MA304 Final Review Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Crutches that are too long can put pressure on nerves in the armpit, causing a condition called
___, which causes muscle weakness in the forearm, wrist, and hand. - CORRECT
ANSWER crutch palsy
An elderly gentleman with early Alzheimer's requires ___. Care must be taken to ensure that
he takes the proper dose of the medication at the correct intervals. - CORRECT
ANSWER special consideration
A newborn infant's head seems large in comparison to the rest of her body, because the head
is usually ___ of the infant's entire length. - CORRECT ANSWER one-fourth
___ may make the patient's stools appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal. -
CORRECT ANSWER Residual barium
Common sites for ___ injections are the forearm and back. - CORRECT
ANSWER intradermal
Schedule ___ drugs have the lowest abuse potential of the scheduled drugs. - CORRECT
ANSWER V
If the patient is having a CT scan of the ___ or ___, he should ingest a special drink provided
in the preparation kit the day before the examination to help outline the intestines. -
CORRECT ANSWER abdomen, pelvis
A hot-water bottle is a form of ____ treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER dry heat
When a new drug enters the market, the manufacturer has a patent on that drug, which means
that no other manufacturer can make or sell the drug for ___ years. - CORRECT
ANSWER 17
, Some older patients may need to stop and think of a word here and there. Do not supply the
word; ____. - CORRECT ANSWER just wait and let the patient think of it on her own
Speak in ___, ____ tones and give the patient plenty of time to answer. - CORRECT
ANSWER clear, low-pitched
Approach children slowly, smile, and use a ___ voice; they are likely to be afraid of you
because you are a stranger. - CORRECT ANSWER gentle
The ____ needle is the smallest; as the numbers increase, the needle diameter decreases. -
CORRECT ANSWER 25-gauge
The 25-gauge needle is the smallest; as the numbers increase, the needle diameter ___. -
CORRECT ANSWER decreases
Because each capsule contains only a third of the ordered dose, the patient will take ___
capsules. - CORRECT ANSWER 3
In ___ scans, the X-ray camera rotates completely around the patient and the computer
compiles one cross-sectional view from each rotation of the camera. - CORRECT
ANSWER CT
An ___ is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile. Ampules
must be opened and used with care to prevent possible injury. - CORRECT
ANSWER ampule
____ is the use of water to treat physical problems. - CORRECT
ANSWER Hydrotherapy
There is, unfortunately, no specific diagnostic test for ____. A diagnosis must be made on the
basis of symptoms. - CORRECT ANSWER depression
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Crutches that are too long can put pressure on nerves in the armpit, causing a condition called
___, which causes muscle weakness in the forearm, wrist, and hand. - CORRECT
ANSWER crutch palsy
An elderly gentleman with early Alzheimer's requires ___. Care must be taken to ensure that
he takes the proper dose of the medication at the correct intervals. - CORRECT
ANSWER special consideration
A newborn infant's head seems large in comparison to the rest of her body, because the head
is usually ___ of the infant's entire length. - CORRECT ANSWER one-fourth
___ may make the patient's stools appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal. -
CORRECT ANSWER Residual barium
Common sites for ___ injections are the forearm and back. - CORRECT
ANSWER intradermal
Schedule ___ drugs have the lowest abuse potential of the scheduled drugs. - CORRECT
ANSWER V
If the patient is having a CT scan of the ___ or ___, he should ingest a special drink provided
in the preparation kit the day before the examination to help outline the intestines. -
CORRECT ANSWER abdomen, pelvis
A hot-water bottle is a form of ____ treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER dry heat
When a new drug enters the market, the manufacturer has a patent on that drug, which means
that no other manufacturer can make or sell the drug for ___ years. - CORRECT
ANSWER 17
, Some older patients may need to stop and think of a word here and there. Do not supply the
word; ____. - CORRECT ANSWER just wait and let the patient think of it on her own
Speak in ___, ____ tones and give the patient plenty of time to answer. - CORRECT
ANSWER clear, low-pitched
Approach children slowly, smile, and use a ___ voice; they are likely to be afraid of you
because you are a stranger. - CORRECT ANSWER gentle
The ____ needle is the smallest; as the numbers increase, the needle diameter decreases. -
CORRECT ANSWER 25-gauge
The 25-gauge needle is the smallest; as the numbers increase, the needle diameter ___. -
CORRECT ANSWER decreases
Because each capsule contains only a third of the ordered dose, the patient will take ___
capsules. - CORRECT ANSWER 3
In ___ scans, the X-ray camera rotates completely around the patient and the computer
compiles one cross-sectional view from each rotation of the camera. - CORRECT
ANSWER CT
An ___ is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile. Ampules
must be opened and used with care to prevent possible injury. - CORRECT
ANSWER ampule
____ is the use of water to treat physical problems. - CORRECT
ANSWER Hydrotherapy
There is, unfortunately, no specific diagnostic test for ____. A diagnosis must be made on the
basis of symptoms. - CORRECT ANSWER depression
