Chapters 1-7 Study Guide

Question 1

Which of the following processes adds enzymes to start breaking down food as you chew?
A. absorption
B. elimination
C. storage
D. saliva

Answer 1

saliva

Question 2

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

Answer 2

it will break down fats

Question 3

A BMI ________ is considered obese.
A. over 30
B. over 15
C. over 5
D. over 20

Answer 3

over 30

Question 4

Individuals who are carriers of a disease, but exhibit no symptoms is said to be
A. symptomatic
B. infected
C. psychosomatic
D. asymptomatic

Answer 4

asymptomatic

Question 5

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

Answer 5

airborne droplets from infected carriers

Question 6

Disease-producing microorganisms are referred to as _______.
A. pathogens
B. infections
C. microorganisms
D. anarobes

Answer 6

pathogens

Question 7

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

Answer 7

sterilization

Question 8

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

Answer 8

in a private room with the door closed

Question 9

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

Answer 9

highly technical or medical terminology

Question 10

An example of a symptom is
A. high blood pressure
B. rapid heart rate
C. dizziness
D. weight gain

Answer 10

dizziness

Question 11

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

Answer 11

insurance information

Question 12

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

Answer 12

those directly involved in the patient’s care

Question 13

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

Answer 13

pounds, kilograms

Question 14

What is produced during normal internal physical and chemical processes and muscle movement?
A. cold
B. digestion
C. heat
D. movement

Answer 14

heat

Question 15

Another term for sweating is
A. diatome
B. excretion
C. diaphragm
D. diaphoresis

Answer 15

diaphoresis

Question 16

A normal adult blood pressure would be
A. 120/80
B. 139/89
C. 142/94
D. 168/100

Answer 16

120/80

Question 17

What term is defined as difficult or labored breathing?
A. apnea
B. tachypnea
C. orthopnea
D. dyspnea

Answer 17

dyspnea

Question 18

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

Answer 18

thumb

Question 19

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

Answer 19

pulse measurement

Question 20

Identifying a disease or condition is called
A. coding
B. diagnosis
C. examining
D. assessing

Answer 20

diagnosis

Question 21

Which instrument is used to examine the interior structures of the eyes?
A. otoscope
B. stethoscope
C. ophthalmoscope
D. tuning fork

Answer 21

ophthalmoscope

Question 22

The percussion hammer is also called a
A. reflex hammer
B. rubber mallet
C. tuning fork
D. jumping hammer

Answer 22

reflex hammer

Question 23

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

Answer 23

continual crying for no obvious reason

Question 24

Sterilization is the _______ elimination of all forms of microbial life, including spore forms.
A. complete
B. minimal
C. contrite
D. minor

Answer 24

complete

Question 25

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

Answer 25

right to know

Question 26

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

Answer 26

distilled

Question 27

A speculum is commonly used in which medical specialty?
A. gynecology
B. ophthalmology
C. dermatology
D. otology

Answer 27

gynecology

Question 28

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

Answer 28

preoperative skin perperation

Question 29

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

Answer 29

administration of local anesthetic

Question 30

What gauge of sutures is the thickest?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer 30

5