MED 140 Final Exam Study Guide| Ques ons and
answers | Updated RATED A+ | 2026
infec ous diseases are caused by __________ that are capable of causing disease?
pathogens
select the correct sequence of steps, or stages, in the infec ous cycle
infec ous agent, reservoir, portal of exit, means of transmission , portal of entry, suscep ble
host.
name the different stages of infec ous disease, in order.
none of the above.
clean and free from infec on through strict adherence to safety precau ons and rou ne
infec ous disease control measures are known as
medical asepsis
human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is spread by
all of the above
which op on best describes the "scoop technique"?
scoop the needle using one hand. do not touch the cap with the other hand. second slide
needle in cap res ng on table. while holding the barrel of the syringe in one hand, carry to the
sharps container. do not push the cap onto the syringe.
the equipment/ supplies needed in order to prevent transmission based infec ous disease
include
disposable gloves and disposable mask
what is a pa ents chief complaint
the main problem that brings the pa ent to the provider. and a problem that is the most urgent
to the pa ent, among a list of others.
the acronym "ROS" means
review of systems
, to complete the examina on, laboratory tests may be ordered depending on the findings and
the probable diagnosis. these results, together with the history, examina on, and pa ent
symptoms, help determine a
clinical diagnosis
the tradi onal or conven onal method of char ng, the __________, consists of a chronological
set of notes for each visit beginning with the pa ents first visit.
source oriented medical record
a efficient way of keeping chart notes is the __________. this method is used extensively today,
especially by clinics or any medical prac ce where more than one provider may see the pa ent
problem oriented medical record
which of the op ons below is correct when char ng paper records
only use universally accepted abbrevia ons or avoid them all together.
what is the term for when fever is present
febrile
what is the term for when heat is lost through the skin by being transferred from the skin by air
currents flowing across is?
convec on
what is the term for when body heat is lost from the surface of the skin to cooler environment?
radia on
which of the following is a type of thermometer
all of the above
which color on the electronic thermometer represents rectal?
red
which of the following sites are most commonly used for obtaining a pulse rate?
radial
what is a normal respiratory rate for an adult?
14-20
answers | Updated RATED A+ | 2026
infec ous diseases are caused by __________ that are capable of causing disease?
pathogens
select the correct sequence of steps, or stages, in the infec ous cycle
infec ous agent, reservoir, portal of exit, means of transmission , portal of entry, suscep ble
host.
name the different stages of infec ous disease, in order.
none of the above.
clean and free from infec on through strict adherence to safety precau ons and rou ne
infec ous disease control measures are known as
medical asepsis
human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is spread by
all of the above
which op on best describes the "scoop technique"?
scoop the needle using one hand. do not touch the cap with the other hand. second slide
needle in cap res ng on table. while holding the barrel of the syringe in one hand, carry to the
sharps container. do not push the cap onto the syringe.
the equipment/ supplies needed in order to prevent transmission based infec ous disease
include
disposable gloves and disposable mask
what is a pa ents chief complaint
the main problem that brings the pa ent to the provider. and a problem that is the most urgent
to the pa ent, among a list of others.
the acronym "ROS" means
review of systems
, to complete the examina on, laboratory tests may be ordered depending on the findings and
the probable diagnosis. these results, together with the history, examina on, and pa ent
symptoms, help determine a
clinical diagnosis
the tradi onal or conven onal method of char ng, the __________, consists of a chronological
set of notes for each visit beginning with the pa ents first visit.
source oriented medical record
a efficient way of keeping chart notes is the __________. this method is used extensively today,
especially by clinics or any medical prac ce where more than one provider may see the pa ent
problem oriented medical record
which of the op ons below is correct when char ng paper records
only use universally accepted abbrevia ons or avoid them all together.
what is the term for when fever is present
febrile
what is the term for when heat is lost through the skin by being transferred from the skin by air
currents flowing across is?
convec on
what is the term for when body heat is lost from the surface of the skin to cooler environment?
radia on
which of the following is a type of thermometer
all of the above
which color on the electronic thermometer represents rectal?
red
which of the following sites are most commonly used for obtaining a pulse rate?
radial
what is a normal respiratory rate for an adult?
14-20
