HS3210 - Exam Questions and Solutions _ All Answers are Correct

Question 1CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text sigmoidoscopy A disease categorized as a deficiency disease is one that: Select one: a. causes no discernable signs or symptoms b. is lacking available tools to diagnose it conclusively c. results from the lack of a nutrient or component necessary for good health d. enters the body through contact, ingestion, or inhalation e. results from organs or body systems that do not work properly Feedback The correct answer is: results from the lack of a nutrient or component necessary for good health Question 2IncorrectMark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text When combining two root words in a medical term: Select one: a. the letter “a” is used as a connection b. the letter “o” is used to connect them c. the root words are combined with an “s” at the end d. the root words are arranged in alphabetical order e. the prefix is sandwiched between the two root words Feedback The correct answer is: the letter “o” is used to connect them Question 3CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Scleroderma characteristically causes: Select one: a. urinary tract infections b. avascular necrosis (death of bone tissue) c. anemia d. thickening and hardening of the skin e. lymphoma Feedback The correct answer is: thickening and hardening of the skin Question 4IncorrectMark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Surgery that must be performed, but can be postponed is: Select one: a. emergency surgery b. elective surgery c. semi-elective surgery d. para-elective surgery e. pre-emergent surgery Feedback The correct answer is: semi-elective surgery Question 5CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Regarding laboratory tests, the following is true: Select one: a. a blood count measures cholesterol levels in the blood b. an enzyme test measures the amount of glucose in the blood c. an electrolyte test measures the amount of cholesterol in the blood d. a lipid blood test measures the cholesterol levels in the blood e. a blood sugar test measures the number of red blood cells carrying lipids Feedback The correct answer is: a lipid blood test measures the cholesterol levels in the blood Question 6IncorrectMark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The following statement regarding rheumatoid arthritis is true: Select one: a. larger joints, such as the hips or knees, are usually affected first b. the condition usually only affects the patient’s bones and joints c. patients should avoid exercise as it may cause flare-ups d. the condition can be cured by a combination of surgery and medication e. the condition can be managed, but not cured Feedback The correct answer is: the condition can be managed, but not cured Question 7IncorrectMark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis may include: Select one: a. chemotherapy b. joint fusion c. tracheostomy d. skin graft e. wearing a cast Feedback The correct answer is: joint fusion Question 8IncorrectMark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The following is true about HIV and AIDS: Select one: a. HIV goes through four stages before progressing to AIDS b. treatment for HIV should be postponed until the first sign of opportunistic infection c. the same strain of HIV has infected humans since the 1980s d. the initial onset, or primary infection, of HIV can last 8 to 10 years e. a primary goal of HIV treatment is to delay the onset of AIDS for as long as possible Feedback The correct answer is: a primary goal of HIV treatment is to delay the onset of AIDS for as long as possible Question 9CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text An example of a diagnostic test for cancer is: Select one: a. Radiation b. Biological therapy c. Clinical trials d. Palliative testing e. PET scan Feedback The correct answer is: PET scan Question 10IncorrectMark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The period of time comprising all three stages of surgery is called the: Select one: a. preoperative period b. anteoperative period c. intraoperative period d. postoperative period e. perioperative period Feedback The correct answer is: perioperative period Question 1CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text HIV is diagnosed: Select one: a. too late to begin treatment in most cases b. by Pap test or vaginal swab c. by a blood test for the virus d. by physical exam e. via hair mineral analysis Feedback The correct answer is: by a blood test for the virus Question 2IncorrectMark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART): Select one: a. can be used on donated blood to make it suitable for transfusion b. should be used on a patient diagnosed with Shingles to prevent HIV c. is a diagnostic test for the presence of the Human immunodeficiency virus d. causes side effects such as nausea, rash, and diarrhea e. is a vaccine that effectively prevents infection by HIV Feedback The correct answer is: causes side effects such as nausea, rash, and diarrhea Question 3IncorrectMark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The following about opportunistic infections and AIDS is true: Select one: a. Salmonellosis is contracted via contaminated food or water b. Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a fungus present in soil or animal droppings c. Kaposi sarcoma is the term for metastatic melanoma occurring in AIDS patients d. Wasting syndrome causes redistribution of fat so patients often gain weight e. Candidiasis, also known as a yeast infection, leads to AIDS dementia complex Feedback The correct answer is: Salmonellosis is contracted via contaminated food or water Question 4CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The most characteristic sign of lupus is: Select one: a. diarrhea b. insomnia c. blurred vision d. urinary retention e. a butterfly-shaped rash Feedback The correct answer is: a butterfly-shaped rash Question 5IncorrectMark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The scope of disease refers to: Select one: a. how extensively a disease affects the body b. the method used to diagnose a microorganism causing disease c. the number of tests a physician will run to diagnose the patient d. the treatment regimen the patient will undergo e. if a patient will or will not need to be referred to a specialist for further treatment Feedback The correct answer is: how extensively a disease affects the body Question 6CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Progression of scleroderma is monitored by: Select one: a. echocardiography b. muscle tissue biopsies c. modified Rodnan skin score d. chorionic villus sampling e. radionuclide scans Feedback The correct answer is: modified Rodnan skin score Question 7CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Chemotherapy includes: Select one: a. injection of drugs to kill cancer cells within the body b. high-powered beams of radiation to target cancer cells c. introduction of healthy stem cells from the patient or a donor d. surgical removal of the affected organ or tissues e. blocking hormone receptors or hormone production in the body Feedback The correct answer is: injection of drugs to kill cancer cells within the body Question 8IncorrectMark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Regarding scleroderma, oval-shaped patches of thickened skin are called: Select one: a. linear scleroderma b. morphea c. Raynaud phenomenon d. silicosis e. collagen plaques Feedback The correct answer is: morphea Question 9CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The diagnostic test that captures direct images or video by camera is: Select one: a. electrocardiogram b. endoscopy c. magnetic resonance imaging d. positron emission tomography e. ultrasound Feedback The correct answer is: endoscopy Question 10CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The following statement about HIV is true: Select one: a. infection with HIV will eventually lead to the development of AIDS b. urine or oral fluid testing is reliable for diagnosing HIV c. HIV test results are kept confidential only if the result is positive d. progression of HIV infection can be slowed or halted with modern treatments e. anti-HIV drugs are delivered intravenously on a bi-weekly schedule Feedback The correct answer is: progression of HIV infection can be slowed or halted with modern treatments Question 1CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The following statement regarding lupus is true: Select one: a. flare-ups can occur even after initial diagnosis and treatment b. the disorder is most common in those of European descent c. the most characteristic sign of lupus is the café-au-lait spot d. lupus is best diagnosed via a CAT scan, but a liver biopsy is required for confirmation e. inflammation is typically confined to bones and joints Feedback The correct answer is: flare-ups can occur even after initial diagnosis and treatment Question 2CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In medical terminology, the root word pertaining to joints or limbs is: Select one: a. cyphb. arthro- c. mycd. carcinoe. pathoFeedback The correct answer is: arthroQuestion 3CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The most characteristic sign of lupus is: Select one: a. diarrhea b. insomnia c. blurred vision d. urinary retention e. a butterfly-shaped rash Feedback The correct answer is: a butterfly-shaped rash Question 4CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text HIV is diagnosed: Select one: a. too late to begin treatment in most cases b. by Pap test or vaginal swab c. by a blood test for the virus d. by physical exam e. via hair mineral analysis Feedback The correct answer is: by a blood test for the virus Question 5CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The following statement regarding rheumatoid arthritis is true: Select one: a. larger joints, such as the hips or knees, are usually affected first b. the condition usually only affects the patient’s bones and joints c. patients should avoid exercise as it may cause flare-ups d. the condition can be cured by a combination of surgery and medication e. the condition can be managed, but not cured Feedback The correct answer is: the condition can be managed, but not cured Question 6CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Chemotherapy includes: Select one: a. injection of drugs to kill cancer cells within the body b. high-powered beams of radiation to target cancer cells c. introduction of healthy stem cells from the patient or a donor d. surgical removal of the affected organ or tissues e. blocking hormone receptors or hormone production in the body Feedback The correct answer is: injection of drugs to kill cancer cells within the body Question 7CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The following statement about HIV is true: Select one: a. infection with HIV will eventually lead to the development of AIDS b. urine or oral fluid testing is reliable for diagnosing HIV c. HIV test results are kept confidential only if the result is positive d. progression of HIV infection can be slowed or halted with modern treatments e. anti-HIV drugs are delivered intravenously on a bi-weekly schedule Feedback The correct answer is: progression of HIV infection can be slowed or halted with modern treatments Question 8CorrectMark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis may include: Select one: a. chemotherapy b. joint fusion c. tracheostomy d. skin graft e. wearing a cast Feedback The correct answer is: joint fusion Q