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1
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Tightly coiled, spiral- shaped bacteria are called

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Spirochetes

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Name the orgarism that causes “whooping cough”..

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Bordetella Pertussis

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A patient is placed on a soft diet because they are having difficulties with

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Chewing & Swallowing

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You have a patient undergoing cancer treatments, what nutritional suggestions would you make to them?

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a. Eat soft bland diet
b. Eat meals
c. Drink beturenmeals
d. Limit caffein

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what foods should a patient with hypertension avoid?

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Processed meat canned foods, frozen dinners, nuts, buttermilk, salted crackers, pickle, olives, soy sauce, muster, bacon.

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What are the FOUR tests that are performed in a serology laboratory?

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a. Direct Immunologic
b. indirect Immunologic
c. Strep test
a. Influenza

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Name the THREE pathogenic organisms that can be identified in a sputum sample.

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a. Fungi
b. Mycoplasma
c. Bacteria

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8
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__________ is the organism that can cause tetanus & lockjaw.

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Clostrium tetani

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-phile:

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To love or be attacked to

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10
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True or False

Cultures for gonorrhea should be kept at room temperature.

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True

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What are the FOUR CLIA-waived immunology tests can a Medical Assistant perform to detect antibodies to a specific pathogen?

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a. Infectious mono
b. Helicobacter pyluri
c. Lyme disease
d. HIV

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12
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Mosquito, tick and fleas are known as

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Vector

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13
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Kary/o:

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Nucleus

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14
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Hemolytic anemia occurs when there is a deficiency in

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Vitamin E

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15
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Staphyl/o:

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Clusters

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16
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-coccus:

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Berry-shape

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17
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These are tiny, gram-negative organisms that are transmitted by blood-sucking insects.

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Rickettsia

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Scientific name kscherichia coli, the name coli indicates: Genus or Species

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Species

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19
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Is a rapid detection test that helps to diagnosis a stomach ulcer

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Helicobacter Pylori

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20
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This organism is typically transmitted by contaminated food, the name of this organism is

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Clostridium Bowlinum

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21
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Pathogenic organisms remain viable at

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37 C

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22
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True or False

0&P spesimen is required, patients should wait 7-10 days if the patient has taken Pepto bismol

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True

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23
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Cellulose tape tast for pinworm it requires a ______________ to view the eges that have
adhered to the cellulose tape.

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Microscope

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A UTI can be diagnosed if an organism isolated from CCMS urine specimen is found in pure culture & is present in a quantity greater than _________ of urine

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100, 000 cfu/mL

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25
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Cholesterol is created in the _______

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Liver

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26
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-gen:

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Substance that produces

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27
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An ice pack should be on for

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15 to 20 minutes

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28
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_______ are an organism that is flexible as far as its oxygen requirements

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Anaero

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29
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indicates gram-positive bacteria

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Stain purple

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30
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__________ causes syphilis

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Treponema Palldum Bacterium

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31
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Bacteria are classified as

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Prokaryote

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32
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_____________ is caused by a fungal infection that is seen in some patients with AIDS.

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Pneumocystis Pneumonia

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33
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_____ is a mineral that is part of our hemoglobin found in our RBC

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Iron

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34
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Heter/o:

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another/different

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35
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Tetra-:

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Four

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36
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Strept/o:

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Twisted chains

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37
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Hepat/o:

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Liver

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38
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________ is an organism that is spread by ticks:

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Rickettsia Rickettsia

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39
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_______ occur when there is too much Vitamin C

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Kidney stone

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40
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Eu-:

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Good/Normal

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41
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What hormone is secreted by the thymus gland and stimulates the production and maturity of T cells, which are important in immunity?

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Thymosin

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42
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When the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, the condition is called

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Prediabetes

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43
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What is the iron-containing pigment of RBCs that carries oxygen to tissue?

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Hgb

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44
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What hormone stimulates the development of breasts and the female secondary sexual characteristic?

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Estrogen

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45
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High blood potassium is

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Hyperkalemia

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46
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The process of blood formation is called

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hematopoiesis

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47
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The process of joining two surfaces or edges together along a line by sewing is

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Suture

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48
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Total lack of insulin production, with symptoms of polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, blurred vision, fatigue, and frequent infections, is

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Type 1 diabetes

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49
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White blood cells that increase in number when the body is defending against allergens and parasites are

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Eosinophils

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50
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Deficiency of sodium in the blood is

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hyponatremia

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51
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What is an error in technique when sanitizing instruments?

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Rinse instruments and place in hot water with a mild detergent

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52
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The combining form for the armpit is:

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Axill/o

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53
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A wound produced by the tearing of soft body tissue is

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a laceration

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54
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Rows of tiny teeth found on the jaws of instruments are called and they can be crisscross, horizontal, or lengthwise.

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Serrations

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55
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Anemia that results from a lack of intrinsic factor essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 is ___ anemia

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pernicious

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56
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Which feature of an instrument is used to prevent materials or tissues from slipping when they are being held?

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Serrations

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57
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A type of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is

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thalassemia.

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58
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The development of memory cells after an infection to protect the individual from a second exposure is:

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natural active acquired immunity

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59
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The female gonads, or _________ functions, and the male gonads ______ or act as endocrine glands to influence reproductive functions

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ovaries, testes

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60
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Phagocytes are a type of:

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leukocytes

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61
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The tips of the can be straight, curved, plain, or toothed.

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Jaws

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62
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The disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus and transmitted through body fluids via sexual contact or intravenous exposure is

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AIDS

63
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The tips of the can be straight, curved, plain, or toothed.

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Jaws

64
Q

Needle holders and plain thumb forceps are found in the category.

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Grasping and holding

65
Q

The covering of the axon is the

A

Myelin sheath

66
Q

The ridges of the folds in the cerebrum are:

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Gyri

67
Q

The cognitive domain involves learning through

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Mental processes

68
Q

The endocrine system uses the ____system and chemical messengers
called___ to regulate many body functions.

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circulatory, hormones

69
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The nerve cells that connect efferent and afferent nerve cells are

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Interneurons

70
Q

Bruising and swelling of the brain that occurs when small cerebral blood vessels bleed into brain tissue.

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Cerebral contusion

71
Q

Another term for thrombocytes is:

A

Platelets

72
Q

The medical assistant can coach patients on disease prevention. Which of the following would be considered disease prevention coaching?

A

Hygiene practices to little children

Information on recommended vaccines

73
Q

___is used to record the electrical activity of the brain.

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EEG

74
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Phagocytes are a type of:

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leukocytes

75
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The chemicals that help nerve cells communicate with other nerve cells or muscles are

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neurotransmitters

76
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To cut or separate tissue with a cutting instrument or scissors is

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to dissect

77
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Instruments in the________category are used to hold tissue, materials.
and other instruments during a procedure.

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grasping and holding

78
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A condition of abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid that causes enlargement of the skull and compression of the brain is

A

hydrocephalus

79
Q

Which cells specialize in phagocytosis?

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Neutrophils

80
Q

A person with type O blood can donate blood to individuals with type O and type __ blood.

A

A
B
AB

81
Q

Using Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Stages, what stage is a 75-year-old adult in?

A

Ego integrity versus despair

82
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What is included in patient education regarding cold and hot applications?

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-Use a protective covering between the skin and the application.
-Never fall asleep with an application on the skin.
-Never place an application over metal jewelry.

83
Q

A sensation that precedes an epileptic seizure or the onset of some types of headache is a(n)

A

aura

84
Q

Over time, deposits buildup on the arterial walls and begin to calcify, which decreases the elasticity of the walls causing

A

arteriosclerosis

85
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The folds or convolutions on the surface of the cerebral hemisphere, which increase the gray matter surface area are

A

Gyri

86
Q

Which hormone stimulates the thyroid to release two other thyroid hormones?

A

Thyroid-stimulating hormone

87
Q

Polydipsia is the condition of:

A

excessive thirst

88
Q

Most oral cancers occur after age

A

40

89
Q

The number of collagen cells in the dermis declines, causing the skin

A

To sag and wrinkle

90
Q

A procedure to aspirate cerebrospinal fluid from the lumbar subarachnoid space is:

A

LP

91
Q

Uterine curettes and skin punches are found in the _____ category.

A

cutting and dissecting

92
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A person with type A blood can donate blood to individuals with type A blood and type ____ blood.

A

AB

93
Q

Using Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Stages, what stage is a 1-year-old child in?

A

Trust vs. Mistrust

94
Q

The formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow is stimulated by a hormone from the kidneys called

A

erythropoietin.

95
Q

What is true regarding the health belief model?

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Explains what factors influence a person’s health belief and practices

96
Q

True or False

The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movement, but is involuntary in its function.

A

True

97
Q

The tips of the can be straight, curved, plain, or toothed.

A

Jaws

98
Q

The most serious type of spina bifida, causing partial or complete paralysis below the opening is

A

myelomeningocele

99
Q

What would not be considered a dry application?

A

Hot compress

100
Q

A metal probe that is inserted into or passed through a catheter, needle, or tube used for clearing purposes or to facilitate passage into a body orifice is called a/an

A

Stylus

101
Q

A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel, organ, or cavity of the body to withdraw or instill fluid is called a/an

A

Cannula

102
Q

An acute infection caused by the virus that causes chickenpox is:

A

Shingles

103
Q

What is a risk factor for skin cancer?

A

Work outdoor

104
Q

The space between the terminal fibers of one neuron and the dendrites of the next is termed a(n):

A

Synapse

105
Q

What is a sign of elder neglect?

A

Lack of proper living condition

106
Q

is a procedure done to collect a small amount of CSF.

A

Lumbar puncture

107
Q

Which is not a sign or symptom of diabetes in the elderly?

A

Cough

108
Q

T3 is a hormone secreted by the:

A

Thyroid gland

109
Q

The hormone that stimulates the muscles of the uterus is

A

Oxytocin

110
Q

The suffix for an iron substance is:

A

-siderin

111
Q

____ is the leading cause of death among men and women.

A

Heart disease
Chronic lower respiratory disease
Cancer

112
Q

Kelly forceps and mosquito forceps are found in the ________ category.

A

clamping and occluding

113
Q

The _________ nervous system is capable of producing a “fight or flight” response

A

sympathetic

114
Q

Aldosterone regulates

A

sodium and water balance

115
Q

A type of brain injury resulting from the hit to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth.

A

Concussion

116
Q

What is true regarding coaching to help increase compliance or adherence with the treatment plan?

A
  • coach the patient on home cares.
  • help the patient understand information from the visit.
  • coach the patient on the follow-ups.
    -coach the patient on self-management of the disease!
117
Q

When the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, the condition is called

A

Prediabetes

118
Q

What is not a common sign of drug abuse?

A

Normal reaction time

119
Q

Which of the following is caused by increasing pressure inside the eye?

A

Glaucoma

120
Q

The combining form for the pituitary gland is:

A

hypophys/o

121
Q

The psychomotor domain involves learning through

A

Assisting with a procedure

122
Q

A group of disorders characterized by recurrent seizures, sensory disturbances, abnormal behavier, and/er less ef consciousness is:

A

Epilepsy

123
Q

Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?

A

Type 1 diabetes mellitus

124
Q

What inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes behavioral issues, abnormal movements, and dementia?

A

Huntington Disease

125
Q

The grooves or depressions on the surface of the brain are

A

Sulci

126
Q

Paralysis of one side of the body is

A

Hemiplegia

127
Q

Colon cancer screenings typically start at age

A

45

128
Q

Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called

A

goiter

129
Q

The chemicals that travel across the synapse are:

A

Neurotransmitters

130
Q

What is a deep, often prolonged unconsciousness, usually the result of a head injury, neurologic disease, intoxication, or metabolic abnormalities?

A

Coma

131
Q

A type of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is

A

pernicious anemia.

132
Q

Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to release steroids?

A

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

133
Q

Which of the following is a clouding of the lens of the eye?

A

Cataract

134
Q

The word part that means to secrete is:

A

Crin/o

135
Q

Paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk is

A

Paraplegia

136
Q

Paralysis of the arms, legs, and trunk is

A

quadriplegia

137
Q

A facial nerve paralysis is:

A

Bell palsy

138
Q

An x-ray procedure that is used to see how the blood flows through the brain. A dye is injected and highlights the blood flow through the brain.

A

Cerebral angiography

139
Q

The medical assistant can coach patients on health maintenance. Which of the following would be considered health maintenance coaching?

A

Information on routine screenings

Breast self-exam technique

140
Q

Using Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Stages, what stage is a 17-year-old girl in?

A

Identify versus role confusion

141
Q

Protrusion of eyeballs is

A

exophthalmia

142
Q

The basic unit of the nervous system is the nerve cell, or

A

Neuron

143
Q

Memory loss is called

A

Amnesia

144
Q

What is a common concern with aging and limited exercise and fluids can contribute to the disorder?

A

Constipation

145
Q

Which hormone stimulates growth of long bones and skeletal muscle and is also involved with glucose metabolism in the body?

A

Growth Hormone

146
Q

is a nerve response test that uses electrodes, which are placed on the scalp to measure brain reaction to a stimulus.

A

Evoked potential

147
Q

The ___ gland is located in the center of the brain and secretes melatonin.

A

Pineal

148
Q

Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of

A

Lack of exercise
Poor diet
Stress

149
Q

Another name for antidiuretic hormone is

A

Vasopressin

150
Q

The act of sticking to something

A

Adherence

151
Q

The____ cells of the islets of Langerhans produce glucagon.

A

Alpha

152
Q

Seven days prior to a guaiac fecal occult blood test, the patient should

A

stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, and vitamin C supplements.

153
Q

A condition that is an inherited deficiency of a clotting factor is called

A

Hemophilia

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