Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
-Used to hold a dressing in place on the forehead, eyes, or ears

Accepted Answer

A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat 
A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat O

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Wound in which the skin is torn off and there is profuse bleeding

Accepted Answer

A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat 
A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat K

Question 3

Match each term with its definition.
-Wound made with a pointed object, such as an ice pick, knife, or nail

Accepted Answer

A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat 
A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat N

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Scrape of the epidermis with dots of blood and the possible presence of foreign material, such as dirt or gravel

Accepted Answer

A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat 
A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 5

A sprained wrist should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  elevated for 2 to 3 days 
B)  elevated for 5 to 7 days 
C)  kept at a position lower than the heart for 2 to 3 days 
D)  kept at a position lower than the heart for 5 to 7 days 
A)  elevated for 2 to 3 days 
B)  elevated for 5 to 7 days 
C)  kept at a position lower than the heart for 2 to 3 days 
D)  kept at a position lower than the heart for 5 to 7 days

Question 6

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
-Diagonal fracture of a bone

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles 
A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 7

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
-One bone fragment is wedged into another bone fragment

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles 
A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 8

If a patient sprains an ankle, ice should be applied for the first _____ hours, or until the swelling is reduced.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 
B)  12 to 24 
C)  24 to 48 
D)  48 to 72 
A)  5 to 10 
B)  12 to 24 
C)  24 to 48 
D)  48 to 72

Question 9

When a wound has been bleeding severely, a _____ should be applied securely and the patient taken for emergency medical care immediately.

Accepted Answer

A)  tourniquet 
B)  moist sponge 
C)  pressure bandage 
D)  clamp 
A)  tourniquet 
B)  moist sponge 
C)  pressure bandage 
D)  clamp

Question 10

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
-Bone partially bent and partially broken; often occurs in children

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles 
A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 11

The only first aid measure for a dislocation is to ____ the affected area and get to a medical office or hospital.

Accepted Answer

A)  ice 
B)  immobilize 
C)  elevate 
D)  apply heat to 
A)  ice 
B)  immobilize 
C)  elevate 
D)  apply heat to

Question 12

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
-Fracture twists around a long bone

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles 
A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 13

Splinters can generally be removed with _____ and splinter forceps.

Accepted Answer

A)  an alcohol swab 
B)  tweezers 
C)  a tongue depressor 
D)  a sterile needle 
A)  an alcohol swab 
B)  tweezers 
C)  a tongue depressor 
D)  a sterile needle

Question 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Second-degree burn

Accepted Answer

A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat 
A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 15

Which of the following is considered a moderate burn?

Accepted Answer

A)  third-degree burn covering less than 2% of BSA 
B)  third-degree burn covering more than 10% of BSA 
C)  second-degree burn covering 20% of an adult's body 
D)  second-degree burn covering 5% of a child's body 
A)  third-degree burn covering less than 2% of BSA 
B)  third-degree burn covering more than 10% of BSA 
C)  second-degree burn covering 20% of an adult's body 
D)  second-degree burn covering 5% of a child's body

Question 16

When a provider recommends moist heat, the standard instruction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  on for 10 minutes and off for 20 
B)  on for 20 minutes and off for 10 
C)  on for 10 minutes and off for 10 minutes 
D)  on for 20 minutes and off for 20 minutes 
A)  on for 10 minutes and off for 20 
B)  on for 20 minutes and off for 10 
C)  on for 10 minutes and off for 10 minutes 
D)  on for 20 minutes and off for 20 minutes

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
-Tearing of body tissue

Accepted Answer

A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat 
A) foreign body 
B) forceps 
C) nipper pliers 
D) strain 
E) sprain
F)compression
G)superficial burn
H)partial-thickness burn
I)full thickness burn
J)abrasion
K)avulsion
L)incision
M)laceration
N)puncture wound
O)cravat

Question 18

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
-Skin intact over the fracture; the bone is completely broken into two or more pieces

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles 
A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 19

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
-Fracture of the distal end of the radius bone in the wrist

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles 
A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Question 20

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
-Fragments or portions of the bone pressed down into the skull; can be into the brain and surrounding tissue

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles 
A) greenstick 
B) closed 
C) transverse 
D) oblique 
E) open
F)impacted
G)comminuted
H)spiral
I)depressed
J)Colles

Exam 56: Rehabilitation

Match each term with its definition. -Used to hold a dressing in place on the forehead, eyes, or ears

Match each term with its definition. -Wound in which the skin is torn off and there is profuse bleeding

Match each term with its definition. -Wound made with a pointed object, such as an ice pick, knife, or nail

Match each term with its definition. -Scrape of the epidermis with dots of blood and the possible presence of foreign material, such as dirt or gravel

A sprained wrist should be:

Match each type of fracture with its definition. -Diagonal fracture of a bone

Match each type of fracture with its definition. -One bone fragment is wedged into another bone fragment

If a patient sprains an ankle, ice should be applied for the first _____ hours, or until the swelling is reduced.

When a wound has been bleeding severely, a _____ should be applied securely and the patient taken for emergency medical care immediately.

Match each type of fracture with its definition. -Bone partially bent and partially broken; often occurs in children

The only first aid measure for a dislocation is to ____ the affected area and get to a medical office or hospital.

Match each type of fracture with its definition. -Fracture twists around a long bone

Splinters can generally be removed with _____ and splinter forceps.

Match each term with its definition. -Second-degree burn

Which of the following is considered a moderate burn?

When a provider recommends moist heat, the standard instruction is:

Match each term with its definition. -Tearing of body tissue

Match each type of fracture with its definition. -Skin intact over the fracture; the bone is completely broken into two or more pieces

Match each type of fracture with its definition. -Fracture of the distal end of the radius bone in the wrist

Match each type of fracture with its definition. -Fragments or portions of the bone pressed down into the skull; can be into the brain and surrounding tissue

The Medical Assistant

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment, Past and Present

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Verbal and Nonverbal Communications

Applying Communication Skills

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Understanding and Building Medical Terms of Body Systems

Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

The Nervous System

The Senses

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Respiratory System

The Circulatory System

The Immune System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

Telephone Communications

Written Communications

Operating Computers and Office Equipment

Scheduling Appointments and Receiving Patients

The Medical Record, Documentation, and Filing

Health Insurance

Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

Patient Accounts

Preparing Insurance Claims and Posting Insurance Payments

Patient Billing, Posting Patient Payments, and Collecting Fees

Banking Procedures

Accounts Payable and Accounting Procedures

Infection Control and Medical Asepsis

The Medical History and Patient Screening

Body Measurements and Vital Signs

Preparing for Examinations

The Physical Exam

Specialty Exams and Other Procedures

Obgyn Examinations

Pediatric Examinations

The Physicians Office Laboratory

Specimen Collection and Processing

Blood Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Testing

Cardiology Procedures

Radiology Procedures

Preparing for Surgery

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Pharmacology Fundamentals

Measurement Systems, Basic Mathematics, and Dosage Calculations

Administering Oral and Non-Injectable Medications

Administering Injections and Immunizations

Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community

First Aid for Accidents and Injuries

Nutrition, Exercise, and Healthy Living

Practicum and the Job Search

Maintaining the Office Environment

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