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Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Away from midline is also called _______.

a)

Lateral

b)

Distal

c)

Superior

d)

Transverse

2.

Toward the back; opposite of anterior is called ______.

a)

Superior

b)

Posterior

c)

Inferior

d)

Lateral

3.

Your feet are ________ to your knees.

a)

caudal

b)

cephalic

c)

inferior

d)

superior

4.

The head is _____ to the shoulders.

a)

proximal

b)

caudal

c)

superior

d)

inferior

5.

This plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts.

a)

coronal plane

b)

frontal plane

c)

transverse plane

d)

sagittal plane

6.

Which of the following planes divides the body into left and right halves?

a)

frontal

b)

transverse

c)

horizontal

d)

midsagittal

7.

Correct order of smallest to largest?

a)

atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

b)

organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organelle, macro molecule, molecule, atom

c)

cell, atom, molecule, macro molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

d)

electron, cell, atom, molecule, macro molecule, organelle, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

8.

Which directional term means further away from point of attachment or the point of reference?

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

distal

d)

proximal

9.

Which directional term means close to the point of attachment or point of reference?

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

distal

d)

proximal

10.
Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?
a)
the mitochondria
b)
the vacuoles
c)
the nucleus
d)
the cell
11.

Which organelle controls the cell?

a)

mitochondria

b)

membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

chloroplast

12.

Which of the following are often called the "powerhouses" of the cell because they break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?

a)

Golgi Apparatus

b)

Lysosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuoles

13.

Which of the following is a form of asexual reproduction where a cell divides into two identical cells?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Cellular Respiration

c)

Mitosis

d)

Mysis

14.

Which of the following is the study of how disease occurs and the responses of living organisms to that particular disease process?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Prognosis

c)

Physiology

d)

Pathophysiology

15.

This type of disease is acquired during development of the infant in the uterus and existing at or dating from birth; what type of disease is this called?

a)

Degenerative

b)

Infectious

c)

Congenital

d)

Inherited

16.

This type of disease is transmitted from parents to the child genetically; what type of disease is this?

a)

Congenital

b)

Inherited

c)

Infectious

d)

Degenerative

17.

This type of disease is caused by a pathogenic organism; which type of disease is this called?

a)

Infectious

b)

Degenerative

c)

Inherited

d)

Congenital

18.

This type of disease is caused by a deterioration of the function or structure of the body tissues and organs that is normally caused by aging or lifestyle choices; which type of disease is this?

a)

Congenital

b)

Infectious

c)

Inherited

d)

Degenerative

19.

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

20.

What is the governmental agency that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace?

a)

FEMA

b)

FDA

c)

OSHA

d)

CDC

21.

________ are rules of conduct among people.

a)

liability

b)

laws

c)

ethics

d)

tort

22.

________ is intentionally touching without permission.

a)

slander

b)

disclosure

c)

tort

d)

battery

23.

_________________ is speaking false words about people.

a)

slander

b)

battery

c)

liability

d)

ethics

24.

Patients infected with a pathogen transmitted by large particle droplets would be placed on which isolation?

a)

Airborne

b)

Droplet

c)

Contact

d)

Protective

e)

Standard/Universal

25.

Patients infected with a pathogen transmitted by small particle droplets would be placed on which isolation?

a)

Airborne

b)

Droplet

c)

Contact

d)

Protective

e)

Standard/Universal

26.

For your protection which type of isolation require gloves to be worn when coming into contact with the patient or contaminated surfaces?

a)

Airborne

b)

Droplet

c)

Contact

d)

Protective

e)

Standard/Universal

27.

Immunocompromised patients are placed on which type of isolation?

a)

Airborne

b)

Droplet

c)

Contact

d)

Protective

e)

Standard/Universal

28.

This type of isolation precaution requires a HEPA (N-95) mask to be worn before entering the room.

a)

Airborne

b)

Droplet

c)

Contact

d)

Protective

e)

Standard/Universal

29.

Which type of isolation precaution is used strictly for protecting the patient?

a)

Airborne

b)

Droplet

c)

Contact

d)

Protective

e)

Standard/Universal

30.

If you acquire an infection while it the hospital it is called_______.

a)

Bad luck

b)

Not too bad

c)

Nosocomial infection

d)

Immunocompromised infection

31.
What is a pathogen?
a)
A doctor who specializes in curing diseases
b)
Microbes that are beneficial when present
c)
A special machine that is used to grow microbes
d)
A small living organism that can cause disease
32.
When washing your hands, you should use soap, warm water, and friction, and keep your fingertips:
a)
Pointed up.
b)
Pointed down.
c)
Held tightly together.
d)
Dry.
33.
What is used to cure someone with a bacterial infection such as strep throat?
a)
Radiation
b)
Aspirin
c)
Antibiotics
d)
Ibuprophen
34.
Yeasts and molds are examples of what plantlike microorganism?
a)
Fungi
b)
Bacteria
c)
Rickettsiae
d)
Protozoa
35.
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
36.
What is the best way to prevent nosocomial infections?
a)
Antibiotics
b)
Handwashing
c)
Clean sheets
d)
Having the patient wear a mask
37.
Aerobic bacteria require what to live?
a)
Oxygen
b)
Acid
c)
Plants
d)
Sunlight
38.
What microorganism causes the common cold?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Protozoa
c)
Fungi
d)
Virus
39.
how many links are in the chain of infection?
a)
10
b)
5
c)
12
d)
6
40.
all are part of PPE except
a)
gowns
b)
paper towels
c)
mask
d)
gloves
41.
The purpose of infection control is to:
a)
remind all staff to wear gloves
b)
encourage good handwashing
c)
disrupt the chain of infection
d)
isolate patients with diseases
42.
Handwashing should be performed before and after:
a)
direct patient contact
b)
touching an environmental surface
c)
passing each meal tray
d)
handling clean linen
43.
The most important method of preventing the spread of infection is:
a)
use of a gown
b)
handwashing
c)
wearing gloves
d)
wearing a mask
44.
When using waterless hand cleaner:
a)
dispense the product into your hand and allow to air dry
b)
rub product into all surfaces of hand and allow to dry
c)
dispense the product then wipe with paper towel
d)
apply 15mL of waterless hand cleaner the rinse w/ warm water
45.

The integumentary system has many functions - which one of the following is not considered a function?

a)

Production of Vitamin A by using UV rays from the sun

b)

Protection against the sun's UV rays

c)

Storage of fat, glucose, water, vitamins, and salts

d)

Absorption of certain medications through the skin

46.

What layer of skin produces melanin?

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Subcutaneous

47.

Which type of noncontagious skin disease is characterized by white or silver scales?

a)

Verrucae

b)

Eczema

c)

Impetigo

d)

Psoriasis

48.

Which layer of the skin contains a framework of elastic connective tissue and contains lymph vessels and nerves?

a)

Dermis

b)

Hypodermis

c)

Subcutaneous

d)

Epidermis

49.

Which medical treatment is effective because of the absorption function of the integumentary system?

a)

Massage

b)

Heating pad

c)

Nicotine patch

d)

Defibrillation

50.

When compared with someone with very light skin, a person with dark skin has more:

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Melanocytes

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Melanin

51.

Which of the following skin disorders is contagious?

a)

Athlete's foot

b)

Dermatitis

c)

Eczema

d)

Psoriasis

52.

Ann has macules on her face - a more common term for this is called:

a)

Pimples

b)

Freckles

c)

Scabs

d)

Skin tags

53.

Jim has a crust on his knee - what did Jim do two days ago?

a)

Was hit in the knee by a snowball

b)

Fell and skinned his knee

c)

Stayed out in the sun too long

d)

Wore a friend's gym shorts

54.

Which type of skin eruption is characterized by a small solid raised lesion?

a)

Papule

b)

Pustule

c)

Vesicle

d)

Macule

55.

Fatty tissue is a source of energy that makes up which layer of the skin?

a)

Hypodermis

b)

Dermis

c)

Epidermis

d)

Hyperdermis

56.

Which body part has the thinnest skin?

a)

Lips

b)

Ears

c)

Soles of feet

d)

Eyelids

57.

How many bones are in the normal adult human?

a)

102

b)

206

c)

300

d)

306

58.

What is a place where two or more bones meet?

a)

joint

b)

tendon

c)

ligament

d)

cartilage

59.

What connects bone to bone?

a)

tendons

b)

ligaments

c)

muscles

d)

joints

60.

What is the shaft, or long part, of the bone also called?

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Endosteum

c)

Epiphysis

d)

Medullary Canal

61.

What type of fracture results in a bone break that pierces or ruptures through the skin?

a)

Depressed Fracture

b)

Greenstick Fracture

c)

Simple Fracture

d)

Compound Fracture

62.

Of the following types of joints, which is a freely movable joint such as the shoulder or hip?

a)

Diarthrosis/Synovial

b)

Amphiarthrosis/Cartilaginous

c)

Synarthrosis/Fibrous

d)

Parathrosis/Synovial

63.

What is the neck region of the spine also called?

a)

Thoracic Region

b)

Cervical Region

c)

Lumbar Region

d)

Coccyx Region

64.

What treatment method is usually needed to treat osteomyelitis?

a)

Exercise

b)

IV antibiotics

c)

Weight loss

d)

Anti-inflammatory medications

65.

There are three main types of muscle tissue; which muscle tissue is only found in your heart?

a)

Cardiac

b)

Skeletal

c)

Smooth

d)

Visceral

66.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of all muscle types?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Contractibility

c)

Elasticity

d)

Excitability

67.

Muscles move bones by pulling on them; which point is considered to be the movable point during movement?

a)

Insertion

b)

Origin

c)

Rotation

d)

Contracture

68.

Which type of fracture is typically seen in skating or skiing accidents?

a)

Compound

b)

Spiral

c)

Colles

d)

Greenstick

69.

Your skeleton can be divided into two different sections; which section consists of the arm bones, leg bones, and pelvic area?

a)

Axial

b)

Fontanel

c)

Appendicular

d)

Appendices

70.
What is the opposing muscle group for the biceps? 
a)
Quadriceps
b)
Abdominals
c)
Trapezius
d)
Triceps
71.

Which muscle movement is best described as bending the foot forward or bending the foot away from the knee?

a)

Plantar Flexion

b)

Dorsiflexion

c)

Supination

d)

Extension

72.
What kind of muscle do you move on purpose?
a)
voluntary
b)
involuntary
c)
cardiac
d)
heart