DMSO 1110 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
What does HIPPA stand for? - ANS Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is a visual learner? - ANS Learn through seeing and methods such as note taking, video
viewing, and presentations. These learners "think in pictures."
What is a tort? - ANS a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract)
leading to civil legal liability.
What does ALARA stand for? - ANS As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What are the different types of patient positioning and how would you define them? -
ANS Supine Position
Definition: The patient lies flat on their back with the head, neck, and spine aligned. The arms
are typically positioned at the sides or slightly extended.
Common Use: Used for abdominal, thoracic, facial, and extremity surgeries, as well as for
general medical examinations and during recovery.
Prone Position
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, Definition: The patient lies flat on their abdomen with the head turned to one side, arms
positioned at the sides or extended over the head.
Lateral Position (Side-Lying)
Definition: The patient lies on their side, with the lower leg flexed at the hip and knee, and the
upper leg positioned straight or slightly flexed. The arms are positioned to prevent pressure on
the chest.
Fowler's Position
Definition: The patient is in a semi-upright position, with the head of the bed elevated at
varying degrees (typically between 45 to 90 degrees).
Trendelenburg Position
Definition: The patient lies supine, but the head of the bed is lowered, and the feet are elevated
higher than the head.
What kind of symptoms are associated with hypertension? How would you abbreviate this
medical condition? - ANS Hypertension (HTN), often called the "silent killer," usually presents
with few to no symptoms, but when they do occur, they can include headaches, dizziness,
blurred vision, chest pain, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, symptoms may escalate to
severe headaches, nausea, and confusion, indicating a hypertensive crisis that requires
immediate medical attention.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? What symptoms are associated with carpal tunnel and what
are the causes? - ANS Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the
median nerve as it passes through the wrist, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, and
weakness in the hand and fingers. It is commonly caused by repetitive hand movements, wrist
anatomy, or conditions like diabetes and arthritis.
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AND CORRECT ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
What does HIPPA stand for? - ANS Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is a visual learner? - ANS Learn through seeing and methods such as note taking, video
viewing, and presentations. These learners "think in pictures."
What is a tort? - ANS a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract)
leading to civil legal liability.
What does ALARA stand for? - ANS As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What are the different types of patient positioning and how would you define them? -
ANS Supine Position
Definition: The patient lies flat on their back with the head, neck, and spine aligned. The arms
are typically positioned at the sides or slightly extended.
Common Use: Used for abdominal, thoracic, facial, and extremity surgeries, as well as for
general medical examinations and during recovery.
Prone Position
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, Definition: The patient lies flat on their abdomen with the head turned to one side, arms
positioned at the sides or extended over the head.
Lateral Position (Side-Lying)
Definition: The patient lies on their side, with the lower leg flexed at the hip and knee, and the
upper leg positioned straight or slightly flexed. The arms are positioned to prevent pressure on
the chest.
Fowler's Position
Definition: The patient is in a semi-upright position, with the head of the bed elevated at
varying degrees (typically between 45 to 90 degrees).
Trendelenburg Position
Definition: The patient lies supine, but the head of the bed is lowered, and the feet are elevated
higher than the head.
What kind of symptoms are associated with hypertension? How would you abbreviate this
medical condition? - ANS Hypertension (HTN), often called the "silent killer," usually presents
with few to no symptoms, but when they do occur, they can include headaches, dizziness,
blurred vision, chest pain, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, symptoms may escalate to
severe headaches, nausea, and confusion, indicating a hypertensive crisis that requires
immediate medical attention.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? What symptoms are associated with carpal tunnel and what
are the causes? - ANS Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the
median nerve as it passes through the wrist, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, and
weakness in the hand and fingers. It is commonly caused by repetitive hand movements, wrist
anatomy, or conditions like diabetes and arthritis.
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