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WorksheetsChapters 15-21 24 Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The upper chambers of the heart, called the atria, ________ blood, and the lower chambers, or ventricles, ________ blood.
Clean, filter
Pump, receive
Receive, pump
Purify, oxygenate
What are the two phases of the heartbeat called?
Oxygenation and filtration
Pericardium and myocardium
Pericardium and endocardium
Systole and diastole
What happens if circulation is reduced?
The heart atrophies
Senses of taste and touch decrease
Cells do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients
The veins and arteries harden
Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?
It interprets information from the environment
It supplies food, oxygen, and other substances to cells
It controls all body functions
It allows reproduction
What mineral gives blood its red color and helps form red blood cells?
Calcium
Magnesium
Iron
Potassium
Atherosclerosis is another word for:
Chest pain
Nerve breakdown
Hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
Electrical disruption in the brain
Which two gases are exchanged in the lungs?
Oxygen and nitrogen
Oxygen and carbon monoxide
Oxygen and carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Mucus coughed up from the lungs is called:
Bronchus
Sputum
Venule
Pleura
Which statement about pneumonia is true?
It can be caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection
It is only caused by bacteria
It is only caused by a virus
It is caused by an allergic reaction
Emphysema is usually caused by:
Smoking
Overeating
Excessive alcohol
Poor diet
Why should people with colds or flu avoid visiting COPD patients?
COPD is contagious
These viruses can make COPD worse
COPD patients should not have visitors
Respiratory viruses are always fatal
What causes coughing and wheezing in asthma?
Dilated bronchi
Air trapped in the lungs
Narrowed airways due to swelling
Swelling of the tonsils
What is the main function of the kidneys?
They filter out waste products
They collect and hold urine
They eliminate urine
They oxygenate blood
What is the bladder?
A bean-shaped filter
A tube for urine flow
The opening where urine exits
A muscular sac that holds urine
What is one difference between male and female urinary anatomy?
Males have smaller kidneys
Males have shorter ureters
Males have longer urethras
Males have smaller bladders
What is the proper term for disposable underwear products?
Adult diapers
Training pants
Incontinence briefs
Accident pants
Urinary incontinence increases a patient’s risk for:
Kidney stones
Kidney failure
Pressure injuries
Osteoporosis
When does digestion begin?
When food reaches the stomach
When food is swallowed
When food is chewed and mixed with saliva
When food touches stomach acid
The process of removing waste from the body is called:
Digestion
Peristalsis
Incontinence
Elimination
Which organ helps with digestion besides the stomach and intestines?
The liver
The heart
The lungs
The kidneys
Enlarged veins in the rectum are called:
Flatulence
Hemorrhoids
Colitis
Fecal impaction
A patient reports painful bowel movements. The PCT should:
Diagnose the problem
Suggest a softer diet
Report the complaint to the nurse
Recommend an over-the-counter stool softener
Which gland regulates metabolism?
Adrenal gland
Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Pancreas
An organ that produces and secretes hormones is called a:
Node
Sac
Receptor
Gland
The endocrine system helps maintain proper levels of:
Red blood cells
Blood sugar
Oxygen
Blood pressure
A complication of diabetes is:
Infected wounds and gangrene
Chronic cough
Low blood pressure
Weight gain
Hypothyroidism may cause:
Fatigue and weight gain
Nervousness and hyperactivity
Increased appetite
High blood sugar
High blood sugar during pregnancy indicates:
Prediabetes
Prenatal diabetes
Gestational diabetes
Conditional diabetes
After menopause, decreased estrogen can lead to a loss of:
Potassium
Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Which change may cause urination problems in older men?
Smaller prostate
Enlarged prostate gland
Erectile dysfunction
Sperm loss
What do the testes produce?
Sperm and testosterone
Ova and estrogen
Red and white blood cells
Semen and androgens
During childbirth, what structure opens to allow delivery?
The cervix
The ovary
The fundus
The fallopian tube
What can reduce but not eliminate the risk of STIs?
Avoiding intercourse only
Using latex or polyurethane condoms
Birth control pills
Asking a partner’s STI status
Which cancer is more common in younger men?
Prostate cancer
Bladder cancer
Penile cancer
Testicular cancer
Which is an anatomical barrier to infection?
Intact skin
High temperature
Acidic stomach fluids
Swollen lymph nodes
How does lymph move through the body?
Through the heart
Through muscle movement and breathing
Through exercise only
Through a pump in the lymph nodes
How can a person acquire immunity without having the disease?
By getting vaccinated
By fasting
By eating certain foods
By taking supplements
What do antibodies do?
Cause inflammation
Prevent diseases from recurring
Create barriers
Raise body temperature
Which body part may swell when fighting infection?
Legs
Lymph nodes
Abdomen
Hands and feet
Nervous system damage in late-stage AIDS causes:
Kaposi’s sarcoma
AIDS dementia complex
HIV confusion
CNS infection
What type of illness eventually causes death?
Acute illness
Terminal illness
Chronic illness
Severe illness
A patient with terminal cancer is withdrawn and quiet. The PCT should:
Try to cheer her up
Invite surprise visitors
Let her know you are there to listen
Encourage activity
When a dying patient's family cries often, the PCT should:
Avoid the family
Offer support even if uncomfortable
Ask to switch patients
Ignore them
Palliative care:
Is only for dying patients
Can be given to anyone focusing on comfort
Focuses on recovery
Encourages independence only
The five stages of grief begin with ______ and end with ______.
Depression, anger
Denial, acceptance
Anger, bargaining
Denial, depression
Which organ is primarily responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
Heart
Kidneys
Liver
Lungs
What is the main function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
Produce insulin
Filter harmful substances
Store calcium
Regulate blood pressure
Which hormone is produced by the pancreas to help regulate blood sugar?
Insulin
Estrogen
Thyroxine
Adrenaline
Which organ is responsible for producing urine?
Lungs
Heart
Liver
Kidneys
What is the role of white blood cells in the immune system?
They digest food
They produce hormones
They help fight infections
They transport oxygen
