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COMP 7
EXAM
Question | Answer |
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About how much blood does the average adult body contain? | 4 to 6 liters |
Blood platelets are essential for __________. | clotting |
People with which blood type are universal donors? | O |
Bacteria and viruses are destroyed by white blood cells called __________. | Neutrophils |
People with which blood type are universal recipients? | AB |
Which abbreviation is used for the term hemoglobin? | Hgb |
The formation of a blood clot is called __________. | Coagulation |
The most common cause of anemia is __________. | Iron deficiency |
Approximately 55% of the blood in a healthy person is made up of ____________ | Plasma |
The percentage of red blood cells found in a sample of blood is called the __________. | hematocrit |
Plasma makes up what percentage of the blood? | 55% |
Which of these WBCs release histamine and heparin and promote inflammation? | Basophils |
Red blood cells live for approximately __________. | Four months |
The production of RBCs in the blood is controlled by which hormone? | erythropoietin |
Which of the following information is not significant for a urologist to make a diagnosis of a urologic disease? | how far the patient can walk |
Which of the following is the best description of menopause? | the natural cessation of a woman's menstrual cycles |
When preparing a wet mount, what is mixed with the sample to be tested? | Saline |
Which of the following is not part included of the medical assistant's role in a urologist's office? | visual inspection of the external genitalia |
Treatment for prostatitis includes __________. | antibiotic medications and sitz baths |
Red, soft, fragile growths with a slender stem attachment that are sometimes found on the mucous membranes of the cervix or endometrium are __________. | Polyps |
A condition in which an egg is unable to move out of a woman's fallopian tube into the uterus for implantation is a(n) __________. | Ectopic pregnancy |
The most commonly ordered test in a urology practice is __________. | urinalysis |
Which of the following is used to measure urinary bladder capacity and pressure? | Cystometry |
Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient after having a dilation and curettage (D and C)? | avoid the use of tampons for 1 week after the procedure |
An X-ray exam of the fallopian tubes and uterus in which a contrast medium such as dye or air is used is __________. | hysterosalpingography |
Which of the following treatments may be used for a patient who is incontinent? | exercise |
When is the best time for a man to perform a testicular self-exam? | after taking a shower or bath |
The average age range of menarche, or the beginning of menstruation, is __________ years of age. | 10 to 15 |
The acronym LMP refers to the __________. | first day of a woman's last menstrual period |
Which of the following occurs during the second trimester? | Fetal movement is felt |
Which of the following is not a common treatment for premenstrual syndrome? | Kegel or perineal exercises |
Which of the following consists of widening the opening of the cervix and scraping the uterine lining? | D&C |
A heavy or dragging feeling in the groin, enlargement of one testicle, and a dull ache in the groin are symptoms of __________. | Testicular cancer |
Which of the following is a reason for false-negative Pap smear results? | Epithelial cells hidden by blood or mucous |
The specimen obtained by a cervical biopsy is sent to the laboratory with a(n) __________. | cytology laboratory requisition |
Men should be instructed to perform a monthly testicular self-exam starting at age _________ | 15 |
The purpose of adding potassium hydroxide (KOH) to a cervical smear is to __________. | dissolve epithelial cells and mucus |
Another term for benign, smooth tumors of muscle cells in the uterus is __________. | Fibroids |
What is the medical term for the time period before menopause, during which the menstrual periods may be irregular? | Premenopause |
Which of the following should a pregnant woman be advised to avoid during her pregnancy? | Alcohol |
Which of the following is excess fluid in the scrotum? | hydrocele |
Carly took an early pregnancy test "When is the baby due?" When you ask, she tells you that the first day of her last menstrual period was September 9, 2020. What is the estimated date of Carly's estimated delivery date? | June 16 2021 |
Which cancer shows no symptoms early in the disease process but causes difficulty in swallowing and regurgitation of food in the late stage? | esophageal cancer |
Which of the following defines a stress test? | measurement of the patient’s response to an increasing workload on the heart using an ECG |
Which of the following is a cardiac diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of the heart through the placement of electrodes on the chest and limbs? | electrocardiogram |
Which common cancer most often found in the knee and upper arm has symptoms of persistent and unusual pain or swelling in or near a bone? | osteosarcoma |
*The test that measures a patient's cardiovascular response to a workload is a(n) _____________ test. | *stress |
The treatment for a heart conduction problem that delays or blocks electrical transmission within the heart includes medication and __________. | Insertion of pacemaker |
Which of the following is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord caused by a bacterial or viral infection? | meningitis |
In which allergy test are extracts of suspected allergens applied to a patient's skin using a lancet, usually on the arms and back? | Scratch test |
Which gastrointestinal disease is an inflammation of the gallbladder caused by intolerance of fatty foods? | cholecystitis |
The treatment for which vascular disease includes wearing elastic stockings, losing and controlling weight, and elevating the legs? | Varicose vien |
Which medications are prescribed for the severe inflammation that occurs in contact dermatitis? | corticosteroids |
Which of the following is a skin inflammation that may be an allergic response to allergens, such as chemicals or foods? | Eczema |
Which gastrointestinal disease involves gastric acid rising from the stomach into the esophagus? | gastroesophageal reflux |
Which diagnostic test produces a three-dimensional, cross-sectional view of the brain with or without a contrast medium? | Computed tomography |
Which of the following is a true statement about skin cancer? | Overexposure to the sun is a risk factor in all types of skin cancer. |
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include which of the following? | anxiety, irritability, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, and weight loss |
Which allergy test is performed by placing a piece of linen on uninvolved skin and then using a dropper to soak the linen with the suspected allergen? | patch test |
A condition in which an organ pushes through a muscle or wall containing it is a(n) __________. | Hernia |
*The test that records the electrical activity of the brain on a strip of graph paper is called a(n) _____________ | *electroencephalography |
A procedure in which a flexible fiber-optic tube is passed through the patient's mouth to the stomach is called a __________. | Gastroscopy |
Which condition causes wrist pain and numbness because the medial nerve is compressed? | Carpal tunnel syndrome |
Which allergy test is performed by placing a piece of linen on uninvolved skin and then using a dropper to soak the linen with the suspected allergen? | Patch test |
In which diagnostic test is a barium enema given rectally prior to taking an x-ray? | Lower Gi series |
Which of the following should be included in instructions to prepare a patient for a colonoscopy? | Explain that the colon must be cleansed before the procedure and to expect diarrhea and mild cramping |
Which neurological disease causes weakness or paralysis on one side of the face? | Bell’s palsy |
Which of the following is a fungal infection that produces flat lesions on the body that are dry and scaly or moist and crusty and are often found on the feet, groin, and scalp? | Ringworm |
Which of the following is a benign skin tumor that results from a viral skin infection? | Wart |
In which cancer does the patient experience jaundice? | Liver cancer |
*The medical specialist who diagnoses and treats inappropriate immune system responses to normally harmless substances is a(n) _____________ | allergist |
Which common cancer most often found in the knee and upper arm has symptoms of persistent and unusual pain or swelling in or near a bone? | Osteosarcoma |
Cloudy, opaque areas on the lens that prevent light from going through the lens are __________. | Cataracts |
Which of the following is used to test color vision? | Ishihara book |
Which eye disorder is a chronic inflammation of the edges of the eyelid and is characterized by red, swollen eyelids with scaling or crusting? | blepharitis |
A drooping of the upper eyelid due to damage to the muscle that raises the eyelid is known as __________. | Ptosis |
An inflammation of the tract in the eye that includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid is called __________. | uveitis |
Testing for which of the following can detect cataracts or problems of the retina even before the sharpness of the patient's vision is impaired? | Contrast sensitivity |
Which of the following are common refractive disorders? | Myopia and hyperopia |
A common eye disorder that develops with age and results in the loss of lens elasticity, causing difficulty seeing objects close up, is __________. | presbyopia |
Illustrations containing numbers or symbols made up of colored dots that appear among other colored dots are used to test for __________. | Color blindness |
The Snellen letter chart is commonly used to test for __________. | Myopia |
If the audiometer is adjusted to increase the frequency, the sound produced by the audiometer will become __________. | higher-pitched |
An ophthalmologist measures intraocular pressure with the aid of a(n) __________. | Tonometer |
Which of the following actions helps prevent systemic absorption of a topical medication used in the eye? | Applying pressure just below the inner corner of the eye |
Ringing in the ears is called __________. | Tinnitus |
In which disorder do misaligned or unbalanced eye muscles cause the eyes to appear to be looking in two different directions? | Strabismus |
Which of the following is used to test for distance vision? | Snellen chart |
A common eye disorder that develops with age and results in the loss of lens elasticity, causing difficulty seeing objects close up, is __________. | presbyopia |
An external hordeolum, which is the result of an eyelash follicle infection, is commonly known as __________. | Sty |
Which condition distorts vision because the cornea is unevenly curved? | Astigmatism |
Testing for which of the following can detect cataracts or problems of the retina even before the sharpness of the patient's vision is impaired? | contrast sensitivity |
Which condition, commonly called lazy eye, occurs when a child does not use one eye regularly and the eye becomes “lazy’ and the brain tends to ignore what the lazy eye sees? | Amblyopia |
Which of the following instructions is accurate when performing a visual acuity test using the Snellen letter chart? | Stand with heels at the 20-foot mark. |
A common disorder of the inner ear that is caused by increased fluid in the labyrinth and produces symptoms of vertigo and tinnitus is __________. | Ménière's disease |
In which hearing test does the practitioner strike a tuning fork on a hard surface to produce a sound and places the tuning fork in the middle of the patient’s forehead to determine if the patient has conductive or sensorineural hearing loss? | Rinne |
*A butterfly collection system generally uses a _____________ needle. | 23 |
Which of the following is part of the preparation for a glucose tolerance test? | Instruct the patient to eat a high-carbohydrate diet for 3 days before the procedure. |
The description of whole blood is __________. | the total volume of plasma and formed elements |
Which tests require the use of a collection tube with a green stopper? | Electrolyte studies |
Which of the following is the liquid or fluid portion of the blood? | Plasma |
*A blood collection tube with a lavender stopper is selected for _____________ studies. | hematology |
Which of the following items forms the first line of defense during a phlebotomy procedure? | Gloves |
Which of the following would you include when performing venipuncture using an evacuation system? | Penetrate the vein wall to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. |
Which of the following refers to the study of the shape or form of objects? | morphology |
Which of the following identifies how much of the volume of a sample is made up of red blood cells after the sample has been spun in a centrifuge? | hematocrit determination |
Which of the following is the term for red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets? | formed elements |
An erythrocyte (RBC) count is used to identify __________. | Anemia |
Which of the following blood tests is completed using a stained blood smear? | manual differential cell count |
*A blood collection tube with a gray stopper is used to obtain blood for a blood _____________ test. | *glucose test |
Which of the following would you include when performing venipuncture using an evacuation system? | Penetrate the vein wall to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. |
The hemoglobin A1c test reflects blood glucose levels over what period of time? | 3 months |
Which of the following identifies how much of the volume of a sample is made up of red blood cells after the sample has been spun in a centrifuge? | hematocrit determination |
In tests for which the use of alcohol may result in inaccurate test results, which of the following chemicals may be used to prepare the skin before venipuncture? | povidone-iodine |
Which of the following refers to the rupturing of red blood cells? | Hemolysis |
*A light blue-stoppered blood collection tube is selected for _____________ studies. | *coagulation |
Which procedure for obtaining a blood sample is usually performed on the middle finger or the ring finger? | Capilary puncture |
Which of the following identifies how much of the volume of a sample is made up of red blood cells after the sample has been spun in a centrifuge? | hematocrit determination |
After how many unsuccessful attempts at obtaining a good blood sample should you seek assistance from your supervisor or the licensed practitioner? | 2 |
Which ear disorder is the result of injury from a sharp object an explosion, a sudden change in air pressure, or severe middle ear infection (otitis media)? | Ruptured eardrum |
In which disorder do misaligned or unbalanced eye muscles cause the eyes to appear to be looking in two different directions? | Strabismus |