Deck 2: The Body in Health and Disease

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

caudad

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

hospice

Question 3

The predicted outcome of a disease is the ____________.

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

Answer 3

prognosis

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

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

Question 7

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 8

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

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

Question 9

Which is an example of a physician extender?

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

Question 10

The word lateral pertains to the ____________ of a structure.

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

An example of viscera would be:

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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 15

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 16

The opposite direction from distal is ____________.

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

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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

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

Question 20

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 21

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 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

Which is the only horizontal plane that divides the body?

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

Which medical specialty deals with the female reproductive system?

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

Question 27

Which medical specialty involves the study of newborn babies?

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

Question 28

Which body plane is also called the frontal plane?

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

Question 29

Moving toward the head is moving in a ____________ direction.

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

Question 30

Which is a body cavity?

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

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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 33

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 34

Which abdominopelvic region is located inferior to the navel?

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

Question 35

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 36

The suffixes -ic and -al mean:

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

Question 37

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 38

All of the following are body planes except ____________.

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

Question 39

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 40

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 41

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 42

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

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

Question 43

A disease that does not respond well to treatment is said to be:

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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 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 said to be:

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

Question 48

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 49

Dermatology is the medical specialty that studies the:

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

Question 50

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 51

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

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

Question 52

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 53

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 54

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 55

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 56

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 57

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

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

Question 58

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 59

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

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

Question 60

Which combining form means the lower back?

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

Question 61

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

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

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

Which structure can only be seen through a microscope?

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

Question 65

The study and treatment of cancer is known as:

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

Question 66

Which word is misspelled?

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

Question 67

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 68

The word dorsal means pertaining to the:

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

Question 69

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 70

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

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

Question 71

Cells and cellular structures are:

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

Question 72

Ophthalmology studies the:

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

Question 73

The coronal plane is named for a:

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

Question 74

The midsagittal plane divides the body into:

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

Question 75

The abdominal cavity is ____________ to the thoracic cavity.

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

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 cause or origin of a disease is:

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

Question 78

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 79

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 80

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

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