Chapter 5 Biomedical Sciences and
Technology Exam Questions and
Answers
In an atom, the negatively charged particles are called: - ANSWER-Electrons
Which particles are found in the nucleus of an atom? - ANSWER-Protons and neutrons
Which particles are found in the valence shell of an atom? - ANSWER-Electrons
Which of the following materials is NOT a conductor of electrical energy? - ANSWER-
Rubber
The force or push that moves free electrons from one atom to another is referred to as: -
ANSWER-Voltage
Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in Hertz? - ANSWER-
Frequency
Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in Watts? - ANSWER-
Power
Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in Ohms? - ANSWER-
Resistance
Which of the following concepts of electrical energy is true? - ANSWER-Radiofrequency
cycles at approximately 100,000 cycles per second
Which of the following statements concerning current is true? - ANSWER-Alternating
current flows back and forth along a single pathway due to changes in polarity.
Which of the concepts of electrosurgical unit (ESU) electrical energy flow is correct? -
ANSWER-Use of monopolar energy flow may result in alternate site burns.
The electrical energy device that causes the collagen matrix in vessel walls and
connective tissue to reform into a permanently fused tissue matrix is the: - ANSWER-
LigaSure
The mechanical energy device that uses a piezoelectric transducer to create
mechanical friction energy is called the: - ANSWER-Harmonic Scalpel
Which aspect of Newton's Law of Inertia is incorrect? - ANSWER-The acceleration of an
object is dependent upon two variables: speed and velocity.
, The characteristics of light energy include include all of the following except: -
ANSWER-Radiation
The characteristics of LASER light include all of the following except: - ANSWER-
Divergence
Solid medium LASERs include which of the following? - ANSWER-KTP and Nd: YAG
Which of the following is not a property of solids? - ANSWER-Take the shape of the
container.
The state of matter that has no fixed volume or shape and is affected by magnetic and
electrical fields is: - ANSWER-Plasma
The method of heat transfer used in the neonatal warmer is: - ANSWER-Radiation
The heat transference that results from contact of internal organs with a cool irrigation
solution is: - ANSWER-Conduction
Computer input devices include a: - ANSWER-Scanner
The single robotic arm: - ANSWER-Attaches to the bedrail of the OR table
The mechanical energy device that uses an ultrasonic vibrating tip to "break up" and
vacuum away tissue is the: - ANSWER-Cavitational Ultrasonic Suction Aspirator
A particle of LASER light energy is called a/an: - ANSWER-Photon
electrons - ANSWER-In an atom, the negatively-charged particles are called
protons and neutrons - ANSWER-Which particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
electrons - ANSWER-Which particles are found in the valence shell of an atom?
rubber - ANSWER-Which of the following materials is NOT a conductor of electrical
energy?
voltage - ANSWER-The force or push that moves free electrons from one atom to
another is referred to as
frequency - ANSWER-Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in
Hertz?
power - ANSWER-Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in
Watts?
Technology Exam Questions and
Answers
In an atom, the negatively charged particles are called: - ANSWER-Electrons
Which particles are found in the nucleus of an atom? - ANSWER-Protons and neutrons
Which particles are found in the valence shell of an atom? - ANSWER-Electrons
Which of the following materials is NOT a conductor of electrical energy? - ANSWER-
Rubber
The force or push that moves free electrons from one atom to another is referred to as: -
ANSWER-Voltage
Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in Hertz? - ANSWER-
Frequency
Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in Watts? - ANSWER-
Power
Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in Ohms? - ANSWER-
Resistance
Which of the following concepts of electrical energy is true? - ANSWER-Radiofrequency
cycles at approximately 100,000 cycles per second
Which of the following statements concerning current is true? - ANSWER-Alternating
current flows back and forth along a single pathway due to changes in polarity.
Which of the concepts of electrosurgical unit (ESU) electrical energy flow is correct? -
ANSWER-Use of monopolar energy flow may result in alternate site burns.
The electrical energy device that causes the collagen matrix in vessel walls and
connective tissue to reform into a permanently fused tissue matrix is the: - ANSWER-
LigaSure
The mechanical energy device that uses a piezoelectric transducer to create
mechanical friction energy is called the: - ANSWER-Harmonic Scalpel
Which aspect of Newton's Law of Inertia is incorrect? - ANSWER-The acceleration of an
object is dependent upon two variables: speed and velocity.
, The characteristics of light energy include include all of the following except: -
ANSWER-Radiation
The characteristics of LASER light include all of the following except: - ANSWER-
Divergence
Solid medium LASERs include which of the following? - ANSWER-KTP and Nd: YAG
Which of the following is not a property of solids? - ANSWER-Take the shape of the
container.
The state of matter that has no fixed volume or shape and is affected by magnetic and
electrical fields is: - ANSWER-Plasma
The method of heat transfer used in the neonatal warmer is: - ANSWER-Radiation
The heat transference that results from contact of internal organs with a cool irrigation
solution is: - ANSWER-Conduction
Computer input devices include a: - ANSWER-Scanner
The single robotic arm: - ANSWER-Attaches to the bedrail of the OR table
The mechanical energy device that uses an ultrasonic vibrating tip to "break up" and
vacuum away tissue is the: - ANSWER-Cavitational Ultrasonic Suction Aspirator
A particle of LASER light energy is called a/an: - ANSWER-Photon
electrons - ANSWER-In an atom, the negatively-charged particles are called
protons and neutrons - ANSWER-Which particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
electrons - ANSWER-Which particles are found in the valence shell of an atom?
rubber - ANSWER-Which of the following materials is NOT a conductor of electrical
energy?
voltage - ANSWER-The force or push that moves free electrons from one atom to
another is referred to as
frequency - ANSWER-Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in
Hertz?
power - ANSWER-Which of the following electrical energy concepts is measured in
Watts?
