T2 Pathology/Systems Test 2

Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE regarding Herpes infections?
A) An active infection will usually always present with a red rash on the back of the neck
B) A Type 1 infection usually affects the mouth
C) A patient will have life-long immunity against Herpes after the initial infection has resolved
D) This is a bacterial infection that can be treated easily with antibiotics

Answer 1

B) A Type 1 infection usually affects the mouth

Question 2

Getting infected by which of the following will result in life-long immunity?
A) Influenza
B) Staphylococcal
C) Rubella
D) Gastroenteritis

Answer 2

C) Rubella

Question 3

The common cold is a common viral infection which:
A) Occurs in the upper respiratory tract
B) Can be caused by a rhinovirus, adenovirus or coronavirus
C) Is highly contagious
D) All of the options

Answer 3

D) All of the options

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for local massage?
A) Acute ecthyma lesions
B) Albinism
C) A second-degree sunburn
D) Scabies infestation
E) All of the options are contraindications for local massage

Answer 4

B) Albinism

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE regarding allergic skin reactions?
A) Allergic contact dermatitis is a type IV hypersensitivity disorder that can present as bullae, vesicles, or mild erythema with edema
B) Atopic eczema can cause the formation of vesicles that proceed to ooze, crust, and flake
C) Acute urticaria can result in epidermal detachment and bullous formation
D) Both A and B

Answer 5

D) Both A and B

Question 6

Your pregnant patient has started to notice the skin of her cheeks, temples, and forehead has recently become much darker than the surrounding skin. She most likely has:
A) Chloasma
B) Vitiligo
C) Cellulitis
D) Tinea faciale

Answer 6

A) Chloasma

Question 7

How would you modify a treatment to accommodate someone with Rosacea?
A) Do not treat them, it is a complete contraindication
B) In advanced stages, only treat in prone, as the pressure of their face in the head rest can help minimize some of the swelling in their face
C) Wear gloves when treating the face to ensure you do not spread the infection to yourself
D) Avoid using your thermophore as the patient will likely be very sensitive to the heat

Answer 7

D) Avoid using your thermophore as the patient will likely be very sensitive to the heat

Question 8

Your patient presents with a number of smooth, depigmented macules on their arms, neck, and face. There is no pain or swelling, though sometimes they experience mild itchiness in the areas. You suspect this is:
A) Verrucae
B) Vitiligo
C) Lichen planus
D) Impetigo

Answer 8

B) Vitiligo

Question 9

A 75 year-old patient has severe burning and a vesicular rash in a linear, dermatomal pattern covering one side of their rib cage. What could this most likely be?
A) Herpes zoster
B) Shingles
C) Herpes simplex virus
D) A & B
E) A & C

Answer 9

D) A & B

Question 10

Which bacterial infection is common in infants and young children and is easily contracted in warm and moist climates? It starts as small vesicle or pustule or as large bulla then ruptures and forms a roughened area that discharges a honey coloured liquid that crusts.
A) Carbuncles
B) Impetigo
C) Cellulitis
D) Ecthyma

Answer 10

B) Impetigo

Question 11

Which of the following is/are vascular skin manifestations that occur at birth?
A) Port wine stains
B) Skin tags
C) Telangiectases
D) Strawberry hemangiomas
E) A and D

Answer 11

E) A and D

Question 12

You see a mole on your patient’s back that looks asymmetrical, scaled, slightly raised and is about 7mm in diameter. Which of the following statements would be TRUE?
A) This could be a basal cell carcinoma and your patient should be referred to his physician immediately
B) This is a harmless mole
C) This is a dysplastic nevus and should be brought to the patient’s doctor and then closely monitored
D) This area must be avoided by 10cm (4 inch rule)
E) This could be the first sign of Vitiligo

Answer 12

C) This is a dysplastic nevus and should be brought to the patient’s doctor and then closely monitored

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT bacterial in nature?
A) Impetigo
B) Verrucae
C) Carbuncles
D) Cellulitis

Answer 13

B) Verrucae

Question 14

Small flat topped papules with irregular, angled borders covered with shiny lace-like pattern is common with which condition?
A) Impetigo
B) Lichen planus
C) Urticaria
D) Psoriasis

Answer 14

B) Lichen planus

Question 15

Tinea:
A) Is not likely to become deep and serious if someone is immunocompromised
B) Invades collagen tissue
C) Is a common bacterial infection
D) Is contagious, therefore massage is contraindicated locally

Answer 15

D) Is contagious, therefore massage is contraindicated locally

Question 16

Which of the following is a determinant of total peripheral resistance?
A) None of the options
B) Tone (constriction state) of small arteries and arterioles
C) Condition of capillaries
D) All of the options
E) Elasticity/stiffness of large vessels in the arterial system
F) Ease of blood clearance in filtration systems (kidneys, lungs, liver)

Answer 16

D) All of the options

Question 17

A patient has a blood pressure reading of 125/90. What is their pulse pressure?
A) 215
B) 1.39
C) There is no way of knowing what their pulse pressure is
D) 35
E) 90 + (1/3) x 35 = 101.7

Answer 17

D) 35

Question 18

Smooth muscle in blood vessel walls is found in which layer?
A) Tunica Interna
B) Tunica Adventitia
C) Tunica Muscularis
D) Tunica Externa
E) Tunica Media
F) Tunica Intima

Answer 18

E) Tunica Media

Question 19

The myocardium is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ during the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ phase of the cardiac cycle, which has a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ duration.
A) Perfused, diastolic, variable
B) Starved, systolic, variable
C) Nourished, systolic, fixed
D) Deoxygenated, diastolic, variable
E) Not fed, diastolic, fixed

Answer 19

A) Perfused, diastolic, variable

Question 20

T/F - Lymph vessels remove elements that have a high osmotic draw, thereby helping to control fluid volume in the interstitium.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Deoxygenated blood returns from the body to the ____________ via __________, __________.
A) Left atrium - inferior vena cava, subclavian veins
B) Right atrium - inferior vena cava, superior vena cava
C) Right atrium - inferior vena cava, coronary sinus
D) Right ventricle - inferior vena cava, superior vena cava

Answer 21

B) Right atrium - inferior vena cava, superior vena cava

Question 22

What is the source of parasympathetic signals that affect the heart?
A) Phrenic nerve - from spinal segments CS / C4 / C5
B) Splanchnic nerves - from spinal segments S2 / S3 / S4
C) Vagus nerve - Cranial nerve X
D) a) and b)

Answer 22

C) Vagus nerve - Cranial nerve X

Question 23

The protective, relatively inelastic layer of the heart that prevents distension/excessive stretching of the myocardial cell is called the:
A) Myocardium
B) Fibrous pericardium
C) Epicardium
D) Parietal pericardium
E) Visceral pericardium

Answer 23

B) Fibrous pericardium

Question 24

Which of the following are atrioventricular valves?
A) Tricuspid, pulmonary
B) Semilunar, aortic
C) Pulmonary, bicuspid
D) Aortic, mitral
E) Tricuspid, bicuspid

Answer 24

E) Tricuspid, bicuspid

Question 25

The cardiomyocytes are perfused:
A) During diastole, via the pulmonary veins located near the pulmonary valve, with blood coming from the right ventricle
B) During diastole, via the coronary veins located above the aortic valve, with blood coming from the left ventricle
C) During systole, via the coronary sinus located near the right atrium, with blood directly from the coronary veins
D) During diastole, via the coronary arteries located above the aortic valve, with blood dropping back down from the aortic arch

Answer 25

D) During diastole, via the coronary arteries located above the aortic valve, with blood dropping back down from the aortic arch