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HS1 First Semester Exam

Total questions: 165

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which symbol means "biohazard" and typically refers to medical wastes?

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

You should always wash your hands after a lab even if you wear gloves.

a)

true

b)

false

3.
Solutions that will be used in the laboratory:
a)
can be mixed together in most cases
b)
can be injurious, so avoid eye and skin contact
c)
do not always need a label
d)
are all safe for your use
4.
Wearing safety glasses in a laboratory:
a)
is never necessary
b)
should be done if you think it's necessary
c)
is a requirement at all times
d)
is required for certain procedures
5.
Three things needed for a fire are:
a)
air, oxygen and fuel
b)
fuel, heat, and oxygen
c)
fuel, carbon dioxide and heat
d)
air, carbon dioxide and fuel
6.
What class of fire can a water extinguisher be used on?
a)
B
b)
E
c)
F
d)
A
7.
P in the PASS acronym stands for
a)
Push
b)
Practice
c)
Pull
d)
Poke 
8.
Where should you aim at the fire? 
a)
Base
b)
Top
c)
Middle 
d)
Side 
9.
Fires where wood, paper, and cloth are burning are considered to be which class of fire? 
a)
Class A
b)
Class B
c)
Class C
d)
Class D
10.
Fires where electrical items are burning are considered to be which class of fire? 
a)
Class A
b)
Class B
c)
Class C
d)
Class D
11.
Which of the following is the most common type fire extinguisher and can be used on most fires? 
a)
Water (APW)
b)
BC
c)
ABC
d)
Carbon Dioxide 
12.

wrongful or illegal act of civil law without a contract

a)

tort

b)

slander

c)

malpractice

d)

negligence

13.

which is not an example of a tort

a)

libel

b)

slander

c)

negligence

d)

legal

14.

applied science used to promote safety and well-being by adapting the environment and using technique to prevent injury

a)

economics

b)

ergonomics

c)

posture

d)

environmental safety

15.

Rusty stepped on a rusty nail. ER DR did not give tetanus vaccine. This is example of:

a)

libel

b)

malpractice

c)

negligence

d)

assault

16.

Which is not a sx of hiatal hernia (HH)

a)

stomach pain

b)

acid reflux

c)

burning in chest

d)

visible bulge in abdominal area

17.

varicose veins in the rectum

a)

fissure

b)

prolapse

c)

hemorrhoids

d)

proctus

18.

Food leaves the pharynx et enters the

a)

trachea

b)

stomach

c)

jejunem

d)

esophagus

19.

Which of the following is a nonprofit, voluntary organization?

a)

FDA

b)

OSHA

c)

WHO

d)

March of Dimes

20.

Cavity that contains the brain

a)

spinal

b)

ventral

c)

cranial

d)

encephal

21.

Rhinitis occurs where

a)

eyes

b)

ears

c)

nose

d)

breast

22.

Arms are ____________ in relation to the body.

a)

medial

b)

lateral

c)

dorsal

d)

ventral

23.

fish shaped organ that aids in digestion

a)

gallbladder

b)

liver

c)

pancreas

d)

stomach

24.

Which is an example of false imprisonment?

a)

closing the door

b)

refusing to discharge a patient

c)

four bed rails up

d)

safety strap use in wheelchair

25.

Dr who tells about pt at press conference would be guilty of _________.

a)

malpractice

b)

negligence

c)

slander

d)

invasion of privacy

26.

gallstones

a)

cholecystitis

b)

cholelithiasis

c)

cholcystitis

d)

cholcystectomy

27.

Good Samaritan Law protects

a)

police officers

b)

paramedics

c)

lay person performing CPR

d)

HCW off duty

28.

rapid

a)

brachy

b)

brady

c)

pachy

d)

tachy

29.

Tx for skin CA

a)

Steroid cream

b)

Laser therapy

c)

Surgical Removal

d)

Sunscreen with >100SPF

30.

A 65 yo post-menopausal lady comes to ER with multiple fx, you suspect:

a)

Bone CA

b)

Osteoarthritis

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Osteopenia

31.

Broken clavicle after falling out of tree

a)

sprain

b)

strain

c)

fx

d)

pulled muscle

32.

Who needs a consent?

a)

16yo presenting for sports physical

b)

17yo girl in active labor

c)

19yo high school football player with concussion

d)

unconscious adult female in a MVA

33.

RLQ pain usually indicates:

a)

cholelothiasis

b)

diverticultiis

c)

constipation

d)

appendicitis

34.

When should you use soap and water?

a)

between every patient

b)

when first arriving to work

c)

after dressing change

d)

after every fifth pt

35.

Biohazard bags are

a)

orange

b)

red

c)

yellow

d)

blue

36.

What PPE is worn in surgery?

a)

gloves, gown, mask

b)

gloves, gown, shoe covers, goggles

c)

gown, shoe covers, gloves, hat

d)

hat, gown, gloves, shoe covers, goggles

37.

According to ergonomics, you should bend where to pick up large objects?

a)

knees

b)

waist

c)

hips

d)

back

38.

your wrist is ___________ to the axillary.

a)

proximal

b)

distal

39.

Your knee is _______________ to the ankle.

a)

proximal

b)

distal

40.

Your pt came in for colectomy and now has pneumonia. This is considered what type of infection?

a)

homeostasis

b)

nosocomial

c)

bacterial

d)

viral

41.

lipoma

a)

fat lip

b)

fat tumor

c)

fat cells

d)

lip tumor

42.

which represents simple to complex

a)

cell, organ, tissue, system

b)

cell, organ, system, tissue

c)

cell, tissue, organ, system

d)

organ, cell, tissue, system

43.

Where do you take an adult pulse in clinic?

a)

carotid

b)

radial

c)

apical

d)

brachial

44.

Where do you take an infant pulse?

a)

brachial

b)

apical

c)

radial

d)

ulnar

45.

Your spleen is in what quadrant

a)

RUQ

b)

LUQ

c)

LLQ

d)

RLQ

46.

A pt with HIV should have which precautions

a)

standard

b)

droplet

c)

contact

d)

isolation

47.

A pt with AIDS will need what type precautions

a)

standard

b)

droplet

c)

airborne

d)

reverse isolation

48.

a civil wrong that court will make right

a)

libel

b)

slander

c)

tort

d)

privilege

49.

How many bones are in an adult body?

a)

600

b)

206

c)

300

d)

210

50.

Which is not a function of the skeletal system?

a)

shape and support

b)

movement

c)

protection

d)

gas exchange

51.

Name the center of your skeleton

a)

Pelvic girdle

b)

vertebral column

c)

patella

d)

femur

52.

What is a joint?

a)

The place where 2 or more bones meet.

b)

A thin membrane that covers the surface of bone.

c)

A band of tissue that hold bones together.

d)

Connective tissue

53.

Where is marrow found?

a)

In the cartilage

b)

In compact bone

c)

in spongy bone

d)

in the periosteum

54.

A living bone's surface is covered with a tough, tight-fitting membrane called the _________________________.

a)

periosteum

b)

cartilage

c)

marrow

d)

compact bone

55.

Name the condition in which the bones become weak and break easily.

a)

Osteoarthritis

b)

Rheumatoid arthritis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

arthritis

56.
Which cavity is made by the chest and contains the pleural (lung) and pericardial (heart) cavities?
a)
Ventral
b)
Dorsal
c)
Ventral
d)
Thoracic
57.
Which cavity includes the cranial and spinal cavities?
a)
dorsal
b)
ventral
c)
abdominal
d)
thoracic
58.
Which body plane is pictured?
a)
sagittal
b)
frontal (coronal)
c)
transverse
59.
Away from midline
a)
Lateral
b)
Distal
c)
Superior
d)
Transverse
60.
A body part is above another part, or is closer to the head
a)
Superficial
b)
Lateral
c)
Superior
d)
Deep
61.
This plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections.
a)
transverse
b)
para-saggital
c)
medial
d)
saggital
62.
Away from the origin or trunk
a)
Deep
b)
Distal
c)
Proximal
d)
Posterior
63.
Towards the Front. 
[The eyes are _______ to the brain].
a)
Inferior
b)
Deep
c)
Lateral
d)
Anterior
64.

The toes are ______ to the thigh.

a)

proximal

b)

lateral

c)

medial

d)

distal

65.
The thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity are both contained within the _______ cavity.
a)
dorsal
b)
ventral
c)
cranial
d)
spinal
66.
Which body cavity contains organs including the stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas?
a)
abdominal
b)
pelvic
c)
thoracic
67.
This body cavity is created by the bones of the skull to protect the brain.
a)
cranial
b)
spinal
c)
vertebral
68.
The appendix is located in which abdominal quadrant?
a)
right upper
b)
left upper
c)
right lower
d)
left lower
69.
Which of the following is the center region of the 9 abdominal regions? (like the middle of a tic-tac-toe board)
a)
epigastric
b)
umbilical
c)
hyopgastric
d)
pelvic
70.
Flexion...
a)
Decreases angle of the joint
b)
Increases angle of the joint
c)
Moves limb away from midline
d)
Moves limb towards midline
71.
Moving limb away from midline is called....
a)
Pronation
b)
Abduction
c)
Adduction
d)
Flexion
72.
Movement of a limb toward the body midline is called...
a)
Flexion
b)
Adduction
c)
Supination
d)
Abduction
73.
Proximal end of a limb is stationary and distal end moves in a circle
a)
Rotation
b)
Adduction
c)
Circumduction
d)
Abduction
74.

The four main groups of tissues are ____.

a)

epithelial, bone, blood, and nerve

b)

nerve, muscle, adipose, and connective

c)

muscle, nerve, epithelial, bone

d)

nerve, connective, epithelial, and muscle

75.

Body parts in front of the frontal plane are called ____.

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

ventral or anterior

d)

dorsal or posterior

76.

Body parts close to a point of reference are ____.

a)

medial

b)

distal

c)

lateral

d)

proximal

77.

The oil glands of the skin are the ___________________ glands.

a)

endocrine

b)

sebacious

c)

exocrine

d)

suderiferous

78.

When blood vessels dilate, heat is retained in the body.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

This skin color that indicates liver or gallbladder disease.

a)

Cyanosis

b)

Jaundice

c)

Erythema

d)

Carotene

80.

________________ are itchy and elevated areas of the skin with an irregular shape.

a)

Vesicles

b)

Pustules

c)

Macules

d)

Wheals

81.

The shaft of long bones is the ____.

a)

diaphysis

b)

endosteum

c)

epiphysis

d)

medullary canal

82.

The material in bones that produces red blood cells, platelets, and some white blood cells is the ____.

a)

yellow marrow

b)

epiphysis

c)

red marrow

d)

diaphysis

83.

_______________ is a lateral curvature of the spine.

a)

Lordosis

b)

Kyphosis

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Arthritis

84.

The body cavity that contains the brain and spinal cord is the ____.

a)

spinal cavity

b)

cranial cavity

c)

ventral cavity

d)

dorsal cavity

85.

What is a legal document that allows people to state what medical treatment they want or do not want in the event they are unable to make decisions or communicate?

a)

battery

b)

advance directive

c)

slander

d)

Code of Ethics

86.

________ are rules of conduct among people.

a)

liability

b)

laws

c)

ethics

d)

tort

87.

________ is intentionally touching without permission.

a)

slander

b)

disclosure

c)

tort

d)

battery

88.

A person harmed because of another person's actions or failure to act is called a ________________.

a)

tort

b)

law

c)

liability

d)

malpractice

89.

__________ is a voluntary agreement between two or more people, examples include implied or expressed.

a)

disclosure

b)

Code of Ethics

c)

contract

d)

law

90.

What is the proper procedure for documentation error correction?

a)

white out incorrect information, initial and date

b)

add corrected information below error, initial and date

c)

draw a line through the error, add correct information, initial and date

d)

black out incorrect information, initial and date

91.

A conflict of moral beliefs is also known as an ______________. An example is euthanasia.

a)

conduct

b)

ethics

c)

ethical dilemma

d)

tort

92.

A list of written statements describing proper conduct for a group of people is ________________.

a)

Code of Ethics

b)

torts

c)

laws

d)

advance directive

93.

Jim asked Sue to be his spokesperson in determining treatment measures that should be taken if he is unable to make his own health care decisions. After signing a legal document, Sue is Jim’s:

a)

advanced director

b)

power of attorney

c)

ombudswoman

d)

organ director.

94.

A celebrity’s medical records were viewed by unauthorized personnel. Which tort was committed?

a)

False imprisonment

b)

Invasion of privacy

c)

malpractice

d)

Negligence

95.

Meagan began working high school football practice as the new Certified Athletic Trainer. She has not yet passed the national certification exam. Meagan is guilty of which offense?

a)

Malpractice

b)

Physical abuse

c)

Practicing without a license

d)

Negligence

96.

A nursing assistant was accused of negligence. What did he/she most likelydo?

a)

Ambulated the patient down the hall as ordered

b)

Assisted the patient with bathing

c)

Failed to put up the side rails of the bed

d)

Fed the patient his/her dinner late

97.

Jack stole a patient’s ring and another patient’s medication. These were violations of:

a)

civil law

b)

criminal law

c)

ethics

d)

invasion of patient privacy.

98.

Daniel was admitted to the intensive care unit. He is not sure of his prognosis and insists on signing a statement to express end-of-life wishes. Which document will he sign?

a)

Confidential treatment

b)

Ethical treatment

c)

Informed consent

d)

Living will

99.

A medical assistant was fired from a medical practice and has been making negative, untrue statements about one of the physicians. The assistant could be charged with:

a)

defamation

b)

immorality

c)

invasion of privacy

d)

negligence

100.

A student nurse told his roommate about a patient at the nursing home. Which patient rights legislation was violated?

a)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

b)

Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA)

c)

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

d)

Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)

101.

Tommy called Mr. Adams an “old geezer.” Mr. Adams is suing Tommy for:

a)

malpractice

b)

negligence

c)

physical abuse

d)

verbal abuse

102.

A medication is ordered to be mixed in 1000 cc of IV fluid for administration. If a nurse injects the medication directly into a patient’s vein in error, he/she could be guilty of:

a)

Malpractice.

b)

Assault.

c)

Negligence.

d)

Physical abuse.

103.
Acids and enzymes are used in 
a)
physical digestion
b)
chemical digestion
104.

Mechanical and Chemical digestion begin in the _______

a)

mouth

b)

esophagus

c)

saliva

d)

digestion

105.

In your mouth, ________ mixes with food to moisten it.

a)

esophagus

b)

saliva

c)

digestion

d)

enzyme

106.

What substance must be present in the stomach for pepsin to work best?

a)

hydrochloric acid

b)

mucus

c)

saliva

d)

water

107.

Which process takes place in the large intestine?

a)

Water is added to undigested food.

b)

Water is absorbed from undigested food

c)

Digested nutrients are absorbed through the villi.

d)

Enzymes are added to complete chemical digestion.

108.
Small muscular pouch responsible for storing bile
a)
pancreas
b)
mechanical
c)
amylase
d)
gallbladder
109.
Which of the following is NOT a type of tooth?
a)
Canine
b)
Feline
c)
Incisor
d)
Molar
110.
Inflammation of the gallbladder - usually due to gallstones - S/S: nausea and abdominal pain usually worse after high fat meal
a)
cholecystitis 
b)
gastroesophageal reflux disease
c)
gastroenteritis
d)
cirrhosis 
111.
•Chronic disease where stomach acid or content flows back into your esophagus •Symptoms: Epigastric pain or burning – WORSE WHEN LAYING DOWN
a)
cholecystitis 
b)
gastroesophageal reflux disease
c)
gastroenteritis
d)
cirrhosis 
112.
•Inflammation of mucus membrane lining of stomach and intestinal tract •Usually caused by stomach flu or food poisoning •Symptoms: N/V, diarrhea, abdominal cramps WASH HANDS to help prevent 
a)
cholecystitis 
b)
gastroesophageal reflux disease
c)
gastroenteritis
d)
cirrhosis 
113.
•An opening or split in the roof of the mouth (palate) Can cause difficulty eating and speaking
a)
cleft palate
b)
constipation
c)
diarrhea
d)
obstipation 
114.
•caused by stool moving too slowly through the Large Intestine, causing it to become hard and dry and difficult to pass 
a)
cleft palate
b)
constipation
c)
diarrhea
d)
obstipation 
115.
•When a virus or bacteria irritates large intestine so contents don't get to stay long enough to have enough water reabsorbed - end up having loose, watery bowel movements 
a)
cleft palate
b)
constipation
c)
diarrhea
d)
obstipation 
116.
Inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. Can be acute or chronic. 
a)
Irritable Bowel syndrome 
b)
Hepatitis
c)
Peptic ulcer 
d)
Obesity
117.
Inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. Can be acute or chronic. 
a)
Irritable Bowel syndrome 
b)
Hepatitis
c)
Peptic ulcer 
d)
Obesity
118.
•Sores in the lining of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum •Most are caused by a bacteria (H. Pylori) •Symptoms: Epigastric pain
a)
Irritable Bowel syndrome 
b)
Hepatitis
c)
Peptic ulcer 
d)
Obesity
119.
Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher
a)
Irritable Bowel syndrome 
b)
Hepatitis
c)
Peptic ulcer 
d)
Obesity
120.
Largely made up of dietary fiber and water that is excreted
a)
Secretin
b)
Chyme
c)
Feces
d)
Mucosa
121.
This is released by the liver and is used to break fat into small particles
a)
Mucosa
b)
Bile
c)
Enzymes
d)
Gastron
122.

When the pancreas is unable to produce sufficient insulin to enable the glucose to be absorbed into the blood stream, this causes

a)

Coeliac Disease

b)

Diabetes

c)

Anaemia

d)

CVD

123.

Define mastication

a)

swallowing

b)

chewing

c)

digestion

d)

absorption

124.

the area of the body where you take a carotid pulse is...

a)

the neck

b)

the groin area

c)

the wrist

d)

the inside of your elbow

125.

the following are routes to take a temperature EXCEPT ...

a)

oral

b)

temporal

c)

axillary

d)

femoral

126.

you can use a thermometer with a red indicator for oral temperature measuring...

a)

true

b)

false

127.

The most accurate mode of taking temperature is...

a)

oral

b)

axillary

c)

rectal

d)

tympanic

128.

Normal respirations are .....

a)

12-20 per minute

b)

10-25 per minute

c)

11-22 per minute

d)

5-30 per minute

129.

What are vital signs?

a)

measurements of the body basic functions.

b)

Number of heartbeats per minute.

c)

Breaths per minute.

130.

Which of the following is the normal range for pulse?

a)

60-100

b)

80-100

c)

12-20

d)

60-80

131.

Which of the of the following measurements would you immediately report to the nurse?

a)

Blood Pressure: 112/36

b)

Pulse: 98

c)

Respirations: 18

d)

Pulse Ox: 100%

132.

While ambulating Mr. Stokes, he tells you that he is feeling faint. After sitting him in a chair, the nurse aide should check his:

a)

Temperature

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Pulse

d)

Respirations

133.

What is the normal range for SPO2?

a)

90%-100%

b)

100%-110%

c)

95%-100%

d)

80%-100%

134.
blue skin caused by low oxygen in blood
a)
cyanosis
b)
epistaxis
c)
rales
d)
cyanuecstasis
135.
a sprain occurs in a
a)
ligament
b)
tendon
c)
muscle
d)
bone
136.
a strain occurs in a
a)
ligament
b)
tendon
c)
muscle
d)
bone
137.
A concussion is a type of:
a)
Traumatic brain injury
b)
Headache
c)
Disease
d)
Degenerative brain disease
138.
Eversion
a)
Turning the sole of the foot outward
b)
Turning the sole of the foot inward
c)
Opening of a joint
d)
Closing of a joint
139.
The neutral position of the body, facing forward, arms to the side, palms up.
a)
Neutral stance
b)
Anatomical Position
c)
Natural Position
d)
Anatomy
140.
What is the name of the thigh bone?
a)
Tibia
b)
Fibula
c)
Femur
d)
Patella
141.
Which of the following is NOT a fact about crutch fitting?
a)
Put weight on the armpits, not the hands
b)
Size crutch according to height
c)
Bend arms at 30 degree angle
d)
Place crutches 2-3" out from feet
142.
What is edema?
a)
Another name for plasma
b)
Fluid that accumulates in the tissues
c)
Antigens found on the surface of RBCs
d)
Fluid that accumulates in your lymph nodes
143.
the cell fragments that play an important part in forming blood clots
a)
platelets
b)
fibrin
c)
lymph
d)
hemoglobin
144.
What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?
a)
handwashing
b)
sterilization
c)
cleaning surfaces
d)
nutrition
145.
Diseases caused by mites, fleas, and ticks are?
a)
bacteria
b)
fungi
c)
staphlococcus
d)
ricksettsiae
146.

Exogenous is

a)

inside the body

b)

outside the body

147.

Athletes foot are examples of this type of pathogen

a)

bacteria

b)

rickettsiae

c)

protozoa

d)

fungi

148.

When should gloves be changed

a)

Between Patients

b)

if they rip

c)

if the are soiled

d)

all of these

149.

What is reverse isolation

a)

protecting you

b)

protecting the patient

c)

facing the patient backwards

d)

none of these

150.
how many links are in the chain of infection?
a)
10
b)
5
c)
12
d)
6
151.

A Pandemic affects

a)

a family

b)

a certain area

c)

multiple countries

d)

a single person

152.
All are ways to break the chain of infection except?
a)
handwashing
b)
sterilization
c)
disinfection
d)
reusing gloves
153.
person who gets a disease because of weak defenses
a)
causative agent
b)
susceptible host
c)
reservoir
d)
portal of entry
154.
thrush and vaginitis are examples of this type of pathogen
a)
bacteria
b)
rickettsiae
c)
protozoa
d)
fungi
155.
organisms that can only live inside another living cell?
a)
bacteria
b)
viruses
c)
protozoa
d)
fungi
156.

One link in the chain of infection is a susceptible host. Which of the following is also a link in the chain of infection?

a)

Portal of exit

b)

Reservoir

c)

Causative agent

d)

All the above

157.
Jana is diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever which is caused by a rickettsiae that is transmitted by the bite of a:
a)
Dog.
b)
Bear.
c)
Mosquito.
d)
Tick.
158.
What type of environment is best for the growth of most microorganisms?
a)
Hot and dry
b)
Sunny, cold and dry
c)
Warm, dark and moist
d)
Cold and wet
159.
Aerobic bacteria require what to live?
a)
Oxygen
b)
Acid
c)
Plants
d)
Sunlight
160.
What microorganism causes the common cold?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Protozoa
c)
Fungi
d)
Virus
161.

Which vaccine do people get every year? (CDC cannot make it until they know the pathogens around that year)

a)

hepatitis B

b)

polio vaccine

c)

small pox vaccine

d)

Influenza vaccine

162.
Cocci that occur in clusters or groups are what?
a)
diplococci
b)
streptococci
c)
staphylococci
d)
micrococci
163.
The killing or removal of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, is called:
a)
Disinfection
b)
Cleaning
c)
Sterilization
d)
Wiping
164.

What is defined as a disease causing microorganism?

a)

Microorganism

b)

Bacteria

c)

Pathogen

d)

Virus

165.

What link of the chain of infection is where the infectious agent resides?

a)

Route of entry

b)

Portal of exit

c)

Reservoir

d)

Pathogenic microorganism