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Health Science 1 first semester

Total questions: 119

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

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.
What class of fire can a water extinguisher be used on?
a)
B
b)
E
c)
F
d)
A
6.
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
7.
Where should you aim at the fire? 
a)
Base
b)
Top
c)
Middle 
d)
Side 
8.
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
9.
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
10.
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 
11.

wrongful or illegal act of civil law without a contract

a)

tort

b)

slander

c)

malpractice

d)

negligence

12.

which is not an example of a tort

a)

libel

b)

slander

c)

negligence

d)

legal

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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

16.

varicose veins in the rectum

a)

fissure

b)

prolapse

c)

hemorrhoids

d)

proctus

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.

Rhinitis occurs where

a)

eyes

b)

ears

c)

nose

d)

breast

20.

Which of the following is a nonprofit, voluntary organization?

a)

FDA

b)

OSHA

c)

WHO

d)

March of Dimes

21.

Arms are ____________ in relation to the body.

a)

medial

b)

lateral

c)

dorsal

d)

ventral

22.

fish shaped organ that aids in digestion

a)

gallbladder

b)

liver

c)

pancreas

d)

stomach

23.

rapid

a)

brachy

b)

brady

c)

pachy

d)

tachy

24.

Tx for skin CA

a)

Steroid cream

b)

Laser therapy

c)

Surgical Removal

d)

Sunscreen with >100SPF

25.

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

a)

Bone CA

b)

Osteoarthritis

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Osteopenia

26.

Broken clavicle after falling out of tree

a)

sprain

b)

strain

c)

fx

d)

pulled muscle

27.

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

28.

RLQ pain usually indicates:

a)

cholelothiasis

b)

diverticultiis

c)

constipation

d)

appendicitis

29.

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

30.

Biohazard bags are

a)

orange

b)

red

c)

yellow

d)

blue

31.

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

32.

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

a)

knees

b)

waist

c)

hips

d)

back

33.

your wrist is ___________ to the axillary.

a)

proximal

b)

distal

34.

Your knee is _______________ to the ankle.

a)

proximal

b)

distal

35.

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

36.

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

37.

Where do you take an adult pulse in clinic?

a)

carotid

b)

radial

c)

apical

d)

brachial

38.

Where do you take an adult pulse in clinic?

a)

carotid

b)

radial

c)

apical

d)

brachial

39.

Your spleen is in what quadrant

a)

RUQ

b)

LUQ

c)

LLQ

d)

RLQ

40.

Where do you take an infant pulse?

a)

brachial

b)

apical

c)

radial

d)

ulnar

41.

A pt with HIV should have which precautions

a)

standard

b)

droplet

c)

contact

d)

isolation

42.

A pt with AIDS will need what type precautions

a)

standard

b)

droplet

c)

airborne

d)

reverse isolation

43.

How many bones are in an adult body?

a)

600

b)

206

c)

300

d)

210

44.

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

45.

Where is marrow found?

a)

In the cartilage

b)

In compact bone

c)

in spongy bone

d)

in the periosteum

46.

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

a)

periosteum

b)

cartilage

c)

marrow

d)

compact bone

47.
Which cavity includes the cranial and spinal cavities?
a)
dorsal
b)
ventral
c)
abdominal
d)
thoracic
48.
Which body plane is pictured?
a)
sagittal
b)
frontal (coronal)
c)
transverse
49.
Which cavity is made by the chest and contains the pleural (lung) and pericardial (heart) cavities?
a)
Ventral
b)
Dorsal
c)
Ventral
d)
Thoracic
50.
Away from midline
a)
Lateral
b)
Distal
c)
Superior
d)
Transverse
51.
A body part is above another part, or is closer to the head
a)
Superficial
b)
Lateral
c)
Superior
d)
Deep
52.
This plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections.
a)
transverse
b)
para-saggital
c)
medial
d)
saggital
53.
Away from the origin or trunk
a)
Deep
b)
Distal
c)
Proximal
d)
Posterior
54.
Towards the Front. 
[The eyes are _______ to the brain].
a)
Inferior
b)
Deep
c)
Lateral
d)
Anterior
55.

The toes are ______ to the thigh.

a)

proximal

b)

lateral

c)

medial

d)

distal

56.
The thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity are both contained within the _______ cavity.
a)
dorsal
b)
ventral
c)
cranial
d)
spinal
57.
Which body cavity contains organs including the stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas?
a)
abdominal
b)
pelvic
c)
thoracic
58.
This body cavity is created by the bones of the skull to protect the brain.
a)
cranial
b)
spinal
c)
vertebral
59.
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
60.
Flexion...
a)
Decreases angle of the joint
b)
Increases angle of the joint
c)
Moves limb away from midline
d)
Moves limb towards midline
61.
Moving limb away from midline is called....
a)
Pronation
b)
Abduction
c)
Adduction
d)
Flexion
62.
Movement of a limb toward the body midline is called...
a)
Flexion
b)
Adduction
c)
Supination
d)
Abduction
63.
Proximal end of a limb is stationary and distal end moves in a circle
a)
Rotation
b)
Adduction
c)
Circumduction
d)
Abduction
64.

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

65.

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

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

ventral or anterior

d)

dorsal or posterior

66.

Body parts close to a point of reference are ____.

a)

medial

b)

distal

c)

lateral

d)

proximal

67.

The oil glands of the skin are the ___________________ glands.

a)

endocrine

b)

sebacious

c)

exocrine

d)

suderiferous

68.

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

a)

True

b)

False

69.

This skin color that indicates liver or gallbladder disease.

a)

Cyanosis

b)

Jaundice

c)

Erythema

d)

Carotene

70.

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

a)

Vesicles

b)

Pustules

c)

Macules

d)

Wheals

71.

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

72.

The shaft of long bones is the ____.

a)

diaphysis

b)

endosteum

c)

epiphysis

d)

medullary canal

73.

_______________ is a lateral curvature of the spine.

a)

Lordosis

b)

Kyphosis

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Arthritis

74.

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

a)

spinal cavity

b)

cranial cavity

c)

ventral cavity

d)

dorsal cavity

75.

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

76.

________ are rules of conduct among people.

a)

liability

b)

laws

c)

ethics

d)

tort

77.

________ is intentionally touching without permission.

a)

slander

b)

disclosure

c)

tort

d)

battery

78.

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

a)

tort

b)

law

c)

liability

d)

malpractice

79.

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

a)

disclosure

b)

Code of Ethics

c)

contract

d)

law

80.

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

81.

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

a)

conduct

b)

ethics

c)

ethical dilemma

d)

tort

82.

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

83.

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.

84.

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

85.

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

86.

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.

87.

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

88.

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

89.

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

90.

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)

91.

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

a)

malpractice

b)

negligence

c)

physical abuse

d)

verbal abuse

92.

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

a)

malpractice

b)

negligence

c)

physical abuse

d)

verbal abuse

93.

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.

94.
Acids and enzymes are used in 
a)
physical digestion
b)
chemical digestion
95.

Mechanical and Chemical digestion begin in the _______

a)

mouth

b)

esophagus

c)

saliva

d)

digestion

96.

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

a)

esophagus

b)

saliva

c)

digestion

d)

enzyme

97.

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

a)

hydrochloric acid

b)

mucus

c)

saliva

d)

water

98.

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.

99.
Small muscular pouch responsible for storing bile
a)
pancreas
b)
mechanical
c)
amylase
d)
gallbladder
100.
Which of the following is NOT a type of tooth?
a)
Canine
b)
Feline
c)
Incisor
d)
Molar
101.
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 
102.
•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 
103.
•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 
104.
•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 
105.
•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 
106.
•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 
107.
•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 
108.
Inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. Can be acute or chronic. 
a)
Irritable Bowel syndrome 
b)
Hepatitis
c)
Peptic ulcer 
d)
Obesity
109.
•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
110.
•Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher
a)
Irritable Bowel syndrome 
b)
Hepatitis
c)
Peptic ulcer 
d)
Obesity
111.
This is released by the liver and is used to break fat into small particles
a)
Mucosa
b)
Bile
c)
Enzymes
d)
Gastron
112.
Largely made up of dietary fiber and water that is excreted
a)
Secretin
b)
Chyme
c)
Feces
d)
Mucosa
113.

Define mastication

a)

swallowing

b)

chewing

c)

digestion

d)

absorption

114.

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

115.

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

116.

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

a)

oral

b)

temporal

c)

axillary

d)

femoral

117.

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

118.

What is the normal range for SPO2?

a)

90%-100%

b)

100%-110%

c)

95%-100%

d)

80%-100%

119.
blue skin caused by low oxygen in blood
a)
cyanosis
b)
epistaxis
c)
rales
d)
cyanuecstasis

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