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Med Term 1& 2 Final Exam Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which suffix means swelling or inflammation?

a)

itis

b)

ology

c)

osis

d)

pathy

2.

The shaft of a long bone is the:

a)

diaphysis

b)

endosteum

c)

epiphysis

d)

periosteum

3.

Which muscle is on the posterior portion of the upper arm?

a)

deltoid

b)

gastrocnemius

c)

trapezius

d)

triceps brachii

4.

Injury to a muscle, which involves tearing of muscle fibers and bleeding within the muscle belly:

a)

sprain

b)

strain

c)

tendonitis

d)

tetanus

5.

Sam's leg has been in a cast for 4 weeks. His MD ordered PT because the PT will treat:

a)

muscle atrophy

b)

muscle hypertrophy

c)

poor posture

d)

sarcoplasm

6.

Which vessel is strong and elastic in order to undergo increased pressure:

a)

capillary bed

b)

ductus arteriosus

c)

portal vein

d)

pulmonary artery

7.

What is the medical term for an irregular heart rate:

a)

arrhythmia

b)

arteriosclerosis

c)

heart failure

d)

murmur

8.

Following at TIA, a patient had a bulging vessel in the brain that had leaked. The patient was diagnosed with:

a)

an aneurysm

b)

coronary artery disease

c)

peripheral vascular disease

d)

varicose veins

9.

The largest lymphatic structure is the:

a)

lymph

b)

lymph vessels

c)

spleen

d)

tonsils

10.

Lexi had difficulty moving, breathing and stiffening of the skin. She was diagnosed with what lymphatic disorder:

a)

lupus

b)

lymphadenitis

c)

scleroderma

d)

tonsillitis

11.

NC has strict immunization requirements for students to attend public schools. What benefits do vaccinations provide?

a)

artificial active immunity

b)

natural immunity

c)

lymphocyte production

d)

sterilization

12.

The thin, moist, slippery membrane that covers the lungs is called the:

a)

alveoli

b)

pleura

c)

mediastinum

d)

sinus

13.

Respiratory rate of 14. What type of breathing is observed:

a)

apnea

b)

dysnpnea

c)

eupnea

d)

tachypnea

14.

A patient's chest xray revealed fluid in the lungs. The patient was diagnosed with:

a)

flu

b)

pneumonia

c)

pneumothorax

d)

tuberculosis

15.

Primary structures of the digestive system include the:

a)

esophagus

b)

tongue

c)

salivary gland

d)

gall bladder

16.

Which organ is found in the buccal cavity?

a)

cecum

b)

esophags

c)

palate

d)

pylorus

17.

A virus transmitted through contaminated food and water?

a)

Hepatitis B

b)

Hepatitis C

c)

Hepatitis A

d)

HIV

18.

How is chyme different from a bolus?

a)

it is a liquid

b)

it is acted on by enzymes

c)

it is produced by chemical digestion

d)

it moves through the digestive tract by peristalsis

19.

Digestion of carbs, fats and proteins is completed and absorption of nutrients occurs in the:

a)

large intestine

b)

liver

c)

small intestine

d)

stomach

20.

The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:

a)

autonomic nervous system

b)

central nervous system

c)

cranial nerve

d)

peripheral nervous system

21.

Liz has trouble with appetite control, temp regulation and her weight. Which area of the brain is affected?

a)

brain stem

b)

cerebellum

c)

cerebrum

d)

hypothalamus

22.

Bob has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. How will he be treated?

a)

antibiotics

b)

nothing

c)

oxygen

d)

vitamins

23.

Which structure is part of the middle ear?

a)

auditory canal

b)

incus

c)

semicircular canals

d)

tympanic membrane

24.

My grandfather cannot pick out clothes that match. What structure is impaired?

a)

cones

b)

optic disc

c)

optic nerve

d)

rods

25.

The innermost layer of skin is the:

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

stratum corneum

d)

subcutaneous

26.

The skin condition that is also classified as a STI is:

a)

acne

b)

athlete's foot

c)

herpes simplex type 2

d)

plantar warts

27.

A sunburn with no blisters is considered:

a)

decubitus ulcer

b)

first degree burn

c)

second degree burn

d)

third degree burn

28.

Urine leaves the kidney by way of the:

a)

glomerlus

b)

nephron

c)

ureter

d)

urethra

29.

The pancreas is also an organ of the:

a)

circulatory system

b)

digestive system

c)

lymphatic system

d)

respiratory system

30.

The adrenal glands are located directly above the kidneys and are:

a)

composed of only a few cells

b)

divided into the cortex and medulla

c)

exocrine glands

d)

pine-coned shaped

31.

Which gland is posterior to the sternum?

a)

parathyroid

b)

pituitary

c)

thymus

d)

thyroid

32.

Breast milk production is a result of:

a)

growth hormone

b)

oxytocin

c)

prolactin

d)

vasopressin

33.

Which structure of the female reproductive system contains the ova?

a)

cervix

b)

fallopian tubes

c)

ovary

d)

uterus

34.

Which procedure may provide early detection & increased life expectancy for women with breast cancer?

a)

hysterogram

b)

mammogram

c)

mastectomy

d)

PAP test

35.

Menopause normally occurs btwn the ages of 45-55, but can be induced prematurely by which procedure?

a)

hysterectomy

b)

mastectomy

c)

oophorectomy

d)

tubal ligation

36.

Luke presents with an uneven posture caused by an abnormal side to side curvature of the spine. Most likely:

a)

kyphosis

b)

lordosis

c)

osteroporosis

d)

scoliosis

37.

Joe notices a bulging in the lower quadrant after lifting weights. What might his diagnosis be:

a)

fibromyalgia

b)

hernia

c)

muscular dystrophy

d)

tendonitis

38.

Hemoglobin transports what component in the blood?

a)

oxygen

b)

platelets

c)

glucose

d)

carbon dioxide

39.

Evelyn recently recovered from a viral illness. She will NOT have this illness again because she has:

a)

artificial active immunity

b)

innate immnuity

c)

natural acquired immunity

d)

WBC production

40.

Josh blows into a spirometer and relaxes his diaphragm. This process is:

a)

aspiration

b)

exhalation

c)

inhalation

d)

sound production

41.

Which structure is found in the abdominal cavity?

a)

cecum

b)

esophagus

c)

palate

d)

parotid gland

42.

A diabetic patient who has a wound infection that is healing slowly may be started on a diet high in?

a)

calcium

b)

folic acid

c)

iron

d)

protein

43.

The membrane covering of the brain is known as the:

a)

cerebral aqueduct

b)

choroid plexus

c)

meninges

d)

ventricles

44.

What is the colored portion of the eye?

a)

iris

b)

lens

c)

retina

d)

sclera

45.

Medical term for excessive urination is:

a)

incontinence

b)

nocturia

c)

oliguria

d)

polyuria