Worksheetscirculatory, immune and lymphatic
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
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, P wave, 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)
Apidectomy
c)
Cauterization
d)
Chemobrasion
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 loose
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)
Reactvie
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?
a)
Edema
b)
Cyanosis
c)
Urticaria
d)
Chest pain
12.
The heart weighs about _____.
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.
They 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 a 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 a 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 hosrizontal 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 asses 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, or 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)
130,00 and 360,000
c)
360,000 and 630,000
d)
360,000 and 3,600,00
28.
Which term means too few white blood cells?
a)
Leukopenia
b)
Hematopoiesis
c)
Erythropenia
d)
Thombopoiesis
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 lubricants.
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 special category of drug. It is used to successfully calm patients who suffer from bipolar disorder (depression alternating with manic excitement.)
a)
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 primary resting place for ____ cell lymphocytes, which are 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/or 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 consist of placing a small amount of allergen onto the anterior forearm and then covering this with 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 employers.
a)
Past
b)
Future
c)
Current
d)
Distant
62.
The _____ is the instrument used for measuring the pressure of 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 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" Tranquilizers
d)
Depressans
69.
Each hormone targets ______ in the body.
a)
A specific muscle
b)
Another hormone
c)
Specific cells
d)
An organ
70.
Each hormone targets ______ in the body.
a)
A specific muscle
b)
Another hormone
c)
Specific cells
d)
An organ
71.
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
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.
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)
Auditory
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 syndrome
b)
Chronic fatigue Syndrome
c)
Acute fatigue disease
d)
Chronic fatigue disease
81.
Offensive odors can come from ____.
a)
Seat
b)
Feces
c)
Vomit
d)
All of the above
82.
The cycle of the 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 it's 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 sphygmomanometer
b)
Manometer
c)
Aneroid sphygmomanometer
d)
Stethoscope
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 school
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 omly
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 systems
d)
All of the above
99.
Never use "baby talk" with ______ because this offends them.
a)
Babies
b)
Infants
c)
Adolescents
d)
Todders
100.
Would it be appropriate for a perspective MA to answer about weaknesses during an interview that they do not have any?
a)
Yes
b)
No
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