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WorksheetsPHS Spring 2018 Final Review
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 49mins
The _____ separates the left and right sides of the heart.
septum
epicardium
myocardium
aorta
Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
right atrium
left atrium
right ventricle
left ventricle
Which of the following are structures of the cardiovascular system?
heart
blood vessels
blood
lungs
Is plasma made up of 90% water?
Yes
No
A pacemaker sends electrical impulses to the heart to stop it from contracting too fast.
True
False
Why is blood considered a tissue?
Because it contains many kinds of cells
Because it delivers oxygen to tissues
Because it carries nutrients
None of these. Blood is NOT considered a tissue.
The nerve cells between the atria and ventricles that send electrical impulses to the Bundle of His is called the:
Sinoatrial Node
Atrioventricular Node
Purkinje Fibers
All of these
The right and left coronary arteries supply blood to the _____.
heart
lungs
superior vena cava
left ventricle
The period of ventricular contraction is called:
systole
diastole
asystole
pulse
Which of the following is/are functions or characteristics of the left ventricle?
pumps blood to the lungs to be oxygenated
pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body
receives blood from the superior and inferior vena cavas
is the strongest/largest chamber of the heart
Which of the following is NOT true of the bicuspid valve?
located between the left atrium and left ventricle
is also called the mitral valve
is also called the semilunar valve
prevents blood from flowing back into the left atrium
What structure allows blood to flow in only one direction?
valves
chambers
vessels
purkinje fibers
The conductive pathway of the heart is an electrical conduction pattern that occurs every _____ seconds.
3
0.8
1.8
4.2
Chordae tendonae keep the _____ from flipping up into the _____.
valve flaps; atria
bicuspid valve; pulmonary artery
vena cava; right atrium
pulmonary valve; left ventricle
What disease causes the heart muscles to not adequately supply the body with blood?
congestive heart failure
hypertension
arteriosclerosis
atherosclerosis
High blood pressure is known as:
hypotension
hypertension
hyperglycemia
hypopnea
A ballooning or sac-like formation of the wall of a blood vessel is called:
arteriostenosis
atherosclerosis
aneurysm
myocardial infarction
Hardening or thickening of arterial walls is:
atherosclerosis
arteriostenosis
arteriosclerosis
aplastic anemia
Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty plaques on the walls of _____.
veins
arteries
ventricle walls
pulmonary veins
A myocardial infarction occurs when there is a blockage in the _____.
carotid arteries
pulmonary arteries
coronary arteries
any of these
Which of the following are types of anemia?
pernicious
aplastic
iron deficiency
sickle cell
Which of the following are true statements about the respiratory system?
consists of the lungs and airways
takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
aids in digestion
circulates oxygenated blood through the body
What divides the nasal cavity into two hollow spaces?
sinuses
nasal septum
cilia
nasal cartilage
The voice box is called the:
larynx
pharynx
epiglottis
trachea
The windpipe is called the:
esophagus
trachea
pharynx
larynx
Hair-like structures that filter dust and particles from inhaled air are called:
cilia
flagella
uvula
none of these
The right lung has ___ lobes, while the left lung has ___.
2; 3
3; 2
Respiration is the process of inspiration and expiration.
True
False
Air forced out of the lungs is:
exhalation
inhalation
respiration
breathing
Food is prevented from entering the respiratory tract by the:
uvula
hard palate
epiglottis
pharynx
Bronchioles are the largest branches of the bronchi.
True
False
Temperature is the measurement of the balance between heat lost and heat produced.
True
False
A pulse taken at the apex of the heart is called a/an:
carotid pulse
radial pulse
apical pulse
brachial pulse
_____ is the measurement of breaths taken by a patient.
Respirations
Inhalations
Expirations
None of these
The pressure of blood felt against the wall of an artery is:
blood pressure
pulse
_____ is the regularity of pulse or respirations.
Rate
Apnea
Rhythm
Dyspnea
Pulse is measured in:
beats per minute
beats per hour
mm/Hg
systolic/diastolic
The measurement of force exerted by the heart against arterial walls is:
pulse
blood pressure
Vital signs should be measured accurately because they are often an early indicator of disease or abnormality.
True
False
Which of the following are factors about pulse?
volume
rate
rhythm
pressure
Which of the following are factors about respirations?
count
character
rhythm
volume
Which of the following are readings noted about blood pressure?
systolic
rhythm
diastolic
volume
Which of the following are reasons you'd take an apical pulse?
for an infant's heart rate
if the pulse rate is below 30
if there is hardening of arteries or weak heartbeats
if the patient has hypertension
Which of the following are reasons that a patient's temperature may vary?
the time of day
individual differences
parts of the body the reading is taken
the temperature of the room
Normal body temperature range is:
97-100 F
36.1-37.8 C
92-101 F
32-37 C
Normal oral temperature is:
98.6 F
97.2 F
35.8 C
39.2 C
Normal rectal temperature is:
98.6 F
99.6 F
35.8 C
95.7 C
Normal axial temperature is:
94.8 F
97.6 F
35.8 C
95.7 C
Which is the most accurate body temp method because it's an internal measurement?
axillary
oral
rectal
aural
Which is the least accurate body temp method because it's an external measurement?
axillary
oral
rectal
aural
Before scheduling appointments it's important to block out times an individual is:
available
unavailable
Which of the following are acronyms for electronic records?
EMR
EHR
DMR
DVR
When faxing records, legal and _____ issues must be considered.
ethical
confidentiality
electronic
problematic
Do patients have to sign an authorization form to receive electronic mail?
Yes
No
Which of the following are proper telephone technique?
let the phone ring at least 10 times so the office appears busy
use a pleasant tone of voice
identify the office and yourself
speak with urgency so the call is expedient
Telephone triage is used to evaluate situations and _____.
diagnose over the phone
prioritize treatment
hear patient complaints
fill the schedule
When offices are closed, they often use _____.
a recording stating their hours
answering services
electronic mail
all of these
Which of the following are true about filing systems?
coded by physician
coded by insurance type
coded by last name
coded by social security number
Which of the following is NOT a type of filing system?
date of birth
alphabetical
numerical
geographic
subject
An orderly arrangement of materials so that they are readily available for reference is called:
cross-referencing
cross-indexing
color coding
filing
When preparing for a job you should:
assess your strengths/weaknesses
develop a positive attitude
do a job search
all of these
Which of the following are good employee characteristics?
report to work on time
promote a positive attitude
be willing to learn
use incorrect grammar at all times
An internship is a bridge between a training program and professional life.
True
False
Which of the following are sources of job openings?
job fairs
recommendations from friends
newspaper listings
job search websites
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
introduce yourself
find out more about the job
obtain an interview
all of these
The 1st paragraph of your cover letter should explain your:
purpose
qualifications
interview availability
resume is included
A resume is your:
career portfolio
record of information
list of references
all of these
A 1-page resume is usually sufficient in length.
True
False
Parts of a resume should include:
personal identification & employment history
your objective & educational background
your skills, other activities & references
a list of people you know in the company & why they like you
Job application forms are used for:
collecting specific information
checking your ability to complete a form correctly
screening applicants
check your social media accounts
When preparing for an interview you should do all of the following except:
clean up your social media accounts
dress carefully & arrive early
practice questions & answers beforehand
bring your portfolio or career passport
The digestive system is also called the gastrointestinal system.
True
False
The muscular tube that carries a bolus to the stomach is the:
trachea
esophagus
small intestine
larynx
Duodenum, jejunum and ileum are parts of the:
small intestine
large intestine
stomach
none of these
The pharynx carries air only.
True
False
The largest gland in the body is the:
thymus
liver
pancreas
brain
Gonads, ducts and accessory organs make up the _____ system.
circulatory
endocrine
reproductive
gastrointestinal
Which of these is NOT a female reproductive system disease?
breast tumors
cervical cancer
prostatitis
pelvic inflammatory disease
STDs only affect women.
True
False
Male reproductive organs include:
testes, epididymis, vas deferens & seminal vescicles
ejaculatory duct, prostate gland & cowper's gland
urethra & penis
bartholin's gland, vulva & seminal vescicles
The function of the reproductive system is to produce life.
True
False
Which system transports oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells and tissues?
respiratory
circulatory
nervous
all of these
Endocardium, myocardium and pericardium are all layers of the _____.
epidermis
nerves
heart
meninges
The tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral and aortic are all _____.
valves of the heart
branches of the aorta
cranial nerves
none of these
Which carries blood away from the heart?
arteries
veins
Which carries blood toward the heart
arteries
veins
The renal cortex and medulla are the two main parts of the:
kidney
liver
brain
adrenal gland
What system maintains homeostasis?
urinary
cardiovascular
gastrointestinal
respiratory
The external opening of the urethra is the urinary _____.
canal
sphincter
meatus
valve
Ureters are about ____ inches long.
25-30
10-12
1-2
5-6
_____ are the microscopic filtering units of the kidney.
Nephrons
Renal medulla
Cortex
Bowman's capsules
Erythr/o means:
white
red
white
black
Hemat/o means:
hemoglobin
blood
red blood cell
all of these
The abbreviation for twice a day is:
TID
QID
QH
BID
The suffix for surgical fixation is:
-poxy
-pexy
-ectomy
-plasty
UTI is:
Urinary tract infection
Urinary tube infection
Ureter tract infection
Urethra transient infection
The abbreviation for both ears is:
OU
BE
AU
OD
The abbreviation for both eyes is:
OU
BE
AU
OD
