a history and physical examination report.

A. ROS
B. CC
C. HIPAA
D. HPI


Answer: C. HIPAA

All of the following is true about a medical record except:

All of the following is true about a medical record except:

A. it is a medicolegal record.
B. it contains medical documents.
C. it has more extensive documentation in the physician's office than in the hospital.
D. it can be used in a court of law.


Answer: C. it has more extensive documentation in the physician's office than in the hospital

With bradycardia, there is a:

With bradycardia, there is a:

A. fast heart rate.
B. reversal of an abnormal heart rate.
C. process of recording the heart rate.
D. condition of a slow heart rate.


Answer: D. condition of a slow heart rate

Which combining forms means female?

Which combining forms means female?

A. nephr/o
B. gynec/o
C. gastr/o
D. neur/o


Answer: B. gynec/o

Which combining form is spelled incorrectly?

Which combining form is spelled incorrectly?

A. gynec/o
B. carcen/o
C. nephr/o
D. laryng/o


Answer: B. carcen/o

The combining form hepat/o- means:

The combining form hepat/o- means:

A. blood.
B. liver.
C. kidney.
D. urine.


Answer: B. Liver

The combining form mamm/o- means:

The combining form mamm/o- means:

A. nose.
B. retina.
C. face.
D. breast.


Answer: D. Breast