Deck 2: The Body in Health and Disease

Question 1

An example of a symptom would be ________.

A)pain felt in the joints
B)an irregular heart beat
C)coughing up blood
D)a fever of 102 degrees

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The word lateral pertains to the ________ of a structure.

A)front
B)side
C)back
D)head or top

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The opposite direction from distal is ________.

A)superficial
B)deep
C)superior
D)proximal

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which is an example of a physician extender?

A)licensed practical nurse
B)physical therapist
C)nurse practitioner
D)pharmacist

Question 5

Moving from the head toward the tail bone is going in a ________ direction.

A)cephalad
B)coronal
C)caudad
D)cranial

Question 6

If medicine describes a disease as having an etiology that is unknown, the disease is said to be ________.

A)nosocomial
B)idiopathic
C)degenerative
D)iatrogenic

Question 7

Otolaryngology is a branch of medicine specializing in diseases and conditions of the ________.

A)spinal cord, nerves, spinal fluid
B)ureters, bladder, urethra
C)testes, epididymis, penis
D)ears, nose, throat

Question 8

The part of anatomy that internally divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the ________.

A)mediastinum
B)umbilicus
C)viscera
D)diaphragm

Question 9

A stethoscope would be used to perform which part of the physical examination?

A)palpation
B)viewing
C)inspection
D)auscultation

Question 10

The patient had a mass in the inguinal region.Where is this located?

A)in the groin
B)at the navel
C)directly above the stomach
D)below the ribs

Question 11

Lying on the posterior part of the body is being in the ________ position.

A)caudad
B)distal
C)supine
D)prone

Question 12

A patient with a cancerous tumor may seek treatment for his condition from a physician whose specialty is ________.

A)geriatrics
B)neonatology
C)radiology
D)oncology

Question 13

The predicted outcome of a disease is the ________.

A)prognosis
B)diagnosis
C)etiology
D)exacerbation

Question 14

The plane that divides the body into top and bottom sections is the ________ plane.

A)frontal
B)transverse
C)coronal
D)midsagittal

Question 15

The integumentary system includes diseases of the ________.

A)bones, cartilage, joints
B)ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus
C)skin, nails, oil glands
D)gallbladder, liver, stomach

Question 16

An example of viscera would be:

A)bone.
B)skin.
C)intestines.
D)teeth.

Question 17

If an infant is born with cerebral palsy from too little oxygen to the brain while in the uterus or during delivery, this disease is categorized as ________.

A)hereditary
B)degenerative
C)congenital
D)environmental

Question 18

The front of the body is known as the anterior or ________ section.

A)dorsal
B)supine
C)prone
D)ventral

Question 19

Palliative care would be the goal in a/an ________.

A)ambulatory surgery center
B)hospice
C)emergency department
D)clinic

Question 20

The region of the abdominopelvic area that is centered and inferior to the umbilical region is the ________ region.

A)hypochondriac
B)hypogastric
C)inguinal
D)epigastric

Question 21

The function of this body system is the circulation of blood throughout the body.

A)cardiovascular
B)respiratory
C)gastrointestinal
D)hematology

Question 22

The patient has had mild joint pain for the past three years without any increase in severity.This means that her symptoms are ________.

A)chronic
B)acute
C)exacerbated
D)in remission

Question 23

Which abdominopelvic region is located inferior to the navel?

A)hypochondriac region
B)epigastric region
C)hypogastric region
D)lumbar region

Question 24

Which is a body cavity?

A)thoracic
B)umbilical
C)epigastric
D)iliac

Question 25

Which body system contains the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, lungs, and alveoli?

A)cardiovascular
B)respiratory
C)gastrointestinal
D)hematology

Question 26

Moving toward the head is moving in a ________ direction.

A)cephalad
B)proximal
C)caudad
D)medial

Question 27

Which medical specialty involves the study of newborn babies?

A)pediatrics
B)geriatrics
C)neonatology
D)obstetrics

Question 28

All of the following are body planes except ________.

A)coronal
B)supine
C)midsagittal
D)transverse

Question 29

Which doctor's practice is limited to treating diseases and conditions of the feet?

A)D)P.M.
B)D)O.
C)D)D.S.
D)D)C.

Question 30

Which body plane is also called the frontal plane?

A)coronal
B)supine
C)midsagittal
D)transverse

Question 31

The central area in the thoracic cavity that is located between the lungs is the ________.

A)quadrant
B)diaphragm
C)mediastinum
D)viscera

Question 32

The suffixes -ic and -al mean:

A)the study of.
B)knowledge; practice.
C)pertaining to.
D)toward; in the direction of.

Question 33

Which is the only horizontal plane that divides the body?

A)coronal
B)dorsal
C)midsagittal
D)transverse

Question 34

Which body cavity is a continuation of the cranial cavity as it travels down the midline of the back?

A)spinal
B)abdominal
C)thoracic
D)pelvic

Question 35

Moving away from the body toward the end of a limb is moving in a/an ________ direction.

A)inferior
B)proximal
C)distal
D)superior

Question 36

Which body plane divides the body into right and left sections?

A)coronal
B)supine
C)sagittal
D)transverse

Question 37

Seriously ill patients who cannot be quickly diagnosed or adequately treated in the physician's office are sent:

A)to a hospital.
B)to a consultant.
C)to a hospice.
D)home.

Question 38

Which medical specialty deals with the female genital system?

A)hematology
B)urology
C)gynecology
D)oncology

Question 39

Which word describes a disease or condition caused by medicine or treatment given to a patient?

A)congenital
B)iatrogenic
C)hereditary
D)environmental

Question 40

Dietetics is the knowledge and practice of:

A)nutrients in the intestines.
B)foods and diet.
C)the teeth.
D)all of the above.

Question 41

When a physician attempts to diagnose a patient, the first thing he or she does is:

A)perform an H & P.
B)complete a CRNA.
C)refer the patient to an ENT doctor.
D)perform PT.

Question 42

Which of the following is not an approach for studying the body as discussed in your textbook?

A)diseases approach
B)anatomy and physiology approach
C)microscopic to macroscopic approach
D)body systems approach

Question 43

Dermatology is the medical specialty that studies the:

A)respiratory system.
B)integumentary system.
C)lymphatic system.
D)endocrine system.

Question 44

The opposite of a disease that does respond to treatment is a disease that is:

A)refractory.
B)prognosis.
C)therapeutic.
D)in remission.

Question 45

The medical specialty that deals with the use of drugs as medicines is:

A)pharmacology.
B)dermatology.
C)dietetics.
D)oncology.

Question 46

An infection that occurs in a surgical wound is an example of a/an ________ infection.

A)idiopathic
B)nutritional
C)nosocomial
D)symptomatic

Question 47

A category of diseases in which there is progressive destruction of cells due to disease or the aging process is called:

A)idiopathic.
B)iatrogenic.
C)degenerative.
D)environmental.

Question 48

A sudden worsening in severity means the patient's signs or symptoms are:

A)subacute.
B)in remission.
C)in exacerbation.
D)a sequela.

Question 49

The function of the gastrointestinal system is to:

A)digest food.
B)circulate blood.
C)inhale and exhale gases.
D)recognize and destroy disease-causing organisms.

Question 50

An abnormal condition or complication that arises because of the original disease and remains after the original disease has resolved is a/an ________.

A)remission
B)sequela
C)exacerbation
D)relapse

Question 51

Which indicates a disease that does not respond well to treatment?

A)remission
B)sequela
C)refractory
D)recuperation

Question 52

Endocrinology is the medical specialty that studies the:

A)ears, nose, and throat.
B)testes, ovaries, adrenal glands, pancreas, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, and pineal glands.
C)breasts, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and external genitalia.
D)scrotum, testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, urethra, and penis.

Question 53

Which combining form means the lower back?

A)lumb/o-
B)cephal/o-
C)ur/o-
D)intern/o-

Question 54

A plane divides the body into all of the following sections except:

A)right and left.
B)top and bottom.
C)front and back.
D)inside and outside.

Question 55

When a patient is asymptomatic, this means that the patient ________.

A)shows no symptoms or signs
B)has a hospital-acquired infection
C)is a hypochondriac
D)shows severe symptoms or signs

Question 56

Which is the most frequently used healthcare setting?

A)outpatient surgery center
B)ambulatory care center
C)doctor's office
D)long-term care facility

Question 57

What types of professionals support the physician and perform specific services ordered by the physician?

A)chiropractors
B)allied health professionals
C)CRNAs
D)gynecologists

Question 58

A physician who is on the medical staff of a hospital and admits a patient to the hospital is a/an:

A)consulting physician.
B)attending physician.
C)physician extender.
D)primary care physician.

Question 59

The area that is surrounded by the breast bone (sternum), ribs, and spine is called the:

A)viscera.
B)supine.
C)transverse plane.
D)thoracic cavity.

Question 60

Listening to the sounds of the heart is the process of ________.

A)palpation
B)exacerbation
C)auscultation
D)inspection

Question 61

Cardiology involves the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the:

A)stomach and intestines.
B)bones, cartilage, ligaments, and joints.
C)skin, hair, and nails.
D)heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Question 62

Any change in the normal structure or function of the body is:

A)physiology.
B)hereditary.
C)disease.
D)anatomy.

Question 63

The humerus is the bone of the upper arm.The proximal end of the humerus is located next to the:

A)spine.
B)elbow.
C)wrist.
D)shoulder.

Question 64

The coronal plane is named for a:

A)body system.
B)quadrant.
C)suture.
D)none of the above

Question 65

The orientation of the coronal suture in the cranium corresponds to the orientation of the:

A)prone position.
B)midsagittal plane.
C)medial direction.
D)frontal plane.

Question 66

Two of the imaginary planes that divide the body derive their names from:

A)prefixes.
B)suture lines on the cranium.
C)anatomical position.
D)body cavities.

Question 67

The endocrine system is composed of various organs and glands that:

A)form a covering for the body.
B)stimulate the muscles of the body.
C)secrete hormones within the body.
D)produce urine.

Question 68

Ophthalmology studies the:

A)skin.
B)eyes.
C)ears.
D)female reproductive organs.

Question 69

The cause or origin of any disease is:

A)the etiology.
B)a symptom.
C)a pathogen.
D)an exacerbation.

Question 70

Most cells and cellular structures are:

A)body systems.
B)quadrants.
C)microscopic.
D)medical specialties.

Question 71

To move from the body to the end of a limb is to move:

A)distally.
B)proximally.
C)caudally.
D)superiorly.

Question 72

The word dorsal means pertaining to the:

A)anterior.
B)front.
C)side.
D)back.

Question 73

Which structure can only be seen through a microscope?

A)quadrant
B)cell
C)cavity
D)body system

Question 74

The abdominal cavity is ________ to the thoracic cavity.

A)lateral
B)inferior
C)superior
D)posterior

Question 75

The trachea, lungs, heart, and esophagus are all found in the:

A)cranial cavity.
B)thoracic cavity.
C)abdominal cavity.
D)pelvic cavity.

Question 76

The study of the medical care of the elderly is known as:

A)pediatrics.
B)psychiatry.
C)neonatology.
D)geriatrics.

Question 77

The study and treatment of cancer is known as:

A)pharmacology.
B)geriatrics.
C)oncology.
D)dietetics.

Question 78

The midsagittal plane divides the body into:

A)top and bottom.
B)anterior and posterior.
C)right and left.
D)microscopic and macroscopic.

Question 79

Which word is misspelled?

A)proximally
B)posterioanterior
C)midsagittal
D)viscera

Question 80

The large internal organs in the abdominopelvic cavity are known as:

A)systems.
B)pediatrics.
C)pathogens.
D)viscera.