NEW HOSA & CMAA EXAM PREP #1

Which of the following must be of the highest resolution more than any other x-ray?

• Ultrasound

• Mammogram

• Flat plate

• CT scan

Which of the following is the space in front of the iris and in back of the cornea?

• Anterior chamber

• Posterior chamber

• Posterior cavity

• Posterior sclera

What is the danger of a high low-density lipoprotein level?

• Too much is excreted in the bile.

• It increases risk for coronary artery disease.

• It cannot be reversed.

• It cannot be used for coronary artery disease risk.

Which of the following procedures involves taking a portion of a vein (typically the saphenous) and transplanting it into one or more of the heart’s coronary arteries?

• Atherectomy

• Laser angioplasty

• Coronary angioplasty

• Coronary artery bypass

Which of the following is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by blocked sebaceous glands?

• Dermatitis

• Eczema

• Acne

• Impetigo

Which of the following is the most common disorder of the urinary system?

• Cystitis

• Urinary tract infection

• Renal calculi

• Glomerulonephritis

Which of the following is an appropriate action for a microscopic examination of urine sediment?

• Completed after specimen settles for 1 hour

• Performed on soluble materials

• Heated before examination

• Performed using a urine color atlas

What is the next step in the ECG procedure after the electrode sensors are removed?

• Assist the patient as needed.

• Turn the machine off.

• Unplug the machine.

• Give the tracing to the physician.

Which of the following is a condition that causes erosion of the mucous lining of the stomach?

• Gastroenteritis

• Peptic ulcer

• Duodenal ulcer

• Reflux

A BMI greater than what indicates obesity?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50