Final Exam Review

Question 1

What are the four bodily humors?

Answer 1

Blood, Black Bile, Yellow Bile, Phlegm

Question 2

What is a term that is most directly related to blood pressure?

Answer 2

Hypotension

Question 3

What is the name of the artery found in your neck that can be used to measure pulse?

Answer 3

Carotid Artery

Question 4

What is the largest artery exiting the heart that carries all blood to the rest of the body?

Answer 4

Aorta

Question 5

Blood leaving the heart is being pushed by:

Answer 5

Either of the two ventricles

Question 6

Organs in which physical digestion include:

Answer 6

Stomach and Mouth

Question 7

Organs that are NOT part of the digestive tract are:

Answer 7

Liver and Pancreas

Question 8

Bile is produced by the:

Answer 8

Liver

Question 9

Peristalsis can be best described as:

Answer 9

A wave of muscle contractions

Question 10

The superior Vena Cava is part of which organ system?

Answer 10

Circulatory System

Question 11

Which organ systems work together to absorb nutrients from food?

Answer 11

Digestive and Circulatory Systems

Question 12

What is the humoral model of disease?

Answer 12

Disease is caused by an imbalance of black bile, yellow bile, blood, and phlegm

Question 13

Which organ of the digestive system is involved in producing insulin?

Answer 13

Pancreas

Question 14

Where does gas exchange occur in the Respiratory System?

Answer 14

Alveoli and Capillaries

Question 15

What is a term that is directly associated with blood pressure?

Answer 15

Diastolic

Question 16

What is a term that is directly associated with heart rate?

Answer 16

Arrhythmia

Question 17

What is the name of the pulse found at the wrist?

Answer 17

Radial Artery

Question 18

What is the best position to have a patient in while taking vitals?

Answer 18

Sitting

Question 19

What is the most accurate method in determining body temperature?

Answer 19

Rectal Thermometer

Question 20

What term indicates the condition of rapid heartbeat?

Answer 20

Tachycardia

Question 21

What are the signs called that indicate what is going on inside the body?

Answer 21

Vital Signs

Question 22

The withdrawal of blood to cure or prevent disease is:

Answer 22

Bloodletting

Question 23

A sphygmomanometer is used for measuring:

Answer 23

Blood Pressure

Question 24

What are the qualities of the four bodily humors?

Answer 24

Black Bile –> Cold & Dry
Yellow Bile –> Hot & Dry
Phlegm –> Cold & Moist
Blood –> Hot & Moist

Question 25

What are the two medical symbols and what are three places they are commonly used?

Answer 25

Caduceus and the Rod of Aesculapius

Found in: hospitals, medical alert bracelets, and on emergency response vehicles

Question 26

Explain the breakdown of medical terminology and provide an example.

Answer 26

Three parts: root, prefix, and suffix. Root is essential meaning, prefix and suffix add.
Ex. Encephalitis

Question 27

Example of Medical Folklore and why it should work.

Answer 27

Sage to improve memory. Contents boosts transmission signals within the brain.

Question 28

Benefits of Leeches and Maggots

Answer 28

Easier to obtain, more economical, saliva contains anesthetic and anticoagulant properties, brings blood flow back to area, speeds healing process
Should be used for: re-attachment of limbs or in a trauma accident

Question 29

What are the normal values for each vital sign?

Answer 29

Blood Pressure –> 120/80 (+/-10)
Heart Rate –> 60 - 90 bpm
Respiratory Rate –> 30 breaths/min (+/-3)
Temperature –> 36.6C - 38C (97.9F - 100.4F)

Question 30

What are three factors that can affect abnormal vital signs?

Answer 30

Stress/Anxiety, Illness, Exercise