Deck 2: The Body in Health and Disease

Question 1

An example of a symptom would be ________.

A)pain felt in the joints
B)vomiting
C)coughing up blood
D)a fever of 102 degrees

Answer 1

pain felt in the joints

Question 2

The predicted outcome of a disease is the ________.

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

Answer 2

prognosis

Question 3

The integumentary system includes diseases of the ________.

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

Answer 3

skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, oil glands

Question 4

Moving toward the tailbone is going in a ________ direction.

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

Question 5

An example of viscera would be ________.

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

The opposite direction from distal is ________.

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Lying on the back is being in the ________ position.

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

Question 12

The ________ region on the surface of the abdominopelvic cavity is inferior to the umbilical region and medial to the inguinal regions.

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

Question 13

If an infant is born with cerebral palsy,this disease is categorized as ________.

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

The ________ internally divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

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

Question 16

A patient with a mass in the inguinal region would be located ________.

A)in the groin
B)around the umbilicus
C)directly above the stomach
D)below the ribs

Question 17

A disease having no identifiable or confirmed cause.

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

Question 18

The plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections is the ________ plane.

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

Question 19

Which is an example of a physician extender?

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

Question 20

The word lateral means "pertaining to the ________ of the body,an organ,or a structure.

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

Question 21

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 22

A disease caused by medicine or treatment given to the patient.

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

The suffixes -ic and -al mean ________.

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

Question 25

All of the following are body planes EXCEPT ________.

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

Question 26

Which is the only horizontal plane that divides the body?

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

Question 27

Body system that circulates the blood throughout the body.

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

Question 28

Moving toward the head is moving in a ________ direction.

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

Question 29

Medical specialty that deals with newborn babies with medical problems.

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

Question 30

Patients who are acutely ill and require medical or surgical care for longer than 24 hours are treated at a ________.

A)hospital
B)consultant
C)hospice
D)long-term care facility

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

A)shows no symptoms or signs of disease
B)has a hospital-acquired infection
C)should be in a hospice facility
D)shows severe symptoms or signs

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

An infection that occurs due to exposure to a disease-causing agent while in the hospital is an example of a/an ________ disease.

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

Question 36

Which medical specialty deals with the female genital system?

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

Question 37

Dietetics is the knowledge and practice of ________.

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

Question 38

Which body plane is also called the frontal plane?

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

Question 39

Which body system contains the nose,pharynx (throat),larynx (voice box),trachea,bronchi,bronchioles,and alveoli (in the lungs)?

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

Question 40

Which is a body cavity?

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

Question 41

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 42

Which combining form means the "area between the ribs and pelvis;lower back"?

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

Question 43

Which is the most frequently used healthcare setting?

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

Question 44

To understand the patient's symptoms and signs,a physician first ________.

A)performs an H&P
B)completes a CRNA
C)refers the patient to an ENT doctor
D)performs PT

Question 45

The coronal plane is named for a ________.

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

Question 46

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 47

Which of the following is NOT an approach for studying the body?

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

Question 48

A physician who is on the medical staff of a hospital and admits a patient to the hospital is the ________.

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

Question 49

Listening to the sounds of the heart,lungs,or intestines is the process of ________.

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

Question 50

A disease that does NOT respond to treatment.

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

Question 51

Planes divide 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 52

The word dorsal means "pertaining to the ________."

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

Question 53

Sudden worsening in severity of symptoms or signs.

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

Question 54

Cavity that is surrounded by the breast bone (sternum),ribs,and bones of the spine.

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

Question 55

Dermatology is the medical specialty that studies the ________.

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

Question 56

The medical specialty that is the study of medicines and drugs.

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

Question 57

An abnormal condition or complication that is caused by the original disease and remains after the original disease has resolved.

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

Question 58

A category of disease caused by progressive destruction of cells due to disease or the aging process.

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

Question 59

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 60

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

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

Question 61

A patient cannot recover from an illness that is ________.

A)therapeutic
B)terminal
C)chronic
D)infectious

Question 62

Disease associated with an abnormality in the fetus is said to be ________.

A)degenerative
B)neoplastic
C)congenital
D)infectious

Question 63

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 64

Ophthalmology studies the ________.

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

Question 65

The proximal end of the humerus (upper arm)is located next to the ________.

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

Question 66

The abdominal cavity is ________ to the thoracic cavity.

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

Question 67

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

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

Question 68

Which structure can be seen through a microscope?

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

Question 69

The midsagittal plane divides the body into ________.

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

Question 70

Most cells and cellular structures are ________.

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

Question 71

The endocrine system is composed of various organs and glands that ________.

A)form a covering for the body
B)coordinate movement
C)secrete hormones
D)produce urine

Question 72

Which word is MISSPELLED?

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

Question 73

Any change in the normal structure or function of the body is ________.

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

Question 74

The large internal organs in the abdominopelvic cavity are known as ________.

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

Question 75

The cause or origin of any disease is ________.

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

Question 76

The ________ contains the trachea,esophagus,heart,and related structures.

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

Question 77

The study and treatment of a (cancerous)mass or tumor is ________.

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

Question 78

To move from the body to the end of a limb is to move ________.

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

Question 79

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 80

The knowledge and practice of persons of old age and their medical treatment is known as ________.

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