MSAT 6350 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Blister formation characterizes what degree of frostbite?
a. 1st
b. 2nd
c. 3rd
d. 4th - CORRECT ANSWER b. 2nd
An infection that affects the proximal or lateral nail folds is known as
a. Hang nail
b. Onychia
c. Paronychia
d. Subungual Hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER c. Paronychia
An athlete has been diagnosed with conjunctivitis. Which of the following are appropriate
steps to treat the condition?
a. Antibiotics
b. Intermittent ice pack over the eye
c. Wash linens and clothing
d. a & c only - CORRECT ANSWER d. a & c only
The absence of a menstrual cycle for 3 to 6 months is known as
a. dysmenorrhea
b. Mittelschmerz
,c. pelvic inflammatory disease
d. amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER d. amenorrhea
The sensation of spinning is a defining symptom of
a. vertigo
b. epilepsy
c. rabies
d. complex regional pain syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER a. vertigo
The presence of a solid vesicle, usually in the wrist or dorsal hand that is moveable and can
become enlarged over time is known as
a. Macule
b. Tumor
c. Sebaceous cyst
d. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER c. Sebaceous cyst
A patient reports complaining of pain that is nonspecific to an area of the body. There is no
MOI presented. Which condition best represents these factors?
a. Vertigo
b. Epilepsy
c. Bell's Palsy
d. Complex regional pain syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER d. Complex regional pain
syndrome
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is more deadly then squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER b. false
,Return to play following an orbital fracture requires
a. return of normal vision
b. release from physician
c. a only
d. a & b only - CORRECT ANSWER d. a & b only
A patient has thick toe nail beds that are yellow colored. What condition might they have?
a. tinea unguium
b. tinea barbae
c. folliculitis
d. human papillomavirus - CORRECT ANSWER a. tinea unguium
Bacteria accumulating on the teeth leading to enamel decay over time is known as
a. dental caries
b. gingivitis
c. laryngitis
d. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER a. dental caries
Prevention of kidney stones includes (choose all that apply)
a. increase water intake (hydration)
b. drink coffee or tea
c. omit all sodium from the daily diet
d. eat fiber - CORRECT ANSWER a. increase water intake (hydration)
b. drink coffee or tea
, d. eat fiber
Which of the following conditions is a result of the dura mater being pushed away from the
skull?
a. Skull fracture
b. Subdural hematoma
c. Epidural hematoma
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER c. Epidural hematoma
An athlete approaches you complaining of the sensation of "something in the eye". Upon
inspection, you located a small rubber turf pellet. What is the appropriate course of
treatment?
a. cover the eye and naturally let the object work its way out of the eye
b. rinse or flush the eye
c. use your finger to pinch the object and remove from the eye
d. have the athlete aggressive rub their eye to move the object to the corner for removal -
CORRECT ANSWER b. rinse or flush the eye
Testicular torsion primarily affects the left testicle.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER a. True
A patient presents with a "sore throat", weakened voice and no fever. What condition is most
likely present?
a. Pharyngitis
b. Tonsillitis
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Blister formation characterizes what degree of frostbite?
a. 1st
b. 2nd
c. 3rd
d. 4th - CORRECT ANSWER b. 2nd
An infection that affects the proximal or lateral nail folds is known as
a. Hang nail
b. Onychia
c. Paronychia
d. Subungual Hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER c. Paronychia
An athlete has been diagnosed with conjunctivitis. Which of the following are appropriate
steps to treat the condition?
a. Antibiotics
b. Intermittent ice pack over the eye
c. Wash linens and clothing
d. a & c only - CORRECT ANSWER d. a & c only
The absence of a menstrual cycle for 3 to 6 months is known as
a. dysmenorrhea
b. Mittelschmerz
,c. pelvic inflammatory disease
d. amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER d. amenorrhea
The sensation of spinning is a defining symptom of
a. vertigo
b. epilepsy
c. rabies
d. complex regional pain syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER a. vertigo
The presence of a solid vesicle, usually in the wrist or dorsal hand that is moveable and can
become enlarged over time is known as
a. Macule
b. Tumor
c. Sebaceous cyst
d. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER c. Sebaceous cyst
A patient reports complaining of pain that is nonspecific to an area of the body. There is no
MOI presented. Which condition best represents these factors?
a. Vertigo
b. Epilepsy
c. Bell's Palsy
d. Complex regional pain syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER d. Complex regional pain
syndrome
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is more deadly then squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER b. false
,Return to play following an orbital fracture requires
a. return of normal vision
b. release from physician
c. a only
d. a & b only - CORRECT ANSWER d. a & b only
A patient has thick toe nail beds that are yellow colored. What condition might they have?
a. tinea unguium
b. tinea barbae
c. folliculitis
d. human papillomavirus - CORRECT ANSWER a. tinea unguium
Bacteria accumulating on the teeth leading to enamel decay over time is known as
a. dental caries
b. gingivitis
c. laryngitis
d. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER a. dental caries
Prevention of kidney stones includes (choose all that apply)
a. increase water intake (hydration)
b. drink coffee or tea
c. omit all sodium from the daily diet
d. eat fiber - CORRECT ANSWER a. increase water intake (hydration)
b. drink coffee or tea
, d. eat fiber
Which of the following conditions is a result of the dura mater being pushed away from the
skull?
a. Skull fracture
b. Subdural hematoma
c. Epidural hematoma
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER c. Epidural hematoma
An athlete approaches you complaining of the sensation of "something in the eye". Upon
inspection, you located a small rubber turf pellet. What is the appropriate course of
treatment?
a. cover the eye and naturally let the object work its way out of the eye
b. rinse or flush the eye
c. use your finger to pinch the object and remove from the eye
d. have the athlete aggressive rub their eye to move the object to the corner for removal -
CORRECT ANSWER b. rinse or flush the eye
Testicular torsion primarily affects the left testicle.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER a. True
A patient presents with a "sore throat", weakened voice and no fever. What condition is most
likely present?
a. Pharyngitis
b. Tonsillitis
