ALU 101 book Questions and Answers 100% Correct
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Without a properly signed application, a life insurance contract can be considered to be
which of the following?
A. invalid
B. inadmissible as evidence
C. Material representation
Answer Options:
1. A only is correct
2. A and B are correct
3. B and C are correct
4. A, B and C are correct - Correct Answer 2
A procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to image soft tissue:
1. X-ray
2. fluoroscopy
3. Ultrasonography (US)
4. computed tomography (CT) - Correct Answer 3
Describe the test used to diagnose brain and nervous system disorders. - Correct
Answer CT, MRI, PET, Cistronagraphy
Describe the difference between invasive an non-invasive testing techniques. - Correct
Answer Invasive punctures the skin, cuts deep
Which of the following are recorded during a sleep study?
A. body position
B. oxygen saturation
C. electroencephalogram
,Answer Options: 1. A and B only are correct
2. A and C only are correct
3. B and C only are correct
4. A, B and C are correct - Correct Answer 4
Obstructive sleep apnea is diagnosed by:
1. Plumonary angiography
2. pulmonary function test (PFTs)
3. polysomnography
4. bronchoscopy - Correct Answer 3
List the endoscopic exams used to diagnose and treat abdominal pathology. - Correct
Answer Colonoscopy and Endoscopy
List the common medical conditions often diagnosed by pelvic or transvaginal
ultrasound. - Correct Answer pregnancy, cervical or uteral cancer
What are the most common measurements of pulmonary function (PFTs) seen in
underwriting? - Correct Answer 1. FVC (forced vital capacity
2. FEV (forced expiratory volume at 1 second
3. FEV/FVC ratio
4. diffusing capacity (DLCO)
A low body mass index (BMI) can be a marker for all of the following diseases Except:
1. cancer
2. anorexia nervosa
3. hypothyroidism
4. alcohol abuse - Correct Answer 3
The maximum pressure achieved during a contraction of the heart is the:
1. systolic blood pressure
,2. pulse pressure
3. diastolic blood pressure
4. atrial pressure - Correct Answer 1
Which of the following statements regarding hypertension are correct?
A. Hypertension can lead to stroke
B. Mild hypertension can shorten life expectancy
C. Left ventricular hypertrophy can develop with uncontrolled hypertension
Answer Options: 1. A and B only are correct
2. A and C only are correct
3. B and C only are correct
4. A, B and C are correct - Correct Answer 4
Name at least five classification of hypertension. - Correct Answer primary hypertension
secondary hypertension
white coat hypertension
systolic hypertension
pseudo hypertension (in elderly)
borderline hypertension
resistant hypertension (3 or more drugs)
Procedures used to identify coronary artery disease include all of the follow Except:
1. electron beam computed tomography (EBCT)
2. myocardial perfusion scan
3. positron emission tomography (PET)
4. magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) - Correct Answer 3
Test used to assist in identifying lung cancer include which of the following:
A. Chest x-ray
B. Computed tomography (CT) scan
, C. bronchoscopy
Answer options:
1. B only is correct
2. A and C only are correct
3. B and C only are correct
4. A, B and C are correct - Correct Answer 4
Classes of drugs that can be used to treat hypertension include which of the following?
A. sulfonamides
B. calcium channel blockers
C. angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Answer options 1. A only is correct
2. C only is correct
3. A and B only are correct
4. B and C only are correct - Correct Answer 4
All of the following are potential complication of gastrointestinal surgery for obesity
Except:
1. dumping syndrome
2. anemia
3. nutritional deficiencies
4. diabetes - Correct Answer 4
Explain the difference between primary and secondary hypertension - Correct Answer
primary is no identifying cause, secondary is caused by an underlying disease
What are some conditions that can cause chronic postural hypotension - Correct
Answer Parkinsons, aortic stenosis, adverse effects of medication
| Graded A+ 2024
Without a properly signed application, a life insurance contract can be considered to be
which of the following?
A. invalid
B. inadmissible as evidence
C. Material representation
Answer Options:
1. A only is correct
2. A and B are correct
3. B and C are correct
4. A, B and C are correct - Correct Answer 2
A procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to image soft tissue:
1. X-ray
2. fluoroscopy
3. Ultrasonography (US)
4. computed tomography (CT) - Correct Answer 3
Describe the test used to diagnose brain and nervous system disorders. - Correct
Answer CT, MRI, PET, Cistronagraphy
Describe the difference between invasive an non-invasive testing techniques. - Correct
Answer Invasive punctures the skin, cuts deep
Which of the following are recorded during a sleep study?
A. body position
B. oxygen saturation
C. electroencephalogram
,Answer Options: 1. A and B only are correct
2. A and C only are correct
3. B and C only are correct
4. A, B and C are correct - Correct Answer 4
Obstructive sleep apnea is diagnosed by:
1. Plumonary angiography
2. pulmonary function test (PFTs)
3. polysomnography
4. bronchoscopy - Correct Answer 3
List the endoscopic exams used to diagnose and treat abdominal pathology. - Correct
Answer Colonoscopy and Endoscopy
List the common medical conditions often diagnosed by pelvic or transvaginal
ultrasound. - Correct Answer pregnancy, cervical or uteral cancer
What are the most common measurements of pulmonary function (PFTs) seen in
underwriting? - Correct Answer 1. FVC (forced vital capacity
2. FEV (forced expiratory volume at 1 second
3. FEV/FVC ratio
4. diffusing capacity (DLCO)
A low body mass index (BMI) can be a marker for all of the following diseases Except:
1. cancer
2. anorexia nervosa
3. hypothyroidism
4. alcohol abuse - Correct Answer 3
The maximum pressure achieved during a contraction of the heart is the:
1. systolic blood pressure
,2. pulse pressure
3. diastolic blood pressure
4. atrial pressure - Correct Answer 1
Which of the following statements regarding hypertension are correct?
A. Hypertension can lead to stroke
B. Mild hypertension can shorten life expectancy
C. Left ventricular hypertrophy can develop with uncontrolled hypertension
Answer Options: 1. A and B only are correct
2. A and C only are correct
3. B and C only are correct
4. A, B and C are correct - Correct Answer 4
Name at least five classification of hypertension. - Correct Answer primary hypertension
secondary hypertension
white coat hypertension
systolic hypertension
pseudo hypertension (in elderly)
borderline hypertension
resistant hypertension (3 or more drugs)
Procedures used to identify coronary artery disease include all of the follow Except:
1. electron beam computed tomography (EBCT)
2. myocardial perfusion scan
3. positron emission tomography (PET)
4. magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) - Correct Answer 3
Test used to assist in identifying lung cancer include which of the following:
A. Chest x-ray
B. Computed tomography (CT) scan
, C. bronchoscopy
Answer options:
1. B only is correct
2. A and C only are correct
3. B and C only are correct
4. A, B and C are correct - Correct Answer 4
Classes of drugs that can be used to treat hypertension include which of the following?
A. sulfonamides
B. calcium channel blockers
C. angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Answer options 1. A only is correct
2. C only is correct
3. A and B only are correct
4. B and C only are correct - Correct Answer 4
All of the following are potential complication of gastrointestinal surgery for obesity
Except:
1. dumping syndrome
2. anemia
3. nutritional deficiencies
4. diabetes - Correct Answer 4
Explain the difference between primary and secondary hypertension - Correct Answer
primary is no identifying cause, secondary is caused by an underlying disease
What are some conditions that can cause chronic postural hypotension - Correct
Answer Parkinsons, aortic stenosis, adverse effects of medication
