Medical Review Quiz 17
Review Quiz
- 1.
The study of the causes of disease is
- A.
Etiology
- B.
Embryology
- C.
Diagnosis
- D.
Exacerbation
- E.
Histology
Correct Answer
A. Etiology -
- 2.
The art of distinguishing between two allied diseases by contrasting their symptoms is called
- A.
Laboratory diagnosis
- B.
Clinical diagnosis
- C.
Physical diagnosis
- D.
Roentgen diagnosis
- E.
Differential diagnosis
Correct Answer
E. Differential diagnosis -
- 3.
Organisms that cause disease are called
- A.
Subacute
- B.
Chronic
- C.
Acute
- D.
Pathogens
- E.
Fulminate
Correct Answer
D. Pathogens -
- 4.
The first pack that the circulating assistant in office surgery opens is
- A.
The instrument pack
- B.
The sponge packs
- C.
The sterile base for the other sterile items
- D.
Drapes
- E.
Syringes
Correct Answer
C. The sterile base for the other sterile items -
- 5.
A fever that remains elevated, hovering slightly above 101 F for a period of two days is described as
- A.
Remittent
- B.
Crisis
- C.
Lysis
- D.
Constant
Correct Answer
D. Constant -
- 6.
The rule used to determine a pregnant women's expected due date (EDD) is the
- A.
Rule of nine
- B.
Clark's rule
- C.
Nagele rule
- D.
West nomogram
Correct Answer
C. Nagele rule -
- 7.
The process of measuring is called
- A.
Inspection
- B.
Palpation
- C.
Palpitation
- D.
Mensuration
- E.
Manipulation
Correct Answer
D. Mensuration -
- 8.
The complete destruction of all forms of microbial life is
- A.
Disinfection
- B.
Cleaning
- C.
Sanitation
- D.
Sterilization
- E.
Protection
Correct Answer
D. Sterilization -
- 9.
Dry heat, moderately heated chemicals, gas mixtures, and saturated steam under pressure (autoclaves) are used in
- A.
Cleaning
- B.
Disinfection
- C.
Sterilization
- D.
Lubrication
- E.
Sanitation
Correct Answer
C. Sterilization -
- 10.
Which is an unacceptable guideline for hand scrubbing when assisting with surgery?
- A.
Use surgical soap
- B.
Use sterile brush
- C.
Hold hands down to allow water to drain off the fingertips
- D.
Dry hands by patting with sterile towels
Correct Answer
C. Hold hands down to allow water to drain off the fingertips -
- 11.
To be prepared for sterilization, hinged instruments, such as hemostats, must always be
- A.
Opened
- B.
Closed
- C.
Taped
- D.
Oiled
- E.
Disinfected
Correct Answer
A. Opened -
- 12.
To clean the chamber of the autoclave, which of the following should be used?
- A.
Steel wool
- B.
Commercial autoclave cleaner
- C.
Hydrogen peroxide
- D.
Fine sandpaper
- E.
Alcohol
Correct Answer
B. Commercial autoclave cleaner -
- 13.
Which of the following is a poor practice when assisting with physical examinations?
- A.
Wash hands before setting up
- B.
Prepare all needed instruments and supplies
- C.
Check examination rooms
- D.
Assist patient as required
- E.
Leave a male doctor alone with a female patient
Correct Answer
E. Leave a male doctor alone with a female patient -
- 14.
When given properly, the method of injection that provides gradual and optiomal absorbtion is the
- A.
Intramuscular
- B.
Intraveneous
- C.
Intradermal
- D.
Subcutaneous
- E.
Epidural
Correct Answer
A. Intramuscular -
- 15.
Inasmuch as an article cannot be partially sterile, objects should be categorized as either sterile or
- A.
Clean
- B.
Antiseptic
- C.
Disinfected
- D.
Fumigated
- E.
Nonsterile
Correct Answer
E. Nonsterile -
- 16.
The most widely used medical disinfectant is
- A.
Phenol
- B.
Alcohol
- C.
Chlorohexaphene
- D.
Formaldehyde
- E.
Detergent
Correct Answer
B. Alcohol -
- 17.
Which of the following would NOT be included in the vital signs?
- A.
Weight
- B.
Respiration
- C.
Pulse
- D.
Temperature
- E.
Blood pressure
Correct Answer
A. Weight -
- 18.
Standard limb lead I records the voltage through the heart from
- A.
Right arm to left arm
- B.
Right arm to left leg
- C.
Left arm to left leg
- D.
Midpoint between left arm and left leg to right arm
- E.
Midpoint between right arm and left leg to left arm
Correct Answer
A. Right arm to left arm -
- 19.
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) accounts for most work-realted injuries. Which of the following is an RSI associated with computer use?
- A.
Syncose
- B.
Adaptation
- C.
Carpel tunnel syndrome
- D.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Correct Answer
C. Carpel tunnel syndrome -
- 20.
A venticular contraction that occurs too early in the ECG cycle is abbreviated as
- A.
PAT
- B.
APC
- C.
PVC
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
C. PVC -
- 21.
Leads I, II, and III in a routine ECG require the use of
- A.
Two arms and two legs
- B.
Two arms and one leg
- C.
One arm and two legs
- D.
One arm and one leg
- E.
The chest and all the limbs
Correct Answer
B. Two arms and one leg -
- 22.
Which one of these patient activities should NOT interfere with the taking of a proper ECG?
- A.
Touching ungrounded metal objects
- B.
Countinuing to talk during the test
- C.
Moving during the test
- D.
Wearing jewelry and a wristwatch
- E.
Emotional excitement and apprehension
Correct Answer
D. Wearing jewelry and a wristwatch -
- 23.
An electrocardiograph lead designated as AVR is a type of
- A.
Limb lead
- B.
Chest lead
- C.
Unipolar lead
- D.
Precordial lead
- E.
Bipolar lead
Correct Answer
C. Unipolar lead -
- 24.
Which of the following is a current visual guide that consists of six parts, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and serves as nutritional guideline?
- A.
Food wheel
- B.
Food pyramid
- C.
Food group listing
- D.
DASH diet
- E.
BRAT diet
Correct Answer
B. Food pyramid -
- 25.
In taking an ECG, the electrode used for grounding is identified as
- A.
LA
- B.
RA
- C.
LL
- D.
RL
- E.
C
Correct Answer
D. RL -
- 26.
The position of the first standard chest lead (V1) is the
- A.
Third intercoastal space, left sternal margin
- B.
Third intercoastal space, right sternal margin
- C.
Fourth intercoastal space, right sternal margin
- D.
Fourth intercoastal space, left sternal margin
- E.
Fifth intercoastal space, midclavicular line
Correct Answer
C. Fourth intercoastal space, right sternal margin -
- 27.
The first wave of the ECG is the
- A.
S wave
- B.
Q wave
- C.
P wave
- D.
T wave
- E.
R wave
Correct Answer
C. P wave -
- 28.
The accepted standard of deflection on an electrocardiograph for each millivolt (mV) of heart potential is
- A.
5.0mm
- B.
10.0mm
- C.
20.0mm
- D.
100.0mm
- E.
200.0mm
Correct Answer
B. 10.0mm -
- 29.
Towel clamps have
- A.
Sharp points
- B.
Curved tips
- C.
Sharp points and curved tips
- D.
Blunt points and curved tips
- E.
Sharp points and straight tips
Correct Answer
C. Sharp points and curved tips -
- 30.
The parts of the hemostatic forceps located near the ring of the handle that keep the hemostat tightly shut are called the
- A.
Box lock
- B.
Serrated tips
- C.
Ratchets
- D.
Blade tips
- E.
Tooth assembly
Correct Answer
C. Ratchets -
- 31.
Preplanning by medical assistants for emergencies in the clinic should include
- A.
A clear understanding of the doctors familiarity with emergency equipment and medications and also guidelines
- B.
Posting telephone numbers of hospitals, emergency medical services and rescue units etc.
- C.
Keeping a crash tray or cart up to date and ready for emergencies
- D.
Acquring through background in first aid and CPR and keeping current by taking refresher courses
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 32.
People particularly susceptible to heat reactions are
- A.
Chronic invalids
- B.
Alcoholics
- C.
Obese persons
- D.
Small childern
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 33.
The OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens Standards , which apply the Universal Precautions, mandate that medical workers protect themselves in treatment of emergencies by using precautions. All of the following are safety preacutions EXCEPT
- A.
Access the ABC's (airway, breathing,and circulation) of the patient
- B.
Wear gloves and other protective clothing when in contact with blood
- C.
Do not allow blood or other body fluids of the patient to splash
- D.
Wash hands and any other body surface that comes in contact with blood
- E.
When providing emergency care, do not touch near or in the surface of your face, nose, or mouth
Correct Answer
A. Access the ABC's (airway, breathing,and circulation) of the patient -
- 34.
First aid for a penetrating injury to the eye is
- A.
Remove the object
- B.
Wash the eye
- C.
Cover both eyes with a sterile or clean dressing
- D.
Cover only the affedted eye with a sterile dressing
- E.
Keep the victim in standing position
Correct Answer
C. Cover both eyes with a sterile or clean dressing -
- 35.
A diabetic coma may be caused by
- A.
Too much sleep
- B.
Too much insulin
- C.
Convulsions
- D.
Too high a level of glucose in the blood
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the above -
- 36.
A cut from a knife or a sharp edge of metal is what type of wound?
- A.
Abrasion
- B.
Avulsion
- C.
Incision
- D.
Laceration
- E.
Puncture
Correct Answer
D. Laceration -
- 37.
Cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is a term meaning
- A.
Heart attack
- B.
Stroke
- C.
Fainting
- D.
Epilepsy
- E.
Convulsions
Correct Answer
B. Stroke -
- 38.
The Rule of Nines classifies third-degree burns by assisting a percentage value to different body surface. In the case of a small child, which of the following is given a value if 18%.
- A.
Head
- B.
Each lower limb
- C.
Each arm
- D.
Genitalia
- E.
Both palms
Correct Answer
A. Head -
- 39.
Which blood vessel is too deep to serve as a site for a pressure point?
- A.
Radial artery
- B.
Cartoid artery
- C.
Femoral artery
- D.
Vena cava
- E.
Temporal artery
Correct Answer
D. Vena cava -
- 40.
First aid measures for a heat stroke victim might include
- A.
Sponging bare skin with water
- B.
Undressing the victim
- C.
Placing the victim in a tub of cold water
- D.
Applying cold packs continuously
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 41.
The leading cause of accidental deaths is
- A.
Poisoning
- B.
Fires and burns
- C.
Motor vehicle accidents
- D.
Falling accidents
- E.
Suicide
Correct Answer
C. Motor vehicle accidents -
- 42.
Which of the following are causes of breathing emergencies?
- A.
Poisoning by drugs
- B.
Obstructed airways
- C.
Circulatory collapse
- D.
Heart disease
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 43.
An acceptable procedure for treating a sprain is to
- A.
Rest the injured part
- B.
Ice the injured part
- C.
Compression
- D.
Elavation of injured part
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 44.
An injury resulting from over stretching a muscle called a
- A.
Dislocation
- B.
Strain
- C.
Sprain
- D.
Laceration
- E.
Fracture
Correct Answer
B. Strain -
- 45.
Which of the following is NOT a type of shock?
- A.
Hypovolemic
- B.
Cardiogenic
- C.
Antigenic
- D.
Anaphylactic
- E.
Psychogenic
Correct Answer
C. Antigenic -
- 46.
The body temperature of a victim of heatstroke may be as high as or higher than
- A.
98.6
- B.
99
- C.
102
- D.
104
- E.
106
Correct Answer
E. 106 -
- 47.
After an animal bite, the first step should be
- A.
Kill the animal
- B.
Treat for shock
- C.
Get medical attention as soon as possible
- D.
Cleanse the wound and apply dressing
- E.
Determine whether the animal has rabies
Correct Answer
C. Get medical attention as soon as possible -
- 48.
The sign(s) or symptom(s) indicative of inflamation is/are
- A.
Redness
- B.
Heat
- C.
Pain
- D.
Swelling
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 49.
Cocaine is classified as a
- A.
Depressant
- B.
Hallucinogen
- C.
Stimulant
- D.
Hormone
- E.
Tranqulizer
Correct Answer
C. Stimulant -
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