Chapters 1-7 Study Guide Flashcards
Which of the following processes adds enzymes to start breaking down food as you chew?
A. absorption
B. elimination
C. storage
D. saliva
saliva
What happens if the body has inadequate supplies of glucose to break down food for energy?
A. it will break down fats
B. it will cause you to become dehydrated
C. you will become vitamin deficient
it will break down fats
A BMI ________ is considered obese.
A. over 30
B. over 15
C. over 5
D. over 20
over 30
Individuals who are carriers of a disease, but exhibit no symptoms is said to be
A. symptomatic
B. infected
C. psychosomatic
D. asymptomatic
asymptomatic
The method of transmission for tuberculosis is
A. direct contact with an infectious wound
B. direct contact with feces
C. airborne droplets from infected carriers
D. sexual transmitted disease
airborne droplets from infected carriers
Disease-producing microorganisms are referred to as _______.
A. pathogens
B. infections
C. microorganisms
D. anarobes
pathogens
The highest level of infection control that destroys all forms of microorganisms, including spores, on an inanimate surface is called
A. sanitation
B. sterilization
C. bleaching
D. disinfection
sterilization
Patient interviews should always be conducted
A. in a private room with the door closed
B. in the waiting room
C. in an examination room
D. at the reception desk
in a private room with the door closed
One of the best methods to combat communication difficulties is to avoid this type of language when conversing with most patients.
A. layman’s terms
B. proper English
C. whispering
D. highly technical or medical terminology
highly technical or medical terminology
An example of a symptom is
A. high blood pressure
B. rapid heart rate
C. dizziness
D. weight gain
dizziness
Which of the following areas of information is not part of the patient’s medical history?
A. surgical history
B. insurance information
C. social history
D. family history
insurance information
No one except these people are allowed access to the medical record without the patient’s permission.
A. those directly involved in the patient’s care
B. those who work in the same office building providing care
C. those in the healthcare field familiar with the patient
D. family members who have knowledge about the patient
those directly involved in the patient’s care
Weight may be measured in _____ or ______, depending upon the preference of the physician and the type of scale in the medical office.
A. pounds, kilograms
B. liters, gallons
C. pounds, gallons
D. liter, kilogram
pounds, kilograms
What is produced during normal internal physical and chemical processes and muscle movement?
A. cold
B. digestion
C. heat
D. movement
heat
Another term for sweating is
A. diatome
B. excretion
C. diaphragm
D. diaphoresis
diaphoresis
A normal adult blood pressure would be
A. 120/80
B. 139/89
C. 142/94
D. 168/100
120/80
What term is defined as difficult or labored breathing?
A. apnea
B. tachypnea
C. orthopnea
D. dyspnea
dyspnea
Which digit can cause you to record your own pulse when palpating a patient’s pulse?
A. thumb
B. index finger
C. middle finger
D. ring finger
thumb
Observing the rise and fall of the chest to count respirations is usually performed as a part of the
A. temperature measurement
B. pulse measurement
C. weight measurement
D. blood pressure measurement
pulse measurement
Identifying a disease or condition is called
A. coding
B. diagnosis
C. examining
D. assessing
diagnosis
Which instrument is used to examine the interior structures of the eyes?
A. otoscope
B. stethoscope
C. ophthalmoscope
D. tuning fork
ophthalmoscope
The percussion hammer is also called a
A. reflex hammer
B. rubber mallet
C. tuning fork
D. jumping hammer
reflex hammer
When a child exhibits _____, parents should seek medical evaluation.
A. refusing to do what the parent asks
B. throwing a temper tantrum
C. exploring the sand pile with their mouth
D. continual crying for no obvious reason
continual crying for no obvious reason
Sterilization is the _______ elimination of all forms of microbial life, including spore forms.
A. complete
B. minimal
C. contrite
D. minor
complete
Which regulation requires that all companies, including medical offices, using hazardous materials have material data sheets (SDS) available to their employees.
A. hazardous communications
B. exposure plan
C. right to know
D. safety prevention
right to know
What type of water is added to a reservoir of an autoclave where it is converted to steam?
A. tap
B. well
C. distilled
D. sanitized
distilled
A speculum is commonly used in which medical specialty?
A. gynecology
B. ophthalmology
C. dermatology
D. otology
gynecology
The goal of this procedure is to remove as many microorganisms as possible prior to surgery from the skin to decrease the chance of wound contamination:
A. postoperative skin care
B. surgical site incisions
C. skin removal
D. preoperative skin preperation
preoperative skin perperation
When office surgery of any kind is performed, what is the first procedure performed at the site to minimize the pain and discomfort felt by the patient?
A. surgically cleansed
B. cooled with ice packs
C. warmed with a heat pack
D. administration of local anesthetic
administration of local anesthetic
What gauge of sutures is the thickest?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
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