Learning assessment Ch 5, 38, 18, 19, 32, 17, 34, 35, 13, 14, 21 Flashcards
The layer of connective tissue under the dermis is the ____ layer.
subcutaneous layer
The pigment that is produced in the stratum germinativum to protect layers underneath from ultraviolet radiation is
melanin
Ringworm of the scalp is
tinea capitis
The term for baldness is
alopecia
The healthcare term for “athlete’s foot” is
tinea pedis
What is the term for serial removal and microscopic examination of layers of a tumor until excision is complete?
MOHS surgery
Drugs that are applied directly on the skin are
topical
Only the epidermis is damaged in a _________ burn.
first-degree
What is the term for a crack in the skin?
fissure
What is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin seen in children but also possible in adults?
impetigo
_________ are areas of damaged skin caused from long-term pressure against the skin that limits blood flow.
decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcers, bed sores
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.
cellulitis
The combining form for skin is
derm/o
The procedure that involves removing dead skin and tissue to help with wound healing is
debridement
_____________ is the leading cause of death among men and women.
cardiovascular disease and cancer
Over time, deposits buildup on the arterial walls and begin to calcify, which decreases the elasticity of the walls causing
arteriosclerosis
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
constipation
Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?
Hypertension
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Arteriosclerosis
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of diabetes in the elderly?
Slow wound healing
Cough
Weight loss
Polyuria
cough
The number of collagen cells in the dermis declines, causing the skin to
sag and wrinkle
Which of the following is a clouding of the lens of the eye?
cataract
Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of
diet, diabetes, smoking, obesity, drugs, alcohol, exercise, stress
The pathology of Alzheimer’s disease is associated with the
age, degenerative disease of the brain, plaque build up between neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the cerebral cortex
What can a person wear to protect the skin from sunburn?
sunscreen, spf, long sleeves, hat, umbrella
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
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.
What factor(s) contributes to constipation?
dehydration, low fiber, diet, limited exercise, holding stool,
Urinary incontinence is
inability to retain bladder
Urinary incontinence is caused from
obesity, pregnancy, delivery, old age, exercise, nerve damage, muscle damage
The supreme law of the land is the
constitution of the united states and the golden rule
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
A ____ brings the suit to court and the lawsuit is filed against the _____.
plaintiff, defendant
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
The medical assistant gives a 5-year-old child an immunization without parental permission. This is an example of what type of tort?
battery
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
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
______ 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
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