PACAT Practice Test 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Somatic mosaicism is when an individual contains two distinct cell
populations as a result of a postzygotic mutation, with phenotypic
consequence partially influenced by the extent of chromosomal
rearrangement.
Question
Chromosomal rearrangement is implicated in what somatic
change? -
correct answer ✅Malignancy
Rearrangement of chromosomes is a somatic change implicated in
malignancy.
After 24 hours of fasting what is the source of energy (for
gluconeogensis)? -
correct answer ✅Amino Acids
During early stages of fasting, glycogen may be used for
glycogenolysis. As fasting continues, glycogen stores are depleted
and other precursors are used, among which are certain amino
acids and odd-chain fatty acids rather than even chain fatty acids.
,PACAT Practice Test 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Following an automobile accident, physical examination shows
damage to a patient's deltoid muscle and teres minor muscle. The
patient is unable to abduct and laterally rotate their arm. What
nerve is likely injured? -
correct answer ✅The axillary nerve innervates the deltoid and
teres minor muscles. If injured, the arm cannot be abducted or
laterally rotated.
75% of the breast lymphatics drain directly into what nodes? -
correct answer ✅Pectoral nodes
Sodium (Na) loses its electron to become sodium ion (Na+). What
kind of reaction is this? -
correct answer ✅Oxidation reaction
In what part of the body is there a thickened layer of epidermis? -
correct answer ✅Soles of feet
What kind of ions do nonmetals form? -
correct answer ✅anions
Anions are negative ions and cations are positive ions.
,PACAT Practice Test 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Nonmetals are neutral elements. During bonding, they gain
electron(s) from the metal they are reacting with and, as a result,
get a negative charge.
Anna is negative = anion negative
You are presented with a female patient who shows a pervasive
pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and
emotions. This instability of self-image can result in feelings of
emptiness and fears of abandonment. She is very impulsive, often
showing feelings of anger, especially when criticized. She
sometimes performs self-harm by cutting herself and threatens
suicide. What disorder may she be exhibiting? -
correct answer ✅Borderline Personality Disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a self-
importance and sense of entitlement that drive a need to be
admired.
Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive
distrust of others, even stemming to close relationships such as
friends, family, and partners. The person becomes suspicious and
, PACAT Practice Test 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
guarded with a focus on uncovering clues to validate fears and
suspicions of those around them.
Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by directing one's
attention on their inner life rather than the external world, leading
to an aloof and introspective nature. The patient may focus on
internal fantasies rather than any social or sexual relationships.
There is generally a dampened emotional response and
indifference toward social norms.
Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a lack of concern
for the feelings or needs of others; social rules and obligations are
disregarded. The patient may display heightened irritability,
aggression, and/or impulsiveness with a lack of guilt over
consequences. They fail to learn from their experiences.
A 65-year-old woman slips and falls on the bathroom floor. She has
a posterior dislocation of the hip joint and a fracture of the neck of
the femur.
Question:
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Somatic mosaicism is when an individual contains two distinct cell
populations as a result of a postzygotic mutation, with phenotypic
consequence partially influenced by the extent of chromosomal
rearrangement.
Question
Chromosomal rearrangement is implicated in what somatic
change? -
correct answer ✅Malignancy
Rearrangement of chromosomes is a somatic change implicated in
malignancy.
After 24 hours of fasting what is the source of energy (for
gluconeogensis)? -
correct answer ✅Amino Acids
During early stages of fasting, glycogen may be used for
glycogenolysis. As fasting continues, glycogen stores are depleted
and other precursors are used, among which are certain amino
acids and odd-chain fatty acids rather than even chain fatty acids.
,PACAT Practice Test 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Following an automobile accident, physical examination shows
damage to a patient's deltoid muscle and teres minor muscle. The
patient is unable to abduct and laterally rotate their arm. What
nerve is likely injured? -
correct answer ✅The axillary nerve innervates the deltoid and
teres minor muscles. If injured, the arm cannot be abducted or
laterally rotated.
75% of the breast lymphatics drain directly into what nodes? -
correct answer ✅Pectoral nodes
Sodium (Na) loses its electron to become sodium ion (Na+). What
kind of reaction is this? -
correct answer ✅Oxidation reaction
In what part of the body is there a thickened layer of epidermis? -
correct answer ✅Soles of feet
What kind of ions do nonmetals form? -
correct answer ✅anions
Anions are negative ions and cations are positive ions.
,PACAT Practice Test 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Nonmetals are neutral elements. During bonding, they gain
electron(s) from the metal they are reacting with and, as a result,
get a negative charge.
Anna is negative = anion negative
You are presented with a female patient who shows a pervasive
pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and
emotions. This instability of self-image can result in feelings of
emptiness and fears of abandonment. She is very impulsive, often
showing feelings of anger, especially when criticized. She
sometimes performs self-harm by cutting herself and threatens
suicide. What disorder may she be exhibiting? -
correct answer ✅Borderline Personality Disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a self-
importance and sense of entitlement that drive a need to be
admired.
Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive
distrust of others, even stemming to close relationships such as
friends, family, and partners. The person becomes suspicious and
, PACAT Practice Test 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
guarded with a focus on uncovering clues to validate fears and
suspicions of those around them.
Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by directing one's
attention on their inner life rather than the external world, leading
to an aloof and introspective nature. The patient may focus on
internal fantasies rather than any social or sexual relationships.
There is generally a dampened emotional response and
indifference toward social norms.
Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a lack of concern
for the feelings or needs of others; social rules and obligations are
disregarded. The patient may display heightened irritability,
aggression, and/or impulsiveness with a lack of guilt over
consequences. They fail to learn from their experiences.
A 65-year-old woman slips and falls on the bathroom floor. She has
a posterior dislocation of the hip joint and a fracture of the neck of
the femur.
Question:
