Study Guide for CBCS Exam QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2022
This status is given to patients that have been in the hospital for more than 24 hours. Correct
Answer: Inpatient
This status is given to patients that have been in the hospital for less than 24 hours. Also called
ambulatory care. Correct Answer: Outpatient
This type of specialty is responsible for meeting the medical needs of infants, children, and
teenagers. Correct Answer: Pediatrics
This type of specialty is responsible for meeting the needs of patients of all ages and addressing a
wide range of patient health concerns. Correct Answer: Internal/family medicine
This type of specialty treats patients for illnesses or conditions related to the urinary system.
Correct Answer: Urology
Physicians who specialize in the study and/or practice of urology. Correct Answer: Urologists
This type of specialty treats patients who have medical conditions that affect the integumentary
system. Correct Answer: Dermatology
This body system involves the skin, hair, nails; absorbs vitamin D and calcium from sunlight.
Correct Answer: Integumentary System
This specialty is responsible for the treatment of patients who have medical illnesses or
conditions related to the heart and vascular system. Correct Answer: Cardiology
This body system involves the heart, veins, and arteries; delivers nutrients and oxygen to every
cell. Correct Answer: Cardiovascular System
The study of disease. Correct Answer: Pathology
Tissues with uncontrolled growth that can spread and invade other parts of the body. Cancerous
tumors. Correct Answer: Malignant
Abnormal growths that are stable, treatable, and generally not life-threatening. Non cancerous
Correct Answer: Benign
This department is responsible for processing blood, body fluid, and tissue specimens from
patients. Correct Answer: Laboratory
The procedure for obtaining samples of blood, or blood-drawing. Correct Answer: Venipuncture
,A group of tests performed on a urine sample. Correct Answer: Urinalysis
This body system is responsible for ingesting and digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and
eliminating waste. Correct Answer: Digestive System
This body system is responsible for delivering oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. Correct
Answer: Respiratory System
This body system gives the human body form and stability and enables movement. Correct
Answer: Musculoskeletal System
Specialists in physical medicine. Correct Answer: Physiatrists
Inner layer of the heart. Correct Answer: Endocardium
Middle layer of the heart. Correct Answer: Myocardium
Outer layer of the heart. Correct Answer: Pericardium
Inflammation of the pericardium surrounding the heart. Correct Answer: Pericarditis
Inflammation of the myocardium of the heart. Correct Answer: Myocarditis
Literally means heart muscle disease and is a generalized diagnosis of primary heart disease.
Correct Answer: Cardiomyopathy
Blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. Correct Answer: Arteries
Heart attack. Correct Answer: Myocardial Infarction
This body system provides cells within the body with nutrients. Correct Answer: Circulatory
System
This body system distributes fluids and nutrients throughout the body and drains excess fluids
and protein to prevent edema. Correct Answer: Lymphatic System
Blood vessels that are the exchange system between arteries and veins; have the thinnest walls of
all blood vessels. Correct Answer: Capillaries
Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood to the heart. Correct Answer: Veins
Carries oxygenated blood to the lungs where Correct Answer: Pulmonary Vein
Physicians who specialize in the study of the integumentary system. Correct Answer:
Dermatologist
, Physicians who specialize in the study of the heart. Correct Answer: Cardiologist
A lab test that measures blood, urea, and nitrogen. Correct Answer: BUN
The retention of excess fluids in the body. Correct Answer: Edema
Excess fluid in the body that contains white blood cells, proteins, fats. The eliminated waste
products through the lymph nodes. Correct Answer: Lymph
The body system that processes secreting and eliminating urine. Correct Answer: Urinary
System
The tubes that attach the kidneys to the bladder. Correct Answer: Ureters
Urine is stored here until it is releases through the urethra. Correct Answer: Bladder
Urine is voided through this. Correct Answer: Urethra
The act of excreting urine. Correct Answer: Urination
The reduced ability of the kidneys to perform their necessary functions. Correct Answer: Renal
Insufficiency
The complete failure of kidney function. Correct Answer: Renal Failure
Diffusing blood to remove toxins and maintain balance, as in a patient that has kidney disease.
Correct Answer: Dialysis
Liquids that increase the process of urination. Most common are water, coffee, and tea. Correct
Answer: Diuretics
Excessive urination. Correct Answer: Polyuria
The body system of glands that produces and secretes hormones; aids in growth and
development. Correct Answer: Endocrine System
The body system that consists of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. It
receives information and interprets it via electrical signals carried by the nerves. Correct Answer:
Nervous System
The portion of the nervous system that connects the brain and spinal cord to the limbs and
organs. Correct Answer: Peripheral Nervous System PNS
System that is divided into two parts: The brain and spinal cord; conducts sensory information
from the peripheral nervous system to the brain. Correct Answer: Central Nervous System CNS
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2022
This status is given to patients that have been in the hospital for more than 24 hours. Correct
Answer: Inpatient
This status is given to patients that have been in the hospital for less than 24 hours. Also called
ambulatory care. Correct Answer: Outpatient
This type of specialty is responsible for meeting the medical needs of infants, children, and
teenagers. Correct Answer: Pediatrics
This type of specialty is responsible for meeting the needs of patients of all ages and addressing a
wide range of patient health concerns. Correct Answer: Internal/family medicine
This type of specialty treats patients for illnesses or conditions related to the urinary system.
Correct Answer: Urology
Physicians who specialize in the study and/or practice of urology. Correct Answer: Urologists
This type of specialty treats patients who have medical conditions that affect the integumentary
system. Correct Answer: Dermatology
This body system involves the skin, hair, nails; absorbs vitamin D and calcium from sunlight.
Correct Answer: Integumentary System
This specialty is responsible for the treatment of patients who have medical illnesses or
conditions related to the heart and vascular system. Correct Answer: Cardiology
This body system involves the heart, veins, and arteries; delivers nutrients and oxygen to every
cell. Correct Answer: Cardiovascular System
The study of disease. Correct Answer: Pathology
Tissues with uncontrolled growth that can spread and invade other parts of the body. Cancerous
tumors. Correct Answer: Malignant
Abnormal growths that are stable, treatable, and generally not life-threatening. Non cancerous
Correct Answer: Benign
This department is responsible for processing blood, body fluid, and tissue specimens from
patients. Correct Answer: Laboratory
The procedure for obtaining samples of blood, or blood-drawing. Correct Answer: Venipuncture
,A group of tests performed on a urine sample. Correct Answer: Urinalysis
This body system is responsible for ingesting and digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and
eliminating waste. Correct Answer: Digestive System
This body system is responsible for delivering oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. Correct
Answer: Respiratory System
This body system gives the human body form and stability and enables movement. Correct
Answer: Musculoskeletal System
Specialists in physical medicine. Correct Answer: Physiatrists
Inner layer of the heart. Correct Answer: Endocardium
Middle layer of the heart. Correct Answer: Myocardium
Outer layer of the heart. Correct Answer: Pericardium
Inflammation of the pericardium surrounding the heart. Correct Answer: Pericarditis
Inflammation of the myocardium of the heart. Correct Answer: Myocarditis
Literally means heart muscle disease and is a generalized diagnosis of primary heart disease.
Correct Answer: Cardiomyopathy
Blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. Correct Answer: Arteries
Heart attack. Correct Answer: Myocardial Infarction
This body system provides cells within the body with nutrients. Correct Answer: Circulatory
System
This body system distributes fluids and nutrients throughout the body and drains excess fluids
and protein to prevent edema. Correct Answer: Lymphatic System
Blood vessels that are the exchange system between arteries and veins; have the thinnest walls of
all blood vessels. Correct Answer: Capillaries
Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood to the heart. Correct Answer: Veins
Carries oxygenated blood to the lungs where Correct Answer: Pulmonary Vein
Physicians who specialize in the study of the integumentary system. Correct Answer:
Dermatologist
, Physicians who specialize in the study of the heart. Correct Answer: Cardiologist
A lab test that measures blood, urea, and nitrogen. Correct Answer: BUN
The retention of excess fluids in the body. Correct Answer: Edema
Excess fluid in the body that contains white blood cells, proteins, fats. The eliminated waste
products through the lymph nodes. Correct Answer: Lymph
The body system that processes secreting and eliminating urine. Correct Answer: Urinary
System
The tubes that attach the kidneys to the bladder. Correct Answer: Ureters
Urine is stored here until it is releases through the urethra. Correct Answer: Bladder
Urine is voided through this. Correct Answer: Urethra
The act of excreting urine. Correct Answer: Urination
The reduced ability of the kidneys to perform their necessary functions. Correct Answer: Renal
Insufficiency
The complete failure of kidney function. Correct Answer: Renal Failure
Diffusing blood to remove toxins and maintain balance, as in a patient that has kidney disease.
Correct Answer: Dialysis
Liquids that increase the process of urination. Most common are water, coffee, and tea. Correct
Answer: Diuretics
Excessive urination. Correct Answer: Polyuria
The body system of glands that produces and secretes hormones; aids in growth and
development. Correct Answer: Endocrine System
The body system that consists of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. It
receives information and interprets it via electrical signals carried by the nerves. Correct Answer:
Nervous System
The portion of the nervous system that connects the brain and spinal cord to the limbs and
organs. Correct Answer: Peripheral Nervous System PNS
System that is divided into two parts: The brain and spinal cord; conducts sensory information
from the peripheral nervous system to the brain. Correct Answer: Central Nervous System CNS
