MEAS 238/239 CH. 9,39,41, 35, 43, 44,
53 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
accessibility - Correct Answers -the ease with which people can move into and out of a
space
ADA act of 1990 - Correct Answers -requires businesses, services, and public
transportation provide reasonable accommodations for disabled people. Door: 36 in,
clearance space in rooms and hallways: 60 in. in diameter to make 180 degree turn.
ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAA) - Correct Answers -broadens the definition of
disability, making it easier for individuals who seek ADA protection to establish that they
have a disability
consumable - Correct Answers -able to be emptied or used up, as with supplies
(alcohol, lubricant, fixative [preserving specimen for pathologic exam])
disinfection - Correct Answers -destroys most but not all microorganisms. For
instruments that do not penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact only with mucous
membranes. Disinfectants are used on inanimated materials
antiseptic - Correct Answers -cleaning product used on human tissues as anti-infection
agents
fixative - Correct Answers -solution sprayed on a slide immediately after specimen is
applied. used to preserve and hold cells in place until a microscopic examination
general physical examination - Correct Answers -examination performed by a physician
to confirm a patients health or diagnose a medical problem
lubricant - Correct Answers -water soluble gel used during examination of rectum or
vaginal cavity
occult blood - Correct Answers -blood contained in some other substance; not visible to
naked eye
sanitization - Correct Answers -a reduction of the number of microorganisms on an
object or a surface. Scrubbing instruments and equipment with brushes and detergent
,to remove blood, mucus, and other contaminants. Used with instruments that touch only
healthy intact skin
spores - Correct Answers -resistant form of certain species of bacteria
sterilization - Correct Answers -complete destruction of all microorganism including
bacterial spores, by specific means
hand hygiene - Correct Answers -first step in preventing infections transmission in exam
room and treatment area
surfaces - Correct Answers -10% household bleach in water or product approved by
EPA
laboratory refrigerator - Correct Answers -36 F and 46 F (2 c -8 C)
food refrigerator - Correct Answers -32 F and 40 F
thermostat - Correct Answers -72 F. Warm room can help to relax
amenorrhea - Correct Answers -absence or abnormal cessation of menses
dysmenorrhea - Correct Answers -severe menstrual cramps that limit daily activity
induction - Correct Answers -pregnant patient is admitted to the delivering facility then
given medication to start uterine contractions
infertility - Correct Answers -diminished ability to produce offspring; does not imply
sterility
last menstrual period (LMP) - Correct Answers -date of first day of the last menstruation;
used to establish a due date
loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) - Correct Answers -a diagnostic and
therapeutic gynecologic surgical technique for removing dysplastic cells from the cervix
with a small wire loop
menarche - Correct Answers -first menstrual period. 10-15 years old
menopause - Correct Answers -termination of menstrual cycle due to normal aging of
ovaries. 45-55 years old. premenopause (before menopause) is irregular.
perimenopause (after menop) hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swing because
changing levels of estrogen.
menorrhagia - Correct Answers -excessively prolonged or profuse menses
, menstruation - Correct Answers -normal cycle of preparation for conception (woman)
metrorrhagia - Correct Answers -any irregular acyclic bleeding from the uterus between
periods
speculum - Correct Answers -an instrument that expands the vaginal opening to permit
viewing of the vagina and cervix
pelvic exam - Correct Answers -practitioner checks external genitalia, cervix, vaginal
wall, internal reproductive organs, rectum.
vasectomy - Correct Answers -a male sterilization procedure in which a section of each
vas deferent is removed
wet mount - Correct Answers -mixing a sample with a saline solution in a slide.
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) - Correct Answers -a sample is mixed with KOH on a slide
to check for fungus. KOH helps dissolve cells and mucus in sample so fungus is better
visualized
Nagele rule for estimated date of delivery - Correct Answers -LMP, subtract 3 months,
and add 7 days plus 1 year. (LMP June 30, 2014. less 3 m = 03-30-14. add 7 d + 1 year
= April 6, 2015)
first trimester baby (conception -12 weeks) - Correct Answers -mom knows she is
pregnant. morning sickness
second trimester-4 m (12w to 24 w) - Correct Answers -fetal movement is noticed
third trim. 7 m (24 to 40 weeks) - Correct Answers -noticeable growth occurs in fetus
placenta previa - Correct Answers -indicated by bright red vaginal bleeding, painless
abruptio placenta - Correct Answers -more serious condition. vaginal bleeding and back
and abdominal pain
alpha fetoprotein AFP - Correct Answers -Too little or too much indicate fetal
abnormality: neural tube defect (abnormal development of brain or spinal cord). Test
measured in amniotic fluid collected by amniocentesis (removing from uterus amniotic
fluid)
elderly - Correct Answers -over age of 65
geriatrician - Correct Answers -a specialist who cares for elderly
incontinence - Correct Answers -involuntary leakage of urine
53 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
accessibility - Correct Answers -the ease with which people can move into and out of a
space
ADA act of 1990 - Correct Answers -requires businesses, services, and public
transportation provide reasonable accommodations for disabled people. Door: 36 in,
clearance space in rooms and hallways: 60 in. in diameter to make 180 degree turn.
ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAA) - Correct Answers -broadens the definition of
disability, making it easier for individuals who seek ADA protection to establish that they
have a disability
consumable - Correct Answers -able to be emptied or used up, as with supplies
(alcohol, lubricant, fixative [preserving specimen for pathologic exam])
disinfection - Correct Answers -destroys most but not all microorganisms. For
instruments that do not penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact only with mucous
membranes. Disinfectants are used on inanimated materials
antiseptic - Correct Answers -cleaning product used on human tissues as anti-infection
agents
fixative - Correct Answers -solution sprayed on a slide immediately after specimen is
applied. used to preserve and hold cells in place until a microscopic examination
general physical examination - Correct Answers -examination performed by a physician
to confirm a patients health or diagnose a medical problem
lubricant - Correct Answers -water soluble gel used during examination of rectum or
vaginal cavity
occult blood - Correct Answers -blood contained in some other substance; not visible to
naked eye
sanitization - Correct Answers -a reduction of the number of microorganisms on an
object or a surface. Scrubbing instruments and equipment with brushes and detergent
,to remove blood, mucus, and other contaminants. Used with instruments that touch only
healthy intact skin
spores - Correct Answers -resistant form of certain species of bacteria
sterilization - Correct Answers -complete destruction of all microorganism including
bacterial spores, by specific means
hand hygiene - Correct Answers -first step in preventing infections transmission in exam
room and treatment area
surfaces - Correct Answers -10% household bleach in water or product approved by
EPA
laboratory refrigerator - Correct Answers -36 F and 46 F (2 c -8 C)
food refrigerator - Correct Answers -32 F and 40 F
thermostat - Correct Answers -72 F. Warm room can help to relax
amenorrhea - Correct Answers -absence or abnormal cessation of menses
dysmenorrhea - Correct Answers -severe menstrual cramps that limit daily activity
induction - Correct Answers -pregnant patient is admitted to the delivering facility then
given medication to start uterine contractions
infertility - Correct Answers -diminished ability to produce offspring; does not imply
sterility
last menstrual period (LMP) - Correct Answers -date of first day of the last menstruation;
used to establish a due date
loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) - Correct Answers -a diagnostic and
therapeutic gynecologic surgical technique for removing dysplastic cells from the cervix
with a small wire loop
menarche - Correct Answers -first menstrual period. 10-15 years old
menopause - Correct Answers -termination of menstrual cycle due to normal aging of
ovaries. 45-55 years old. premenopause (before menopause) is irregular.
perimenopause (after menop) hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swing because
changing levels of estrogen.
menorrhagia - Correct Answers -excessively prolonged or profuse menses
, menstruation - Correct Answers -normal cycle of preparation for conception (woman)
metrorrhagia - Correct Answers -any irregular acyclic bleeding from the uterus between
periods
speculum - Correct Answers -an instrument that expands the vaginal opening to permit
viewing of the vagina and cervix
pelvic exam - Correct Answers -practitioner checks external genitalia, cervix, vaginal
wall, internal reproductive organs, rectum.
vasectomy - Correct Answers -a male sterilization procedure in which a section of each
vas deferent is removed
wet mount - Correct Answers -mixing a sample with a saline solution in a slide.
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) - Correct Answers -a sample is mixed with KOH on a slide
to check for fungus. KOH helps dissolve cells and mucus in sample so fungus is better
visualized
Nagele rule for estimated date of delivery - Correct Answers -LMP, subtract 3 months,
and add 7 days plus 1 year. (LMP June 30, 2014. less 3 m = 03-30-14. add 7 d + 1 year
= April 6, 2015)
first trimester baby (conception -12 weeks) - Correct Answers -mom knows she is
pregnant. morning sickness
second trimester-4 m (12w to 24 w) - Correct Answers -fetal movement is noticed
third trim. 7 m (24 to 40 weeks) - Correct Answers -noticeable growth occurs in fetus
placenta previa - Correct Answers -indicated by bright red vaginal bleeding, painless
abruptio placenta - Correct Answers -more serious condition. vaginal bleeding and back
and abdominal pain
alpha fetoprotein AFP - Correct Answers -Too little or too much indicate fetal
abnormality: neural tube defect (abnormal development of brain or spinal cord). Test
measured in amniotic fluid collected by amniocentesis (removing from uterus amniotic
fluid)
elderly - Correct Answers -over age of 65
geriatrician - Correct Answers -a specialist who cares for elderly
incontinence - Correct Answers -involuntary leakage of urine
