Comprehensive

Question 1

Which term means inflammation of a fallopian tube?

A. Salpingitis
B. Hypermenorrhea
C. Conization
D. Leukorrhea

Answer 1

A. Salpingitis

Question 2

Which term means the rupture of an ovary?

A. Endocervicitis
B. Menarche
C. Ovariorrhexis
D. Phimosis

Answer 2

C. Ovariorrhexis

Question 3

The abnormal condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall prematurely is know as abruptio placentae.

A. True
B. False

Answer 3

A. True

Question 4

Which term describes surgery to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position?

A. Primipara
B. Mastopexy
C. Castration
D. Pyosalpinx

Answer 4

B. Mastopexy

Question 5

The narrowing of the opening of the foreskin of the penis is known as phimosis.

A. True
B. False

Answer 5

A. True

Question 6

The suffix for veins is know as?

A. Hem/o
B. Capill/o
C. Phleb/o
D. Angi/o

Answer 6

C. Phleb/o

Question 7

The suffix for plaque or fatty substance is know as ather/o.

A. True
B. False

Answer 7

A. True

Question 8

The ___ acts as a lid over the entrance to the laryngopharynx.

A. Mediastinum
B. Epiglottis
C. Breathing
D. Thorax

Answer 8

B. Epiglottis

Question 9

The innermost layer of the pleura is know as the___?

A. Visceral pleura
B. Frontal
C. Epiglottis
D. Frontal

Answer 9

A. Visceral pleura

Question 10

The frontal sinuses are located just above the eyebrows.

A. True
B. False

Answer 10

A. True

Question 11

A surgical procedure in which a joint is fused to prevent movement is know as arthrodesis.

A. True
B. False

Answer 11

A. True

Question 12

A fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed is know as a comminuted fracture.

A. True
B. False

Answer 12

A. True

Question 13

Inflammation of the costal cartilages is know as costochondritis?

A. True
B. False

Answer 13

A. True

Question 14

A malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial nerves is known as?

A. Compression
B. Carniostenosis
C. Comminuted

Answer 14

B. Carniostenosis

Question 15

Effusion of blood into a joint cavity is known as hemopoietic?

A. True
B. False

Answer 15

B. False, known as Hemathrosis

Question 16

Hand bones are also known as metacarpals.

A. True
B. False

Answer 16

A. True

Question 17

Foot bones are also known as metatarsals.

A. True
B. False

Answer 17

A. True

Question 18

Extreme slowness of movement is known as kinesia.

A. True
B. False

Answer 18

B. False, it known as Brady Kinesia

Question 19

Inflammation of tissues surrounding the elbow is known as?

A. Epicondylitis
B. Strain
C. Tendoynia

Answer 19

A. Epicondylitis

Question 20

Injury to a joint involving a stretched or torn ligament is known as a strain.

A. True
B. False

Answer 20

A. True

Question 21

Onc/o is the suffix for?

A. Spleen
B. Tumor
C. Safe

Answer 21

B. Tumore

Question 22

Cluster-forming bacteria is known as?

A. Steptococci
B. Staphylococci
C. Spirochetes

Answer 22

B. Staphylococci

Question 23

Lives within other organisms?

A. Begin
B. Zoster
C. Parasites

Answer 23

C. Parasites

Question 24

The ___ plays specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune systems.

A. Thymus
B. Interferons
C. Tonsils
D. Spleen

Answer 24

A. Thymus

Question 25

The spleen stores extra erythrocytes? A. True B. False

Answer 25

A. True

Question 26

A cytotoxic drug is a medication that kills or damages cells. A. True B. False

Answer 26

A. True

Question 27

Infectious mononucleosis is caused by a sarcoma. A. True B. False

Answer 27

B. False, it is cause by a virus

Question 28

Varicella is commonly known as chickenpox. A. True B. False

Answer 28

A. True

Question 29

``` Swelling of the parotid gland is a symptom of ___? A. Varicella B. Mumps C. Chickenpox D. Parasite ```

Answer 29

B. Mumps

Question 30

Ebola is a common disease transmitted by parasites. A. True B. False

Answer 30

B. False

Question 31

The inability to control the excretion of feces is called bowel incontinence. A. True B. False

Answer 31

A. True

Question 32

The ____ travels upward from the cecum to the undersurface of the liver. A. Bile B. Anabolism C. Ascending Colon D. Ileum

Answer 32

C. Ascending Colon

Question 33

The involuntary discharge of urine is known as enuresis. A. True B. False

Answer 33

A. True

Question 34

The dilation of one or both kidneys is known as ? A. Hydroureter B. Hydronephrosis C. Hemodialysis D. Hyperproteinuria

Answer 34

B. Hydronephrosis

Question 35

Cerebr/o A. Cerebrum B. Concussion C. Cerebullum

Answer 35

A. Cerebrum

Question 36

Carrying nerve impulses toward the brain is know as ascending nerve tracts. A. True B. False

Answer 36

A. True

Question 37

Carrying nerve impulses away from the brain is known as descending nerve tracts. A. True B. False

Answer 37

A. True

Question 38

The supply of nerves to a specific body part is known as ? A. Innervation B. Plexus C. Receptors D. Ganglion

Answer 38

A. Innervation

Question 39

The ____ is also known as the blind spot of the eye. A. Oval window B. Tympanic membrane C. Optic disk D. Incus

Answer 39

C. Optic disk

Question 40

In retinopexy, a laser is used to repair a detached retina. A. True B. False

Answer 40

A. True

Question 41

An inflammation of the middle ear is also called___? A. Otitis B. Diplopia C. Hyperopia D. Otitis media

Answer 41

D. Otitis media

Question 42

A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues. A. True B. False

Answer 42

A. True

Question 43

A ______ burn has blisters plus damage only to the epidermis and dermis. A. Third-degree B. Second-degree C. Fourth-degree D. First-degree

Answer 43

B. Second-degree

Question 44

Milk producing glands is known as mammary glands. A. False B. True

Answer 44

B. True

Question 45

A torn or jagged wound is known as a laceration. A. False B. True

Answer 45

B. True

Question 46

The _____ hormone stimulates ovulation in the female. A. Estrogen B. Progestrone C. Luteinizing D. Thymus

Answer 46

C. Luteinizing

Question 47

Cortisol is secreted by the _____? A. Adrenal cortex B. Pancreas C. Oxytocin D.Adrenal medulla

Answer 47

A. Adrenal Cortex

Question 48

-Itis is short for? A. Pain B. Inflammation C. Shortness of breath D. Infection

Answer 48

B. Inflammation

Question 49

Analgesic that reduces pain and fever, but does not reduce inflammation A. Sulfur B. Acetaminophen C. Narcotic

Answer 49

B. Acetaminophen

Question 50

Listening to sounds within the body is known as auscultation. A. True B. False

Answer 50

A. True