Question 1

Which of the following is a true statement about skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overexposure to the sun is a risk factor in all types of skin cancer. 
B)  The incidence is highest in individuals with dark skin, dark-colored eyes, and dark hair. 
C)  Basal cell carcinoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. 
D)  Malignant melanoma is the most common skin cancer. 
E)  People who work outdoors eventually become immune to skin cancer. 
A)  Overexposure to the sun is a risk factor in all types of skin cancer. 
B)  The incidence is highest in individuals with dark skin, dark-colored eyes, and dark hair. 
C)  Basal cell carcinoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. 
D)  Malignant melanoma is the most common skin cancer. 
E)  People who work outdoors eventually become immune to skin cancer. A

Question 2

Which of the following is not a common treatment for atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medication 
B)  Lifestyle changes 
C)  Diet management 
D)  Stress management 
E)  Surgery 
A)  Medication 
B)  Lifestyle changes 
C)  Diet management 
D)  Stress management 
E)  Surgery D

Question 3

Which condition is a compression of the medial nerve, causing wrist pain and numbness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paget's disease 
B)  Scoliosis 
C)  Bursitis 
D)  Carpal tunnel syndrome 
E)  Osteomyelitis 
A)  Paget's disease 
B)  Scoliosis 
C)  Bursitis 
D)  Carpal tunnel syndrome 
E)  Osteomyelitis D

Question 4

The most severe type of allergic reaction is ________.

Accepted Answer

anaphylaxi

Question 5

A general term for a disease of the brain that alters brain function or structure is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A general term for a disease of...

Question 6

Which of the following is an infection of the bone of which the principal symptom is pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bursitis 
B)  Osteomyelitis 
C)  Paget's disease 
D)  Tendonitis 
E)  Scoliosis 
A)  Bursitis 
B)  Osteomyelitis 
C)  Paget's disease 
D)  Tendonitis 
E)  Scoliosis

Question 7

A(n) ________ projects sound waves of an extremely high frequency through the chest wall into the heart and records the echoes to diagnose conditions such as structural defects and fluid accumulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ projects sound waves of an...

Question 8

Which of the following is a treatment for heart conduction delays or blocks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diet management 
B)  Insertion of a pacemaker 
C)  Heart transplant surgery 
D)  Lifestyle management 
E)  Stress management 
A)  Diet management 
B)  Insertion of a pacemaker 
C)  Heart transplant surgery 
D)  Lifestyle management 
E)  Stress management

Question 9

A break in a bone is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A break in a bone is called...

Question 10

Which of the following is a skin inflammation that may be an allergic response to allergens, such as chemicals or foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impetigo 
B)  Herpes zoster 
C)  Psoriasis 
D)  Eczema 
E)  Melanoma 
A)  Impetigo 
B)  Herpes zoster 
C)  Psoriasis 
D)  Eczema 
E)  Melanoma

Question 11

A(n) ________ is performed to visualize the S-shaped segment between the descending colon and the rectum.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is performed to visualize the...

Question 12

Which medications are prescribed for the severe inflammation that occurs in contact dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analgesics 
B)  Antibiotics 
C)  Antifungals 
D)  Antacids 
E)  Corticosteroids 
A)  Analgesics 
B)  Antibiotics 
C)  Antifungals 
D)  Antacids 
E)  Corticosteroids

Question 13

Which of the following is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord caused by a bacterial or viral infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epilepsy 
B)  Multiple sclerosis 
C)  Meningitis 
D)  Herpes zoster 
E)  Sciatica 
A)  Epilepsy 
B)  Multiple sclerosis 
C)  Meningitis 
D)  Herpes zoster 
E)  Sciatica

Question 14

The dermatologist examines the visible top layer of the entire surface of the skin using a magnifying lens and a bright light to look for lesions during a(n) ________ skin examination.

Accepted Answer

whole-body

Question 15

Which dermatological condition is an inflammation of the follicles of the skin's sebaceous glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contact dermatitis 
B)  Ringworm 
C)  Acne vulgaris 
D)  Scabies 
E)  Eczema 
A)  Contact dermatitis 
B)  Ringworm 
C)  Acne vulgaris 
D)  Scabies 
E)  Eczema

Question 16

The patient in the figure has been tested for allergies using a(n) ________ test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The patient in the figure has been...

Question 17

A stress test ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is an x-ray examination of an artery after injection of a contrast medium 
B)  examines the structure and function of the heart through the use of reflected sound waves 
C)  measures the patient's response to an increasing workload on the heart using an ECG 
D)  is performed by inserting a catheter into the blood vessels into the heart 
E)  takes ECG readings over a specific period of time, usually 24 hours or more 
A)  is an x-ray examination of an artery after injection of a contrast medium 
B)  examines the structure and function of the heart through the use of reflected sound waves 
C)  measures the patient's response to an increasing workload on the heart using an ECG 
D)  is performed by inserting a catheter into the blood vessels into the heart 
E)  takes ECG readings over a specific period of time, usually 24 hours or more

Question 18

The general term for any procedure in which a scope is used to visually inspect a canal or body cavity ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The general term for any procedure in...

Question 19

When cells become malignant, the process is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When cells become malignant, the process is...

Question 20

Which of the following is the recommended treatment for stomatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surgery to repair the muscle 
B)  Bland diet, avoidance of stress, medicated mouth rinses, and topical analgesics 
C)  Stool-softener medication, enemas, and high fiber diet 
D)  Lithotripsy and antibiotics to prevent secondary infection 
E)  Fluid replacement and stool softeners 
A)  Surgery to repair the muscle 
B)  Bland diet, avoidance of stress, medicated mouth rinses, and topical analgesics 
C)  Stool-softener medication, enemas, and high fiber diet 
D)  Lithotripsy and antibiotics to prevent secondary infection 
E)  Fluid replacement and stool softeners

Exam 42: Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Which of the following is a true statement about skin cancer?

Which of the following is not a common treatment for atherosclerosis?

Which condition is a compression of the medial nerve, causing wrist pain and numbness?

The most severe type of allergic reaction is ________.

A general term for a disease of the brain that alters brain function or structure is ________.

Which of the following is an infection of the bone of which the principal symptom is pain?

A(n) ________ projects sound waves of an extremely high frequency through the chest wall into the heart and records the echoes to diagnose conditions such as structural defects and fluid accumulation.

Which of the following is a treatment for heart conduction delays or blocks?

A break in a bone is called a(n) ________.

Which of the following is a skin inflammation that may be an allergic response to allergens, such as chemicals or foods?

A(n) ________ is performed to visualize the S-shaped segment between the descending colon and the rectum.

Which medications are prescribed for the severe inflammation that occurs in contact dermatitis?

Which of the following is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord caused by a bacterial or viral infection?

The dermatologist examines the visible top layer of the entire surface of the skin using a magnifying lens and a bright light to look for lesions during a(n) ________ skin examination.

Which dermatological condition is an inflammation of the follicles of the skin's sebaceous glands?

The patient in the figure has been tested for allergies using a(n) ________ test.

A stress test ____.

The general term for any procedure in which a scope is used to visually inspect a canal or body cavity ________.

When cells become malignant, the process is called ________.

Which of the following is the recommended treatment for stomatitis?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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