WorksheetsAllied Health Final Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations when two people are performing CPR on an adult victim?
5:1
5:2
30:1
30:2
Which of the following is an example of a multidrug-resistant superbug?
Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus
E. coli
Diplococci
Giardia intestinalis
Which of the following is not an example of a communication barrier?
physical disability
psychological disability
minor or child status
cultural diversity
The most accurate method for taking a temperature is ____.
rectal
oral
axillary
groin
Which of the following statements about the sinuses is not true?
Sinuses provide the sense of smell.
Sinuses are lined with a mucous membrane.
Sinuses provide resonance for the voice.
Sinuses warm and moisten air.
A physical change that occurs when a stressor causes the body to go into an alarm or warning mode is ____.
blood vessels constricting and decreasing circulation to the heart and brain
saliva production increasing
pupils in the eyes dilating to improve vision
movement in the digestive tract increasing to speed up digestion of foods
The therapeutic diet that limits raw fruits and vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals, nuts, beans, and fried foods is ____.
low-cholesterol diet
calorie-controlled diet
low-protein diet
low-residue diet
Which of the following statements is NOT true about a résumé?
It should list at least three references.
It should be printed on good-quality paper.
All information should be presented in an organized fashion.
It should include facts that indicate school, church, and community involvement.
If a physician orders that a patient be given 45 grams of a medication and it is only available in 15-gram tablets, how many tablets should the patient be given?
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
A leader who sets minimal rules and allows individuals in a group to function in an independent manner is a/an _____
autocratic leader
democratic leader
mediator leader
laissez-faire leader
If a health care worker sends information to an insurance company without a patient’s written consent, this can be _____
invasion of privacy
defamation
slander
libel
Educational computer programming designed for individual use is _____
research and learn instruction
computer-assisted instruction
medical information systems
America Online
5/8 + 3/12 = _____
11/12
13/16
8/24
7/8
Fingerlike projections on the ends of the fallopian tubes that help move the ovum are called _____
fimbriae
villi
cilia
papillae
Which of the following statements is not true about abuse?
All states have laws requiring the reporting of any suspected abuse.
Abuse can be physical, verbal, psychological, or sexual.
Abuse is usually easy to prove.
Abusers of the elderly are frequently family members or caretakers.
The colored portion of the eye with an opening in the center called a pupil is the _____
sclera
conjunctiva
cornea
iris
While participating in a job interview, you should NOT _____
avoid excessive laughter or giggling
sit down in the nearest chair immediately after greeting the employer
sit straight and cross your legs at the ankles only
think before you speak
The structures that contain digestive enzymes to digest and destroy old cells are the _____
pinocytic vesicles
centrioles
mitochondria
lysosomes
The body system that carries some tissue fluid and wastes to the blood and assists with fighting infection is the ____.
endocrine system
lymphatic system
urinary system
digestive system
The receptor for sound waves in the inner ear is the ____.
organ of Corti
cochlea
semicircular canal
vestibule
The first kidney transplant in humans was performed in the ____.
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of insulin shock?
hunger pangs
pale and moist skin
sweet or fruity odor to the breath
restlessness or anxiety
Bifocals for glasses were invented by ____.
John Hunter
William Harvey
Roger Bacon
Benjamin Franklin
The cultural group that believes health is a balance of two energy forces, yin and yang, is ____.
European
Middle Eastern
Asian
South African
The blood vessels that contain valves to prevent blood from flowing in a backward direction are the ____.
arteries
veins
capillaries
arterioles
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine is a/an ____.
pathologist
gerontologist
gastroenterologist
endocrinologist
1.0 milliliter is equivalent to how many liters?
1/100
1/1000
100
1,000
Abnormal electrical impulses in the neurons of the brain cause ____.
cerebral palsy
cerebrovascular accident
epilepsy
Parkinson’s disease
Which of the following is not a pair of salivary glands?
parotid
sublingual
submandibular
submaxillary
Which of the following kinds of muscle is voluntary?
cardiac
skeletal
visceral
smooth
Which acid is required for the development of mature erythrocytes?
folic acid
hydrochloric acid
muriatic acid
sulfuric acid
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for a convulsion?
Put a blunt object between the victim’s teeth to keep the victim from biting his or her tongue.
Remove dangerous objects from the area.
Avoid using force to restrain or stop the muscle movements.
Put a pillow or cushion under the victim’s head.
The top section of the uterus that provides for the attachment of the fallopian tubes is the ____.
fundus
cervix
isthmus
endometrium
The major source of human energy is ____.
carbohydrates
fats
proteins
minerals
Which of the following is not true of thrombocytes?
Thrombocytes lack a nucleus.
Thrombocytes vary in shape and size.
Thrombocytes are required for the clotting process.
Thrombocytes fight infection.
The largest artery in the body is the ____.
aorta
pulmonary
carotid
femoral
The constant state of fluid balance is ____.
edema
dehydration
hydration
homeostasis
The individual whose studies formed the basis for psychology and psychiatry is ____.
Sir Alexander Fleming
Dr. Philippe Pinel
Sigmund Freud
William Roentgen
A chronic destruction of liver cells accompanied by the formation of fibrous connective and scar tissue is ____.
diverticulitis
cholecystitis
hepatitis
cirrhosis
Constant pressure in the walls of the arteries is ____.
pulse deficit
systolic
diastolic
hypertension
The membranes covering the brain and spinal cord are the ____.
thalamus
ventricles
meninges
choroid plexuses
Enjoying your work and having a positive attitude displays ____.
honesty
willingness to learn
dependability
enthusiasm
The use of correct body mechanics is needed to ____.
bend from the waist correctly
obtain a narrow base of support
twist while moving a patient
use the strongest muscles
A condition that occurs when the intraocular pressure of the eye increases and interferes with vision is ____.
cataracts
glaucoma
hyperopia
hypertension
How many days do items usually remain sterile after being autoclaved?
20
30
60
90
The leukocytes that provide immunity for the body by developing antibodies and protect against the formation of cancer cells are ____.
neutrophils
lymphocytes
basophils
eosinophils
Which of the following statements does NOT pertain to the apothecary system?
It is the oldest and least used of the three systems of measurement.
If Roman numerals are used, they must be in lowercase.
Capacity/volume is measured by drams, ounces, pints, or quarts.
Mass/weight is measured by grains, drams, or ounces.
Which of the following factors does not interfere with the communication process?
interruptions or distractions
medical terminology
properly working hearing aid
soft, muted voice
The pulse site used while taking a blood pressure is ____.
carotid
femoral
brachial
popliteal
The site for all chemical reactions that take place in the cell is the ____.
cytoplasm
centrosome
nucleus
endoplasmic reticulum
