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This cavity contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, and trachea: - Answer- Thoracic cavity
The substance that holds organelles within a cell is the: - Answer- cytoplasm
The prefix anti- means: - Answer- against
In the term neonatology, the suffix is: - Answer- logy
____ is how often the disease occurs. - Answer- Prevalence
The ________ system produces hormones that circulate in the blood to target tissue
that stimulates a particular action. - Answer- endocrine
Which of the following is an acronym? - Answer- TURP
A patient with bilateral pain hurts on: - Answer- both sides of her body.
____ can also be called subjective data. - Answer- Symptoms
Arthr/o is an example of a: - Answer- combining form.
Which type of tissue acts as an internal and external covering of the body? - Answer-
Epithelial
Most medical terms are from which two languages? - Answer- Greek, Latin
A patient reports, "I can't sleep, my throat is sore, my muscles ache, and my fever is
102.4° F." Which is considered a sign? - Answer- 102.4° F fever
The study of disease is: - Answer- pathology
Bone, blood, and fat are examples of what type of tissue? - Answer- Connective
Back to front is: - Answer- posteroanterior.
___ is the cause of the disorder or the disease. - Answer- Etiology
,Examining the term epidermis, you would expect that the word part epi- refers to a
structure ____________ the dermis. - Answer- above
Neurology is a discipline that would most likely treat patients with disorders of the: -
Answer- nerves
The structure that is the site of protein formation is the: - Answer- ribosome
The abdominopelvic region that is immediately superior to the umbilical region is the
_____ region. - Answer- epigastric
Which of the following disorders is an inflammation? - Answer- Enteritis
An enlargement of the heart is: - Answer- cardiomegaly
The right lobe of the liver is in the quadrant. - Answer- Right upper
Positioning a patient to examine the abdomen would be placing the person in a ____
position. - Answer- supine
If a stroke on one side of the brain affects the opposite side, you would term its effect to
be on the ____ side. - Answer- contralateral
The opposite of "hyper-" is: - Answer- hypo
The plane that divides the body horizontally into an upper part and a lower part is the
____ plane. - Answer- transverse
A patient who has a prenatal visit sees her practitioner: - Answer- before the birth of her
child.
The ____ plane separates the body into equal right and left halves. - Answer-
midsagittal
The stomach and spleen are located in the _____ quadrant. - Answer- left upper
The urinary bladder is located in the ____ cavity. - Answer- pelvic
___ refers to the extent of the cancer, including the size and if it has spread. - Answer-
Stage
A patient has a surgical procedure described as an arthrotomy. You know that the joint:
- Answer- was incised.
The internal environment of the body that is compatible with life is: - Answer-
homeostasis
,What is the structural organization of the body from simple to complex? - Answer- Cells,
tissues, organs, body systems, and organisms
___ refers to how abnormal the malignant cells look. - Answer- Grade
The ________ system's role includes protect and temperature regulation. It includes the
skin, subcutaneous tissue, hair, nails, and sense receptors. - Answer- integumentary
The patient reports that her breathing difficulties of the last few years have been getting
progressively worse. After testing, her disease is diagnosed as one that she will most
likely have for the next several years. Her disease is considered to be: - Answer-
chronic
What is considered predisposing factors for disease? - Answer- All are correct
The branch of medicine that deals with the study of the heart is: - Answer- cardiology
Alzheimer's disease is an example of a(n): - Answer- eponym
The plural of diagnosis is: - Answer- diagnoses
In the term hypodermic, the prefix is: - Answer- hypo
The study and treatment of the eye are: - Answer- ophthalmology
Relapse and remission are seen frequently in what types of infections? - Answer- Latent
infections
Employees must provide their own alternative to gloves if they show signs of latex
anaphylaxis. T or F - Answer- False
Before disposing of a contaminated needle into a sharps container, the medical
assistant should: - Answer- None are correct
Which of the following substances protects nearby cells from viral invasion? - Answer-
Interferon
Interferon is a naturally occurring protein that helps protect cells from viral invasion. T or
F - Answer- True
On the basis of your understanding of the chain of infection, what would be the most
effective method of controlling the spread of conjunctivitis in a day care center? -
Answer- Sanitize hands thoroughly after each contact with a symptomatic child.
, What should be done if the eyes are exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids? -
Answer- Flush the eyes with warm water as soon as possible.
What is considered the second link in the chain of infection? - Answer- Reservoir
What are the two important factors in performing an effective hand wash? - Answer-
Friction and running warm water
The most effective treatment for viral infections is palliative in nature. T or F - Answer-
True
The method that completely destroys microorganisms is: - Answer- sterilization.
Which of the following diseases are caused by a virus? - Answer- Herpes
Cell-mediated immunity: - Answer- causes destruction of pathogens at the site of
infection.
A germicide is an agent that destroys pathogenic microorganisms. T or F - Answer-
True
Reservoir hosts who are unaware of their ability to spread an infectious disease are
identified as carriers. T or F - Answer- True
Pyemia is a condition marked by infectious microorganisms in the patient's urine. T or F
- Answer- False
Alcohol hand rubs, when used properly, are as effective at reducing the incidence of
nosocomial infections. T or F - Answer- True
The safest method to achieve adequate sanitization of instruments is to: - Answer- use
an ultrasonic sanitizer bath.
What is the first step that should be taken after exposure to contaminated waste? -
Answer- Wash or flush the exposed area.
What should not be done when sanitizing an instrument? - Answer- Wear exam gloves
when cleaning sharp instruments.
The use of Standard Precautions (e.g., gloves, masks, proper wound care, correct
disposal of contaminated products, and hand washing) helps control the ability of
infectious material to spread from one host to another. T or F - Answer- True
If a blood vessel is permeable, it is protected from the transfer of substances from the
outside environment. T or F - Answer- False
Complete Questions and Correct
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This cavity contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, and trachea: - Answer- Thoracic cavity
The substance that holds organelles within a cell is the: - Answer- cytoplasm
The prefix anti- means: - Answer- against
In the term neonatology, the suffix is: - Answer- logy
____ is how often the disease occurs. - Answer- Prevalence
The ________ system produces hormones that circulate in the blood to target tissue
that stimulates a particular action. - Answer- endocrine
Which of the following is an acronym? - Answer- TURP
A patient with bilateral pain hurts on: - Answer- both sides of her body.
____ can also be called subjective data. - Answer- Symptoms
Arthr/o is an example of a: - Answer- combining form.
Which type of tissue acts as an internal and external covering of the body? - Answer-
Epithelial
Most medical terms are from which two languages? - Answer- Greek, Latin
A patient reports, "I can't sleep, my throat is sore, my muscles ache, and my fever is
102.4° F." Which is considered a sign? - Answer- 102.4° F fever
The study of disease is: - Answer- pathology
Bone, blood, and fat are examples of what type of tissue? - Answer- Connective
Back to front is: - Answer- posteroanterior.
___ is the cause of the disorder or the disease. - Answer- Etiology
,Examining the term epidermis, you would expect that the word part epi- refers to a
structure ____________ the dermis. - Answer- above
Neurology is a discipline that would most likely treat patients with disorders of the: -
Answer- nerves
The structure that is the site of protein formation is the: - Answer- ribosome
The abdominopelvic region that is immediately superior to the umbilical region is the
_____ region. - Answer- epigastric
Which of the following disorders is an inflammation? - Answer- Enteritis
An enlargement of the heart is: - Answer- cardiomegaly
The right lobe of the liver is in the quadrant. - Answer- Right upper
Positioning a patient to examine the abdomen would be placing the person in a ____
position. - Answer- supine
If a stroke on one side of the brain affects the opposite side, you would term its effect to
be on the ____ side. - Answer- contralateral
The opposite of "hyper-" is: - Answer- hypo
The plane that divides the body horizontally into an upper part and a lower part is the
____ plane. - Answer- transverse
A patient who has a prenatal visit sees her practitioner: - Answer- before the birth of her
child.
The ____ plane separates the body into equal right and left halves. - Answer-
midsagittal
The stomach and spleen are located in the _____ quadrant. - Answer- left upper
The urinary bladder is located in the ____ cavity. - Answer- pelvic
___ refers to the extent of the cancer, including the size and if it has spread. - Answer-
Stage
A patient has a surgical procedure described as an arthrotomy. You know that the joint:
- Answer- was incised.
The internal environment of the body that is compatible with life is: - Answer-
homeostasis
,What is the structural organization of the body from simple to complex? - Answer- Cells,
tissues, organs, body systems, and organisms
___ refers to how abnormal the malignant cells look. - Answer- Grade
The ________ system's role includes protect and temperature regulation. It includes the
skin, subcutaneous tissue, hair, nails, and sense receptors. - Answer- integumentary
The patient reports that her breathing difficulties of the last few years have been getting
progressively worse. After testing, her disease is diagnosed as one that she will most
likely have for the next several years. Her disease is considered to be: - Answer-
chronic
What is considered predisposing factors for disease? - Answer- All are correct
The branch of medicine that deals with the study of the heart is: - Answer- cardiology
Alzheimer's disease is an example of a(n): - Answer- eponym
The plural of diagnosis is: - Answer- diagnoses
In the term hypodermic, the prefix is: - Answer- hypo
The study and treatment of the eye are: - Answer- ophthalmology
Relapse and remission are seen frequently in what types of infections? - Answer- Latent
infections
Employees must provide their own alternative to gloves if they show signs of latex
anaphylaxis. T or F - Answer- False
Before disposing of a contaminated needle into a sharps container, the medical
assistant should: - Answer- None are correct
Which of the following substances protects nearby cells from viral invasion? - Answer-
Interferon
Interferon is a naturally occurring protein that helps protect cells from viral invasion. T or
F - Answer- True
On the basis of your understanding of the chain of infection, what would be the most
effective method of controlling the spread of conjunctivitis in a day care center? -
Answer- Sanitize hands thoroughly after each contact with a symptomatic child.
, What should be done if the eyes are exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids? -
Answer- Flush the eyes with warm water as soon as possible.
What is considered the second link in the chain of infection? - Answer- Reservoir
What are the two important factors in performing an effective hand wash? - Answer-
Friction and running warm water
The most effective treatment for viral infections is palliative in nature. T or F - Answer-
True
The method that completely destroys microorganisms is: - Answer- sterilization.
Which of the following diseases are caused by a virus? - Answer- Herpes
Cell-mediated immunity: - Answer- causes destruction of pathogens at the site of
infection.
A germicide is an agent that destroys pathogenic microorganisms. T or F - Answer-
True
Reservoir hosts who are unaware of their ability to spread an infectious disease are
identified as carriers. T or F - Answer- True
Pyemia is a condition marked by infectious microorganisms in the patient's urine. T or F
- Answer- False
Alcohol hand rubs, when used properly, are as effective at reducing the incidence of
nosocomial infections. T or F - Answer- True
The safest method to achieve adequate sanitization of instruments is to: - Answer- use
an ultrasonic sanitizer bath.
What is the first step that should be taken after exposure to contaminated waste? -
Answer- Wash or flush the exposed area.
What should not be done when sanitizing an instrument? - Answer- Wear exam gloves
when cleaning sharp instruments.
The use of Standard Precautions (e.g., gloves, masks, proper wound care, correct
disposal of contaminated products, and hand washing) helps control the ability of
infectious material to spread from one host to another. T or F - Answer- True
If a blood vessel is permeable, it is protected from the transfer of substances from the
outside environment. T or F - Answer- False
