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WorksheetsMed Term 1& 2 Final Exam Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which suffix means swelling or inflammation?
itis
ology
osis
pathy
The shaft of a long bone is the:
diaphysis
endosteum
epiphysis
periosteum
Which muscle is on the posterior portion of the upper arm?
deltoid
gastrocnemius
trapezius
triceps brachii
Injury to a muscle, which involves tearing of muscle fibers and bleeding within the muscle belly:
sprain
strain
tendonitis
tetanus
Sam's leg has been in a cast for 4 weeks. His MD ordered PT because the PT will treat:
muscle atrophy
muscle hypertrophy
poor posture
sarcoplasm
Which vessel is strong and elastic in order to undergo increased pressure:
capillary bed
ductus arteriosus
portal vein
pulmonary artery
What is the medical term for an irregular heart rate:
arrhythmia
arteriosclerosis
heart failure
murmur
Following at TIA, a patient had a bulging vessel in the brain that had leaked. The patient was diagnosed with:
an aneurysm
coronary artery disease
peripheral vascular disease
varicose veins
The largest lymphatic structure is the:
lymph
lymph vessels
spleen
tonsils
Lexi had difficulty moving, breathing and stiffening of the skin. She was diagnosed with what lymphatic disorder:
lupus
lymphadenitis
scleroderma
tonsillitis
NC has strict immunization requirements for students to attend public schools. What benefits do vaccinations provide?
artificial active immunity
natural immunity
lymphocyte production
sterilization
The thin, moist, slippery membrane that covers the lungs is called the:
alveoli
pleura
mediastinum
sinus
Respiratory rate of 14. What type of breathing is observed:
apnea
dysnpnea
eupnea
tachypnea
A patient's chest xray revealed fluid in the lungs. The patient was diagnosed with:
flu
pneumonia
pneumothorax
tuberculosis
Primary structures of the digestive system include the:
esophagus
tongue
salivary gland
gall bladder
Which organ is found in the buccal cavity?
cecum
esophags
palate
pylorus
A virus transmitted through contaminated food and water?
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis A
HIV
How is chyme different from a bolus?
it is a liquid
it is acted on by enzymes
it is produced by chemical digestion
it moves through the digestive tract by peristalsis
Digestion of carbs, fats and proteins is completed and absorption of nutrients occurs in the:
large intestine
liver
small intestine
stomach
The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:
autonomic nervous system
central nervous system
cranial nerve
peripheral nervous system
Liz has trouble with appetite control, temp regulation and her weight. Which area of the brain is affected?
brain stem
cerebellum
cerebrum
hypothalamus
Bob has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. How will he be treated?
antibiotics
nothing
oxygen
vitamins
Which structure is part of the middle ear?
auditory canal
incus
semicircular canals
tympanic membrane
My grandfather cannot pick out clothes that match. What structure is impaired?
cones
optic disc
optic nerve
rods
The innermost layer of skin is the:
dermis
epidermis
stratum corneum
subcutaneous
The skin condition that is also classified as a STI is:
acne
athlete's foot
herpes simplex type 2
plantar warts
A sunburn with no blisters is considered:
decubitus ulcer
first degree burn
second degree burn
third degree burn
Urine leaves the kidney by way of the:
glomerlus
nephron
ureter
urethra
The pancreas is also an organ of the:
circulatory system
digestive system
lymphatic system
respiratory system
The adrenal glands are located directly above the kidneys and are:
composed of only a few cells
divided into the cortex and medulla
exocrine glands
pine-coned shaped
Which gland is posterior to the sternum?
parathyroid
pituitary
thymus
thyroid
Breast milk production is a result of:
growth hormone
oxytocin
prolactin
vasopressin
Which structure of the female reproductive system contains the ova?
cervix
fallopian tubes
ovary
uterus
Which procedure may provide early detection & increased life expectancy for women with breast cancer?
hysterogram
mammogram
mastectomy
PAP test
Menopause normally occurs btwn the ages of 45-55, but can be induced prematurely by which procedure?
hysterectomy
mastectomy
oophorectomy
tubal ligation
Luke presents with an uneven posture caused by an abnormal side to side curvature of the spine. Most likely:
kyphosis
lordosis
osteroporosis
scoliosis
Joe notices a bulging in the lower quadrant after lifting weights. What might his diagnosis be:
fibromyalgia
hernia
muscular dystrophy
tendonitis
Hemoglobin transports what component in the blood?
oxygen
platelets
glucose
carbon dioxide
Evelyn recently recovered from a viral illness. She will NOT have this illness again because she has:
artificial active immunity
innate immnuity
natural acquired immunity
WBC production
Josh blows into a spirometer and relaxes his diaphragm. This process is:
aspiration
exhalation
inhalation
sound production
Which structure is found in the abdominal cavity?
cecum
esophagus
palate
parotid gland
A diabetic patient who has a wound infection that is healing slowly may be started on a diet high in?
calcium
folic acid
iron
protein
The membrane covering of the brain is known as the:
cerebral aqueduct
choroid plexus
meninges
ventricles
What is the colored portion of the eye?
iris
lens
retina
sclera
Medical term for excessive urination is:
incontinence
nocturia
oliguria
polyuria
