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Medical Quizzes Flashcards

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A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as:

CH 5 Medical Terminology

A

distal humerus fracture

Common Direction, Movement, & Position Terms

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A patient in a sem-recline position with head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___ position.

CH 5 Medical Terminology

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Fowler

Common Direction, Movement, & Position Terms

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A pregnant person is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. This means that:

CH 5 Medical Terminology

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she has excessive vomiting

Breaking Terms Apart

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A young male jumped from a tree & landed feet first. Which aspect of his body has sustained the initial injury?

CH 5 Medical Terminology

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plantar

Common Direction, Movement, & Position Terms

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After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient’s leg stops bleeding. This is called:

CH 5 Medical Terminology

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hemostasis

Master Tables

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Enlargement of the liver is called:

CH 5 Medical Terminology

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hepatomegaly

Master Tables

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Movement or motion away from the body’s midline is called:

CH 5 Medical Terminology

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abduction

Common Direction, Movement, & Position Terms

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The ___ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles.

CH 5 Medical Terminology

A

apex

Common Direction, Movement, & Position Terms

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9
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The term “pericardiocentesis” means:

CH 5 Medical Terminology

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the removal of fluid from around the heart

Master Tables

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10
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The term “supraventricular tachycardia” means:

CH 5 Medical Terminology

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a rapid HR that originates above the ventricles

Master Tables

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11
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Key hormones of the sympathetic NS include:

CH 6 Human Body

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epinephrine & norepinephrine

The Circulatory System: Physiology

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12
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The axial skeleton is composed of the:

CH 6 Human Body

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skull, face, thorax, & vertebral column

The Skeletal System: Anatomy

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13
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The carpal bones form the:

CH 6 Human Body

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wrist

The Skeletal System: Anatomy

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14
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The exchange of O2 & nutrients for waste products of metabolism occurs at the cellular level in the:

CH 6 Human Body

A

capillaries

The Circulatory System: Anatomy

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The L side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the:

CH 6 Human Body

A

pulmonary veins

The Circulatory System: Anatomy

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The most distal 4 spinal vertebrae, which are fused together, form the:

CH 6 Human Body

A

coccyx

The Skeletal System: Anatomy

17
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The nose, chin, umbilicus, & spine are examples of ___ anatomic structures.

CH 6 Human Body

A

midline

Topographic Anatomy

18
Q

Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?

CH 6 Human Body

  1. mastoid
  2. mandible
  3. maxilla
  4. zygoma
A

mastoid

The Skeletal System: Anatomy

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19
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Age-related changes in the renal system result in:

CH 7 Life Span Development

A
  1. decreased ability to clear wastes from body
  2. decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed

Older Adults (61 Years & Older)

20
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An infant or small child’s airway can be occluded if it is overextended or overflexed because:

CH 7 Life Span Development

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the occiput is proportionately large & the trachea is flexible

Neonates (Birth - 1 Month) & Infants (1 Month - 1 Year)

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21
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Breathing is often more difficult in older adults because:

CH 7 Life Span Development

A

elasticity of lungs decreses

Older Adults

22
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Factors that contribute to a decline in vital capacity of elderly patient include:

CH 7 Life Span Development

A
  1. increased stiffness of thoracic cage
  2. loss of respiratory muscle mass
  3. decreased residual volume

Older Adults

23
Q

In preconventional reasoning, children:

CH 7 Life Span Development

A

act almost purely to avoid punishment + get what they want

School-Age Children (6-12)

24
Q

In contrast to secure attachment, anxious-avoidant attchment occurs when a child:

CH 7 Life Span Development

A

shows little emotional response to parent/caregiver following repeated rejection

Neonates & Infants

25
Q

The average pulse of persons betwee 19 & 40 y/o is typically:

CH 7 Life Span Development

A

70 bpm

Early Adults (19-40)

26
Q

The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between ages of:

CH 7 Life Span Development

A

19 & 25 y/o

Early Adults (19-40)

27
Q

The pulse rate of a child from ages 6-12 y/o is approximately:

CH 7 Life Span Development

A

70 to 120 bpm

Introduction

28
Q

Which of the following are noticeable characteristics of a 9 month-old infant?

CH 7 Life Span Development

  1. places objects in mouth + pulls self up
  2. responds to name + crawls around efficiently
  3. walks without help + becomes frustrated with restrictions
  4. knows own name + can walk without any assistance
A

places objects in mouth + pulls self up

Neonates & Infants

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29
Q

Which if the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75 y/o patient’s vital signs?

CH 7 Life Span Development

  1. overall health
  2. increased weight
  3. medical conditions
  4. medications
A

increased weight

Older Adults

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30
Q

Which of the following statements regarding an infant’s vital signs if correct?

CH 7 Life Span Development

  1. infant’s normal body temp is typically higher than preschooler
  2. by 6 months, infant’s normal tidal volume is 2-4 mL/kg
  3. infant’s HR generally ranges 70-110 bpm
  4. infant’s normal HR increased 10 bpm each month
A

infant’s normal body temp is typically higher than preschooler

Neonates & Infants

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31
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Which of the following statements about middle adults is correct?

CH 7 Life Span Development

  1. significant impairments in hearing/vision begin to occur between 41 & 44 y/o
  2. cardiovascular health becomes an issue as does greater incidence of cancer
  3. women in this group typically experience menopause in late 50s or early 60s
  4. increased cholesterol levels in this group often do not respond to diet/exercise
A

cardiovascular health becomes an issue as does greater incidence of cancer

Middle Adults (41-60)

32
Q

You are assessing a 13-month-old female wgo is running a fever & has been vomiting. While you are performing your physical exam, you will MOST likely find:

CH 7 Life Span Development

  1. unable to track your movements with eyes
  2. will readily allow you to separate her from her mother
  3. responds to her name but is fearful of your presence
  4. has bulging fontanelles secondary to severe dehydration
A

responds to her name but is fearful of your presence

Neonates & Infants

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Q

In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretch include:

CH 8 Lifting & Moving Patients

  1. increased stability from a wider wheelbase
  2. weight capacity up to 650 lbs
  3. collapsible undercarriage
  4. two safety rails on both sides of stretcher
A

increased stability from a wider wheelbase

Additional Patient-Moving Equipment

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