Midterm - multiple choice

Question 1

A simple goiter occurs when there is insufficient ingestion of

Answer 1

Iodine

Question 2

Diagnosis of osteoporosis is confirmed by

Answer 2

MRI
Bone Densitometry
CAT Scan

Question 3

The type infection that accounts for 80% of all infections is

Answer 3

Respiratory

Question 4

The different types of blood are

Answer 4

Type A
Type B
Type AB
Type O

Question 5

Nutrition administered through the enteral route includes which of the following methods

Answer 5

Gastrostomy

Question 6

Examinations used to diagnose disorders of the muscular system include

Answer 6

X-rays
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Computerized axial tomography (CAT scan)

Question 7

An example of an acute disease is

Answer 7

A middle ear infection

Question 8

Congenital hypothyroidism is also known as

Answer 8

Cretinism

Question 9

Thyroid storm

Answer 9

Is a life threatening condition

Question 10

The lymphatic system includes

Answer 10

Lymph ducts
Lymph vessels
Lymph nodes

Question 11

Thyroxine cannot be produced without

Answer 11

Iodine

Question 12

What type of immunity occurs when a person receives a MMR vaccination

Answer 12

Active artificial immunity

Question 13

The parts of the brain include

Answer 13

The brainstem
The cerebellum
The cerebrum

Question 14

Common signs and symptoms of diseases in the integumentary system include all except
Pruritus 
Skin lesions
Pain
Cyanosis

Answer 14

Cyanosis

Question 15

Procedures or tests done to help diagnose diseases of the lymphatic system include

Answer 15

CAT Scan
MRI
lymph node biopsy

Question 16

Functional disorders of the nervous system include all of the following except
Bell's palsy
Epilepsy
Degenerative disk disease
Meningitis

Answer 16

Meningitis

Question 17

Lymphangitis is characterized by a

Answer 17

Red extending from the site of entry to the lymph nodes

Question 18

Signs of inflammation include

Answer 18

Pain
Being warm to the touch
Redness

Question 19

Deficiency of frolic acid may be related to

Answer 19

Consequences of alcoholism

Question 20

A life threatening anaphylactic reaction is treated with

Answer 20

A tracheostomy

Question 21

The leading cause of death in the world is

Answer 21

Infection

Question 22

The treatment for severe acne includes

Answer 22

Oral antibiotics
Steroids
Retinoic acid preparations

Question 23

Individuals who are suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis may have which of the following to confirm the diagnosis

Answer 23

RF

Question 24

Symptoms of osteomyelitis includes all except
High fever 
Bacteremia
Tenderness over the affected bone
Leukopenia

Answer 24

Leukopenia

Question 25

Treatment of impetigo includes

Answer 25

Application of antibiotic ointments

Question 26

Symptoms of mononucleosis includes

Answer 26

Sore throat Fatigue Swollen lymph glands

Question 27

A smooth, slight elevated swollen area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin is a

Answer 27

Wheal

Question 28

The posterior pituitary gland produces

Answer 28

Oxytocin and anti-diuretic hormone

Question 29

Plantar warts appear on the

Answer 29

Soles of the foot

Question 30

A highly contagious skin disease caused by the staphylococcus and the streptococcus bacteria is

Answer 30

Impetigo

Question 31

Symptoms of rabies include

Answer 31

Paralysis Fever Convulsions

Question 32

Complications of acromegaly include

Answer 32

Congestive heart failure

Question 33

Which of the following is not a term used to describe hemorrhage of low pressure vessels into the tissue

Answer 33

Squirting of arterial blood

Question 34

Diagnosis of head trauma dementia includes

Answer 34

Cranial X-rays CAT Scan MRI

Question 35

An increase in the production of sebum causing inflammation in areas of the skin with the greatest number of glands is called

Answer 35

Seborrheic dermatitis

Question 36

Triggers of nonallergic asthma include

Answer 36

Changes in temperature Exercise Stress

Question 37

``` Symptoms of thrombocytopenia include all except Epistaxis Ecchymosis Petechiae Fatigue ```

Answer 37

Fatigue

Question 38

Secondary organs of the immune system include

Answer 38

The spleen The lymph nodes The liver

Question 39

Symptoms of encephalitis include

Answer 39

Headache Elevated temperature Stiff neck and back

Question 40

Examples of hellminth infections include

Answer 40

Tapeworms Roundworms Flatworms

Question 41

The pancreatic islets produce

Answer 41

Insulin

Question 42

Reduction of risk factors for osteoporosis includes

Answer 42

Decreased caffeine consumption No smoking Decreased alcohol consumption

Question 43

Symptoms of hallux valgus includes

Answer 43

Swelling Pain Redness

Question 44

Treatment interventions may include

Answer 44

Nutritional modifications Education Medication

Question 45

Which of the following waves on an electrocardiogram represents the contractions of the ventricles of the heart

Answer 45

QRS

Question 46

The blood forming organs include

Answer 46

Bone marrow Spleen Lymph tissue

Question 47

Examples of common viral infections include

Answer 47

Mononucleosis Herpes simplex Influenza

Question 48

Myxedema commonly occurs in

Answer 48

Middle-aged women

Question 49

Encephalitis may be spread by

Answer 49

Mosquitos