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Learning assessment Ch 5, 38, 18, 19, 32, 17, 34, 35, 13, 14, 21 Flashcards

1
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The layer of connective tissue under the dermis is the ____ layer.

A

subcutaneous layer

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2
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The pigment that is produced in the stratum germinativum to protect layers underneath from ultraviolet radiation is

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melanin

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3
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Ringworm of the scalp is

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tinea capitis

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4
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The term for baldness is

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alopecia

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5
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The healthcare term for “athlete’s foot” is

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tinea pedis

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6
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What is the term for serial removal and microscopic examination of layers of a tumor until excision is complete?

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MOHS surgery

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7
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Drugs that are applied directly on the skin are

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topical

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8
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Only the epidermis is damaged in a _________ burn.

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first-degree

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8
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What is the term for a crack in the skin?

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fissure

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9
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What is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin seen in children but also possible in adults?

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impetigo

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10
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_________ are areas of damaged skin caused from long-term pressure against the skin that limits blood flow.

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decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcers, bed sores

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11
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This staphylococcus or streptococcus bacterial skin infection causes pain, tenderness, redness, and inflammation, which can spread. Muscle and joint achiness and stiffness can also occur.

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cellulitis

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12
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The combining form for skin is

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derm/o

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13
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The procedure that involves removing dead skin and tissue to help with wound healing is

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debridement

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14
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_____________ is the leading cause of death among men and women.

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cardiovascular disease and cancer

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15
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Over time, deposits buildup on the arterial walls and begin to calcify, which decreases the elasticity of the walls causing

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arteriosclerosis

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16
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Which of the following disorders is a common concern with aging and limited exercise and fluids can contribute to the disorder?
Constipation
Diarrhea
Hematuria
Asthma

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constipation

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17
Q

Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?
Hypertension
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Arteriosclerosis
Type 1 diabetes mellitus

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Type 1 diabetes mellitus

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18
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Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of diabetes in the elderly?
Slow wound healing
Cough
Weight loss
Polyuria

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cough

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19
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The number of collagen cells in the dermis declines, causing the skin to

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sag and wrinkle

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20
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Which of the following is a clouding of the lens of the eye?

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cataract

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21
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Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of

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diet, diabetes, smoking, obesity, drugs, alcohol, exercise, stress

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22
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The pathology of Alzheimer’s disease is associated with the

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age, degenerative disease of the brain, plaque build up between neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the cerebral cortex

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23
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What can a person wear to protect the skin from sunburn?

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sunscreen, spf, long sleeves, hat, umbrella

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Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for osteoporosis? Male gender Family history of osteoporosis Caucasian and Asian ethnicity Long-term use of corticosteroids
male gender
25
Which of the following is associated with diabetic retinopathy? a. Cloudy or opaque areas in the lens that cause blurring of vision b. Damages the blood vessels in the retina, leading to loss of vision and eventual blindness. C. Progressive loss of the central field of vision D. Progressive loss of peripheral vision
Damages the blood vessels in the retina, leading to loss of vision and eventual blindness.
26
What factor(s) contributes to constipation?
dehydration, low fiber, diet, limited exercise, holding stool,
27
Urinary incontinence is
inability to retain bladder
28
Urinary incontinence is caused from
obesity, pregnancy, delivery, old age, exercise, nerve damage, muscle damage
29
The supreme law of the land is the
constitution of the united states and the golden rule
30
Which of the following would be in civil court? A. Divorce B. Breach of contract C. Dispute over real estate sale D. Intentional torts
all of the above
31
A ____ brings the suit to court and the lawsuit is filed against the _____.
plaintiff, defendant
32
The medical assistant tells the child to behave or threatens to give the child a “shot.” This is an example of what type of tort?
assault
33
The medical assistant gives a 5-year-old child an immunization without parental permission. This is an example of what type of tort?
battery
34
The medical assistant tells her boyfriend about a patient who was seen in the clinic. This is an example of what type of tort?
invasion of privacy
35
The medical assistant decides to call in a prescription for a patient without a provider’s order. What is this an example of?
a crime
36
______ refers to the level and type of care an ordinary, prudent healthcare professional, having the same training and experience in a similar practice, would have provided under a similar situation.
standard of care
37
Which of the following is true? A. Physicians need a license to practice medicine. B. Medical assistants can obtain a certification. C. Medical assistants must obtain a license in the US to practice. D. A and B
d
38
What term means to be free from unwanted intrusion?
privacy
39
A(n) _________ is disclosing private facts without consent of the individual.
invasion of privacy
40
_________ is a legally protected right of patients.
confidentiality
41
What is not a direct patient identifier? A. Demographic information B. Payment information C. Physical health conditions D. Insurance information
c
42
What is true regarding reporting errors in patient care? A. Errors in patient care need to be immediately reported to the provider. B. An incident report must be completed. C. Some states have medical error reporting systems in place. D. The department supervisor must be notified.
all of the above
43
Who are mandatory reporters for child maltreatment?
school personnel, social workers, healthcare providers, and law enforcement
44
What is true regarding the Good Samaritan law? A. A healthcare professional cannot be sued when helping out in an emergency. B. A healthcare professional cannot be paid for the care given during an emergency. C. A healthcare professional must act reasonably, exercising the same standard of care within the limitations of the emergency. D. All of the above E. B and C are true.
e. b and c are true
45
A set of specific procedures performed to keep a sterile field, a surgical incision, and any other invasive procedure free of microorganisms is called
d. sterile technique
46
A specific illness with a recognizable group of signs and symptoms and a clear cause is called
d. a disease
47
An illness caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking structures or systems within the body is called
b. autoimmune disease
48
An illness passed from parents to offspring through the genes is called
a. a hereditary disease
49
How can pathogens enter the body?
ingested, inhaled, injected, move through mucous membranes
50
What type of infection has a rapid onset of symptoms that can be quite severe but lasts a relatively short time?
aacute
51
What type of infection persists for a long period of time, sometimes for life?
chronic
52
What is a persistent infection in which the symptoms cycle through periods of relapse and remission?
latent
53
With ____ transmission, the pathogens travel in the air when a person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
droplet
54
What is a strategy that can break the chain of infection?
wearing gloves and masks, performing proper wound care, correct disposal of contaminated products, hand washing
55
The process that kills all microorganisms and any spores on surfaces is called
sterilization
56
What is correct regarding the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard? A. Healthcare workers should take precautions to protect themselves and their patients against bloodborne pathogens. B. Requires hand washing after the removal of personal protective equipment C. Clarifies the use of washing or flushing a body part after an exposure D. All of the above E. A and C
all of the above
57
What is one of the most important steps to control the spread of infectious disease?
use proper hand washing techniques
58
Hands should be washed using
running water, soap, friction
59
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment? A. Laboratory coat B. Shoe covers C. Gloves and masks D. Face shields and protective eyewear
all of the above
60
61. When should gloves be worn? A. When touching a patient’s blood or body fluids B. When handling items and surfaces contaminated with blood and body fluids C. When performing venipuncture and finger sticks D. When assisting with any surgical procedures
all of the above
61
What is a normal function of the urinary system?
maintains fluid volume and normal composition of body fluids. Maintains an adequate blood pressure rate. controls the red blood cell production. activates vitamin D.
62
A urinary tract infection of one or both of the kidneys is
pyelonephritis
63
A condition of excessive urination at night is
nocturia
64
A condition of blood in the urine is
hematuria
65
Michelle called her physician’s office with complaints of painful urination. She has
dysuria
66
The term for the inability to hold urine is
urinary incontinence
67
An infection anywhere in the urinary system is a
UTI
68
What statement about the urinary system is correct? A. It is composed of 2 kidneys, 2 urethras, 1 bladder, and 1 ureter. B. It is composed of 2 kidneys, 1 urethra, 2 bladders, and 1 ureter. C. It is composed of 1 kidney, 2 urethras, 1 bladder, and 1 ureter. D. It is composed of 2 kidneys, 1 urethra, 1 bladder, and 2 ureters.
D
69
What is the most common cause of UTIs in women?
e. coli
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What is the sudden, almost uncontrollable need to urinate?
urgency
71
What classification of medication is used to increase urinary output?
diuretic
72
This disease is also called kidney stones
renal calculi
73
Which statement is correct? A. In females, the internal urethral sphincter is located at the bladder end of the urethra. B. The external sphincter is located in different places in males and in females. C. The internal urethral sphincter is made of voluntary muscles. D. The external sphincter is made of involuntary muscles.
B
74
T/F UTIs frequently are caused by Escherichia coli from the anal region.
T
75
T/ F Renal calculi may result in hydronephrosis
T
76
T/ F Stress incontinence can be caused from obesity, pregnancy, laughing, running, sneezing, and coughing.
T
77
A sex hormone responsible for the growth and development of male sex characteristics is
testosterone
78
A sperm penetrates and unites with an ovum in
conception
79
What organs produce sex cells?
gonads
80
The prostate surrounds the
urethra
81
Insertion of a gloved finger into the rectum to palpate the prostate is
digital rectal exam (DRE)
82
The cyclical release of an egg is
ovulation
83
The ____ contain mammary glands.
breasts
84
Fraternal twins have A. one egg and one sperm. B. two eggs and one sperm. C. two eggs and two sperm. D. one egg and two sperm.
C
85
A hormonal disorder, which causes cysts to grow on the ovaries, is
polycystic ovary syndrome
86
Painful flow and/or menstrual cramps are
dysmenorrhea
87
What does an over-the-counter pregnancy test measure?
hcg
88
Delivery of an infant through an abdominal incision is
cesarean section
89
An abnormal condition of pregnancy marked by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria and causes a new onset of seizures or coma is
eclampsia
90
What condition causes the tissue that normally lines the uterus to be found outside of uterus?
endometriosis
91
What form of the herpes virus is transmitted through sexual contact and causes recurring, painful blisters?
HSV-2
92
The narrowed neck section of the uterus is the
cervix
93
Identical twins have A. one egg and one sperm. B. two eggs and one sperm. C. two eggs and two sperm. D. one egg and two sperm.
a
94
The top of the uterus where the fallopian tubes attach is the
fundus

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