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MED229 Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| At what age does a child become able to share and play with others? | 2 to 3 years |
| The development of thinking skills as a child grows is __________. | intellectual-cognitive development |
| How many well-baby examinations are needed in an infant's first year? | 7 |
| The way a child relates to others as he or she grows is __________. | social development |
| The best site for obtaining a blood specimen from an infant is the __________. | heel |
| At what age do children need to spend time enjoying friendships, sporting events, and social events? | 14 to 19 years |
| At what age does a child develop a personal identity? | 14 to 19 |
| Public health authorities recommend a(n) __________ schedule for children to be vaccinated against various diseases. | immunization |
| Before administering a vaccine to a child, the __________ consent must be signed by the parent. | Informed |
| Which of the following statements about well-child examination is true? | From the age of 3, children should have well-child examinations every year. |
| For some diseases, __________ doses of a vaccine may be required when a child is older. | booster |
| At what age do children tend to develop a sense of what is right and wrong and a sense of honesty and fairness? | 6 to 10 years |
| By what age can most toddlers walk independently? | 15 months |
| Which of the following actions will help relieve a child’s fear when coming to the medical office? | Allow the child to examine some of the blunt instruments. |
| Changes in the feelings a child experiences during a particular period of growth and development are __________. | psycho-emotional development |
| When is the first dose of the vaccine for hepatitis B given? | the day after birth |
| The physiological changes that make a person capable of sexual reproduction are known as __________. | puberty |
| At what age are infants able to sit and creep on they're hands and feet (crawl) ? | 9 months |
| At which of the following ages should toddlers have well-child examinations? | 15, 18, 24, and 30 months |
| Which of the following physical changes occur to both males and females during puberty? | body hair grows |
| When Chris was a neonate, he had a high level of bilirubin in his blood. As a medical assistant, you know that he had _____ and needed _____. | Jaundice; a bili-blanket |
| Which of the following would be the most important information to point out to a physician about a pediatric patient? | A 7-year-old does not have any friends at school |
| If an infant is crying while the physician is listening to breath sounds, which of the following would be the best course of action? | Provide the infant with a pacifier if he uses one |
| Immunizations are | Vaccines or toxoids that protect susceptible individuals from infectious diseases |
| Which method of taking temperature should not be used on a 2-year-old patient? | Oral |
| Which of the following vital signs would be taken last for an infant? | Temperature |
| You are to collect a urine specimen on an infant in diapers. Which of the following questions would you least likely ask the infant's parents? | Has your baby experienced enuresis? |
| Your child has a fever of 102 degrees, the office is closed, what the next step to do? | Schedule the child for the first available appointment that day |
| The __________ of an infant's head is used to evaluate conditions such as hydrocephalus or excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the cranial cavity. | circumference |
| Which body system uses electrical signals to control the other body systems? | nervous system |
| What area of the brain is involved in storing memory? | hippocampus |
| What is the signal that spreads down the axon of a neuron called? | action potential |
| How can the medical assistant demonstrate an interest in the geriatric patient as a person? | By asking about his family or something in his history such as his interest in sports. |
| When talking to an elderly patient, it is important to speak slowly and clearly using a lower tone of voice because | many older people are hard of hearing. |
| Once a geriatric patient finishes giving an answer, the medical assistant should | repeat it to the patient to be sure you did not mishear or misunderstand him. |
| When approaching an elderly patient, you should refer to that patient using? | using the appropriate title and last name. |
| You are interviewing Mr. Hirschback. He is slow to answer your questions and goes off on tangents when answering the questions. What should you do to obtain the information you need? | Keep him focused |
| During the interview with Mr. Hirschback, you asked a question of a personal nature. Which of the following would NOT be an indication that he is reluctant to answer the question? | Good eye contact and a smile |
| Which of the following is the least likely to occur with a geriatric patient? | Hyperbilirubinemia |
| When speaking to Peter Smith, which of the following is the best way to address him? | Mr. Smith, how are you feeling today? |
| Your 68-year-old patient suffers from disorientation to time and place. Which of the following is the most likely problem? | Alzheimer's disease |
| Your elderly patient refuses an immunization. Which of the following is the least likely reason? | He does not want to be stuck by a needle |
| When providing nutritional education for an elderly patient, which of the following statements is most accurate? | High-fiber food and plenty of water should be included in your diet. |
| Which medication would most likely be given to an elderly patient with congestive heart failure? | Digoxin Digoxin is a medication to reduce fluid around the heart (diuretics) and to improve the beating of the heart. |
| Which of following is not a practice of preventive medicine? | Biopsy * its to detect a future or possible disease! |
| Which of the following patients is engaging in polypharmacy? | A 76-year-old female patient taking 12 different prescription medications and two over-the-counter supplements |
| Elderly patients are adults and should be treated with __________ regardless of their physical or mental state. | respect |
| A curvature of the spine, known as __________ or "humpback," may occur in elderly patients due to degeneration of the spine from osteoporosis. | kyphosis |
| The medical term for decreased bone density is __________. | osteoporosis |
| A condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and opaque, called __________, can be corrected by surgery to replace the lens. | cataracts |
| An endocrine and metabolic disorder of the musculoskeletal system, called __________, results in thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. | osteoporosis |
| A chronic, inflammatory disease of joint tissues that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints is __________. | arthritis |
| A type of therapy that is based on an ancient therapy called the laying on of hands is known as __________ touch. | therapeutic |
| Elderly patients commonly have involuntary leakage of urine, which is called urinary __________. | incontinence |
| Many elderly patients do not understand or do not practice the concept of __________, or measures taken to prevent illness. | preventive medicine |
| Patient __________, or obedience in following the practitioner’s orders, can help them remain healthier and get well faster. | compliance |
| Excessive nighttime urination is known as __________. | nocturia |
| In an elderly patient, weakening of the supports of the uterus may cause the uterus to __________, or work its way down the vaginal canal. | prolapse |
| An elevation in blood pressure over 130 systolic and 80 diastolic, with or without symptoms is called __________. | hypertension |
| The practice of taking multiple medications at the same time is known as __________. | polypharmacy |
| When asking a patient to identify drugs she is taking, it is important to ask her to include all prescription medications, OTC drugs, dietary supplements, and __________ remedies. | herbal |
| The three basic categories of elder abuse are __________ elder abuse, institutional elder abuse, and self-neglect or self-abuse. | domestic |
| Treatment for depression generally combines a course of __________ drugs with psychotherapy. | antidepressant |
| When interviewing a geriatric patient, practice __________ listening skills by paying attention to the patient's verbal and nonverbal cues and by repeating information back to the patient to make sure you understood it correctly. | active |
| Signs of patient __________ may be the result of Alzheimer's disease, senility, depression, head injury, or misuse of medications or alcohol. | confusion |
| Because some elderly patients have problems with memory, you should provide detailed __________ instructions that they and their family can refer to as necessary. | written |
| Because there is no cure for the brain disorder called __________ disease, the primary role of caregivers for elderly patients who have this disease is to provide comfort and safety to the patient. | Alzheimer's |
| Monitoring of blood __________ is an important part of controlling diabetes mellitus. | sugar |
| A diet that is high in __________ may help prevent osteoporosis. | calcium |
| A disorder in which a person stops breathing for several seconds at night is called __________. | sleep apnea |
| Melanocytes gather in common locations causing brown spots known as __________ or “liver spots.” | lentigos |
| How many phases are in the wound-healing process? | Three * The wound-healing process involves three phases: the inflammatory phase, the proliferation phase, and the remodeling (maturation) phase. |
| In the _________________ phase, skin edges begin to move together. | proliferation |
| ______________ is the last phase in the wound-healing process. | Remodeling |
| Why must you perform a surgical scrub before donning sterile gloves? | In case a glove becomes punctured during the procedure |
| Which of the following actions is acceptable after you don sterile gloves? | Touching instruments in the sterile field |
| Why is it important to use the right size glove when donning sterile gloves? | Gloves that are too tight may split or tear more easily. |
| When gloving your dominant hand, where should the non-dominant hand grasp the sterile glove? | At the inside cuff or folded edge |
| Where should you place your hands after you have donned sterile gloves? | In front of you, between your shoulders and waist |
| You are assisting in a laceration repair, and the needle holder punctures your left glove. What should you do? | Repeat the sterile gloving procedure to don sterile gloves before continuing. |
| Which of the following is not a common responsibility of the medical assistant after a minor surgical procedure? | Administering a local anesthetic |
| What should you do to protect the surgical wound after a minor surgical procedure? | Clean the wound with antiseptic and dress the wound. |
| Which of the following items is not included in the printed postoperative instructions given to the patient? | Directions to the physician's office |
| What should you do with used materials and disposable instruments when you clean the surgical room after the procedure? | Place them in a biohazardous waste container |
| What is the purpose of surgical asepsis? | To eliminate all microorganisms |
| How can you determine whether the contents of a sterile pack are still sterile? | Check the date and sterilization indicator. |
| Which of the following actions contaminates a sterile field? | Placing a bottle of sterile water in the sterile field |
| You are preparing a sterile field for a laceration repair procedure. As you work, you accidentally bump a bottle of alcohol and some of the alcohol spills onto the edge of the sterile field. Which of the following statements is true? | The field is no longer sterile because it has become wet. |
| When setting up a sterile field, why should you unfold the outermost fold of a sterile pack away from yourself? | To avoid reaching across the uncovered sterile items to unfold the other flaps |
| Lactose is a _______________ found in milk. | sugar |
| Lactose intolerance is an abnormality in _____________________. | digestion |
| What is the process that occurs inside cells that produces long strands of amino acids? | protein synthesis |
| Which of the following processes takes place within the nucleus? | transcription |
| What is the term for the process that produces RNA from a DNA template? | transcription |
| Which of the following represents the proper complementary base pairings in DNA? | A-T and C-G |
| What is the term for a sequence of three DNA bases? | triplet |
| What is the term for a sequence of three mRNA bases? | codon |
| Once the mRNA is built, what is removed? | introns |
| What must leave the nucleus in order for the process of translation begin? | mRNA |
| What "reads" the mRNA? | ribosomes |
| Which of the following is the start codon? | AUG |
| What molecule contains the anti-codon? | transfer RNA |
| Obesity is a condition in which body weight is more than ___ percent above normal for age, height, and gender. | 20 |
| What factor(s) affects (affect) body weight? | Genetics and Balanced Diet |
| The three main nutrients in a balanced diet are | proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. |
| Protein is needed for growth and development of? | muscle |
| The recommended daily allowance of protein for a normal weight adult is ___ to ___ grams. | 44 to 66 |
| The recommended daily allowance of lipids for a normal weight adult is approximately ___ percent of his or her caloric intake. | 30 |
| The recommended daily allowance of carbohydrates for a normal weight adult is approximately ___ percent of their caloric intake. | 50 |
| When the body has more calories than it needs to fuel its activities, it stores the excess as | fat. |
| The nutrient that contains more calories by weight is called a | lipid. |
| A noninvasive common treatment for obesity is | diet and exercise. |
| A drug therapy for obesity that blocks the absorption of fat is | orlistat. |
| Natural, organic compounds found in plant and animal foods that are used to make proteins are __________. | amino acids |
| Chemical agents called __________ fight free radicals and may help ward off cancer and heart disease. | antioxidants |
| The __________ aspect of weight loss includes methods such as keeping a food diary to pinpoint overeating patterns, controlling the stimuli associated with overeating, and providing rewards for successful behavior. | behavior modification |
| eating disorder in a person eats a large quantity of food in a short period of time and then attempts to counter the effects of bingeing by self-induced vomiting, using laxatives or diuretics, and/or exercising excessively is __________ nervosa. | bulimia |
| A(n) __________ is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1°C. This is also used to measure the energy the body uses during all activities and metabolic processes. | calorie |
| A fat-related substance produced by the liver that can also be obtained through animal-based foods and is the structural basis for all steroid hormones and vitamin D is __________. | cholesterol |
| Complex carbohydrates, also called __________, are long chains of sugar units. | polysaccharides |
| A type of complex carbohydrate that does not supply energy or heat to the body is __________. | fiber |
| As a way to simplify the diet required for a patient who has diabetes, a system of __________is used. | food exchanges |
| Natural, inorganic substances the body needs to help build and maintain body tissues and carry on life functions are __________. | minerals |
| Nutrition given to patients as specially prepared nutrients injected directly into their veins rather than given by mouth is __________ nutrition. | parenteral |
| Fats that are usually liquid at room temperature, including most vegetable oils, are __________ fats. | unsaturated |
| A(n) __________ test measures fat as a percentage of body weight. | skinfold |
| Organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and are absorbed through the digestive system are either water-soluble or fat-soluble __________. | vitamins |
| In the phase of metabolism called __________, substances such as nutrients are changed into more complex substances and used to build body tissues. | anabolism |
| In the phase of metabolism called __________, complex substances are broken down into simpler substances and converted into energy. | catabolism |
| The sum of all of the cellular processes that build, maintain, and supply energy to living tissue is the process of __________. | metabolism |
| Dietary __________ help people get proper nutrition by suggesting the types and quantities of food that people should eat each day. | guidelines |
| A type of special diet that includes only foods that you can see through, such as tea or broth, is a(n) __________ diet. | clear liquid |
| Mild intolerance to a protein substance called __________, which is found in wheat, rye, and barley, can cause bloating and nausea. | gluten |
| The __________ diet, originally created to help reduce hypertension, is now considered one of the healthiest diets for weight loss. | dash |
| An autoimmune reaction to gluten is __________ disease. | celiac |
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