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Which are symptoms of mononucleosis?
fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, elevated leukocytes
fever, painless swollen lymph nodes and weak blood pressure
fatigue, butterfly rash across the face, hardening of the skin
elevated blood pressure, rash, sore throat
Receiving a vaccine for measles is an example of this type of immunity:
artificially acquired active
artificially acquired passive
naturally acquired active
naturally acquired passive
naturally acquired active
artificially acquired
Passive acquired
innate immunity
An example of passive immunity is when:
a mother's breast milk provides antibodies to the child
a child gets sick with chicken pox
you take an antibiotic
you are vaccinated
What happens when you are exposed to a virus or bacteria?
your body produces lymphocytes
your body produces erythrocytes
your body produces interstitial fluid
your body produces thrombocytes
A bacteria enters your body through a cut in your hand. Neutrophils attack the antigens and release cytokines that are:
a type of white blood cell
extra fluid
chemicals that attract other white blood cells and initiate inflammation
chemicals that attract platelets to stimulate inflammation and blood clotting
What is an example of artificial active immunity?
antibodies passed from mom to baby through the placenta
immunoglobulin shots
developing antibodies after getting vaccinated
developing antibodies while becoming sick with a virus
Which are symptoms of scleroderma?
hardening of facial muscles
stiffening or hardening of the skin, difficulty breathing, high blood pressure
hardening of the skin and swollen lymph nodes
hardening of the lymph nodes and facial swelling
Healthcare workers must practice Standard Precautions. This means they:
handle body fluids as if they are contaminated and wear proper PPE
they test all body fluids for bloodborne pathogens to see if they need to wear PPE
they assume all body fluids are clear of blood borne pathogens
they treat all patients with respect.
When a foreign invader enters the body, the immune system responds by detecting the antigen on the foreign invader. It then produces a chemical that will alert other white blood cells. What are the chemicals called?
edema
nephron
cytokines
phagocytes
Cytokines released by neutrophils not only attract other white blood cells to the pathogen but it also:
helps develops a clot
increases blood flow to the area
produces extra collagen
stimulates inflammation
What lymphatic function is impaired when a patient has edema in their lower legs?
immunity
filtration
lymphocyte production
fluid balance
Which hormones circulate in the female body during the ovulation stage of menstruation?
testosterone, LH and estrogen
estrogen, progesterone and FSH
estrogen, FSH and LH
FSH, progesterone and LH
A female that has not had a menstrual cycle for 3 or more months has:
PID
amenorrhea
dysmenorrhea
mennorhagia
Fred has frequent urination and can only urination a small amount each time. He most likely has:
testicular cancer
BPH(benign prostatic hypertrophy)
epididymitis
PID (pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
excessive bleeding, abdominal pain are symptoms of:
endometriosis
PID
cervical cancer
mastitis
What gland secretes a fluid that helps with sperm motility?
testes
prostate
seminal vesicles
bulbourethral
The middle layer of the uterus is:
muscular layer
epithelial layer
subcutaneous layer
connective tissue
What is the test to check for breast cancer?
pap smear
mammogram
PSA
Ishihara
What is menarche?
bacterial infection
no menstruation for 3 or more months
heavy or prolonged menstrual flow
a female's first menstruation
What can cause a female to go through early menopause before the age of 45?
Endometriosis
epididymitis
HPV
hysterectomy and/or oophorectomy
Where is sperm stored after it is produced in the testes?
prostate
scrotum
epididymis
vas deferens
Which hormone is secreted during the corpus luteum stage of menstruation?
progesterone
prolactin
estrogen
FSH
The fluid secreted by the seminal vesicles :
helps with sperm motility
nourishes sperm
neutralizes the urethra
help to mature sperm
What two structures does the vas deferens connect?
urethra and prostate
epididymis and testes
prostate and oviduct
epididymis and ejaculatory duct
Scrotal heaviness, back pain and breast development are all symptoms of:
testicular cancer
epididymitis
prostate cancer
toxic shock syndrome
Bob is having problems urinating. He may have:
testicular cancer
epididymitis
prostate cancer
erectile dysfunction
Inflammation of the fallopian tubes is:
vaginitis
salpingitis
mastitis
epididymitis
What is included in oral contraceptives?
synthetic testosterone
synthetic estrogen and prolactin
synthetic estrogen and progesterone
synthetic FSH and estrogen
What can cause a yeast infection in females?
oral contraceptives
gonorrhea and chlamydia
antibiotic treatment for a bacterial infection
tampon use
What is the medical term for painful menstruation?
amenorrhea
dysmenorrhea
mennorhagia
ectopic
A baby is diagnosed with cryptorchidism which is:
a testicle that has not descending down into the scrotum
missing a testicle
an uncircumcised prepuce
infection of the epididymis
1. The optic disc is located on the:
cornea
lens
retina
sclera
Which structure is part of the middle ear?
Auditory canal
Incus
Semicircular canals
Tympanic membrane
Maggie works with loud machines and does not wear appropriate hearing protection at work. She started having a ringing sound in her ears. What sensory disorder is she experiencing?
Meniere's disease
Otitis media
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Bob has difficulty driving at night. What eye structure is impaired?
Cones
Optic disk
Optic nerve
Rods
When a patient develops white patches on their tongue after taking a long course of antibiotics, they have:
Glossectomy
Glossitis
Strawberry tongue
Thrush
What structure is impaired if you have a difficult time matching colors?
Cones
Optic disk
Optic nerve
Rods
The doctor is examining a 2-year-old toddler with an upper respiratory infection. He is pulling at his ears. His symptoms include pain, fever, and fluid draining from his right ear. Which sensory disorder is Jacob experiencing?
Meniere's disease
Otitis media
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Joe is having difficulty hearing because of impacted ear wax in his right ear. What sensory disorder does he have?
Conductive hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Which eye structure that is sensitive to dim light and helps us to see at night?
Rod
Cone
Optic Disk
sclera
Medical term for nearsightedness?
Myopia
Hyperopia
presbyopia
astigmatism
Medical term for farsightedness
Myopia
Hyperopia
presbyopia
otosclerosis
Hardening of the stapes that causes hearing loss
otosclerosis
sensorineural hearing loss
conductive hearing loss
otitis media
What separates the outer and the middle ear?
tympanic membrane
ossicles
auditory canal
cochlea
Frank has had some problems hearing since his 80th birthday and will need hearing aids. What sensory disorder does he have?
presbyopia
presbycusis
astigmatism
glossitis
Intraocular pressure in the eye that causes halos around light and loss of peripheral vision.
diabetic retinopathy
glaucoma
cataracts
detached retina
What are the signs and symptoms of Meniere's Disease?
pain to the outer ear and drainage
difficulty focusing on objects far away and up close
decreased peripheral vision
vertigo, nausea/vomiting and tinnitus
A myringotomy is done with a patient who has:
conductive hearing loss
otosclerosis
cataracts
reoccurring otitis media
Which is the correct pathway of hearing?
auricle/pinna, tympanic membrane, eardrum, auditory canal, inner ear, brain
Auricle/pinna, auditory canal, tympanic membrane, ossicles, cochlea, auditory nerve
auditory canal, pinna, eardrum, ossicles, cochlea, auditory nerve, brain
tympanic membrane, auricle/pinna, stapes, cochlea, auditory nerve, brain
What structure helps us focus on objects up close?
pupil
cornea
retina
lens
This structure produces enzymes to help break down fats, carbs and protein in the small intestine.
liver
kidneys
gall bladder
pancreas
Gastric juices in the stomach digest food into a thick semi- liquid that is called:
amylase
chyme
Vit K
e-coli
What accessory organ stores bile that is produced by the liver?
Colon
Gall Bladder
Small Intestine
pancreas
This accessory organ produces bile that breaks down fats.
liver
gall bladder
stomach
large intestine
Food travels down your esophagus through a wavelike motion called ____.
gravity
falling
peristalsis
squeezing
Where does both mechanical digestion and chemical digestion occur?
liver
mouth
gallbladder
stomach
Which shows the correct order of digestion?
mouth, pharynx, stomach, small intestines, esophagus
pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines
mouth, esophagus, large intestines, stomach, small intestines,
stomach, large intestines, esophagus, small intestines
Where does the completion of digestion occur?
stomach
large intestine
rectum
small intestine
Wesley has had increased stress with school and has been taking ibuprofen for a knee injury. He started waking up with epigastric pain that will go away after eating breakfast. His doctor feels he has:
a peptic ulcer
Hepatitis A
gastroenteritis
cirrhosis
What does a high protein diet help the body do?
wound healing
blood clotting
muscle movement
maintain a normal blood sugar
Which of the following diet will help with blood clotting?
diet high in sodium
diet high in potassium
diet high in protein
diet high in calcium
Sam has epigastric pain after eating a greasy burger. He probably has:
peptic ulcer
cholelithiasis
hepatitis
IBS
(irritable bowel syndrome)
Timmy has abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. He was diagnosed with:
peptic ulcer
cholelithiasis
hepatitis
IBS
(irritable bowel syndrome)
Someone who drinks excessive alcohol or takes excessive Tylenol (acetaminophen) may develop:
peptic ulcer
Hepatitis B
gastroenteritis
cirrhosis
A medical term referring to the Inflammation of the GI tract that can cause diarrhea:
Gastroenteritis
Colic
Foreign Body
Intussusception
Trisha has epigastric pain that is worse when she lies flat. Her doctor has diagnosed her with:
GERD
gastritis
IBS
cholelithiasis
What is the function of the teeth and tongue
chemical digestion
break down food
mechanical digestion
they only chew food
Which organ is responsible for absorbing water from digested food?
small intestine
stomach
large intestine
mouth
What is the alimentary canal?
The digestive system
the sections of the small intestine
the liver, pancreas and gallbladder
the mouth
Fecal formation and defecation happen in the:
small intestine
ileum
large intestine
stomach
Which are the sections of the small intestine?
duodenum, iliac, jasmine
duodenum, jejunum, ileum,
distal intestine, jejunum, cecum
cecum, jejunum, rectum
The sections of the large intestines are:
ascending colon, transverse colon, anus
ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon
mucosal colon, transverse colon, descending colon
duodenum, transverse, cecum
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Urethra
medulla
Nephron
renal pyramid
The outermost region of the kidney is the:
cortex
medulla
renal pelvis
nephron
Where does filtration take place in the nephron?
Glomerulus
proximal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Collecting Duct
Which patient will need hemodialysis?
A young man who was electrocuted and now has anuria
An older woman who had a stroke and now has incontinence
A 3 year old with food allergies and enuresis
An older man with vomiting and a urinary output of 1000ml per day
Mr. Williams has recently suffered a stroke. He has difficulty speaking, trouble moving his right arm and has:
oliguria
polyuria
incontinence
renal calculi
Where are nephrons located in the kidney?
Renal pelvis
Renal artery
Renal medulla
Renal capsule
What is mostly reabsorbed from the filtrate in the descending loop of Henle?
red blood cells
glucose
electrolytes
water
What urinary function does ADH(anti-diurectic hormone) and Aldosterone affect?
filtration
excretion
urine elimination
reabsorption
How are excess substances such as drugs, potassium and sodium eliminated in the urinary system?
Reabsorption
Secretion
Filtration
Circulation
What procedure replaces the urinary function filtration?
urostomy
lithotripsy
urinalysis
dialysis
Which are structures of the nephron?
renal pyramids, Bowman's capsule, Loop of Henle
Glomerulus, Distal convolute tubule, Loop of Henle, renal artery
Renal Columns, Bowman's capsule, glomerulus
Bowman's capsule, Proximal convoluted tubule, Loop of Henle
What structure of the urinary system can be blocked by a kidney stone?
loop of Henle
ureter
renal artery
renal pelvis
Hilda has acute glomerulonephritis. Her doctor feels this was caused by:
kidney stones
hydronephrosis
drinking too much sweet tea
not properly taking care of her urinary tract infections
Which disorder affects filtration in the kidney?
kidney stones
glomerulonephritis
cystitis
glucosuria
Which is a sign that there is something wrong with filtration in the process of urine formation?
hematuria
polyuria
incontinence
enuresis
What filters the blood in a dialysis machine?
water
sand
semi-permeable membrane
cleaning solution
What type of medication can lower your blood pressure and cause polyuria?
ADH and aldosterone
antibiotics
vasoconstrictor
diuretic
Dehydration can cause decreased urination. What urinary function is affected in?
reabsorption
secretion
filtration
uremia
Which condition may lead to kidney failure?
Chronic glomerulonephritis
renal stones
polyuria
cystitis
