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PHS Spring 2018 Final Review

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The _____ separates the left and right sides of the heart.

a)

septum

b)

epicardium

c)

myocardium

d)

aorta

2.

Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

a)

right atrium

b)

left atrium

c)

right ventricle

d)

left ventricle

3.

Which of the following are structures of the cardiovascular system?

a)

heart

b)

blood vessels

c)

blood

d)

lungs

4.

Is plasma made up of 90% water?

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

A pacemaker sends electrical impulses to the heart to stop it from contracting too fast.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Why is blood considered a tissue?

a)

Because it contains many kinds of cells

b)

Because it delivers oxygen to tissues

c)

Because it carries nutrients

d)

None of these. Blood is NOT considered a tissue.

7.

The nerve cells between the atria and ventricles that send electrical impulses to the Bundle of His is called the:

a)

Sinoatrial Node

b)

Atrioventricular Node

c)

Purkinje Fibers

d)

All of these

8.

The right and left coronary arteries supply blood to the _____.

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

superior vena cava

d)

left ventricle

9.

The period of ventricular contraction is called:

a)

systole

b)

diastole

c)

asystole

d)

pulse

10.

Which of the following is/are functions or characteristics of the left ventricle?

a)

pumps blood to the lungs to be oxygenated

b)

pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body

c)

receives blood from the superior and inferior vena cavas

d)

is the strongest/largest chamber of the heart

11.

Which of the following is NOT true of the bicuspid valve?

a)

located between the left atrium and left ventricle

b)

is also called the mitral valve

c)

is also called the semilunar valve

d)

prevents blood from flowing back into the left atrium

12.

What structure allows blood to flow in only one direction?

a)

valves

b)

chambers

c)

vessels

d)

purkinje fibers

13.

The conductive pathway of the heart is an electrical conduction pattern that occurs every _____ seconds.

a)

3

b)

0.8

c)

1.8

d)

4.2

14.

Chordae tendonae keep the _____ from flipping up into the _____.

a)

valve flaps; atria

b)

bicuspid valve; pulmonary artery

c)

vena cava; right atrium

d)

pulmonary valve; left ventricle

15.

What disease causes the heart muscles to not adequately supply the body with blood?

a)

congestive heart failure

b)

hypertension

c)

arteriosclerosis

d)

atherosclerosis

16.

High blood pressure is known as:

a)

hypotension

b)

hypertension

c)

hyperglycemia

d)

hypopnea

17.

A ballooning or sac-like formation of the wall of a blood vessel is called:

a)

arteriostenosis

b)

atherosclerosis

c)

aneurysm

d)

myocardial infarction

18.

Hardening or thickening of arterial walls is:

a)

atherosclerosis

b)

arteriostenosis

c)

arteriosclerosis

d)

aplastic anemia

19.

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty plaques on the walls of _____.

a)

veins

b)

arteries

c)

ventricle walls

d)

pulmonary veins

20.

A myocardial infarction occurs when there is a blockage in the _____.

a)

carotid arteries

b)

pulmonary arteries

c)

coronary arteries

d)

any of these

21.

Which of the following are types of anemia?

a)

pernicious

b)

aplastic

c)

iron deficiency

d)

sickle cell

22.

Which of the following are true statements about the respiratory system?

a)

consists of the lungs and airways

b)

takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide

c)

aids in digestion

d)

circulates oxygenated blood through the body

23.

What divides the nasal cavity into two hollow spaces?

a)

sinuses

b)

nasal septum

c)

cilia

d)

nasal cartilage

24.

The voice box is called the:

a)

larynx

b)

pharynx

c)

epiglottis

d)

trachea

25.

The windpipe is called the:

a)

esophagus

b)

trachea

c)

pharynx

d)

larynx

26.

Hair-like structures that filter dust and particles from inhaled air are called:

a)

cilia

b)

flagella

c)

uvula

d)

none of these

27.

The right lung has ___ lobes, while the left lung has ___.

a)

2; 3

b)

3; 2

28.

Respiration is the process of inspiration and expiration.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Air forced out of the lungs is:

a)

exhalation

b)

inhalation

c)

respiration

d)

breathing

30.

Food is prevented from entering the respiratory tract by the:

a)

uvula

b)

hard palate

c)

epiglottis

d)

pharynx

31.

Bronchioles are the largest branches of the bronchi.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Temperature is the measurement of the balance between heat lost and heat produced.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

A pulse taken at the apex of the heart is called a/an:

a)

carotid pulse

b)

radial pulse

c)

apical pulse

d)

brachial pulse

34.

_____ is the measurement of breaths taken by a patient.

a)

Respirations

b)

Inhalations

c)

Expirations

d)

None of these

35.

The pressure of blood felt against the wall of an artery is:

a)

blood pressure

b)

pulse

36.

_____ is the regularity of pulse or respirations.

a)

Rate

b)

Apnea

c)

Rhythm

d)

Dyspnea

37.

Pulse is measured in:

a)

beats per minute

b)

beats per hour

c)

mm/Hg

d)

systolic/diastolic

38.

The measurement of force exerted by the heart against arterial walls is:

a)

pulse

b)

blood pressure

39.

Vital signs should be measured accurately because they are often an early indicator of disease or abnormality.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Which of the following are factors about pulse?

a)

volume

b)

rate

c)

rhythm

d)

pressure

41.

Which of the following are factors about respirations?

a)

count

b)

character

c)

rhythm

d)

volume

42.

Which of the following are readings noted about blood pressure?

a)

systolic

b)

rhythm

c)

diastolic

d)

volume

43.

Which of the following are reasons you'd take an apical pulse?

a)

for an infant's heart rate

b)

if the pulse rate is below 30

c)

if there is hardening of arteries or weak heartbeats

d)

if the patient has hypertension

44.

Which of the following are reasons that a patient's temperature may vary?

a)

the time of day

b)

individual differences

c)

parts of the body the reading is taken

d)

the temperature of the room

45.

Normal body temperature range is:

a)

97-100 F

b)

36.1-37.8 C

c)

92-101 F

d)

32-37 C

46.

Normal oral temperature is:

a)

98.6 F

b)

97.2 F

c)

35.8 C

d)

39.2 C

47.

Normal rectal temperature is:

a)

98.6 F

b)

99.6 F

c)

35.8 C

d)

95.7 C

48.

Normal axial temperature is:

a)

94.8 F

b)

97.6 F

c)

35.8 C

d)

95.7 C

49.

Which is the most accurate body temp method because it's an internal measurement?

a)

axillary

b)

oral

c)

rectal

d)

aural

50.

Which is the least accurate body temp method because it's an external measurement?

a)

axillary

b)

oral

c)

rectal

d)

aural

51.

Before scheduling appointments it's important to block out times an individual is:

a)

available

b)

unavailable

52.

Which of the following are acronyms for electronic records?

a)

EMR

b)

EHR

c)

DMR

d)

DVR

53.

When faxing records, legal and _____ issues must be considered.

a)

ethical

b)

confidentiality

c)

electronic

d)

problematic

54.

Do patients have to sign an authorization form to receive electronic mail?

a)

Yes

b)

No

55.

Which of the following are proper telephone technique?

a)

let the phone ring at least 10 times so the office appears busy

b)

use a pleasant tone of voice

c)

identify the office and yourself

d)

speak with urgency so the call is expedient

56.

Telephone triage is used to evaluate situations and _____.

a)

diagnose over the phone

b)

prioritize treatment

c)

hear patient complaints

d)

fill the schedule

57.

When offices are closed, they often use _____.

a)

a recording stating their hours

b)

answering services

c)

electronic mail

d)

all of these

58.

Which of the following are true about filing systems?

a)

coded by physician

b)

coded by insurance type

c)

coded by last name

d)

coded by social security number

59.

Which of the following is NOT a type of filing system?

a)

date of birth

b)

alphabetical

c)

numerical

d)

geographic

e)

subject

60.

An orderly arrangement of materials so that they are readily available for reference is called:

a)

cross-referencing

b)

cross-indexing

c)

color coding

d)

filing

61.

When preparing for a job you should:

a)

assess your strengths/weaknesses

b)

develop a positive attitude

c)

do a job search

d)

all of these

62.

Which of the following are good employee characteristics?

a)

report to work on time

b)

promote a positive attitude

c)

be willing to learn

d)

use incorrect grammar at all times

63.

An internship is a bridge between a training program and professional life.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Which of the following are sources of job openings?

a)

job fairs

b)

recommendations from friends

c)

newspaper listings

d)

job search websites

65.

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

a)

introduce yourself

b)

find out more about the job

c)

obtain an interview

d)

all of these

66.

The 1st paragraph of your cover letter should explain your:

a)

purpose

b)

qualifications

c)

interview availability

d)

resume is included

67.

A resume is your:

a)

career portfolio

b)

record of information

c)

list of references

d)

all of these

68.

A 1-page resume is usually sufficient in length.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Parts of a resume should include:

a)

personal identification & employment history

b)

your objective & educational background

c)

your skills, other activities & references

d)

a list of people you know in the company & why they like you

70.

Job application forms are used for:

a)

collecting specific information

b)

checking your ability to complete a form correctly

c)

screening applicants

d)

check your social media accounts

71.

When preparing for an interview you should do all of the following except:

a)

clean up your social media accounts

b)

dress carefully & arrive early

c)

practice questions & answers beforehand

d)

bring your portfolio or career passport

72.

The digestive system is also called the gastrointestinal system.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

The muscular tube that carries a bolus to the stomach is the:

a)

trachea

b)

esophagus

c)

small intestine

d)

larynx

74.

Duodenum, jejunum and ileum are parts of the:

a)

small intestine

b)

large intestine

c)

stomach

d)

none of these

75.

The pharynx carries air only.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

The largest gland in the body is the:

a)

thymus

b)

liver

c)

pancreas

d)

brain

77.

Gonads, ducts and accessory organs make up the _____ system.

a)

circulatory

b)

endocrine

c)

reproductive

d)

gastrointestinal

78.

Which of these is NOT a female reproductive system disease?

a)

breast tumors

b)

cervical cancer

c)

prostatitis

d)

pelvic inflammatory disease

79.

STDs only affect women.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

Male reproductive organs include:

a)

testes, epididymis, vas deferens & seminal vescicles

b)

ejaculatory duct, prostate gland & cowper's gland

c)

urethra & penis

d)

bartholin's gland, vulva & seminal vescicles

81.

The function of the reproductive system is to produce life.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Which system transports oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells and tissues?

a)

respiratory

b)

circulatory

c)

nervous

d)

all of these

83.

Endocardium, myocardium and pericardium are all layers of the _____.

a)

epidermis

b)

nerves

c)

heart

d)

meninges

84.

The tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral and aortic are all _____.

a)

valves of the heart

b)

branches of the aorta

c)

cranial nerves

d)

none of these

85.

Which carries blood away from the heart?

a)

arteries

b)

veins

86.

Which carries blood toward the heart

a)

arteries

b)

veins

87.

The renal cortex and medulla are the two main parts of the:

a)

kidney

b)

liver

c)

brain

d)

adrenal gland

88.

What system maintains homeostasis?

a)

urinary

b)

cardiovascular

c)

gastrointestinal

d)

respiratory

89.

The external opening of the urethra is the urinary _____.

a)

canal

b)

sphincter

c)

meatus

d)

valve

90.

Ureters are about ____ inches long.

a)

25-30

b)

10-12

c)

1-2

d)

5-6

91.

_____ are the microscopic filtering units of the kidney.

a)

Nephrons

b)

Renal medulla

c)

Cortex

d)

Bowman's capsules

92.

Erythr/o means:

a)

white

b)

red

c)

white

d)

black

93.

Hemat/o means:

a)

hemoglobin

b)

blood

c)

red blood cell

d)

all of these

94.

The abbreviation for twice a day is:

a)

TID

b)

QID

c)

QH

d)

BID

95.

The suffix for surgical fixation is:

a)

-poxy

b)

-pexy

c)

-ectomy

d)

-plasty

96.

UTI is:

a)

Urinary tract infection

b)

Urinary tube infection

c)

Ureter tract infection

d)

Urethra transient infection

97.

The abbreviation for both ears is:

a)

OU

b)

BE

c)

AU

d)

OD

98.

The abbreviation for both eyes is:

a)

OU

b)

BE

c)

AU

d)

OD