AMCA EKG/ECG PRE-TEST CORRECT
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This cavity contains the heart and lungs, among other organs.
Select one:
a. Cranial
b. Nasal
c. Thoracic
d. Orbital - ANSWER Rationale - The thoracic cavity contains the lungs, heart,
esophagus and trachea
The correct answer is: Thoracic
Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal opening that
includes the cranial and spinal cavities.
Select one:
a. Pelvic cavity
b. Posterior (dorsal) cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Transverse plane - ANSWER Rationale - The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial
cavity and the spinal cavity
The correct answer is: Posterior (dorsal) cavity
This is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove
blood, mucous, etc.
Select one:
a. Sanitization
b. Disinfection
c. Sterilization
d. Distillation - ANSWER Rationale - Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments and
equipment with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous and other
contaminants
The correct answer is: Sanitization
This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms.
Select one:
a. Disinfection
b. Sanitizing
c. Treated with antiseptics
, d. Sterilization - ANSWER Rationale - Disinfection is the process that destroys most
micro organisms; however it cannot kill all
The correct answer is: Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an
open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.
Select one:
a. Distillation
b. Disinfection
c. Sanitization
d. Sterilization - ANSWER Rationale - Sterilization is required for all instruments and
supplies that will penetrate a patient's skin. Sterilization usually involves an autoclave or
chemical (cold) process
The correct answer is: Sterilization
The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests would
not be used as a screening procedure?
Select one:
a. Colonoscopy
b. ECG
c. Chest x-ray
d. Blood work - ANSWER Rationale - A colonoscopy is done to visualize the large
intestine and also to screen for colon cancer
The correct answer is: Colonoscopy
Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?
Select one:
a. Lateral
b. Frontal
c. Transverse
d. Sagittal - ANSWER Rationale - A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right
portions
The correct answer is: Sagittal
The amount of blood flow to the myocardium is termed:
Select one:
a. Influx
b. Perfusion
c. Contraction
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This cavity contains the heart and lungs, among other organs.
Select one:
a. Cranial
b. Nasal
c. Thoracic
d. Orbital - ANSWER Rationale - The thoracic cavity contains the lungs, heart,
esophagus and trachea
The correct answer is: Thoracic
Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal opening that
includes the cranial and spinal cavities.
Select one:
a. Pelvic cavity
b. Posterior (dorsal) cavity
c. Abdominal cavity
d. Transverse plane - ANSWER Rationale - The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial
cavity and the spinal cavity
The correct answer is: Posterior (dorsal) cavity
This is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove
blood, mucous, etc.
Select one:
a. Sanitization
b. Disinfection
c. Sterilization
d. Distillation - ANSWER Rationale - Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments and
equipment with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous and other
contaminants
The correct answer is: Sanitization
This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms.
Select one:
a. Disinfection
b. Sanitizing
c. Treated with antiseptics
, d. Sterilization - ANSWER Rationale - Disinfection is the process that destroys most
micro organisms; however it cannot kill all
The correct answer is: Disinfection
The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an
open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave.
Select one:
a. Distillation
b. Disinfection
c. Sanitization
d. Sterilization - ANSWER Rationale - Sterilization is required for all instruments and
supplies that will penetrate a patient's skin. Sterilization usually involves an autoclave or
chemical (cold) process
The correct answer is: Sterilization
The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests would
not be used as a screening procedure?
Select one:
a. Colonoscopy
b. ECG
c. Chest x-ray
d. Blood work - ANSWER Rationale - A colonoscopy is done to visualize the large
intestine and also to screen for colon cancer
The correct answer is: Colonoscopy
Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?
Select one:
a. Lateral
b. Frontal
c. Transverse
d. Sagittal - ANSWER Rationale - A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right
portions
The correct answer is: Sagittal
The amount of blood flow to the myocardium is termed:
Select one:
a. Influx
b. Perfusion
c. Contraction
