Quiz One

Question 1

What does the prefix Intra- mean?

Answer 1

Within

Question 2

The suffix -itis means?

Answer 2

Inflammation

Question 3

Arteriosclerosis means

Answer 3

Narrowing of an artery

Question 4

True or False: HTN is an abbreviation for hypertension

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False: There is an official approved list of medical abbreviations

Answer 5

False

Question 6

bid

Answer 6

Twice a day

Question 7

PO

Answer 7

by mouth

Question 8

tid

Answer 8

Three times a day

Question 9

HS

Answer 9

At bedtime

Question 10

ac

Answer 10

Before meals

Question 11

What is the correct structural organization of the body from simplest to most complex?

Answer 11

Cells
Tissues
Organs
Body system
Organism

Question 12

What are two predisposing factors that can be changed.

Answer 12

Lifestyle, Environmental Factors

Question 13

List two predisposing factors for disease that cannot be changed

Answer 13

Age, Gender, Genetics

Question 14

Headache, chills, dizziness, stomach cramps, are all: Symptoms or Signs

Answer 14

Symptoms

Question 15

Temperature of 100.6, swelling in the legs, b/p of 140/110, bruising are all: Signs or Symptoms

Answer 15

Signs

Question 16

What are two examples of non-communicable diseases

Answer 16

Diabetes and Tetanus

Question 17

True or false: the body’s first line of defense against infection includes physical and chemical barriers such as the skin, saliva, and stomach acid.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or false: medical assistants have no role in medications. That is the physician’s job.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Brand name medications and generic medications must have the same

Answer 19

Active ingredient

Question 20

True or false: if a patient calls and states that he cannot swallow, is it okay to tell him to crush the pill no matter what it is?

Answer 20

False

Question 21

True or false: over the counter and herbal supplements do not affect prescription drugs

Answer 21

False

Question 22

The human body consists of more than 200 bones divided into two categories . What are they?

Answer 22

Axial and Appendicular skeleton

Question 23

True or false: the skeletal system plays a role in regulating blood calcium and the formation of blood cells and platelets

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Which disorder is not classified as a skeletal disorder

Answer 24

Arthritis: some arthritis diseases form in the immune system as well

Question 25

Which disorder is not classified as a joint disorder

Answer 25

Herniated disc

Question 26

True or false: in an open fracture the skin is broken and you can often see the bone

Answer 26

True

Question 27

The best time to build bone mass or density is Early childhood to Young adulthood. Which of the following can decrease bone density

Answer 27

Smoking, poor nutrition, inactivity, excessive alcohol intake

Question 28

Name the three types of muscle tissue in the body

Answer 28

Cardiac, smooth, skeletal

Question 29

True or false: aerobic exercise does not require oxygen; anaerobic does require oxygen

Answer 29

False

Question 30

True or false: the four primary functions of the muscular system are to provide posture, maintaining body temperature, joint stability controlling passageways in the body

Answer 30

True

Question 31

All of the following are diseases or disorders of the muscular system except:

Answer 31

Pancreatitis: belongs to the endocrine or digestive system

Question 32

Treatment of a muscle strain includes RICE. This stands for

Answer 32

Rest Ice Compression Elevation

Question 33

True or false: Muscle mass changes as we age can cause loss of endurance and strength

Answer 33

True