1. The term morbidity refers to death. T/F False 2. Patients with allergies have a(n) ____ immune response to normal allergens Underactive Overactive 3. Which two immunoglobulins have complement activation capability? IgG & IgM IgG & IgM 4. Histology is the microscopic study of tissue. True/False True 5. When polies are attracted to the surrounding interstitial tissue, this attraction is called chemotaxis. True/False True 6. X-rays of the abdomen can reveal all but: Tumor mass Food poisoning 7. AIDS viruses can invade and kill helper T cells and reduce the effectiveness of the immune system overtime. True/False True
8. Prevalence refers to the number of cases of a disease in a particular population at a specific time. True False True 9. Cancer cells have an enlarged active nucleus and usually cancer have minimal cytoplasm. True False True 10. Which statement is not true about bone scans? This procedure uses a very small amount of a radioactive substance, called a tracer. It is used to determine or monitor multiple types of bone disease. It is helpful in identifying bone abnormalities that will not show up on standard X-ray. Areas where too much or too little tracer has been absorbed by the body may indicate cancer. Usually only a portion of the body is scanned during this procedure. Usually only a portion of the body is scanned during this procedure. 11. Which immunoglobulin is present in mucus, tears, saliva and intestinal secretions and renders pathogenic organism inactive? IgG IgA 12. Which are considered barriers that resist and protect the body from infection and tissue injury? Intact skin All of the above 13. A healthy heart has an orderly progression of: Polarization Depolarization 14. Which statement is incorrect concerning cell-mediated immunity? It is produced by T lymphocytes. It produces antibodies. 15. Which immunoglobulin is a large molecule? IgG IgM 16. What is the inflammatory response is characterized by? Redness and swelling Both A & B 17. Which is not an immunoglobulin? IgG IgN 18. A nosocomial infection is an infection not acquired in a healthcare facility. False 19. Which immunoglobulin is the immediate antibody produced in the primary response produced by the B lymphocyte? IgG IgM 20. Examples of diseases and conditions with chronic inflammation include: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease 21. What is the primary immunoglobulin secreted in the secondary immune response? IgG IgG 22. The greater the density change, the greater the percentage of ultrasound waves that will be reflected back to the transducer. True 23. The inflammatory response will: Mobilize the body defenses Amplify tissue injury Mobilize the body defenses 24. Mast cells contain: All of the above 25.
What does a purulent exudate contain? Neutrophils 26. __________ is a biologically active molecule is selected and is attached to a molecule which is a positron emitting radionuclide (tracer). MRI PET Scan 27. Inflammatory diseases arise when inflammation becomes uncontrolled and _________. Destroys white blood cells Causes destruction of healthy tissue 28. _____ primarily presents as dry mouth and eyes. Symptoms can also include dry skin, chronic cough, vaginal dryness and sometimes numbness of the limbs. Sjogren's
syndrome Sjogren's syndrome 29. When compared to a CAT scan, an MRI is: Noninvasive All of the above 30. A disorder is always an abnormal condition of the body. False 31. A bone scan is a(n) _____ medicine test that uses a very small amount of a radioactive substance called a tracer. Nuclear Nuclear 32. ________ is delayed cell mediated reaction. Hypersensitivity Type I Hypersensitivity Type II Hypersensitivity Type III Hypersensitivity Type IV Hypersensitivity Type 4 33. Hydrogen atoms are most prevalent in: Water and Fat Water and Fat 34. Which immunoglobulin may serve to activate B cells? IgG IgM IgA IgD IgE IgD 35. The
primary response to a foreign antigen can take up to 7 days. True 36. First trimester ultrasounds can be used to determine all but: Multiple births Cardiac abnormalities 37. Common cytokines include all but: Interleukin Intermixin 38. An abscess is a localized collection of pus in any body part that is caused by a pyogenic (pus-causing) bacteria. True 39. Histamine causes vasodilation and decreased vascular permeability. False
40. Benign cells are more distinctive in appearance because they have retained their cellular characteristics as opposed to cancer cells. True 41. ______ is a sudden onset of disease with usually a short duration. Chronic Acute 42. Remission refers to
a period of time in the course of the disease when signs and symptoms are absent such as following the treatment of cancer or leukemia. True 43. A serous exudate contains neutrophils and is pus. False 44. Fluoroscopy does expose the patient to a significantly less amount of radiation than a simple
chest X-ray. False 45. When looking at obstetrical ultrasounds, the ___ is black and the ___ is white. amniotic fluid, fetal Skelton amniotic fluid; fetal skeleton 46. ________ is an antibody mediated reaction with the activation of complement. Hypersensitivity Type I Hypersensitivity Type II Hypersensitivity Type III Hypersensitivity Type IV Hypersensitivity Type 2 47. When is it desirable to suppress the immune response? When the immune response is directed against the patient''s own cells. To reduce the risk of the immune response rejecting an organ transplant. Rh incompatibility with the newborn where maternal antibodies are directed against the Rh antigen on the fetal cells and causes their destruction. All of the above None of the above All of the above 48. Which are MRI classifications for medical devices and implants? MRI safe All of the above 49. Which statement is incorrect about acquired immunity? It is the body's other defense mechanism. There are 3 types of acquired immunity 50. Those at risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy are: Boxers All of the above 51. Second trimester ultrasounds can evaluate all but: Liver function Liver function 52. An EEG can be used to diagnose all but: ADHD ADHD 53. Homeostasis refers to the dynamic equilibrium of the external environment of the body. False 54. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system ________. Damages unhealthy cells in your body by mistake Attacks healthy cells 55. The uses of radiopaque material with X-ray may be useful in determining the presence or absence of: Tumor All of the above 56. A disorder is an abnormal condition of: Mind Mind and body 57. Which is not true of PET scans? Noninvasive Mobile 58. Ultrasound can be used to visualize: Muscles All of the above 59. The suffix "-itis" means: Inflammation Inflammation 60. Iatrogenesis refers to any inadvertent and preventable adverse physical, medical or mental condition that is the result of medical treatment or procedure administered by an individual or a team of medical personnel. True 61. __________ is generated by electromagnetic radiation. MRI X-ray 62. A fibrinous exudate contains: Neutrophils Fibrin 63. Syndrome is any combination of ______ linked together by a common factor. Symptoms All of the above 64. Which statement is incorrect about immunoglobulins? IgM is a large molecule and is the immediate antibody produced in the primary response produced by the B lymphocyte. IgG is gradually produced by the T lymphocyte. IgG is a smaller antibody and constitutes about 80% of the circulating antibody in our plasma. IgG is the primary IG secreted in the secondary immune response. IgG is gradually produced by the T lymphocyte. 65. Virulence refers to: Strength of the microorganism to cause disease Strength of the microorganism to cause disease 66. An EKG can be used to measure: The rate and rhythm of heartbeats All of the above 67. The peritoneum is the layer of cells that line the bladder. False 68. Which statement is incorrect concerning breast cancer and mammography? Mammography is an X-ray used to screen for breast cancer. Mammography can frequently determine a breast cancer lump before it becomes palpable. Incidence of breast cancer is 1 out of 10 women. All of the above Incidence of breast cancer is 1 out of 10 women. 69. Which statement is correct about NSAIDs? Inhibit the
action of histamine. Inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins. 70. Pathology is the study of cells. False 71. ______ is a more insidious or gradual start of a disease that progresses over time. Chronic Chronic 72. The carcinogenic effect of radiotherapy exposure is much greater than the common X-ray. True 73. Etiology refers to the cause of the disease. True 74. A disease can have: Signs and symptoms 75. What are the primary means of suppressing the immune response? Monoclonal antibodies Medication Both are correct 76. The word sequela refers to: A
condition following and resulting from a disease A condition following and resulting from a disease 77. A symptom is subjective and not physically verifiable. True 78. Which is not a type of
screening test? Single phase screenings 79. What is dedifferentiation? The loss of the characteristics of the cell The loss of the characteristics of the cell 80. Which statement is incorrect about the WHO screening recommendations? There should be a latent stage of the disease. There should be a test or examination for the condition. The test does not have to be acceptable to the population. The natural history of the disease should be adequately understood. There should be an agreed policy in whom to treat.
The test does not have to be acceptable to the population. 81. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited _____. Syndrome Metabolic disease 82. X-rays can be used to determine and evaluate all but: Dental pathology Hepatitis 83. Which cell is not involved in the inflammatory response? Polymorphonuclear leukocyte Monocyte Lymphocyte 84. What is used to view abdominal contents? Endoscope Laparoscope 85. Which statement is true about fluoroscopy? It is considered a static procedure. It uses intermittent X-ray beams. Not useful in the placement of a pacemaker. Less X-ray exposure than a chest X-ray. Requires a TV monitor. Requires a TV monitor 86. Which statement is incorrect concerning a pap smear? It cannot detect precancerous cells. It was developed by George Papanikalaou. It uses shed cervical cells. It is read by a cytologist. Cells can be collected by a sterile cotton tipped applicator. It cannot detect precancerous cells. 87. A sign of a disease is subjective and physically verifiable. False 88. The complement system
will augment the inflammatory response. True 89. Which immunoglobulin is a smaller antibody and constitutes about 80% of the circulating antibody in our plasma? IgG IgM IgA IgD IgE IgG 90. Which statement is not true about the 2008 WHO screening recommendations? The screening program should respond to a recognized need. The objectives of screening should be defined at the outset. There should be a scientific evidence of screening program effectiveness. There is no need for a defined target population. The program should integrate education, testing, clinical services and program management. There is no need for a defined target population. 91. Which immunoglobulin stimulates the
release of histamine and other mediators of inflammation and is active in allergies? IgE 92. With type 1 diabetes mellitus there is: Little to no insulin produced by the pancreas 93. Which statement is incorrect about the PMN? The PMN contains histamine granules. The PMN is a phagocytic cell. The PMN will engulf into its cytoplasm the cellular debris resulting from tissue injury. The PMN cytoplasm contains lysosomes which are organelles that have digestive enzymes. The PMN digestive enzymes will break down the cellular debris. The PMN contains histamine granules. 94. A severe infection in the blood caused by pathogenic bacteria is referred to as: Septicemia Septicemia 95. Metabolic diseases can be: All of the above 96. The pacemaker depolarization pathway does not
include: None of the above 97. Risk factors for osteoarthritis include: Obesity 98. An example of a
symptom is: Fatigue 99. MRI is invasive, less expensive and less time-consuming. False 100. Which statement is correct when a B lymphocyte encounters a foreign antigen? It will engulf the antigen. All of the above 101. An example of a sign is: Blood pressure 102. The term euthyroid refers to: Normal functioning 103. Iatrogenesis refers to any inadvertent and preventable adverse ______ that is the result of medical treatment or procedure administered by an individual or a team of medical personnel. Physical condition All of the above 104. The word neoplasm means _____ in Greek. Tumor New growth 105. There are two types of acquired immunity: femoral and cell-mediated immunity. False 106. Which statement is incorrect concerning humoral immunity? Produced by the B lymphocytes. Responsible for rejection of transplanted tissue 107. Endoscopy is a(n) ____ procedure used to examine a person's digestive tract using an endoscope. Nonsurgical Nonsurgical 108. A degenerative disease is the result of: An error in the process of meiosis A continuous process based on degenerative cell changes 109. A false positive is where the test is false but the medical condition does not exist. False 110. A hemorrhagic exudate contains: Neutrophils Red blood cells 111. Since MRI does not use ionizing radiation like CAT scans, it is generally favored over CAT scans if both testing modalities will yield the same information. True 112. Tumors of the colon can cause: All of the above 113. Endoscopy can be used to evaluate all but: Esophagus Jejunum 114. Laparoscopic surgical procedures include all but: Tubal ligation Tonsillectomy 115. ____ is the origin, production and course of disease. Mitosis Pathogenesis 116. Which statement is incorrect about mast cells? Mast
cells are specialized cells. None of the above 117. ______ help to coordinate the immune response by producing cytokines. Helper T cells 118.
A pathologist is a physician who studies tissues and disease. True 119. Ultrasound works on the principle of: Radiation detection High-frequency sound waves 120. Which statement about autoimmune disease is incorrect? Autoimmune diseases are a failure of self-antigen recognition. The immune system is unable to distinguish self-antigens from foreign antigens and produces an auto-antibody which is an immune response to the self-antigens. Approximately 3% of the population have an autoimmune disease. The incidence is much higher in men than in women. The incidence is much higher in men than in women 121. ________ is when an antibody-antigen complexes precipitate and are deposited in tissue or underneath the endothelium. Hypersensitivity Type I Hypersensitivity Type II Hypersensitivity Type III Hypersensitivity Type IV Hypersensitivity Type 3 122. Benign cells lose their cellular characteristics and become dedifferentiated. False 123. When tissue is injured, which cell(s) are attracted to the injury site? Polies All of the above 124. Those with ____ should not have an MRI. cochlear implants 125. Cell-mediated
immunity is produced by the T lymphocytes. True 126. Denser tissue appears darker on X-ray. False 127. A(n) ____ is anything that triggers an immune response. Antigen antigen 128. __________ is based on the principle that hydrogen atoms in an external magnetic field emit radiofrequency energy. MRI MRI 129. Which statement about scans is correct? Positron Emission Tomography is better known as PET or PET scan and is used to observe metabolic processes in the body. Very often a CT X-ray scan will be performed simultaneously to help generate a three- dimensional image. A biologically active molecule is selected and is attached to a positron emitting radionuclide (tracer). The concentration of the tracer is determined and is used as an indicator of metabolic activity. All of the above All of the above 130. Relapse refers to recurrence of the disease after a period of time where the disease was thought to have been
cured. True 131. What does CTE stand for? Chronic traumatic elephantiasis Chronic traumatic encephalopathy 132. Mammography very often can determine a breast cancer lump much earlier than before it finally becomes
palpable. True 133. Which statement about EKG deflections is true? The P wave represents ventricular repolarization. The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization. T wave represents atrial depolarization. Both A and B All of the above The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization.
134. A congenital disease is a medical condition that is: Highly contagious Present at or before birth and is acquired after conception 135. Electrocardiography is the procedure for recording: Electrical activity of the heart Brain waves electrical activity of the heart 136. A CAT scan of the head can determine all but: Infarction attention deficit disorder 137. In many cases, scoliosis is considered _____ in that there is no obvious cause. Iatrogenic
Idiopathic 138. The inflammatory response is described as a specific reaction to tissue injury. False 139. __________ works on the principle of high frequency sound waves. MRI ultrasound 140. Homeostasis is the medical term for when all systems are in balance. true 141. A false negative is when the medical condition is present but the screening test is positive. false 142. Phago- means: To eat 143. A CAT scan of the abdomen can be used for: Tumor masses All of the above 144. What are the requirements for MRI safe devices and implants? Nonmagnetic All of the above 145. Prostaglandins will decrease the inflammation associated with soft tissue injuries. False 146. The term mortality refers to the state of being or having a disease. False 147. Electroencephalography is a
method to record brain waves which are electrical activity of the brain. True 148. The MMWR is a weekly report that contains data on specific diseases as reported by state and territorial health departments. True 149. Prostaglandins stimulate all but: Pain white blood cell count 150. When ultrasound waves strike a denser interface, fewer waves will be reflected back to the transducer. False 151. Ninety percent of ____ patients are female and are between the ages of 15 and 44. Sjogren's syndrome
Lupus 152. Laboratory tests can be used to diagnose: Screen for unrecognized disease All the above 153. ________ is the acute or immediate reaction when
allergens bind to IgE on mast cells. Hypersensitivity Type 1 154. Histamine, kinins and leukotrienes will: Cause large vessels to dilate Increase vessel permeability Attract RBCs to the area Increase vessel permeability 155. Which statement is incorrect about opportunistic infections? The special opportunity is the decreased immunity. Pneumocystis jiroveci is considered an opportunistic microorganism. Opportunistic infections require an elevated helper T cell count. None of the above Opportunistic infections require an elevated helper T cell count 156. Protective body secretions include: Tears All of the above 157. The greater the tissue density, the less the amount of radiation that travels through the person to the digital detection device. True 158. Positron emission tomography is a functioning image technique
based on nuclear medicine principles. True 159. A B lymphocyte primary response to a foreign antigen can take up to ___ days. 7 160. The term pathogenesis refers to being able to predict the course and treatment of the disease. False 161. Agents of inflammation include all but: Histamine Chemotaxis 162. Intact skin prevents the entry of pathogens and harmful substances. True 163. An EMG is used to diagnose all but: Neuromuscular disorders Amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis Myasthenia gravis Brain aneurysm 164. Cancer cells lose their cellular characteristics and become dedifferentiated. True 165. Abdominal-pelvic CAT scans can be used for: All of the above 166. Tissue injury can occur from harmful exposure to: Chemical substances Physical agents All of the above 167. __________ is composed of multiple X-ray images taken at different angles. MRI CAT scan 168. The World health organization defines health as the state of complete: Physical wellbeing All of the above 169. Methicillin resistant staph aureus (MERSA) is: An example of a nosocomial infection All of the above 170. Some common congenital anomalies include: Clubfoot All of the above 171. Nutritional imbalance diseases are a result of: Excessive consumption of nutrients All of the above 172. Laparoscopy is also used to diagnosis all but: Endometriosis Bladder Infection 173. A disease may be due to an
abnormality in the structure or function of the human body. True 174. Neoplastic disease refers only to malignant growths. False 175. Organs that benefit from ultrasound evaluation include all but: Pancreas Cerebral cortex 176. _____ is when tissue is obtained and then sent to the lab for a diagnosis. Erythropoiesis Biopsy 177. Laboratory tests are used to diagnose disease but also can be used to screen for unrecognized disease. True 178.
A symptom is something that the patient is aware of and perceives but it cannot be proven. True |