Clinical Medical assistant

The suffix “asthenia” means: A. Inflammation. B. Fear. C. Destruction. D. Weakness.

Which body organ is primarily affected in a person with pulmonary disease?. A. Brain. B. Kidney. C. Lungs. D. Stomach.

Hepatitis means: A. Blood cell disorder. B. Kidney infection. C. Liver inflammation. D. Muscle weakness.

The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following?. A. Constriction of tissue. B. Dissolving. C. Abnormal condition of stones. D.Penetrating a cavity.

In the structural hierarchy of organisms, which of the following immediately precedes the Systems level?. A- Organism. B- Systems. C-Tissues. D- Organs.

In the structural hierarchy of organisms, the organs precedes which of the following level?. A- Organism. B- Systems. C-Tissues. D- Organs.

In the structural hierarchy of organisms, the Systrems which of the following level precedes?. A- Organism. B- Systems. C-Tissues. D- Organs.

Which of the following is an endocrine system disorder?. Gigantism. Hepatitis. Encephalitis. Pediculosis.

A diet of plant foods supplemented with dairy products is called. Lacto-ovo- vegetarían. Vegan. Lacto-vegetarian. Regular.

Which of the following system removes waste products, salts, and excess water from the blood and eliminates them from the body.?. Digestive System. Cardiovascular System. Endocrine System. Urinary System.

The suffix “PHOBIA” means. Tumor. Pain. Fear. Flow.

Phisical arrangement of bacteria where they are arranged in clusters is. A. Diplo. B. Vibrio. C. Staphylo. D. Strepto.

Which of the following roots means “uterus”. Hyster. Vagin. Lact. Mast.

The purpose of Gram stain is to classified bacteria. True. False.

The suffix “ITIS" means inflammation. TRUE. FALSE.

Ectopic (ECTO) is pertaining to something outside its normal location. TRUE. FALSE.

The root "RHIN" means Nose. TRUE. FALSE.

The root "MYEL” is Vertebra. TRUE. FALSE.

The root "LEUKIO” means black. TRUE. FALSE.

The root "TROMBOCYTE” means plateles?. TRUE. FALSE.

Muscles that can be controlled consciously best describes. Smooth muscle. Involuntary muscle. Striate muscle. Cardiac muscle.

Muscles that can not be controlled consciously best describes. Smooth muscle. Involuntary muscle. Striate muscle. Cardiac muscle.

Heart Muscles the best describes. Smooth muscle. Involuntary muscle. Striate muscle. Cardiac muscle.

Which of the following controls body temperature, sleep, and appetite?. Adrenal glands. Hypothalamus. Pancreas. Thalamus.

Which of the following controls respiration?. medula oblonga. Hypothalamus. Pancreas. Thalamus.

stones in the gallbladder is: Cholelithiasis. Cholecystitis. Colitis. Cystitis.

inflamation of the gallbladder is: Cholelithiasis. Cholecystitis. Colitis. Cystitis.

The most large organs of the body is: The Integumentary System. Lungs. Brain. Clavicle.

If the foot is abducted; it is moved in which direction?. Inward. Downward. Upward. Outward.

A patient with a high degree of jaundice typically has: Bruising and petechiae. Yellow skin and sclerae. Hemolyzed specimens. Edematous extremities.

Vitamin D deficiency can cause. Dry skin. Rickets. Night blindness. Dermatitis.

Which of the following terms relates to a respiratory disorder?. COPD. colitis. stroke. Ml.

The suffix that means “paralysis” is: Plegia. itis. Algia. Phobia.

The most common combining vowel is: I. E. A. O.

Civil actions involve. Legal proceedings between private parties. Offenses that can lead to imprisonment. Regulations established by governments. Violent crimes against the state or nation.

Drawing a patient’s blood without his or her permission can result in a charge of: Negligence. Breach of confidentiality. Malpractice. Assault and Battery.

A synapse is. The junction between two joints. The junction between two neurons. The main part of the neuron. A type of nervous cell that supports, protects, and nourishes the neuron.

A prefix is an element of a word that: Establishes its basic meaning. Follows the root of the word. Makes pronunciation easier. Precedes the root of the word.

This prefix means “outside”: Anti. Exo. Dys. Mal.

The word root of the medical term thoracic is: Thorac. Oraci. Racic. Acic.

All of the following are considered digestive system function except: Sensation. Digestion. Elimination. Absorption.

Which of the following terms is used to describe a lateral curvature of the spine?. Kyphosis. Scoliosis. Osteoporosis. Lordosis.

. One gram of fat yields. 4 kilocalories. 6 kilocalories. 8 kilocalories. 9 kilocalories.

The combining form "cephal/o" refers to which of the following?. Abdomen. Head. Neck. Ribs.

Bacteria that cause desease in the human body are called. Pathogens. Hosts. Normal flora. Normal fauna.

The hand bones are: Short bones. Long bones. Flat bones. lrregular bones.

The body region representing the neck region is the. Axillar. Cervical. Patellar. buccal.

Which of the following is an organ of the digestive system?. kidney. Esophagus. Testis. Cerebellu.

Cellular respiration is a function of the: Nucleus. Ribosome. Mitochondria. Endoplasmic Reticulum.

The duodenum is part of which body system?. Circulatory. lntegumentary. Digestive. Reproductive.

Menarche refers to which of the following?. Beginning of menstruation. Development of female characteristics. End of childhood. End of pregnancy.

The opposite of distal is: Caudal. Medial. Proximal. Lateral.

A type of diagnostic radiology that uses high frequency sound waves is. Magnetic resonance imaging. Tomography. Arthrography. Ultrasound.

The structure containing the voice box is the. Pharynx. Larynx. epiglottis. Oropharynx.

The liver and stomach are located in this body cavity. thoracic. Abdominal cavity. Cranial. Spinal.

The presence of high glucose concentrations in the urine is most suggesting of: Liver disease. Diabetes mellitus. Bile duct obstruction. Hemolytic anemia.

Nephr (G) and Ren(L) means: Kidney. Liver. Bladder. Ovary.

Name the endocrine organs that produce insulin. Testes. Thyroid gland. Beta islet cells of the pancreas. Parathyroid.

Movement of a part away from the body. Flexion. Abduction. Adduction. Rotation.

Which of the following is considered a disease of the skin?. Dermis. Dermatitis. Lordosis. Arthritis.

Professional negligence is also called: Malpractice. Malfunction. Malice. Arbitration.

A suffix is an element of a word that: Establishes its basic meaning. Follows the root of the word. Makes pronunciation easier. Precedes the root of the word.

Which body plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?. Frontal. Midsagittal. Transverse. coronal.

The heart and lungs are located in this body cavity. Abdominal cavity. Cranial. Spinal. Thoracic.

The skeletal system produces: Blood cells. Calcium. Lactic acid. Vitamin D.

The portion of the brain that coordinates skeletal muscle activity. Cerebellum. Pons. Medulla oblongata. Hypotalamus.

The Ovary is part of which body system?. Circulatory. lntegumentary. Digestive. Reproductive.

The femur, radius, and humerus are. Short bones. Long bones. Flat bones. irregular bones.

Which of the following contains the central meaning of a word?. Prefix. Suffix. Root. Combining form.

Which of the following stamens about protein is correct: Protein decreases the rate of carbohydrate absorption. Protein serves as a constituent of bile. Protein assists with antibody production and diseases resistance. Protein provides a concentrated source of heat and energy.

The seven pairs of ribs, which attach to the sternum directly by their individual costal cartilage are. True ribs. False ribs. Floating ribs. Pectoral girdle.

Bacteria that require an oxygen-free environment to survive is known as: Aerobic. Facultative. Anaerobic. Microaerophilic.

The suffix “ALGIA” means. Tumor. Pain. Fear. Flow.

The upper layer of the skin is the: Dermis. epidermis. Subcutaneous. Cutaneous.

The largest and innermost organelle in the cell It is spherical body near the center of the cell, and it contains D.N.A. Ribosome. Mitochondrion. Cilium. Nucleus.

The oposite of medial is. anterior. Superior. Proximal. lateral.

sperm is produced in the. epididymis. vas deferens. prostate glande. seminiferous tubes.

wich of the folowins situations should receive first priority?. chest pain. occluded airway. forearm loceration. seizure.

wich of the following is not a type of of muscle. Cardiac. smoth. striped. skeletal.

the coronal plane divides. the body into superior and inferior sections. the body into medial and lateral sections. the body into proximal and distal sections. the body into anterior and posterior sections.

wich of the following roots means dry?. hemat. hepat. hyster. ichthy.

what connects bones to bones?. ligaments. tendones. cartilague. none above.

wich of the following is a good sourec of vitamibn D? 1.leafy greens 2. sunlight 3. beef 4. fish liver oils. 1 y 2. 2 y 4. 1 y 4. 2.

a patient spills hot tea on her lap. The area is painful and red, but there are no blisters, This is a sign of. a first degree burn. a second degree burn. a third degree burn.

Pain felt in the lower right quadrant (FID) is associated with the: Stomach. Spleen. Liver. Appendix.

what medical specialist would a patient with hypotiroidism see?. dermatologist. Cardiologist. Endocrinologist. Gastroenterologist.

wich of the following roots means blod condition?. Emia. Ectomy. Edema. Emesis.

What is the lateral bone of the forearm called?. radius. ulna. Humerus. Metacarpals.

Bacteria that require an oxygen environment to survive is known as: Aerobic. Facultative. Anaerobic. Microaerophilic.

What is the medail bone of the forearm called?. radius. ulna. Humerus. Metacarpals.

What is the bone of the arm called?. radius. ulna. Humerus. Metacarpals.

what prevents food from entering the trachea?. Pharynx. Epiglotis. Esophagus. Sphincters.

wich of the following root words means hard?. ichthy. Kerat. Lapar. Lord.

most food and drugs are absorbed through the. Mouth. Stomch. Small intestines. Large intestins.

wich of the following vitamins are fat soluble?. A y D. B y C. E y C. none above.

What vitamin is importantr for blood clotting. Vitamina A. Vitamina K. Vitamina e. Pghosporus.

Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?. malaria. rinithis. gastritis. phlebitis.

Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: Antiparasitic. Analgesics and Antipyretics. Antibiotic. antihistamine.

Which of the following is an endocrine system disorder?. Gigantism. Hepatitis. Encephalitis. Pediculosis.

Who introduced MyPlate?. U.S. Department of State. Health and Human Services. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Food and Drug Administration.

A number calculated from a person's weight and height is referred to as the. A) kilocalorie. B) metabolism. C) body mass index. D) malnutrition.

The largest single component of the body is _____. muscles. nutrients. water. organs.

What is another name for Ascorbic acid?. Vitamin D. Vitamin C. Vitamin A. Vitamin K.

Which of the following provide about 55%-60% of a person's total calorie intake?. Minerals. Carbohydrates. Vitamins. Amino acids.

Which of the following is an organic compound that does not provide energy but helps in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fat?. Carbohydrates. Proteins. Fats. Vitamins.