Deck 29: Examinations and Procedures of Body Systems

Question 1

Which of the following diagnoses can be determined through a BUN, creatinine, blood culture, sedimentation rate, and electrolyte study?

A)Cystitis
B)Glomerulonephritis  
C)Pyelonephritis
D)Bladder cancer

Answer 1

Glomerulonephritis  

Question 2

Through which body part are smaller nutrients absorbed in the digestive system?

A)Mouth
B)Esophagus  
C)Stomach
D)Small intestine  
E)Large intestine

Answer 2

Small intestine  

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of digestive disorders?

A)Melena
B)Hematemesis  
C)Emesis
D)Peritonitis

Answer 3

Peritonitis

Question 4

Which of the following is the primary purpose of a guaiac test?

A)Locate parasites
B)Examine bacteria  
C)Detect occult blood
D)Search for bile pigments

Question 5

Which of the following is a diagnostic procedure useful in determining the presence of gallstones?

A)Cystoscopy
B)Cholecystogram  
C)Intravenous pyelogram
D)Upper gastrointestinal series

Question 6

Which of the following is examined by a sigmoidoscopy?

A)Stomach
B)Small intestine  
C)Large intestine
D)Sigmoid colon

Question 7

Which of the following is a reason for catheterization?

A)To obtain a sterile urine specimen for analysis  
B)For relief of urinary retention  
C)To obtain a specimen for drug testing  
D)a and b only  
E)a, b, and c

Question 8

Which of the following digestive conditions may respond to treatment with antibiotics?

A)Heartburn
B)Gastric ulcer  
C)Duodenal ulcer
D)Reflux

Question 9

Which of the following is a common symptom of gastritis?

A)Melena
B)Epigastric pain  
C)Diarrhea
D)Constipation

Question 10

Which of the following is a false statement regarding the steps of fecal occult testing?

A)Store slides at room temp. 
B)No special requirements for storage needed. 
C)Provide patient return envelope. 
D)Air dry specimen overnight.

Question 11

Which of the following digestive system disorders is misspelled?

A)Cholecystitis
B)Hepatitis  
C)Diverticulitis
D)Chron's disease

Question 12

Which of the following is a radiographic examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder using contrast media?

A)IVP
B)KUB  
C)Cysto
D)BUN

Question 13

Which of the following is a condition that causes erosion of the mucous lining of the stomach?

A)Gastroenteritis
B)Peptic ulcer  
C)Duodenal ulcer
D)Reflux

Question 14

Which of the following is considered part of the eye's accessory structures?

A)Lacrimal ducts
B)Sclera  
C)Iris
D)Cornea

Question 15

The pulse oximetry test is used to evaluate what?

A)Oxygen saturation in the blood  
B)Oxygen saturation in the lungs  
C)Oxygen saturation in the respiratory tract  
D)None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is required to prepare for an IVP?

A)Ibuprofen
B)Clear liquids  
C)Biopsy
D)Laxatives, enemas, and fasting

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system?

A)Ingestion
B)Peristalsis  
C)Coagulation
D)Absorption  
E)Defecation

Question 18

Which of the following is the most common disorder of the urinary system?

A)Cystitis
B)Urinary tract infection  
C)Renal calculi
D)Glomerulonephritis

Question 19

Which of the following is a nitrogenous waste product normally filtered from blood into urine?

A)Nitrogen
B)Acetone  
C)Creatinine
D)Protein

Question 20

Which of the following are common symptoms of cystitis?

A)Frequency, burning, and nocturia  
B)Frequency, burning, and urgency  
C)Burning, urgency, and oliguria  
D)Oliguria, urgency, and proteinuria

Question 21

Which of the following entails inflammation of the lung?

A)Pneumonia
B)Emphysema  
C)Asthma
D)Pleurisy

Question 22

Which of the following does a patient with a new cast NOT need to report to the provider?

A)Bad odor coming from the cast  
B)Numbness, tingling, or inability to move the fingers or toes  
C)Burning sensation over the bony area  
D)Itching and dry skin

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a common ear condition?

A)Otitis media
B)Otitis externa  
C)Ménière's disease
D)Conjunctivitis

Question 24

Which of the following is the receiving area of the brain for auditory impulses?

A)Frontal lobe
B)Parietal lobe  
C)Temporal lobe
D)Occipital lobe

Question 25

Which of the following is a screening test for color vision?

A)Snellen
B)Jaeger  
C)Refraction
D)Ishihara

Question 26

Which of the following is a condition caused by nonunion of maxillary bones?

A)Rickets
B)Paget's disease  
C)Cleft palate
D)Subluxation

Question 27

Which of the following is a commonly used tool for diagnosis of respiratory disease?

A)Complete blood count
B)Streptococcal antibody test  
C)Chest x-ray
D)Spirometry

Question 28

CWhich of the following best describes how gas exchange takes place in the respiratory system?

A)Oxygen and carbon dioxide enter the blood cells. 
B)Oxygen and carbon dioxide filter to the blood through the alveoli. 
C)Carbon dioxide passes to the blood through the capillaries. 
D)Carbon dioxide leaves the blood cells.

Question 29

Which of the following is the organ of hearing?

A)Semicircular canals
B)Eustachian tube  
C)Vestibule
D)Cochlea  
E)Round window

Question 30

Which of the following is the space in front of the iris and in back of the cornea?

A)Anterior chamber
B)Posterior chamber  
C)Posterior cavity
D)Posterior sclera

Question 31

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when performing ear irrigation on an adult?

A)Tilt the head to the affected side and backward. 
B)Straighten the auditory canal by pulling the auricle back and up. 
C)Straighten the auricle by pulling back and down. 
D)Use about 10 cc of irrigating solution each time. 
E)Direct the flow of the solution straight to the back of the canal.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a part of the middle ear?

A)Malleus
B)Incus  
C)Stapes
D)Auricle

Question 33

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when performing a nasal irrigation?

A)Use 2 teaspoons of salt per 1 pint of water. 
B)Use a cooled solution. 
C)Use a medicine dropper. 
D)Blow the nose immediately after.

Question 34

Which of the following parts of the ear is responsible for maintaining equilibrium?

A)Tympanum
B)Cochlea  
C)Vestibule
D)Auricle

Question 35

Which of the following is a test to measure near vision?

A)Snellen
B)Jaeger  
C)Refraction
D)Ishihara

Question 36

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when performing eye instillation?

A)Instruct the patient to move the eye up and down during instillation of drops. 
B)Instruct the patient to stare at a fixed spot during instillation of drops. 
C)Tell the patient to look down at the floor during instillation. 
D)Pull up on the upper eyelid and down on the lower lid.

Question 37

Which of the following is a true statement about the sensory system?

A)Permits the body to detect environmental information  
B)Contains specialized receptor organs  
C)Includes eyes, ears, nose, and taste buds  
D)All of the above

Question 38

Which of the following is a common screening test to check for tonsillitis?

A)Arterial blood gas
B)Sputum analysis  
C)Streptococcal antibody test
D)Mono screening test

Question 39

Which of the following is a gelatinous mass, located behind the lens in the eye?

A)Vitreous humor
B)Aqueous humor  
C)Anterior chamber
D)Posterior cavity

Question 40

What breathing test measures airflow, volume, and capacity?

A)Chest x-ray
B)Pulmonary function test  
C)Pulse oximetry
D)All the above

Question 41

Cerumen is also known as what?

A)Nasal discharge
B)Sputum  
C)Earwax
D)Eye drainage

Question 42

Which of the following blood disorders is a result of a hereditary factor that causes the patient to have clumping in the blood vessels, impairing circulation?

A)Iron deficiency anemia
B)Lymphedema  
C)Hodgkin disease
D)Sickle cell anemia

Question 43

What is the name of the test used to measure distance visual acuity?

A)Jaeger
B)Snellen  
C)Ishihara
D)Refraction

Question 44

Which of the following does NOT require dietary changes before the examination is performed?

A)Upper GI
B)Lower GI  
C)Guaiac test
D)Bone scan

Question 45

Which of the following body areas would be examined by medical imaging when the provider suspects Bell's palsy?

A)Lower back
B)Face  
C)Brain
D)Spinal cord

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a common screening test performed to diagnose neurological disorders?

A)MRI
B)Electroencephalography  
C)EMG
D)Lumbar puncture

Question 47

What test is performed to visualize the stomach for ulcers, lesions, and malignancies?

A)Barium swallow
B)Barium enema  
C)Endoscopy
D)Gastroscopy

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT included in the musculoskeletal system?

A)Skin
B)Joints  
C)Bones
D)Surrounding tissues

Question 49

Which of the following examinations does NOT require the use of a laxative?

A)Upper GI
B)Lower GI  
C)Cystoscopy
D)All the above

Question 50

Which of the following blood disorders is related to the lack of the intrinsic factor in stomach secretions?

A)Lymphedema
B)Pernicious anemia  
C)Leukemia
D)Hodgkin disease

Question 51

Which type of cast is an inflatable immobilizer used for sprains?

A)Synthetic casts
B)Fiberglass casts  
C)Air casts
D)None of the above

Question 52

Which of the following might be indicated when the medical assistant notices that a patient has difficulty in recalling past events?

A)Mental status problems
B)Cranial nerve impairment  
C)Sensory impairment
D)Ideation deficits

Question 53

When testing a patient for allergy skin tests and emergency treatment is needed, what must the Medical Assistant do?

A)Check patient's vitals. 
B)Have benadryl injection ready to administer. 
C)Have patient lie down. 
D)All the above

Question 54

Which of the following is the layer of the skin on which the muscles lie?

A)Epidermis
B)Dermis  
C)Subcutaneous
D)Fascia

Question 55

A BMI greater than what indicates obesity?

A)20
B)30  
C)40
D)50

Question 56

Which of the following best describes what skin disorders frequently produce?

A)Macule
B)Lesion  
C)Verruca
D)Nevus

Question 57

Which of the following conditions is evaluated by performing a blood test to measure cardiac enzymes?

A)Congestive heart failure
B)Essential hypertension  
C)Myocardial infarction
D)Valvular stenosis

Question 58

Which type of cast extends from the fingers to the axilla?

A)SAC
B)LAC  
C)LLC
D)SLC

Question 59

Which of the following is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by blocked sebaceous glands?

A)Dermatitis
B)Eczema  
C)Acne
D)Impetigo

Question 60

The field of medicine that treats obesity and conditions associated with obesity is known as what?

A)Dietetics
B)Bariatrics  
C)Geriatrics
D)Obstetrics

Question 61

Match the body system with the associated symptom.

lordosis

A) urinary
B) digestive
C) sensory
D) circulatory
E) musculoskeletal

Question 62

Match the body system being tested with the diagnostic or laboratory test.
cystoscopy

A) urinary
B) respiratory
C) musculoskeletal
D) circulatory
E) sensory
F) blood and lymph

Question 63

Match the body system with the associated symptom.

otosclerosis

A) urinary
B) digestive
C) sensory
D) circulatory
E) musculoskeletal

Question 64

Match the body system with the associated symptom.

Ménière's disease

A) urinary
B) digestive
C) sensory
D) circulatory
E) musculoskeletal

Question 65

Match the definition with the disorder.

conjunctivitis

A) nearsightedness
B) bacterial infection
C) lens loses transparency
D) irregular lens curvature

Question 66

Match the body system being tested with the diagnostic or laboratory test.
electrocardiograph

A) urinary
B) respiratory
C) musculoskeletal
D) circulatory
E) sensory
F) blood and lymph

Question 67

Match the body system being tested with the diagnostic or laboratory test.
electromyography

A) urinary
B) respiratory
C) musculoskeletal
D) circulatory
E) sensory
F) blood and lymph

Question 68

Match the body system with the associated symptom.

hematochezia

A) urinary
B) digestive
C) sensory
D) circulatory
E) musculoskeletal

Question 69

Match the body system being tested with the diagnostic or laboratory test.
FEV

A) urinary
B) respiratory
C) musculoskeletal
D) circulatory
E) sensory
F) blood and lymph

Question 70

Match the body system being tested with the diagnostic or laboratory test.
catherization

A) urinary
B) respiratory
C) musculoskeletal
D) circulatory
E) sensory
F) blood and lymph

Question 71

Match the body system being tested with the diagnostic or laboratory test.
tuning fork

A) urinary
B) respiratory
C) musculoskeletal
D) circulatory
E) sensory
F) blood and lymph

Question 72

Match the body system with the associated symptom.

gout

A) urinary
B) digestive
C) sensory
D) circulatory
E) musculoskeletal

Question 73

Match the body system being tested with the diagnostic or laboratory test.
complete blood count

A) urinary
B) respiratory
C) musculoskeletal
D) circulatory
E) sensory
F) blood and lymph

Question 74

Match the definition with the disorder.

cataract

A) nearsightedness
B) bacterial infection
C) lens loses transparency
D) irregular lens curvature

Question 75

Match the body system with the associated symptom.

rickets

A) urinary
B) digestive
C) sensory
D) circulatory
E) musculoskeletal

Question 76

The lighted instrument use to visualize the ear is called what?

A)Opthalmoscope
B)Tympanometer  
C)Specula
D)Otoscope

Question 77

Match the body system with the associated symptom.

proteinuria

A) urinary
B) digestive
C) sensory
D) circulatory
E) musculoskeletal

Question 78

Match the body system being tested with the diagnostic or laboratory test.
spirometry

A) urinary
B) respiratory
C) musculoskeletal
D) circulatory
E) sensory
F) blood and lymph

Question 79

Match the definition with the disorder.

myopia

A) nearsightedness
B) bacterial infection
C) lens loses transparency
D) irregular lens curvature

Question 80

Match the definition with the disorder.

astigmatism

A) nearsightedness
B) bacterial infection
C) lens loses transparency
D) irregular lens curvature