1. Which cells function to maintain bone matrix?
Ans: Osteocytes
2. Prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) can result in which type of cancer?
Ans: Vaginal cancer
3. Which statement by the professor best describes acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS)?
Ans: A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary
compliance, and the presence of bilateral infiltrates on chest x-ray imaging.
4. In infectious mononucleosis (IM), what does the Monospot test detect?
Ans: Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
5. A patient has been hospitalized for a large deep vein thrombosis and states he is
the third person in his family to have this condition in the last 2 years. What response by
the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
Ans: We can test your blood for factor V Leiden.
6. The healthcare professor states that a patient has reached pain tolerance. What
further information from the professor is most accurate?
Ans: The patient cannot endure a higher level of pain intensity at this point.
7. A healthcare professional is teaching a community group about inherited
disorders. What pattern of inheritance does the professional describe for sickle cell
disease?
Ans: Inherited autosomal recessive disorder
8. What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion?
Ans: Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels canresult
in inflammation that is believed to trigger depression.
9. A healthcare professional is planning a community event to reduce risk of
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in high risk groups. Which group would the professional
target as the priority?
Ans: Hypertension
, 10. A woman has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome but is confused
because her pelvic ultrasound (US) was read as normal and did not show cysts. What
response by the health care professional is most appropriate?
Ans: You do not need to have cysts on your ovaries to have this condition.
11. A child has iron deficiency anemia. In addition to iron supplements, what else
does the healthcare professional educate the parents on giving the child?
Ans: Vitamin C
12. A person has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) that is
positive for the Philadelphia chromosome. What statement by the healthcare professional
is most appropriate?
Ans: We are planning to get your disease in remission, but it will be hard.
13. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom?
Ans: Excessive mucus production
14. A patient has primary immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and is
hospitalized after a bleeding episode. What treatment does the healthcare provider
anticipate being ordered for this patient?
Ans: Infusion of IVIG
15. A hospitalized patient's lab work is as follows: WBC 2000, bands 14.8%, and
segmented neutrophils 5. The healthcare professional calculates the patient's absolute
neutrophil count (ANC). What action does the professional take next?
Ans: Implements protocols to prevent life-threatening infections
16. A patient has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and asks
the healthcare professional to describe it. What description by the professional
is most accurate?
Ans: ALL is a progressive neoplasm defined by the presence of greater than 30%
lymphoblasts in the bone marrow or blood.
17. A healthcare professional is discussing breast feeding with a pregnant woman.
Which beneficial substance does the professional tell the mother is found in breast milk?
Ans: IgA
, 18. Clinical manifestations that include irregular or heavy bleeding, the passage of
large clots, and the depletion of iron stores support which diagnosis?
Ans: Abnormal uterine bleeding.
19. What is the consequence of a splenectomy?
Ans: The number of defective cells in circulation increases.
20. The student wants to know how the clinical manifestations and onset of juvenile
idiopathic arthritis (JIA) differ from those of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults. What
Ans by the healthcare professional is best?
Ans: JIA predominantly affects large joints.
21. A student is learning about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). What information
does the student clarify with a study partner as being correct?
Ans: Such an inflammation may result in permanent changes to the ciliated epithelium of the
fallopian tubes.
22. A newborn baby displays jaundice 20 hours after birth. What action by the
healthcare professional is most appropriate?
Ans: Draw blood to measure total bilirubin.
23. A patient reports joint stiffness with movement and joint pain in weightbearing
joints that is usually relieved by rest. What treatment option does the health care
professional discuss with the patient?
Ans: Exercise and weight reduction
24. How does the epididymis become infected?
Ans: The pathogenic microorganisms ascend the vasa deferentia from an already infected
urethra or bladder.
25. An infant has a continuous machine-type murmur best heard at the left upper
sternal border throughout systole and diastole. The healthcare professional suspects a
congenital heart disorder. What other assessment finding is inconsistent with the
professional's knowledge about this disorder?
Ans: Thrill on palpation
26. A patient has damage to the lower pons and medulla. What finding does the
healthcare professional associate with this injury?
Ans: Osteocytes
2. Prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) can result in which type of cancer?
Ans: Vaginal cancer
3. Which statement by the professor best describes acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS)?
Ans: A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary
compliance, and the presence of bilateral infiltrates on chest x-ray imaging.
4. In infectious mononucleosis (IM), what does the Monospot test detect?
Ans: Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
5. A patient has been hospitalized for a large deep vein thrombosis and states he is
the third person in his family to have this condition in the last 2 years. What response by
the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
Ans: We can test your blood for factor V Leiden.
6. The healthcare professor states that a patient has reached pain tolerance. What
further information from the professor is most accurate?
Ans: The patient cannot endure a higher level of pain intensity at this point.
7. A healthcare professional is teaching a community group about inherited
disorders. What pattern of inheritance does the professional describe for sickle cell
disease?
Ans: Inherited autosomal recessive disorder
8. What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion?
Ans: Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels canresult
in inflammation that is believed to trigger depression.
9. A healthcare professional is planning a community event to reduce risk of
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in high risk groups. Which group would the professional
target as the priority?
Ans: Hypertension
, 10. A woman has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome but is confused
because her pelvic ultrasound (US) was read as normal and did not show cysts. What
response by the health care professional is most appropriate?
Ans: You do not need to have cysts on your ovaries to have this condition.
11. A child has iron deficiency anemia. In addition to iron supplements, what else
does the healthcare professional educate the parents on giving the child?
Ans: Vitamin C
12. A person has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) that is
positive for the Philadelphia chromosome. What statement by the healthcare professional
is most appropriate?
Ans: We are planning to get your disease in remission, but it will be hard.
13. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom?
Ans: Excessive mucus production
14. A patient has primary immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and is
hospitalized after a bleeding episode. What treatment does the healthcare provider
anticipate being ordered for this patient?
Ans: Infusion of IVIG
15. A hospitalized patient's lab work is as follows: WBC 2000, bands 14.8%, and
segmented neutrophils 5. The healthcare professional calculates the patient's absolute
neutrophil count (ANC). What action does the professional take next?
Ans: Implements protocols to prevent life-threatening infections
16. A patient has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and asks
the healthcare professional to describe it. What description by the professional
is most accurate?
Ans: ALL is a progressive neoplasm defined by the presence of greater than 30%
lymphoblasts in the bone marrow or blood.
17. A healthcare professional is discussing breast feeding with a pregnant woman.
Which beneficial substance does the professional tell the mother is found in breast milk?
Ans: IgA
, 18. Clinical manifestations that include irregular or heavy bleeding, the passage of
large clots, and the depletion of iron stores support which diagnosis?
Ans: Abnormal uterine bleeding.
19. What is the consequence of a splenectomy?
Ans: The number of defective cells in circulation increases.
20. The student wants to know how the clinical manifestations and onset of juvenile
idiopathic arthritis (JIA) differ from those of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults. What
Ans by the healthcare professional is best?
Ans: JIA predominantly affects large joints.
21. A student is learning about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). What information
does the student clarify with a study partner as being correct?
Ans: Such an inflammation may result in permanent changes to the ciliated epithelium of the
fallopian tubes.
22. A newborn baby displays jaundice 20 hours after birth. What action by the
healthcare professional is most appropriate?
Ans: Draw blood to measure total bilirubin.
23. A patient reports joint stiffness with movement and joint pain in weightbearing
joints that is usually relieved by rest. What treatment option does the health care
professional discuss with the patient?
Ans: Exercise and weight reduction
24. How does the epididymis become infected?
Ans: The pathogenic microorganisms ascend the vasa deferentia from an already infected
urethra or bladder.
25. An infant has a continuous machine-type murmur best heard at the left upper
sternal border throughout systole and diastole. The healthcare professional suspects a
congenital heart disorder. What other assessment finding is inconsistent with the
professional's knowledge about this disorder?
Ans: Thrill on palpation
26. A patient has damage to the lower pons and medulla. What finding does the
healthcare professional associate with this injury?
