Gen Path Final Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions27
What condition is produced by a localized exposure of a foot to water or mud that is cold but is
not actually freezing? - ANSWERS-Trench Foot
or
Immersion foot
What is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that can cause irritation and bleeding from the
stomach and exacerbate an ulcer? - ANSWERS-Aspirin
What is commonly associated with exposure to a hot environment? - ANSWERS--Heat
Exhaustion
-Heat Cramps
-Heat Stroke
In which of the following is there an increase in body temperature?
A. Heat Stroke
B. Malignant hyperthermia
C. Fever
D. All of the above
E. Only A and C - ANSWERS-D. All of the above
,Examination of the radiation dosimeter belonging to a fireman involved in fighting a fire in the
reactor at Chernobyl shows a reading of more than 5000 rads. What is the most likely outcome
from his total body exposure? - ANSWERS-Cerebral Syndrome with death a 100% possibility
What is the most likely outcome from a total body exposure of 100 rads? - ANSWERS-Not a fatal
exposure but radiation sickness is to be expected
What is the most likely outcome from a total body exposure of 20 rads? - ANSWERS-There
should be no serious noticable systemic effects
Which of the cell type below is the most radiosensitive?
A. Neurons in adults
B. Basal cells of the epidermis
C. Osteocytes
D. Hepatocytes - ANSWERS-B. Basal cells of the epidermis
Other radiosensitive but not as much:
-Hepatocytes
-Hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow
Describe Indirect radiation injury. - ANSWERS-The radiation produces free radicals, which are
toxic to DNA and other macromolecules in the cell.
What substance is commonly found in pesticides and can cause the production of
hyperkeratosis of the skin or skin cancer with chronic exposure? - ANSWERS-Arsenic
, The presence of anemia along with basophilic stippling in the erythrocytes is a characteristic
feature of poisoning of what chemical? - ANSWERS-Lead
T/F Obese people will have the same blood alcohol levels as thin people all other facters being
equal. - ANSWERS-False
T/F One glass of wine contains the same total amount of alcohol as a can of beer. - ANSWERS-
True
T/F The legal level at which an individual is said to be driving under the influence is 0.08%
(80mg/dl). - ANSWERS-True
T/F The presence of food in the stomach will affect the absorption rate of alcohol into the blood
stream. - ANSWERS-True
T/F Alcohol is classified as a CNS depressant. - ANSWERS-True
What is considered the single most important environmental factor contributing to premature
deaths in the U.S.? - ANSWERS-Cigarette Smoking
Because of very low mitotic activity, which of the following cell types listed below is most likely
to be radioresistant?
A. Epidermis of the skin
B. Hepatocytes
C. Hematopoietic Stem Cells in the Bone Marrow
D. Mature Neurons - ANSWERS-D. Mature Neurons
Complete Solutions27
What condition is produced by a localized exposure of a foot to water or mud that is cold but is
not actually freezing? - ANSWERS-Trench Foot
or
Immersion foot
What is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that can cause irritation and bleeding from the
stomach and exacerbate an ulcer? - ANSWERS-Aspirin
What is commonly associated with exposure to a hot environment? - ANSWERS--Heat
Exhaustion
-Heat Cramps
-Heat Stroke
In which of the following is there an increase in body temperature?
A. Heat Stroke
B. Malignant hyperthermia
C. Fever
D. All of the above
E. Only A and C - ANSWERS-D. All of the above
,Examination of the radiation dosimeter belonging to a fireman involved in fighting a fire in the
reactor at Chernobyl shows a reading of more than 5000 rads. What is the most likely outcome
from his total body exposure? - ANSWERS-Cerebral Syndrome with death a 100% possibility
What is the most likely outcome from a total body exposure of 100 rads? - ANSWERS-Not a fatal
exposure but radiation sickness is to be expected
What is the most likely outcome from a total body exposure of 20 rads? - ANSWERS-There
should be no serious noticable systemic effects
Which of the cell type below is the most radiosensitive?
A. Neurons in adults
B. Basal cells of the epidermis
C. Osteocytes
D. Hepatocytes - ANSWERS-B. Basal cells of the epidermis
Other radiosensitive but not as much:
-Hepatocytes
-Hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow
Describe Indirect radiation injury. - ANSWERS-The radiation produces free radicals, which are
toxic to DNA and other macromolecules in the cell.
What substance is commonly found in pesticides and can cause the production of
hyperkeratosis of the skin or skin cancer with chronic exposure? - ANSWERS-Arsenic
, The presence of anemia along with basophilic stippling in the erythrocytes is a characteristic
feature of poisoning of what chemical? - ANSWERS-Lead
T/F Obese people will have the same blood alcohol levels as thin people all other facters being
equal. - ANSWERS-False
T/F One glass of wine contains the same total amount of alcohol as a can of beer. - ANSWERS-
True
T/F The legal level at which an individual is said to be driving under the influence is 0.08%
(80mg/dl). - ANSWERS-True
T/F The presence of food in the stomach will affect the absorption rate of alcohol into the blood
stream. - ANSWERS-True
T/F Alcohol is classified as a CNS depressant. - ANSWERS-True
What is considered the single most important environmental factor contributing to premature
deaths in the U.S.? - ANSWERS-Cigarette Smoking
Because of very low mitotic activity, which of the following cell types listed below is most likely
to be radioresistant?
A. Epidermis of the skin
B. Hepatocytes
C. Hematopoietic Stem Cells in the Bone Marrow
D. Mature Neurons - ANSWERS-D. Mature Neurons
