HLTH125 midterm ch3 ch4 ch5
The prefix brady- means:
deficient.
fast.
slow.
difficult.
When an artery is open so blood flows freely, the artery is:
latent.
subacute.
patent.
hyperactive.
A/an _____ can be seen, heard, measured, or felt by an examiner.
hypoplasia
sign
lumen
occlusion
The term extraocular means pertaining to:
part of the eye.
outside the eye.
around the eye.
within the eye.
Which of the following terms means "pertaining to around the heart"?
epicardial
pericardial
intracardial
endocardial
The term arrest means:
wide open.
lying hidden.
to stop.
below sharp.
A person that does not have a fever can be described as:
intermediary.
afebrile
anicteric.
polydactyly.
The space inside any tube, such as an artery or needle, is called the:
latent.
patent.
sign
lumen.
Which statement is the best overall description of a cell in the human body?
Cells are basic building blocks of the body, which work to sustain life.
A cell is a chemical compound.
Cells pump blood around.
Cells are a control center.
Where does the human body get energy?
Energy is produced by the endocrine system.
We are born with it, in the chromosomes.
The brain makes energy and sends it around where needed.
The mitochondria in cells produce energy.
In what direction is cephalic?
away from a point of attachment
toward the head
toward a point of attachment
toward the tail
In what direction is lateral?
toward the back
toward the middle
toward the side
toward the front
The midsagittal plane divides the body into:
upper and lower parts.
front and back parts.
superior and inferior portions.
equal left and right parts.
The heart is in the:
pelvic cavity.
dorsal cavity.
thoracic cavity.
abdominal cavity.
The appendix is located in which quadrant?
right upper
left lower
left upper
right lower
The epigastric region is located in what position in the nine regions of the abdominopelvic cavity?
center region
left middle region
upper left region
upper middle region
What is the word part for the body area of the mouth?
dent/i
or/o
ot/o
manus
Which word part pertains to the neck?
thorac/o
gastr/o
cervic/o
neur/o
Which term means "pertaining to a definite locale"?
dorsal
superficial
topical
caudal
The term superficial means:
top or highest point.
pertaining to the surface.
pertaining to a place.
midpoint of a body.
If you were having a quiz on "anatomy," what would the questions on that quiz ask you to do?
Explain how certain body parts work.
Identify locations of structures in the body.
Remember correct drug dosages.
Memorize a list of terms.
To what does the term inguinal refer?
the tail
an organ
a slender body form
the groin
If you wanted to study disease, you would take a course in:
cytology.
physiology.
anatomy.
pathology.
What is the term that refers to fatty tissue?
superficial
organic
adipose
android
The location of the nose in the human body could best be described as:
anterior and medial.
anterior and lateral.
posterior and inferior.
posterior and superior.
In the human body, quadrants apply to the:
four extremities.
chest
entire body.
abdomen.
What term means "study of tissue"?
physiology
cytology
biology
histology
If a drug is "generic", what does that mean?
It is using the brand name given by a drug company.
It is more expensive.
It has undesirable side effects.
It is using its official name.
What lies immediately under the epidermis?
the roots of the hair
a coil of sweat gland
the dermis
the subcutaneous layer
Which structure secretes oil?
hair follicle
arrector pili
sebaceous gland
sudoriferous gland
Loss of hair, especially baldness, is known as:
avulsion.
alopecia.
albinism.
acrochordon.
Which is the usual sign of a second degree or partial thickness burn?
skin redness
lack of pain
blisters
area is sunken
Cellulitis can be described as:
inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
a type of allergic dermatitis.
inflammation of skin cells all over the body.
a nail infection.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
decubitus
dacubitus
dicubetis
decubetus
Which of the following is the term for separation or bursting open of a surgical wound?
ecchymosis
excoriation
dehiscence
paronychia
Erythema is defined as:
skin allergy to red dye.
redness of the skin.
fungal infection of the skin.
bleeding from the skin.
Herpes simplex Type 1 can cause:
warts
impetigo
miliaria
cold sores
An intradermal medication is administered where?
sprayed onto the skin
injected under the skin
injected between the skin layers
rubbed into the skin
Which of the following is a characteristic of melanoma?
uneven color
smooth borders
symmetrical shape
unchanging diameter
A diagnosis of onychomycosis means there is:
abnormal growth of body hair.
a sweat gland infection.
a nail fungal infection.
no nail growth.
Thick, dry scales on the skin with redness and itching is characteristic of:
psoriasis.
purpura
lupus
pruritus
German or three-day measles is medically known as:
rosacea.
roseola.
rubella.
rubeola.
Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by:
the itch mite.
allergies.
lice.
an unknown cause.
Which of the following describes a macule?
discolored spot on the skin
small, fluid-filled sac
solid, elevated area
crack-like sore
Tinea is a contagious skin disease, caused by a fungus, that is also known as:
ringworm.
prickly heat.
staph infection.
varicella.
An antipruritic medication will help with:
infection.
warts
itching.
acne.
A sweat test, used to determine levels of chloride on the skin, is used to diagnose:
cystic fibrosis.
eczema
lupus.
melanoma.
Which abbreviation means diagnosis?
ID
Dx
Bx
PPD
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