Question 1

Which organ produces insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas 
B)  liver 
C)  kidneys 
D)  large intestines 
A)  pancreas 
B)  liver 
C)  kidneys 
D)  large intestines A

Question 2

Fifteen-year-old Rodney has a pronounced twist in his backbone that seems to get worse as he grows. He probably has

Accepted Answer

A)  spina bifida. 
B)  thoracica. 
C)  scoliosis. 
D)  talipes. 
A)  spina bifida. 
B)  thoracica. 
C)  scoliosis. 
D)  talipes. C

Question 3

A rare form of hypoglycemia is called ______________ hypoglycemia.

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive 
B)  selective 
C)  specific 
D)  relative 
A)  reactive 
B)  selective 
C)  specific 
D)  relative A

Question 4

Describe the progress of Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

Early symptoms include mild depressive b

Question 5

Describe the similarities and differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

Similarities: Both occur because insulin

Question 6

Describe the etiology of congenital abnormalities.

Accepted Answer

They are generally considered to have mu

Question 7

Parkinson's disease is an autoimmune disorder that results in the destruction of nerves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Fibromyalgia has symptoms that might not be diagnosed and treated despite years of discomfort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Children with scoliosis should

Accepted Answer

A)  be screened every 6-9 months until growth of the spine slows and then stops. 
B)  have corrective surgery as soon as possible. 
C)  not be concerned as most children grow out of it. 
D)  wear a brace even when the there is only a minor curvature (less than 10 degrees). 
A)  be screened every 6-9 months until growth of the spine slows and then stops. 
B)  have corrective surgery as soon as possible. 
C)  not be concerned as most children grow out of it. 
D)  wear a brace even when the there is only a minor curvature (less than 10 degrees).

Question 10

Both major types of diabetes occur because of

Accepted Answer

A)  too much sugar in the blood. 
B)  too much insulin in the blood. 
C)  the body's insensitivity to insulin. 
D)  the body's inability to regulate blood sugar. 
A)  too much sugar in the blood. 
B)  too much insulin in the blood. 
C)  the body's insensitivity to insulin. 
D)  the body's inability to regulate blood sugar.

Question 11

The use of bone marrow stem cells has had no impact on the treatment of MS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In sickle-cell disease, the characteristic sickle-shaped cells are

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic flaws in certain types of white blood cells. 
B)  congenital abnormalities in blood vessel walls. 
C)  elongated and unable to pass through the body's minute capillaries. 
D)  cancerous cells in the bone marrow. 
A)  genetic flaws in certain types of white blood cells. 
B)  congenital abnormalities in blood vessel walls. 
C)  elongated and unable to pass through the body's minute capillaries. 
D)  cancerous cells in the bone marrow.

Question 13

Multiple sclerosis is marked by the deterioration of nerve cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Your doctor reports that your newborn infant has a condition called patent foramen ovale. What is most likely to happen now?

Accepted Answer

A)  The child will probably die within hours. 
B)  Chances are good that no special treatment will be needed. 
C)  Corrective surgery will be performed before the child leaves the hospital. 
D)  The child will probably need supplemental oxygen for the first three months of life. 
A)  The child will probably die within hours. 
B)  Chances are good that no special treatment will be needed. 
C)  Corrective surgery will be performed before the child leaves the hospital. 
D)  The child will probably need supplemental oxygen for the first three months of life.

Question 15

Describe methods to manage asthma.

Accepted Answer

In general, remove allergens from the ho

Question 16

Which of the following is FALSE regarding congenital abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  No single factor is responsible for congenital abnormalities. 
B)  They are solely caused by environmental factors. 
C)  Inappropriate changes in tissue during the embryonic development cause congenital abnormalities. 
D)  They are generally formed early in pregnancy. 
A)  No single factor is responsible for congenital abnormalities. 
B)  They are solely caused by environmental factors. 
C)  Inappropriate changes in tissue during the embryonic development cause congenital abnormalities. 
D)  They are generally formed early in pregnancy.

Question 17

Discuss the ways in which you can provide comfort and care to someone suffering from a chronic illness. In what ways can you assure them that they are not alone or forgotten?

Accepted Answer

1) When recovery is anticipated, keep co

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the advanced stage of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of bladder function 
B)  infantile behavior 
C)  loss of bowel function 
D)  mild depression 
A)  loss of bladder function 
B)  infantile behavior 
C)  loss of bowel function 
D)  mild depression

Question 19

Which of the following is the BEST example of a congenital abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A)  a spontaneous abortion 
B)  an inherited blood disorder 
C)  cystic fibrosis 
D)  a cleft palate 
A)  a spontaneous abortion 
B)  an inherited blood disorder 
C)  cystic fibrosis 
D)  a cleft palate

Question 20

Without proper management, diabetes can lead to premature death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Managing Chronic Conditions

Which organ produces insulin?

Fifteen-year-old Rodney has a pronounced twist in his backbone that seems to get worse as he grows. He probably has

A rare form of hypoglycemia is called ______________ hypoglycemia.

Describe the progress of Alzheimer's disease.

Describe the similarities and differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Describe the etiology of congenital abnormalities.

Parkinson's disease is an autoimmune disorder that results in the destruction of nerves.

Fibromyalgia has symptoms that might not be diagnosed and treated despite years of discomfort.

Children with scoliosis should

Both major types of diabetes occur because of

The use of bone marrow stem cells has had no impact on the treatment of MS.

In sickle-cell disease, the characteristic sickle-shaped cells are

Multiple sclerosis is marked by the deterioration of nerve cells.

Your doctor reports that your newborn infant has a condition called patent foramen ovale. What is most likely to happen now?

Describe methods to manage asthma.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding congenital abnormalities?

Discuss the ways in which you can provide comfort and care to someone suffering from a chronic illness. In what ways can you assure them that they are not alone or forgotten?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the advanced stage of Alzheimer's disease?

Which of the following is the BEST example of a congenital abnormality?

Without proper management, diabetes can lead to premature death.

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