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WorksheetsMAR 155 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 53mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which term means disease producing?
a)
pathological
b)
diseasopathy
c)
pathogenic
d)
pathology
2.
A(n) ________ sinus rhythm means that each heartbeat has three distinct waves, a P wave, a T wave, and, between the two, a QRS complex where the Q is a downward deflection, the R is an upward deflection, and the S is a downward deflection following an R.
a)
nasal
b)
abnormal
c)
normal
d)
respiratory
3.
________ fever is characterized by a wide range of temperature fluctuations over a 24-hour period.
a)
Intermittent
b)
Remittent
c)
Relapsing
d)
constant
4.
Which of the following tests is the surgical removal of fat?
a)
biopsy
b)
adipectomy
c)
cauterization
d)
chemoabrasion
5.
An emesis basin is a ________-shaped receptacle for body drainage, such as sputum, and for used instruments.
a)
brain
b)
kidney
c)
liver
d)
stomach
6.
All of the following are causes of errors in blood pressure reading EXCEPT ________.
a)
a cuff that is too large
b)
a cuff that is too losse
c)
the patient's arm being covered
d)
the valve on the bulb being completely closed before air is pumped into the cuff
7.
The ________ complex represents ventricular depolarization.
a)
QRS
b)
SRQ
c)
QSR
d)
RSQ
8.
Everyone is born with ________, or natural, immunity.
a)
INNATE
b)
ACTIVE
c)
PASSIVE
d)
REACTIVE
9.
One of the most common endocrine system disorders the medical assistant will encounter is ________.
a)
cellulitis
b)
hormonalitis
c)
endocrinology
d)
diabetes mellitus
10.
________ disorders are defined as any behavior or emotional state that causes an individual great suffering or worry, is self-defeating or self-destructive, or disrupts the person's day-to-day relationships
a)
physical
b)
mental
c)
emotional
d)
logical
11.
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the symptoms of cardiovascular
disorders?
disorders?
a)
edema
b)
cyanosis
c)
urticaria
d)
chest pain
12.
The heart weighs about ________.
a)
a pound
b)
2 pounds
c)
9 ounces
d)
3 ounces
13.
All of the following are allergic conditions EXCEPT ________.
a)
eczema
b)
keratosis
c)
bronchial asthma
d)
urticaria
14.
Surgery performed to remove cancerous skin lesions and surrounding layers of skin is called ________.
a)
dermatoplasty
b)
dermabrasion
c)
Mohs surgery
d)
cauterization
15.
The thymus gland ________ during childhood.
a)
enlarges
b)
shrinks
c)
remains the same
d)
disappears
16.
________ is a psychotic disorder marked by a variety of symptoms, which can include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized and incoherent speech, severe emotional abnormalities, and a withdrawal into an inner world.
a)
Bipolar disorder
b)
personality disorder
c)
schizophrenia
d)
hallucination
17.
When a myocardial cell is polarized, it has ________.
a)
a negative internal charge and positive external
charge
b)
a
negative external charge and positive internal charge
c)
positive
internal and external charges examination may be
________.
d)
negative
internal and external charges
18.
An electrical charge is recorded on ECG equipment as a wave, which is a movement ________ the horizontal baseline.
a)
parallel to
b)
upward or downward from
c)
upward from
d)
downward from
19.
The purpose of the physical examination may be ________.
a)
to assess as much of the body as
possible
b)
to
diagnose a new disease or injury
c)
to measure
the effectiveness of care for previously diagnosed issues
d)
all of the above
20.
A medical assistant who readily admits to a mistake displays what quality?
a)
dependability
b)
enthusiam
c)
honesty
d)
flexibility
21.
Which of the following is NOT part of the control panel of an ECG machine?
a)
record switch
b)
back leads
c)
sensitivity control
d)
stylus control
22.
The ________ wave represents the impulse that originated in the SA node and spread through the atria, called atrial depolarization.
a)
T
b)
Q
c)
P
d)
Z
23.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three linings of the heart?
a)
Outer, or pericardium
b)
Middle, or myocardium
c)
Innermost, or endocardium
d)
Topmost, procardium
24.
The human heart is about the size of a _________.
a)
foot
b)
fist
c)
head
d)
watermelon
25.
The medical assistant must document if an axillary temperature reading was taken by using the symbol
a)
A
b)
AY
c)
AX
d)
all of the above
26.
Discussion of information regarding any patient or the physician's practice with anyone outside of that facility is __________ allowed.
a)
never
b)
seldom
c)
occasionally
d)
randomly
27.
A normal platelet count is between ________ platelets per cubic millimeter of blood.
a)
60 to 130,000
b)
130,000 and 360, 000
c)
360, 000 to 630, 000
d)
360,000 and 3,600,000
28.
Which term means too few white blood cells?
a)
leukopenia
b)
hematopoiesis
c)
erythropenia
d)
thrombopoiesis
29.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of immunity?
a)
innate
b)
active
c)
passive
d)
reactive
30.
Blood ________ is determined by the presence or absence of type A antigen and type B antigen, located on the surface of red blood cells.
a)
count
b)
type
c)
pressure
d)
color
31.
People with a family history of chronic rheumatoid arthritis are ________ times more likely to develop the disease than other people.
a)
4
b)
3
c)
7
d)
10
32.
To convert degrees Celsius (C) to Fahrenheit (F), multiply by 9/5 and then add
a)
32
b)
23
c)
2
d)
3
33.
________ spray is used to preserve slides.
a)
alcohol
b)
fixative
c)
passive
d)
hydrogen peroxide
34.
________ is the science of behavior and the human thought process.
a)
psychology
b)
physiology
c)
sociology
d)
anatomy
35.
The heart is a ________ -chambered muscular pump.
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
36.
Excessive energy, flights of ideas and enthusiasms, weight loss, and lack of cognitive focus are all common symptoms of _______.
a)
adrenal disorder
b)
psychoses
c)
neuroses
d)
mania
37.
The aorta carries:
a)
oxygenated blood to the body
b)
oxygenated blood to the lungs
c)
deoxygenated blood to the heart
d)
deoxygenated blood to the lungs
38.
________-tipped swabs are used to clean recessed areas and to apply medications and lubricant.
a)
cotton
b)
polyester
c)
nylon
d)
rayon
39.
All of the following are invaders the immune system defends the body against:
a)
bacteria
b)
microbes
c)
toxins and parasites
d)
all of the above
40.
At rest, the cells of the heart are ________; that is, they are charged with energy.
a)
neutralized
b)
polarized
c)
negative
d)
positive
41.
A(n) ________ tracing is one that is accurate, readable, and clear, travels down the center of the page, and has a baseline that is consistently horizontal.
a)
abnormal
b)
satisfactory
c)
negative
d)
unsatisfactory
42.
Which heart valve has two cusps?
a)
mitral
b)
aortic
c)
tricuspid
d)
pulmonary
43.
"Good stress" is known as _______.
a)
distress
b)
eustress
c)
prostress
d)
megastress
44.
Family and group therapy is solution-focused. The therapist places minimal emphasis on the patient's past history and places a strong emphasis on having the patient state his or her ________ and then find a way to achieve them.
a)
problems
b)
goals
c)
issues
d)
solutions
45.
One function of the lymph nodes is in the B lymphocytes that produce antibodies that will attract scavenger cells to ________ enemy antigens.
a)
Ofilter
b)
eat
c)
unleash
d)
host
46.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three major functions of blood?
a)
transportation
b)
defense
c)
regulation
d)
homeostasis
47.
The peripheral lymphatic system consists of all of the following EXCEPT the __________.
a)
lungs
b)
lymph nodes
c)
spleen
d)
tonsils
48.
In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level includes physical safety and security relating to employment?
a)
level 1
b)
level 2
c)
level 3
d)
level 4
49.
________ is a special category of drug. It is used successfully to calm patients who suffer from bipolar disorder (depression alternating with manic excitement).
a)
an alkaline
b)
nickel metal hydribe
c)
lithium
d)
iodine
50.
________ is forming negative beliefs or attitudes concerning specific characteristics of a person or group and applying them unfairly to an entire population.
a)
stereotype
b)
bias
c)
prejudice
d)
hierarchy of needs
51.
________ blood pressure is measured during ventricular contraction, when the pressure is highest in the arteries.
a)
diastole
b)
systolic
c)
triastolic
d)
monostolic
52.
The germinal centers of the lymph nodes are the primary resting place for ________ cell lymphocytes, which are the cells responsible for production of circulating antibodies.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
53.
Which of the following is NOT necessary when preparing for an interview?
a)
social security number
b)
updated resume
c)
driver;s license and/photo ID
d)
copy of high school diploma
54.
Which of the following is NOT a blood vessel?
a)
artery
b)
arteriole
c)
venule
d)
vescule
55.
Blood pressure is usually measured in the ________ artery with a sphygmomanometer.
a)
brachial
b)
femoral
c)
temporal
d)
carotid
56.
The second period of child development is ________.
a)
prenatal
b)
infancy
c)
childhood
d)
adolescence
57.
The lining of the heart is called the:
a)
endocardium
b)
epicardium
c)
pericardium
d)
myocardium
58.
All of the following are malignant (cancerous) neoplasms EXCEPT ________.
a)
dermatofibroma
b)
basal cell carcinoma
c)
Kaposi's sarcoma
d)
squamous cell carcinoma
59.
A(n) ________ is used to examine the ears.
a)
ophthalmoscope
b)
otoscope
c)
stethoscope
d)
proctoscope
60.
The ________ test consists of placing a small amount of allergen onto the anterior forearm and then covering this with a protective wrap.
a)
patch
b)
intradermal
c)
scratch
d)
poke
61.
Glassdoor is a website designed to provide reviews of a company from ______ and previous employees.
a)
past
b)
future
c)
current
d)
distant
62.
The ________ is the instrument used for measuring the pressure the blood exerts against the walls of the artery
a)
sphygmomanometer
b)
stethoscope
c)
otoscope
d)
ophthalmoscope
63.
A ________ is a movable light that can be focused on a body area for increased visibility.
a)
gooseneck lamp
b)
reading lamp
c)
all of the above
64.
________, or high blood pressure, is a term used to describe a blood pressure that is higher than 140/90.
a)
hypotension
b)
dehydration
c)
osmosis
d)
hypertension
65.
________ is used to disinfect skin before minor surgery.
a)
acid
b)
bleach
c)
betadine
d)
alcohol
66.
Secondary HTN may result from any of the following EXCEPT ________.
a)
kidney disease
b)
trauma
c)
pregnancy
d)
endocrine disorder
67.
________ is a pictorial guide to the placement of leads.
a)
Holter's triangle
b)
Holter's circle
c)
Einthoven's triangle
d)
Einthoven's circle
68.
In general, _______ are the class of drugs preferred for treating anxiety disorders.
a)
antidepressants
b)
antipsychotics
c)
"minor" transquilizers
d)
depressants
69.
Each hormone targets ________ in the body.
a)
a specific muscle
b)
another hormone
c)
specific cells
d)
an organ
70.
Which of the following is NOT one of the physiological factors affecting blood pressure?
a)
Volume
or amount of blood in the veins
b)
Volume
or amount of blood in the arteries
c)
Peripheral
resistance of the vessels
d)
Condition
of the heart muscle
71.
Information on the patient's chart should be in _________ order.
a)
alphabetical
b)
size of entry
c)
reverse chronological
d)
chronological
72.
Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory ________.
a)
in every aspect of patient care
b)
in the examining room
c)
for adult patients only
d)
where required by state law
73.
_______ justifies certain behaviors by faulty logic and ascription of motives that are socially acceptable but did not in fact inspire the behavior.
a)
reaction formation
b)
rationalization
c)
projection
d)
minimization
74.
The major percentage of the heart is ________ muscle, which is the only muscle with automaticity, meaning contractions are controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
a)
cardiac
b)
smooth
c)
rough
d)
hard
75.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates ________ for people with
disabilities.
disabilities.
a)
nondiscrimination in public places
b)
standards
for the width of doorways and hallways
c)
accessible
placement of door handles, grab bars, and handrails
d)
all of the above
76.
The ________ cells are part of the system that destroys antigens that have been tagged by antibodies or cells that have been infected or somehow changed.
a)
T
b)
X
c)
B
d)
Y
77.
The function of the tonsils is to ________ bacteria and aid in the formation of white blood cells.
a)
make
b)
increase
c)
filter
d)
assist
78.
Which term means clotting cell?
a)
erythrocyte
b)
leukocyte
c)
granulocyte
d)
thrombocyte
79.
How do the allergens that cause asthma enter the body?
a)
inhalation
b)
injection
c)
swallowing
d)
auditorily
80.
Although there is no known single cause of ________, some authorities believe it is a condition shared by many different underlying diseases rather than an entity unto itself.
a)
acute fatigue syndrom
b)
chronic fatigue syndrome
c)
acute fatigue disease
d)
chronic fatigue disease
81.
Offensive odors can come from _______.
a)
sweat
b)
feces
c)
vomit
d)
all of the above
82.
The cycle of electrical impulses-depolarization and repolarization-represents ________.
a)
one contraction of the myocardium
b)
one relaxation
c)
one minute of heart activity
d)
one heartbeat
83.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three sizes of blood pressure cuffs?
a)
elderly
b)
pediatric
c)
large arm adult
d)
thigh
84.
Older adults tend to accept exams as being
a)
unnecessary
b)
necessary
c)
useless
d)
inexpensive
85.
The oral thermometer is inserted under the tongue on either side of the
a)
vestibule
b)
frenulum linguae
c)
uvula
d)
inferior frenulum linguae
86.
Plasma is the ________ portion of the blood.
a)
cellular
b)
lipid
c)
protein
d)
fluid
87.
A normal heart rate, neither abnormally slow nor fast, is between ________ beats per minute.
a)
20-30
b)
40-60
c)
60-100
d)
100-120
88.
_____ allergy testing is performed by injecting 0.01 to 0.02 mL of the allergen extract into the anterior surface of the forearm.
a)
intradermal
b)
scratch
c)
patch
d)
anaphylactic
89.
The heart is a muscular pump lying just ________ of the midline of the chest (mediastinum).
a)
right
b)
above
c)
beneath
d)
left
90.
_________ is designed to get you access to second-degree leads.
a)
facebook
b)
instagram
c)
twitter
d)
snapchat
91.
________ wipes disinfect and cleanse skin before injections and phlebotomy.
a)
bleach
b)
alcohol
c)
baby
d)
acid
92.
The skin and its accessory structures-sweat glands, oil glands, nails, and hair-are known as the ________ system.
a)
Integumentary
b)
endocrine
c)
circulatory
d)
appendage
93.
The ________ is used to detect sounds produced by blood pressure.
a)
mercury sphygmomater
b)
manometer
c)
aneroid sphgmomanometer
d)
stethscope
94.
All of the following are causes of artifact EXCEPT _________.
a)
incorrect plumbing pipe shielding
b)
somatic tremor
c)
wandering baseline or baseline shift
d)
AC (alternating current) interference
95.
The CMA (AAMA) examination is available for students who are graduates of _______.
a)
CAAHEP or ABHES accredited programs
b)
any 2 year schoold
c)
any 4 year school
d)
a CAAHEP accredited program
96.
Maslow said that he believed a person could NOT move to a higher level until the basic ________ at a lower level were met.
a)
desires
b)
wants
c)
needs
d)
requests
97.
Any area that has been treated with talcum powder or skin lotion must be rubbed with ________ to remove the residue to facilitate the adherence of the leads.
a)
soap only
b)
alcohol
c)
water only
d)
Vaseline
98.
The bone marrow contains stem cells that develop into _______.
a)
red blood cells
b)
white blood cells
c)
cells of the immune system
d)
all of the above
99.
Never use "baby talk" with ________ because this offends them.
a)
babies
b)
infants
c)
adolescents
d)
toddlers
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