Question 1

What does SCM stand for?

Accepted Answer

The term SCM stands for sternocleidomastoid.
It is a long muscle in the neck that turns the head from side to side. There are two, one on each side, and when both engaged, the head is pulled forward and down. SCM tension can cause many headaches and requires a careful approach when massaging.

Question 2

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases sometimes referred to as the silent STD and is more common than gonorrhea and a leading cause of PID?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted genital infection and is manifested in males primarily as a urethritis and in females as a mucopurulent cervicitis.

Question 3

Which of the following statements best defines shock?

Accepted Answer

Shock is a life-threatening condition with a variety of underlying causes. The term, shock, is best defined as an inadequate supply of oxygen to vital organs through the systemic blood pressure.

Question 4

Cancer is characterized by which of the following cell changes?

Accepted Answer

Cancer cells are characterized by indiscriminate proliferation, not the other options.

Question 5

Where does the impaired blood flow in a patient with mitral valve regurgitation?

Accepted Answer

A patient with mitral valve regurgitation has impaired blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle. The remaining structures have other valves between them.

Question 6

A patient with left-sided heart failure will have which of the following signs or symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A patient with left-sided heart failure will have shortness of breath due to pulmonary congestion. The remaining options are indicative of right-sided heart failure.

Question 7

Each of the following are signs/symptoms one would find in a patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Weight gain is not commonly seen in patients suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Question 8

Which of the following bacteria is a grampositive cocci that commonly causes skin infection and abscess formation?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive coccus which causes abscess formation, gastroenteritis, endocarditis, toxic shock syndrome, and scalded skin syndrome.

Question 9

Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium) usually affects which system?

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an aerobic bacillus that requires a great deal of oxygen to grow and flourish. It needs highly oxygenated body sites, such as lungs, growing ends of bones, and brain.

Question 10

In the movie, Without a Paddle, three men are in a cave in a cold environment. Why does to the fact that they huddle together remain an important method of their survival?

Accepted Answer

In order to conserve energy and maintain the appropriate basal metabolic rate, the men huddle together to utilize the energy that each is releasing to remain warm. Heat flows from areas of high heat to areas of low heat. An individual loses energy in a cold environment, causing them to become colder. By huddling together, the men created an environment of warmth, allowing the body to maintain its temperature longer.

Question 11

Joan was going through menopause and was suddenly feeling hot. What is the reason for her "hot flash"?

Accepted Answer

During menopause, there are major hormonal changes that occur in the female body. Hormones are known triggers of vasomotor activity. These hormones are basically becoming "chaotic" and inappropriately activate vasodilation, causing the sense of a hot flash.

Question 12

Hypohirodosis is a symptom of which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Hypohirodosis is the condition of lacking the ability to sweat as appropriately as one should. It is a characteristic symptom of the rare disorder known as Ross's syndrome.

Question 13

Which of the following cardiovascular disorders is most likely associated with abnormal pupillary responses (Argyll Robertson pupil)?

Accepted Answer

The Argyll Robertson pupil (a pupil that constricts with accommodation but not in response to light) is characteristic of central nervous system syphilis that often results in thoracic aortic aneurysm.

Question 14

Which of the following cardiovascular disorders is most likely associated with jugular venous distension and exophthalmoses?

Accepted Answer

Massive tricuspid regurgitation produces a markedly elevated venous pressure, usually manifested by a severely engorged (often pulsating) liver. If the venous pressure is sufficiently elevated, exophthalmoses may result.

Question 15

Flushing and paling of the nail beds (Quincke pulse) and a bounding radial pulse are typical physical findings found in which of the following cardiovascular disorders?

Accepted Answer

A Quincke pulse, which consists of alternate flushing and paling of the skin or nail beds, is associated with aortic regurgitation. Other characteristic features of the peripheral pulse in aortic regurgitation include the waterhammer pulse and pulsus bisferiens.

Question 16

Conjunctivitis, urethral discharge, and arthralgia are common symptoms present in which of the following cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis, urethral discharge, and arthralgia are common symptoms present in myocarditis i.e. inflammation of myocardium.

Question 17

Which of the following anemias are most often associated with pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid and iron deficiency anemia are two of the most common anemias, prevalent in women of childbearing age with 50 percent of pregnant women having this type of anemia.

Question 18

In alcoholics with anemia:

Accepted Answer

Due to the ingestion of nonfood substances (alcohol) that leads to a clinical iron deficiency and may actually be the first sign of a problem; the patient will substitute alcohol for a nutrition program that fosters a positive health habit.

Question 19

Each of the following is an RNA enveloped virus EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The polio virus, of the family picornavirus, is an RNA nonenveloped virus.

Question 20

A decrease in which of the following is most directly related to the immunological failure?

Accepted Answer

A deficiency in immunoglobulin production or activity is directly related to susceptibility to common extracellular microbes such as streptococci.

Quiz 1: United States Medical Licensing Examination