Health Science Final Exam Part 3

Front 1

The liquid portion of blood that comprises 55% of the blood's volume is called:

Back 1

plasma

Front 2

Which circulatory disorder indicates an underlying coronary artery process?

Back 2

Angina pectoris

Front 3

When analyzing of a patient's blood sample, the laboratory technician documented clotted blood cells. Which blood components were involved in this process?

Back 3

Thrombocytes

Front 4

The patient notices that he has been bruising easily. laboratory studies indicate that his blood clots very slowly. It is suspected that this patient might have:

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hemophitis

Front 5

A child was admitted to the emergency department with a nosebleed. He was treated by injecting the clotting factor. What was the child's diagnosis?

Back 5

Hemophilia

Front 6

When a laboratory technician looks at a slide under the microscope and sees numerous white blood cells, which condition is likely?

Back 6

Inflammation

Front 7

Abby went to the emergency room with complaints of chest pain. The diagnostic tests revealed that she had no heart damage. Abby understands that she will be treated for:

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Angina pectoris

Front 8

The blood composed that is responsible for transporting oxygen to body cells is:

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Hemoglobin

Front 9

Electrical stimulation throughout the ventricles is delivered by the:

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perkinjie fibers

Front 10

Frances was seen at the urgent car center complaining of chest pain. Diagnostic tests revealed that Frances had a heart attack. This is caused by:

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coronary artery disease

Front 11

The athlete sustained an open wound while on the practice field. A couple of days later the injury appeared red, swollen and was warm to the touch. The injury resulted in which development?

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inflammation

Front 12

The tiny, oval-shaped lymph structures located throughout the body are known as:

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lymph nodes

Front 13

The lymphatic vessel that collects lymph from the left chest, abdomen, and lower limbs is called the:

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thoracic duct

Front 14

After falling to the floor with breathing problems and severe facial swelling the emergency medical term treated Lisa with:

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Epipen

Front 15

Sarah has a fever and cough. How does her lymphatic system respond to these symptoms?

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Lymphocyte production

Front 16

Paul is going to the nurse practitioner to receive his immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella. What type of immunity to these diseases will he receive?

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Artificial acquired immunity

Front 17

Which respiratory structure serves as a common passage way for air food?

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Pharynx

Front 18

Janie was diagnosed with influenza. In addition to respiratory symptoms, Janie may have:

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joint pain

Front 19

A patient has been diagnosed with emphysema. Emphysema damages the alveoli and they lose their elasticity. The function lost is:

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the ability to exhale

Front 20

Joe blows into a spirometer and relaxes his diagram. This process is:

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exhalation

Front 21

Which function is demonstrated by the diagram contracting and moving downward?

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External respiration

Front 22

After running a mile, Sherri has a respiratory rate of 25 breaths per minute. What type of breathing is observed?

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Tachypnea

Front 23

The patient complains of night sweats, fever, weight loss, and blood tinged sputum. Which respiratory disorder is the patient experiencing?

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Tuberculosis

Front 24

James is in the post anesthesia care unit and has a respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute. What type of breathing is observed?

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Eupnea

Front 25

Which organ is found in the buccal cavity?

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Palate

Front 26

Which structure is found in the abdominal cavity?

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Cecum

Front 27

The teeth and tongue contribute to this function of the digestive system:

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physical breakdown of food

Front 28

A diabetic patient who has a wound that is healing slowly may be started on a diet high in:

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protein

Front 29

Weston presented in the emergency department with abdominal pain and nausea after eating a meal that was high in fat. His symptoms indicate a diagnosis of:

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Cholelithiasis

Front 30

The spread of which disorder characterized by nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea could be prevented by practicing good handwashing?

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Gastroenteritis

Front 31

The substance that is produced by the liver and aids in the digestion of fat is:

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bile

Front 32

How is Hepatitis A different from Hepatitis B?

Back 32

The patient ate contaminated food and water

Front 33

Laura has a poor self-image and refuses to eat. Which disorder is she experiencing?

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Anorexia nervosa