MA Ch. 27-30 Quiz

The medical provider has explained to Cherise that she has an abscess in her spleen and the spleen will need to be removed. When the medical assistant who is educating Cherise on the procedure asks if she has any questions, she asks if the spleen removal will cause a health problem. What is the best response to her question?

• "What makes you ask that?"

• "You may have frequent headaches."

• "There is no effect. It is done all the time."

• "The liver will take over most of the spleen's functions."

Which of these nonspecific body defenses utilizes enzymes in body fluids to destroy pathogens?

• Chemical Barriers

• Mechanical Barriers

• Inflammation

• Phagocytosis

Interferon in the blood acts as which type of nonspecific body defense?

• Chemical Barrier

• Mechanical Barrier

• Inflammation

• Phagocytosis

Which nonspecific defense activates cells in the body to attack pathogens?

• Chemical Barrier

• Mechanical Barrier

• Inflammation

• Fever

In which nonspecific body defense do blood vessels dilate, bringing more blood to the area, which in turn brings phagocytic white blood cells to the area to attack the pathogen, proteins to replace injured tissues, and clotting factors to stop any bleeding?

• Chemical Barrier

• Mechanical Barrier

• Inflammation

• Fever

Which of the following does not describe a secondary immune response?

• It requires re-exposure to an antigen.

• It causes memory cells to develop.

• It is a very rapid response.

• It is carried out by memory cells.

Which of the following describes a primary immune response?

• It is a very rapid response.

• It requires re-exposure to an antigen.

• It takes several weeks.

• It is carried out by memory cells.

Elisa has just been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. The practitioner has explained what this means, but Elisa is upset and confused. She asks the medical assistant if her cancer is serious. Which of the following is the best response to her question?

• "It is serious because in stage II, the cancer cells have spread to other organs."

• "All cancers are potentially serious, but your cancer has not spread beyond the breast."

• "Breast cancer is 100% treatable."

• "No, in stage II, the cancer cells are localized in a few cell layers and are easily treatable."

Which of the following is not an exam or test used for the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

• urinalysis

• complete blood count

• erythrocyte sedimentation rate

• skin test

Which of the following are signs or symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?

• hair loss and renal failure

• tender lymph nodes and joint pain

• "butterfly" rash and fever

• runny nose and coughing