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1
Q

Match the cell component with its description.

Cell Component:
A: Plasma membrane
B: Nucleus
C: Mitochondria
D: Golgi Apparatus

Description:
1: Flattened membranous sacs connected to the endoplasmic reticulum
2: Elongated, rod-shaped bodies filled with fluid
3: Large, spherical body near the center of the cell
4: Made of phospholipids and proteins surrounding the cell

A

A:4
B:3
C:2
D:1

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Q

Which of the following cell organelles is responsible for transporting materials throughout the cell?
A: Nucleolus
B: Ribosomes
C: Endoplasmic reticulum
D: Mitochondria

A

C

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Q

Match the body cavity with the body part it houses

Body Cavity -
A: Cranial Cavity
B: Thoracic Cavity
C: Abdominal Cavity
D: Pelvic Cavity

Body Park -
1. Liver
2. Bladder
3. Brain
4. Lungs

A

A:3
B:4
C: 1
D:2

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4
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Match the body system with its function.

Body System -
A: Skeletal
B: Integumentary
C: Immune
D: Cardiovascular
E: Urinary
F: Nervous
G: Respiratory
H: Gastrointestinal

Function -
1: Control all other body systems
2: Move air in & out of lungs
3: Facilitate digestion
4: Remove waste products from blood
5: Deliver blood to the body
6: Protect the body from disease
7: Provide structure & posture
8: Temperature regulation, sensation

A

A:7
B: 8
C: 6
D: 5
E: 4
F: 1
G: 2
H: 3

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5
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Which of the following classifications of bone describes the skull?
A: Long
B: Short
C: Flat
D: Irregular

A

C

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Order the steps of the cardiac cycle below into the correct sequence.
A: Electrical impulse reaches the purkinje fibers
B: impulse travels to the AV node
C: Impulse travels into the ventricular septum
D: SA node generates an electrical impulse
E: Ventricles contract and pump blood into pulmonary artery and aorta

A

D, B, C, A, E

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Q

Which of the following body systems are primarily responsible for achieving and maintaining homeostasis?
A: Nervous and endocrine system
B: Immune and Cardiovascular
C: Integumentary and muscular
D: Gastrointestinal and lymphatic

A

A

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Which of the following diseases would be indicated if a patient presented with a waxy bump on the skin that has been growing for four months?
A: Basal cell skin cancer
B: Eczema
C: Melanoma
D: Cellulitis

A

A

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9
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What are the primary differences between diabetes mellitus types 1 and 2?

A

Type 1 is a disorder in which the body lacks the ability to make insulin whereas type two is a disorder in which the body is resistant to insulin. Type one diabetes, an autoimmune disorder, typically presents starting in childhood, whereas type two is not typically present until adulthood

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Which of the following conditions includes symptoms of excessive bleeding and frequent bruising?
A: Hemophilia
B: Myocardial infarction
C: Congestive heart failure
D: Atherosclerosis

A

A

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Which of the following diagnostic studies uses radiation?
A: X-Ray
B: Ultrasound
C: CT Scan
D: Nuclear Medicine
E: MRI

A

A, C and D

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Which of the following organizations researches potential agents related to pandemics?
A: world health organization
B: centers for disease control and prevention
C: Occupational safety and health administration
D: American Medical Association

A

A

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What precautions can help prevent a pandemic?

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Vaccines reduce the number of people at risk. Cough protocols, handwashing, and the use of hand sanitizer also aid in preventing the spread of disease and illness

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Match each term with the common abbreviation.

Term -
A: Hematocrit
B: Treatments
C: Potassium
D: Pound

Common Abbreviation -
1: lb
2: K
3: Hct
4: Tx

A

A: 3
B: 4
C: 2
D: 1

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Q

Match each term with the common abbreviation.

Term:
A: Before Meals
B: Nothing by mouth
C: As desired
D: After meals
E: By mouth
F: As needed

Common Abbreviation:
1: NPO
2: PRN
3: a.c.
4: Ad Lib
5: p.c.
6: PO

A

A:3
B:1
C:4
D:5
E:6
F:2

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16
Q

Match the root with the correct meaning.

Root:
A: Aden
B: Chondr
C: Oste
D: Hepat

Meaning:
1: Bone
2: Gland
3: Cartilage
4: Liver

A

A:2
B:3
C:1
D:4

17
Q

Match the root with the correct meaning.

Root:
A: Pepsia
B: Cyst
C: Pyel
D: Steth

Meaning:
1: Chest
2: Bladder
3: Digestion
4: Pelvis or Kidney

A

A:3
B:2
C:4
D:1

18
Q

Which of the following does the prefix presby- refer to?

A: Older age
B: Hospital
C: Beneath
D: Pain

A

A

19
Q

Which of the following suffixes can be used to indicate a blood condition?

A: -emesis
B: -ectasis
C: -emia
D: -itis

A

C

20
Q

Which of the following is a patient likely referring to if they say they have “wear and tear” causing knee pain?

A: Osteoarthritis
B: Rheumatoid arthritis
C: OSteoporosis
D: Deep vein thrombosis

A

A

21
Q

Lying face-down could be described as which of the following positions?

A: Prone
B: Supine
C: Anatomical
D: Fowler Position

A

A

22
Q

What does anatomical position refer to?

A

Anatomical position is the standard frame of reference in which the body is standing up, face forward arms at the sides, palms forward, and toes pointed forward.

23
Q

Match the direction term with the correct definition.

Term:
A: Proximal
B: Medial
C: Anterior
D: Sinistrad

Definition:
1: Toward the front of the body
2: Toward the left
3: Pertaining to the belly side
4: Closer to the body’s trunk

A

A:4
B:3
C:1
D:2

24
Q

Match the successful outcome to the unsuccessful outcome within the same development stage.

Successful:
A: Trust
B: Autonomy
C: Initiative
D: Industry
E: Identity
F: Intimacy
G: Generativity
H: Ego Integrity

Unsuccessful:
1: Inferiority
2: Stagnation
3: Shame and doubt
4: Mistrust
5: Guilt
6: Despair
7: Isolation
8: Role Confusion

A

A:4
B:3
C:5
D:1
E:8
F:7
G:2
H:6

25
Q

In which of the following Erickson’s stages of development is poor decision-making most likely to be experienced?

A: Trust vs. mistrust
B: Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
C: Industry vs. inferiority
D: Identity vs. role confusion

A

D

26
Q

Which of the following mental health conditions involves difficulty focusing and struggling with quiet activities?
A: Anxiety
B: Depression
C: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
D: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

A

D

27
Q

How many mental health conditions are currently recognized?

A: 50 to 100
B: Over 300
C: About 500
D: Over 1,000

A

B

28
Q

Which of the following is an example of a socioeconomic stressor?

A: Loss of a vehicle
B: Death of a loved one
C: Fear of a doctor’s office
D: Air pollution

A

A

29
Q

Why do similar stressors affect people differently?

A

The mind interprets the severity of the situation and helps the person cope with it in a positive way. People deal with the stressor based on their perception, experience, and resources they have available to them.

30
Q

What accommodations can support a patient who has hearing loss?

A

Servies such as online appointment scheduling can be very helpful. Patients might communicate well in person but have considerable difficulty on the telephone, making scheduling difficult. Position directly in line with the patient’s face when speaking, not from the side or behind them. Pronounce words clearly to allow the individual to see lip movements as well as hear what is said. Do not should. Provide a sign-language interpreter if requested

31
Q

Which of the following would be an appropriate action for the medical assistant to take when working with a patient who has a developmental disability?

A: Stay Calm
B: Speak louder
C: Speak to the family member instead
D: Change the subject

A

A

32
Q

Which of the following defense mechanisms is showing in the statement “I haven’t picked up my insulin because my blood sugar is always high and nothing will help”?

A: Apathy
B: Projection
C: Sarcasm
D: Verbal Aggression

A

A

33
Q

Match the defense mechanism with the correct definition

Defense mechanism:
A: Compensation
B: Identification
C: Rationalization
D: Regression

Definition:
1: Attribution of characteristics of someone else to oneself or the imitation of another
2: Explanation that makes something negative or unacceptable seem justifiable or acceptable
3: Reversion to an earlier, more childlike, developmental behavior
4: Balancing a failure or inadequacy with an accomplishment

A

A:4
B:1
C:2
D:3

34
Q

Which of the following stages of grief involves feeling sad or hopeless?

A: Denial
B: Anger
C: Bargaining
D: Depression
E: Acceptance

A

D

34
Q

During which of the following stages of grief might it be most helpful to give the patient written materials?

A: Denial
B: Anger
C: Bargaining
D: Depression
E: Acceptance

A

A

34
Q

Which of the following stages of grief involves asking the question “why me?”?

A: Denial
B: Anger
C: Bargaining
D: Depression
E: Acceptance

A

B

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