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Question | Answer |
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Poor posture can cause the lumbar spine to become "swaybacked." The medical term for this condition is: | Lordosis. |
During a fall from a tree, Tiny Tim fractured his tibia, and the bone broke through the skin. This type of fracture is known as a: | Compound (open) Fracture. |
DeJohn has a compound fracture of the femur. What type of corrective treatment would MOST LIKELY be used? | Open reduction and internal fixation. |
Abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine causes a "hunchback" appearance. This disorder is known as: | Kyphosis. |
As LaRhonda ages her bones will become more porous, lose calcium and phosphorous and are more likely to fracture. This condition is called: | Osteoporosis. |
Pierre has been diagnosed with a greenstick fracture of his radius and ulna. What can you assume about Pierre? | He is a child. |
An elderly man tells you he has severe pain in his great toe, but denies any trauma to the toe. His pain is most likely caused by: | Gout. |
For two years, a child is given a diet that lacked Vitamin D. What disorders would most likely develop? | Osteomalacia and Rickets. |
Lisa fell out of a tree and broke her clavicle. This bone injury is called a: | Dislocation. |
Mrs. Jones suffers from painful inflammation of her joints. This condition is known as: | Arthritis. |
A patient had a closed reduction of a fractured tibia. You would expect the patient to have: | A cast. |
An infection of the bone, usually originating in the skin is called: | Osteomyelitis. |
This section of the sternum can be broken off if CPR is not done correctly: | Xiphoid. |
An example of an autoimmune disorder is: | Rheumatoid arthritis. |
John has been diagnosed with an osteosarcoma. His doctor states that he will have to have a/an: | External fixators. |
A swimmer strains her shoulder during a race. What is the first thing that should be done, and why? | Apply ice to stop the bleeding and reduce swelling. |
If muscle cells are stimulated repeatedly without adequate periods of rest, lactic acid accumulates, and the muscle will lose its ability to contract. This is known as muscle: | Fatigue. |
In what group of diseases do muscle cells degenerate, and the most common is the Duchenne type? | Muscular dystrophy. |
Debbie has a weakness in the abdominal muscle around her naval causing part of her instestine to protrude through the weakened area. This condition is called a: | Hernia. |
A mother brings her baby to the health department. The baby has vesicles that rupture and develop yellow crust. These symptoms MOST LIKELY indicate: | Impetigo. |
Shang complains of pain in the front of his lower leg after running five miles. He is most likely experiencing: | Shin splints. |
Ling complains of waking up in the middle of the night with severe calf pain. What is the most likely cause of Ling's pain? | Muscle spasm. |
What type of burn involves complete destruction of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer? | Third degree. |
What is a tear in a muscle as a result of excessive use that results in minimal bleeding inside the muscle, pain and swelling? | Strain. |
Dr Schultz diagnosed Mrs. Faw's pain in her shoulder as inflammation of a tendon. This condition is called: | Tendonitis. |
When a person has acne, oily deposits harden and pores become plugged. When the secretions cannot escape, they fill with: | Leukocytes. |
What statement about Athlete's Foot is true? | It is contagious. |
If we fail to exercise, our muscles become weak, flaccid, and will: | Atrophy. |
When the normal hair is replaced by a very short, transparent hair, what condition results? | Alopecia. |
What disorder of the interaugmentary system causes potential infection of a newborn baby? | Genital herpes. |
A person who lifts weights overuses muscles. This overuse causes the muscles to enlarge or: | Hypertrophy. |
Cameron has been diagnosed with talipes. You would expect him to: | Wear corrective shoes. |
Karen burns her hand on a hot light bulb. What should she do first? | Run the hand under cold water. |
Leslie suffers from myalgia. Her muscles: | Hurt. |
What is the medical term for shingles? | Herpes Zoster. |
Why is research being done on the use of newborn umbilical cord blood? | Cord blood has immunity producing stem cells, is easy to transplant, and does not cause rejection. |
When there is inflammation in the body, chemical sustances travel to the hypothalamus, causing the body temperature to increase. What is the medical term for this condition? | Pyrexia. |
A disease of the circulatory system characterized by fatty deposits in the walls of the arteries which reduces the amount of blood going to an organ is: | Atherosclerosis. |
What blood disorder would be treated with antibiotics? | Septicemia. |
Jack has poor circulation which causes blood to remain too long in his veins. This results in the excessive accumulation of fluid in his tissues, also known as: | Edema. |
What malignant condition is characterized by the overproduction of immature white blood cells which hinders the synthesis of red blood cells? | Leukemia. |
In addition to chest pain, which of the following are common symptoms of a heart attack? | Pain radiating down left arm, nausea, and dyspnea. |
Mark is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of R/O MI. His doctor thinks Mark may have had a/an: | Heart attack. |
Enlarged veins which can be painful, inflamed and not as effective in returning blood to the heart are known as: | Varicose veins. |
Leslie feels dizzy when she gets up suddenly. At the doctor's office, her blood pressure is 90/50. Leslie has: | Hypertension. |
What disorder, that occurs in one of five Americans, is frequently called the silent killer because there are usually no symptoms? | Aneurysm. |
Jeff's doctor is considering treating Jeff with either a coronary by-pass or angioplasty. What is Jeff's problem? | Myocardial infarction. |
Margie is being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for skin cancer. Her treatment suppresses her bone marrow, causing: | Aplastic anemia. |
A lab report shows an abnormally large number of red blood cells. The medical diagnosis for this condition is: | Polycythemia. |
Katia is diagnosed with thrombosis, which means that a blood clot has formed: | In a blood vessel. |
A pus-filled cavity that forms when there is infection below the epidermis is a/an: | Abcess. |
Marilyn has leukopenia as a result of her chemotherapy. Marilyn's: | White blood cell count is low. |
What is the medical term for hemolytic disease of the newborn? | Erythroblastosis fetalis. |
A deficiency in the number of red blood cells is called: | Anemia. |
Which of the following blood disorders is inherited from both parents? | Sickle cell anemia. |
What term is used to describe the pain felt when the heart does not receive enough oxygen? | Angina pectoris. |
Cheryl has a clot in her leg. If the clot were to become dislodged, it would become a/an: | Embolism. |
A friend of yours has thrombocytopenia. You would expect him or her to: | Bruise easily. |
What is a hereditary disease in which the blood clots slowly or abnormally? | Hemophilia. |
Swollen, distending veins in the rectum are called: | Hemorrhoids. |
A doctor suspects a patient has diseased leg veins. What test would confirm this diagnosis? | Angiogram. |
Tamara has a conduction defect. As a result, you would expect her to have: | An arrhythmia. |
Which of the following is a disorder of one or more heart valves? | Mumur. |
Paul is scheduled to have a coronary bypass. What MOST LIKELY is his medical probelem? | He has a coronary artery obstruction. |
Bonnie has endocarditis. How would this condition MOST LIKELY be treated? | Antibiotics. |
An artificial pacemaker would be used to treat someone with: | A conduction defect. |
Who would be a candidate for Rho Gam? | An Rh negative mother. |
Someone who is allergic to bees is stung by a bee, and begins to experience breathing problems, facial swelling, headache, and a falling blood pressure. This type of reaction is called: | Anaphylaxis. |
A form of cancer of the lymph nodes, what disease is usually characterized by painless swelling of the lymph nodes? | Hodgkin's disease. |
Sally went to the doctor with severe sore throat, elevated temperature, enlarged tonsils, and chills. Her diagnosis is MOST LIKELY: | Tonsilitis. |
What lymphatic system disease is caused by a virus, is spread by oral contact, and occurs most frequently in young adults and children? | Mononucleosis. |
A female had sexual contact with a male who has AIDS. How long will it be before she knows if she contracted the disease? | 1 month-12 years. |
A person is diagnosed with an opportunistic infection when he/she develops the infection because he/she: | Has a compromised immune response. |
Which term describes GENERALIZED enlargement of the lymph nodes? | Lymphadenitis. |
With which of the following conditions is it recommended to wear a medic alert tag? | Hypersensitivity to bee stings. |
Javid is HIV positive, but he does not have AIDS. What term describes his condition? | ARC. |
Cammie goes to the doctor complaining of respiratory symptoms. No prescription medications are ordered. Her physician instructs her to stay in bed for a day or two, and drink plenty of fruit juice. Cammie's diagnosis is MOST LIKELY: | Common cold. |
Tamika has had a cough and fever for three days. Following a chest x-ray, she is admitted to the hospital and treated with IV antibiotics and oxygen. Tamika is MOST LIKELY being treated for: | Pneumonia. |
Jerome had back surgery. Three days later, he experienced severe chest pain and dyspena. If his doctor orders a lung scan, it is because the doctor suspects: | A pulmonary embolism. |
Kim experienced hoarseness for two days and loss of voice for three days. She most likely suffers from: | Laryngitis. |
Cough, low grade fever in the afternoon, weight loss, and night sweats are symptoms of what disease? | Tuberculosis. |
Brandy has a headache and pressure behind her eyes. She has developed a thick nasal discharge and loss of voice resonance. Brandy has: | Sinusitis. |
Due to the increase in illegal immigration, homelessness, and AIDS, the incidence of what disease is increasing in the United States? | Common Cold. |
Johnny comes into the emergency room with wheezing, dyspena, and tightness in the chest. He is experiencing: | Asthma. |
A respiratory infection which spreads quickly and results in the greatest loss in production hours each year is: | Common cold. |
In what disease does air become trapped in the alveoli, making it difficult to exhale, while dyspena worsens as the disease progresses? | Emphysema. |
What disorder is characterized by overdilated alveoli that have lost their elasticity? | Emphysema. |
Melvin has been diagnosed with pleurisy. What symptoms would you expect him to have? | Sharp, stabbing pain when breathing. |
A patient with a cough, fever, substernal pain and rales will be treated for: | Bronchitis. |
What does someone with pneumonia have that is not present in the flu? | Fluid in alveoli. |
Marsha's grandmother is suffering from first stage Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following symptoms would her grandmother MOST LIKELY exhibit? | Short-term memory loss. |
A disease characterized by early senility, confusion, and loss of recognition of persons or familiar surrounding is: | Alzheimer's Disease. |
A child comes to the emergency room with a high fever, headache, and stiff neck. What diagnostic procedure would MOST LIKELY be performed? | Lumbar puncture. |
Marilyn is a 30 year-old who has developed weakness in her arms and legs, numbness and double vision. What disorder is consistent with Marliyn's symptoms? | Mutiple sclerosis. |
A child is born with normal intelligence but with brain damage that affects muscle function is suffering from: | Cerebral palsy. |
Cary often seems to be staring or daydreaming during class. What could these episodes be a sign of? | Epilepsy. |
Your uncle is suffering from dementia. Which of the following would you expect when you visit? | He can't remember your name. |
Wayne is diagnosed with Bell's palsy. When looking at Wayne, what physical symptoms would one expect to see? | His mouth droops on one side of his face. |
A baby is born with hydrocephalus. What surgical intervention is needed? | The creation of a shunt. |
Blood clot, hemorrhage, and ruptured aneurysm would result in: | Stroke. |
Which of the following is a common symptom of a CVA? | Hemiplegia. |
A condition involving abnormal electrical impulses of the brain is: | Epilepsy. |
Polio is a disease of nerve pathways of the spinal cord that causes: | Paralysis. |
What disease is characterized by tremors, a shuffling gait, pin-rolling and muscular rigidity? | Parkinson's disease. |
What diagnostic test measures the electrical activity of the brain? | EEG. |
What diagnostic test places a patient within a large magnet? | MRI. |
Pam tells you she wears glasses because the front of her eye is uneven. She insists she is neither nearsighted nor farsighted. Pam has a/an: | Astigmatism. |
Benjamin's eye muscles do not coordinate their actions and have a cross-eyed appearance. What is the medical term for this disorder? | Strabismus. |
Someone with diplopia would be treated by a/an: | Ophthalmologist. |
What should you do if a splinter becomes lodged in the eye? | Cover both eyes and seek medical care. |
Jose has a genetic disorder in which his cones do not function properly. He has: | Color blindness. |
What type of medication would be used to treat rhinitis? | Antihistamine. |
Otitis media is usually treated with: | Antibiotics. |
Lee developed a skin rash with severe itching. She went to a dermatologist who scraped the rash and looked under a microscope, finding tiny mites. What does Lee have? | Scabies. |
What statement about malignant melanoma is true? | It may appear as a brown irregular patch that appears suddenly. |
Marilyn has a hand lesion that her physician treats with liquid nitrogen. What type of lesion does Marilyn have? | A wart. |
Carmen is very anxious about a job interview and develop itchy wheals on her arms and legs. She is suffering from: | Urticaria. |
Jojo was burned in a house fire. His doctor estimates his burns at 18%. How did the doctor determine the percentage? | Rule of Nines. |
Someone with bladder cancer would likely have which of the following symptoms? | Hematuria. |
A patient has a lump in the breast. What procedure might be used to examine the patient? | Mammogram. |
Charmaine has a bladder infection. What symptom would she likely have? | Dysuria. |
What type of skin cancer is the most common and least malignant? | Basal cell carcinoma. |
Which surgical procedure may be performed on someone with breast cancer? | Mastectomy. |
Someone who is born without melanin has: | Albinism. |
If Martina's skin is excoriated, she must have: | Scraped it on something. |
Carmen is a very thin dancer, who goes to a doctor for a physical exam. Which of the following comments by Carmen would lead the doctor to believe she may have an eating disorder? | "I feel so fat in my costumes." |
Sometimes, people with eating disorders follow their food consumption with purging. What is purging? | Self-induced vomiting and laxative abuse. |
Robert is jaundiced. Which of the following disorders could have caused his jaundice? | A gallstone blocking the common bile duct. |
Every time a newborn baby is fed he has projectile vomiting. After taking x-rays, doctors schedule the baby for surgery. What is the diagnosis? | Pyloric stenosis. |
Kristie has been suffering with a bout of gastroenteritis for about 24 hours. What would Kristie need when she is admitted to the hospital? | IV fluids. |
Gretchen has an inflammation of the large intestine which is causing episodes of constipation and diarrhea. What is the medical term for this disorder? | Colitis. |
A patient with colon cancer has most of his large intestine removed. What will be constructed to compensate for the missing bowel? | Colostomy. |
The medical term that means inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the stomach and intestines is: | Gastroenteritis. |
When small quantities of stomach acid are regurgitated into the esophagus, the resulting condition is called: | Heartburn. |
Eating proper foods such as cereals, fruits, vegetables and drinking plenty of fluids can help avoid which of the following conditions? | Constipation. |
Obesity is defined as weighing what percent more than optimum body weight for gender, height, and bone structure? | 15%. |
Which of the following best explains the reason why a person with anorexia nervosa refuses to eat? | Fear of weight gain. |
Small stones may pass on their own but large ones must be surgically removed in what condition? | Hiatal hernia. |
Curtis has H. pylori in his stomach. He smokes, drinks, and works as an air traffic controller. Curtis is at high fisk for developing: | An ulcer. |
Janice had a ruptured appendix. Bacteria from the appendix spread to the abdominal cavity causing: | Peritonitis. |
The medical term that means surgical removal of the gallbladder is: | Nephrectomy. |
A liver disease caused PRIMARILY by excessive alcohol consumption is: | Jaundice. |
What is the primary cause of obesity? | Excessive intake of calories in proportion to expenditure. |
What group is most likely to develop anorexia nervosa? | Young adult females. |
What disorder is characterized by episodic binge eating followed by purging behavior? | Progeria. |
Which athletes are most likely to develop anorexia nervosa? | Male wrestlers. |
In addition to severe weight loss, a female with anorexia nervosa USUALLY has: | Amenorrhea. |
A condition in which a sore or a lesion forms in the mucosal lining of the stomach is called: | An ulcer. |
It is recommended that all healthcare workers be vaccinated for which of the following diseases? | Hepatitis B. |
In addition to severe weight loss, a female with anorexia nervosa often has: | Amenorrhea. |
What statement BEST describes a method of heartburn prevention? | Avoid lying down for 2-3 hours after eating. |
A person in what age group would be MOST LIKELY to be diagnosed with diverticulosis? | 60-80 years old. |
Acute or chronic inflammation of the stomach lining is: | Gastritis. |
A health care worker who is struck with a contaminated needle is at risk of developing: | Hepatitis B. |
Hepatitis is usually caused by a/an: | Virus. |
What diagnostic procedure would a physician order for a patient who detects a lump in the breast? | Mammography. |
A condition in which tissue resembling the inner layer of the uterus grows in various locations in the pelvic cavity is: | Endometriosis. |
A woman who completes a course of antibiotic treatment and then experiences vaginal itching, burning and leukorrhea would be treated with: | Antifungal medication. |
The two hormones that are used in contraceptive pills are: | Estrogen and progesterone. |
The test that women should have annually for the early detection of cervical cancer is the: | Pap smear. |
Redness, swelling, and pain in the breasts could indicate: | Mastitis. |
The sterilization procedure for women is called a/an: | Tubal ligation. |
The unintentional loss of a pregnancy is called a: | Spontaneous abortion. |
The sterilization procedure for a male is called a/an: | Vasectomy. |
The procedure to remove the foreskin of the penis is called a/an: | Circumcision. |
What is a usual symptom of prostatic hypertrophy? | Polyuria. |
For what STD may a pregnant woman need a C-section to prevent infection of the new born? | Genital herpes. |
What is the medical term for inflammation of the testes? | Orchitis. |
What is the medical term of menstrual cramps? | Dysmenorrhea. |
If the kidneys are not functioning properly, what would occur? | Toxic wastes would accumulate in the cells, poisoning themselves. |
Dialysis involves the use of a device that rids the blood of harmful wastes by passing the blood through: | A semipermeable membrane. |
Doug is getting old and sometimes he unintentionally wets his pants. The medical term for this is: | Incontinence. |
Jane is 7 years old and is complaining of dysuria. Her most likely diagnosis is: | Cystitis. |
What procedure would be the BEST treatment for renal failure? | Kidney transplant. |
What is the main complication of a kidney transplant? | Rejection. |
Which of the following is an early sign of acute kidney failure? | Obliguria. |
What set of symptoms would be expected in someone with renal calculi? | Severe pain, chills, hematuria. |
Kidney trauma can cause red blood cells to be present in the urine. This is known as: | Hematuria. |
In chronic renal failure, there is a gradual loss of the function of the: | Nephrons. |
Katie has a fever and flank pain. A urinalysis is done and shows pyuria. Katie may have: | Renal calculi. |
Someone who drinks a lot of water may experience: | Polyuria. |
Which of the following conditions is most common in small children? | Enuresis. |
A lithotriptor can break up renal calculi using: | Shockwaves. |
Hemodialysis is used to treat: | Kidney failure. |
The most common cause of cystitis is: | E Coli. |
Catherine injured her ankle while ice skating. Her X-ray shows no signs of bone abnormality but her doctor feels she has damaged ligaments. Catherine's diagnosis is a: | Sprain. |
Vernita has dry-itchy skin, constipation, and muscle cramps at night due to a lack of thyroxine. What endocrine disorder does she have? | Diabetes insipidus. |
An abnormal condition characterized by a protrusion in the wall of an artery is known as a/an: | Embolus. |
During a routine school checkup, it is noted that Susan's spine is curved from side to side. This is called: | Osteoporosis. |
Bruce is 8 feet tall and weighs 260 pounds. Which of the following endocrine glands may be responsible for his size? | Parathyroid. |
Which of the following disorders is NOT directly related to over or under secretion of growth hormone? | Acromegaly. |
An inflammation of the skin that produces a rash caused by coming in contact with a substance is: | Acne vulgaris. |
Enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, and joints, with a characteristic protruding chin are common symptoms of: | Acromegaly. |
A tiny webbed stainless steel device which holds arteries open after an angioplasty is called a: | Stent. |
If someone with diabetes goes too long without insulin, what life threatening condition might develop? | Cushing's disease. |
What is a laparoscopy? | Surgical insertion of a lighted instrument through the abdominal wall. |
Acne vulgaris is a common, chronic disorder of the: | Dermal papillae. |
What is the primary cause of skin cancer? | Exposure to direct sunlight. |
Peter wears contact lens to see the chalkboard at school. He probably has an eye disorder called: | Hyperopia. |
An ophthalmoscope is used to examine someone complaining of: | Blurred vision. |
What is the medical term for a tiny abscess at the base of any eyelash? | Blind spot. |
The treatment of glaucoma can be medical or surgical, and involves a goal of: | Improving vision. |
A condition in which the lens loses elasticity after the age of 40 is: | Glaucoma. |
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperthyroidism? | Fatigue. |
Accidental removal of the parathyroid glands could cause: | Tetany. |
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Cushing's Syndrome? | Enlargement of the thyroid gland. |
What synthetic hormone could be given to a pregnant woman to cause her to go into labor? | Oxytoxin. |
Marilyn has a blood sugar of 100 milligrams. Her blood sugar level is: | Low. |
A typical screening procedure for diabetes mellitus is: | Urinalysis. |
What is a hereditary disease in which the blood clots slowly or abnormally? | Sickle cell amenia. |
What part of the eye is removed during cataract surgery? | Iris. |
Donald has otosclerosis. What part of his ear is affected? | Middle ear. |
What behavior would likely lead to the spread of pinkeye? | Talking on the telephone. |
How is dwarfism treated when diagnosed at an early age? | Iodine suppplements. |
The two main causes of pneumonia are: | Poor health and nutrition. |
Acute or chronic inflammation of the stomach lining is: | Colitis. |
Influenza is caused by a: | Bacteria. |
Which of the following could be determined by taking a pulse? | Hypertension. |
What should you do if a friend has spistaxis? | Lay the friend down with the head tilted back. |
Simple goiter is caused by: | A lack of sodium in the diet. |
A lack of insulin leads to: | Anuria. |
AIDS can be spread through: | Sexual contact. |
The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is: | Working in a factory. |
What causes Alzheimer's disease? | The cause is unknown. |
For what disease is a childhood vaccine given? | Poliomyelitis. |
Any inflammation of a nerve or nerve trunk is: | Neuralgia. |
What skin disorder is caused by a fungus? | Psoriasis. |
Which of the following is life threatening? | Tetanus. |
What causes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? | The cause is unknown. |
A person experiencing weakness or paralysis in all four extremities is said to be a: | Quadriplegic. |
Sun Lee's grandmother has a viral brain infection. In medical terms, what is the grandmother's diagnosis? | Encephalitis. |