Final Exam Flashcards
Tightly coiled, spiral- shaped bacteria are called
Spirochetes
Name the orgarism that causes “whooping cough”..
Bordetella Pertussis
A patient is placed on a soft diet because they are having difficulties with
Chewing & Swallowing
You have a patient undergoing cancer treatments, what nutritional suggestions would you make to them?
a. Eat soft bland diet
b. Eat meals
c. Drink beturenmeals
d. Limit caffein
what foods should a patient with hypertension avoid?
Processed meat canned foods, frozen dinners, nuts, buttermilk, salted crackers, pickle, olives, soy sauce, muster, bacon.
What are the FOUR tests that are performed in a serology laboratory?
a. Direct Immunologic
b. indirect Immunologic
c. Strep test
a. Influenza
Name the THREE pathogenic organisms that can be identified in a sputum sample.
a. Fungi
b. Mycoplasma
c. Bacteria
__________ is the organism that can cause tetanus & lockjaw.
Clostrium tetani
-phile:
To love or be attacked to
True or False
Cultures for gonorrhea should be kept at room temperature.
True
What are the FOUR CLIA-waived immunology tests can a Medical Assistant perform to detect antibodies to a specific pathogen?
a. Infectious mono
b. Helicobacter pyluri
c. Lyme disease
d. HIV
Mosquito, tick and fleas are known as
Vector
Kary/o:
Nucleus
Hemolytic anemia occurs when there is a deficiency in
Vitamin E
Staphyl/o:
Clusters
-coccus:
Berry-shape
These are tiny, gram-negative organisms that are transmitted by blood-sucking insects.
Rickettsia
Scientific name kscherichia coli, the name coli indicates: Genus or Species
Species
Is a rapid detection test that helps to diagnosis a stomach ulcer
Helicobacter Pylori
This organism is typically transmitted by contaminated food, the name of this organism is
Clostridium Bowlinum
Pathogenic organisms remain viable at
37 C
True or False
0&P spesimen is required, patients should wait 7-10 days if the patient has taken Pepto bismol
True
Cellulose tape tast for pinworm it requires a ______________ to view the eges that have
adhered to the cellulose tape.
Microscope
A UTI can be diagnosed if an organism isolated from CCMS urine specimen is found in pure culture & is present in a quantity greater than _________ of urine
100, 000 cfu/mL
Cholesterol is created in the _______
Liver
-gen:
Substance that produces
An ice pack should be on for
15 to 20 minutes
_______ are an organism that is flexible as far as its oxygen requirements
Anaero
indicates gram-positive bacteria
Stain purple
__________ causes syphilis
Treponema Palldum Bacterium
Bacteria are classified as
Prokaryote
_____________ is caused by a fungal infection that is seen in some patients with AIDS.
Pneumocystis Pneumonia
_____ is a mineral that is part of our hemoglobin found in our RBC
Iron
Heter/o:
another/different
Tetra-:
Four
Strept/o:
Twisted chains
Hepat/o:
Liver
________ is an organism that is spread by ticks:
Rickettsia Rickettsia
_______ occur when there is too much Vitamin C
Kidney stone
Eu-:
Good/Normal
What hormone is secreted by the thymus gland and stimulates the production and maturity of T cells, which are important in immunity?
Thymosin
When the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, the condition is called
Prediabetes
What is the iron-containing pigment of RBCs that carries oxygen to tissue?
Hgb
What hormone stimulates the development of breasts and the female secondary sexual characteristic?
Estrogen
High blood potassium is
Hyperkalemia
The process of blood formation is called
hematopoiesis
The process of joining two surfaces or edges together along a line by sewing is
Suture
Total lack of insulin production, with symptoms of polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, blurred vision, fatigue, and frequent infections, is
Type 1 diabetes
White blood cells that increase in number when the body is defending against allergens and parasites are
Eosinophils
Deficiency of sodium in the blood is
hyponatremia
What is an error in technique when sanitizing instruments?
Rinse instruments and place in hot water with a mild detergent
The combining form for the armpit is:
Axill/o
A wound produced by the tearing of soft body tissue is
a laceration
Rows of tiny teeth found on the jaws of instruments are called and they can be crisscross, horizontal, or lengthwise.
Serrations
Anemia that results from a lack of intrinsic factor essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 is ___ anemia
pernicious
Which feature of an instrument is used to prevent materials or tissues from slipping when they are being held?
Serrations
A type of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is
thalassemia.
The development of memory cells after an infection to protect the individual from a second exposure is:
natural active acquired immunity
The female gonads, or _________ functions, and the male gonads ______ or act as endocrine glands to influence reproductive functions
ovaries, testes
Phagocytes are a type of:
leukocytes
The tips of the can be straight, curved, plain, or toothed.
Jaws
The disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus and transmitted through body fluids via sexual contact or intravenous exposure is
AIDS
The tips of the can be straight, curved, plain, or toothed.
Jaws
Needle holders and plain thumb forceps are found in the category.
Grasping and holding
The covering of the axon is the
Myelin sheath
The ridges of the folds in the cerebrum are:
Gyri
The cognitive domain involves learning through
Mental processes
The endocrine system uses the ____system and chemical messengers
called___ to regulate many body functions.
circulatory, hormones
The nerve cells that connect efferent and afferent nerve cells are
Interneurons
Bruising and swelling of the brain that occurs when small cerebral blood vessels bleed into brain tissue.
Cerebral contusion
Another term for thrombocytes is:
Platelets
The medical assistant can coach patients on disease prevention. Which of the following would be considered disease prevention coaching?
Hygiene practices to little children
Information on recommended vaccines
___is used to record the electrical activity of the brain.
EEG
Phagocytes are a type of:
leukocytes
The chemicals that help nerve cells communicate with other nerve cells or muscles are
neurotransmitters
To cut or separate tissue with a cutting instrument or scissors is
to dissect
Instruments in the________category are used to hold tissue, materials.
and other instruments during a procedure.
grasping and holding
A condition of abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid that causes enlargement of the skull and compression of the brain is
hydrocephalus
Which cells specialize in phagocytosis?
Neutrophils
A person with type O blood can donate blood to individuals with type O and type __ blood.
A
B
AB
Using Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Stages, what stage is a 75-year-old adult in?
Ego integrity versus despair
What is included in patient education regarding cold and hot applications?
-Use a protective covering between the skin and the application.
-Never fall asleep with an application on the skin.
-Never place an application over metal jewelry.
A sensation that precedes an epileptic seizure or the onset of some types of headache is a(n)
aura
Over time, deposits buildup on the arterial walls and begin to calcify, which decreases the elasticity of the walls causing
arteriosclerosis
The folds or convolutions on the surface of the cerebral hemisphere, which increase the gray matter surface area are
Gyri
Which hormone stimulates the thyroid to release two other thyroid hormones?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Polydipsia is the condition of:
excessive thirst
Most oral cancers occur after age
40
The number of collagen cells in the dermis declines, causing the skin
To sag and wrinkle
A procedure to aspirate cerebrospinal fluid from the lumbar subarachnoid space is:
LP
Uterine curettes and skin punches are found in the _____ category.
cutting and dissecting
A person with type A blood can donate blood to individuals with type A blood and type ____ blood.
AB
Using Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Stages, what stage is a 1-year-old child in?
Trust vs. Mistrust
The formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow is stimulated by a hormone from the kidneys called
erythropoietin.
What is true regarding the health belief model?
Explains what factors influence a person’s health belief and practices
True or False
The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movement, but is involuntary in its function.
True
The tips of the can be straight, curved, plain, or toothed.
Jaws
The most serious type of spina bifida, causing partial or complete paralysis below the opening is
myelomeningocele
What would not be considered a dry application?
Hot compress
A metal probe that is inserted into or passed through a catheter, needle, or tube used for clearing purposes or to facilitate passage into a body orifice is called a/an
Stylus
A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel, organ, or cavity of the body to withdraw or instill fluid is called a/an
Cannula
An acute infection caused by the virus that causes chickenpox is:
Shingles
What is a risk factor for skin cancer?
Work outdoor
The space between the terminal fibers of one neuron and the dendrites of the next is termed a(n):
Synapse
What is a sign of elder neglect?
Lack of proper living condition
is a procedure done to collect a small amount of CSF.
Lumbar puncture
Which is not a sign or symptom of diabetes in the elderly?
Cough
T3 is a hormone secreted by the:
Thyroid gland
The hormone that stimulates the muscles of the uterus is
Oxytocin
The suffix for an iron substance is:
-siderin
____ is the leading cause of death among men and women.
Heart disease
Chronic lower respiratory disease
Cancer
Kelly forceps and mosquito forceps are found in the ________ category.
clamping and occluding
The _________ nervous system is capable of producing a “fight or flight” response
sympathetic
Aldosterone regulates
sodium and water balance
A type of brain injury resulting from the hit to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth.
Concussion
What is true regarding coaching to help increase compliance or adherence with the treatment plan?
- coach the patient on home cares.
- help the patient understand information from the visit.
- coach the patient on the follow-ups.
-coach the patient on self-management of the disease!
When the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, the condition is called
Prediabetes
What is not a common sign of drug abuse?
Normal reaction time
Which of the following is caused by increasing pressure inside the eye?
Glaucoma
The combining form for the pituitary gland is:
hypophys/o
The psychomotor domain involves learning through
Assisting with a procedure
A group of disorders characterized by recurrent seizures, sensory disturbances, abnormal behavier, and/er less ef consciousness is:
Epilepsy
Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
What inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes behavioral issues, abnormal movements, and dementia?
Huntington Disease
The grooves or depressions on the surface of the brain are
Sulci
Paralysis of one side of the body is
Hemiplegia
Colon cancer screenings typically start at age
45
Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called
goiter
The chemicals that travel across the synapse are:
Neurotransmitters
What is a deep, often prolonged unconsciousness, usually the result of a head injury, neurologic disease, intoxication, or metabolic abnormalities?
Coma
A type of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is
pernicious anemia.
Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to release steroids?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Which of the following is a clouding of the lens of the eye?
Cataract
The word part that means to secrete is:
Crin/o
Paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk is
Paraplegia
Paralysis of the arms, legs, and trunk is
quadriplegia
A facial nerve paralysis is:
Bell palsy
An x-ray procedure that is used to see how the blood flows through the brain. A dye is injected and highlights the blood flow through the brain.
Cerebral angiography
The medical assistant can coach patients on health maintenance. Which of the following would be considered health maintenance coaching?
Information on routine screenings
Breast self-exam technique
Using Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Stages, what stage is a 17-year-old girl in?
Identify versus role confusion
Protrusion of eyeballs is
exophthalmia
The basic unit of the nervous system is the nerve cell, or
Neuron
Memory loss is called
Amnesia
What is a common concern with aging and limited exercise and fluids can contribute to the disorder?
Constipation
Which hormone stimulates growth of long bones and skeletal muscle and is also involved with glucose metabolism in the body?
Growth Hormone
is a nerve response test that uses electrodes, which are placed on the scalp to measure brain reaction to a stimulus.
Evoked potential
The ___ gland is located in the center of the brain and secretes melatonin.
Pineal
Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of
Lack of exercise
Poor diet
Stress
Another name for antidiuretic hormone is
Vasopressin
The act of sticking to something
Adherence
The____ cells of the islets of Langerhans produce glucagon.
Alpha
Seven days prior to a guaiac fecal occult blood test, the patient should
stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, and vitamin C supplements.
A condition that is an inherited deficiency of a clotting factor is called
Hemophilia
