Question 1

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
-Open wound over the ends of the fractured bones; often an end of the bone is visible

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 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Used to remove objects children put in their noses

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 3

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
-Fracture crosses the bone at a 90-degree angle to the bone's axis

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 4

An injury on the arms or legs will require the dressing to be held in place with a ____ bandage.

Accepted Answer

A)  figure-eight 
B)  tube gauze 
C)  cravat 
D)  spiral 
A)  figure-eight 
B)  tube gauze 
C)  cravat 
D)  spiral

Question 5

A wound on the palm or back of the hand should be protected with a dressing and a ____ bandage.

Accepted Answer

A)  spiral 
B)  figure-eight 
C)  tube gauze 
D)  cravat 
A)  spiral 
B)  figure-eight 
C)  tube gauze 
D)  cravat

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-First-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 7

Match each term with its definition.
-Third- or fourth-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 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Accomplished with an ACE wrap or ankle brace

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 9

Animal bites are considered dangerous because of the possibility of infection or the transmission of:

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV 
B)  Lyme disease 
C)  rabies 
D)  hepatitis 
A)  HIV 
B)  Lyme disease 
C)  rabies 
D)  hepatitis

Question 10

Match each type of fracture with its definition.
-Crushing or splintering of the 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 11

If a foreign body is lodged under the upper eyelid, it may be possible for a medical assistant to remove it by:

Accepted Answer

A)  using forceps 
B)  pulling the upper lid down over the lower lid 
C)  rubbing the eye with a cotton ball moistened with alcohol 
D)  irrigating the eye with a witch hazel solution 
A)  using forceps 
B)  pulling the upper lid down over the lower lid 
C)  rubbing the eye with a cotton ball moistened with alcohol 
D)  irrigating the eye with a witch hazel solution

Question 12

Match each term with its definition.
-Usually the result of overuse or trauma from twisting the joint

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 13

Water should not be used to try to remove a ____ that becomes lodged in a person's ear.

Accepted Answer

A)  pebble 
B)  marble 
C)  pea 
D)  small piece of plastic 
A)  pebble 
B)  marble 
C)  pea 
D)  small piece of plastic

Question 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Common after engaging in any strenuous activity that one is not accustomed to doing

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

With all human bites, a tetanus injection must be administered to patients if they have not received one within ___ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  12 
D)  15 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  12 
D)  15

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Used to cut off the barb when removing a fishhook embedded in a patient's skin

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 17

Ferning markings on a patient's body are characteristic of burns caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  lightning 
B)  too much exposure to the sun 
C)  heated metal 
D)  an acidic chemical 
A)  lightning 
B)  too much exposure to the sun 
C)  heated metal 
D)  an acidic chemical

Question 18

Match each term with its definition.
-Wound caused by a sharp object that leaves a clean cut

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 19

Match each term with its definition.
-Substance or object that becomes lodged in any part of the human body

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 20

A(n) ___ burn is caused by contact with, ingestion, inhalation, or injection of acids or alkalines.

Accepted Answer

A)  solar 
B)  thermal 
C)  electrical 
D)  chemical 
A)  solar 
B)  thermal 
C)  electrical 
D)  chemical

Exam 56: Rehabilitation

Match each type of fracture with its definition. -Open wound over the ends of the fractured bones; often an end of the bone is visible

Match each term with its definition. -Used to remove objects children put in their noses

Match each type of fracture with its definition. -Fracture crosses the bone at a 90-degree angle to the bone's axis

An injury on the arms or legs will require the dressing to be held in place with a ____ bandage.

A wound on the palm or back of the hand should be protected with a dressing and a ____ bandage.

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

Match each term with its definition. -Third- or fourth-degree burn

Match each term with its definition. -Accomplished with an ACE wrap or ankle brace

Animal bites are considered dangerous because of the possibility of infection or the transmission of:

Match each type of fracture with its definition. -Crushing or splintering of the bone

If a foreign body is lodged under the upper eyelid, it may be possible for a medical assistant to remove it by:

Match each term with its definition. -Usually the result of overuse or trauma from twisting the joint

Water should not be used to try to remove a ____ that becomes lodged in a person's ear.

Match each term with its definition. -Common after engaging in any strenuous activity that one is not accustomed to doing

With all human bites, a tetanus injection must be administered to patients if they have not received one within ___ years.

Match each term with its definition. -Used to cut off the barb when removing a fishhook embedded in a patient's skin

Ferning markings on a patient's body are characteristic of burns caused by:

Match each term with its definition. -Wound caused by a sharp object that leaves a clean cut

Match each term with its definition. -Substance or object that becomes lodged in any part of the human body

A(n) ___ burn is caused by contact with, ingestion, inhalation, or injection of acids or alkalines.

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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