Medicine Expert Answers & Study Resources

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following is responsible for 60% of a person's body weight? A) Water B) Muscle C) Bone D) Fat 2) The small intestine is lined with 4 to 5 million finger-like projections that are called A) Villi B) Stomach buds C).

ESSAY.  Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper. 19) Describe three advantages of pulsed lavage over whirlpool therapy. 20) Describe three problems with the literature on the use of modalities to enhance wound healing. .

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Water is second to what in its importance to life? A) Nitrogen B) Iron C) Oxygen D) None of these 2) What is responsible for sending thirst signals to the brain? A) Cardiovascular system B) Nervous system C) Kidneys D) Mouth 3) Water comprises ________.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which term describes the need for workers to depend upon one another to get the job done and done well? A) Networking B) Interdependence C) Adaptability D) Independence 2) How does interdependence relate to health care workers? A) Independence is the.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) The "S" in SOAP stands for A) Standard B) Subjective C) Snacks D) Seldom 2) Food intake (diet history) should be included in what part of the SOAP assessment? A) Assessment B) Objective C) Plan D) Subjective 3) Clinical signs and medical labs should be.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Fundamental practitioner skills include the ability to A) Explain treatments and procedures B) Guide patients to adopt better health habits C) Listen to patients' concerns and problems D) All of these 2) Communication skills have traditionally been learned through "osmosis.".

ESSAY.  Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper. 17) List three precautions or contraindications to the use of electrical stimulation as an adjunct for wound healing. 18) List three precautions or contraindications to the use of negative pressure wound therapy as an adjunct for.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) In children with special needs, what feeding abnormalities may occur due to oral malformations and motor dysfunctions? A) Decreased ability to eat age-appropriate foods B) Delayed self-feeding C) Increased exposure of teeth to cariogenic foods D) All of these 2).

Match the following description to a “Do” or “Don’t” when interviewing or applying for a job. Note: Answers may be used more than once. a. Do b. Don’t 69. Display a positive attitude 70. Leave your cell phone on in case of emergency 71. Read an urgent text message 72. Why is continuing education important in.

ESSAY.  Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper. 18) Define autolytic debridement. 19) State two precautions or contraindications to enzymatic debridement. 20) State two drawbacks to wound cleansing. .

ESSAY.  Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper. 18) What is the difference between a bactericidal agent and a bacteriostatic agent? 19) What is meant by the terms resistance and sensitivity? 20) Describe why a whirlpool can be disinfected but not sterilized. .

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Order the following dressings from least absorptive to most absorptive. A) Hydrogel, alginate, semipermeable foam. B) Alginate, hydrogel, semipermeable film. C) Hydrocolloid, semipermeable film, alginate. D) Semipermeable film, semipermeable foam, alginate. 2) All of the following statements are true about.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Systemic nutrition affects A) Enamel B) Hard tissue C) Soft tissue D) All of the above 2) The following is the term used to describe foods or beverages that readily cause a drop in plaque pH to <5.5 within 30.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which terms describe a student's real-life, on-site learning experience? A) Practicum B) Externship C) Clinicals D) All of the above E) None of the above 2) What is the purpose of a practicum? A) To gain "real-life" experience working on-site in a.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) The oral cavity is composed of A) Fluids B) Tissues C) Cells D) All of the above 2) Soft tissues include A) Salivary glands B) Teeth C) Alveolar bone D) All of the above 3) The most highly mineralized body tissue is the A) Cartilage B) Enamel C).

Match the following description to a “Do” or “Don’t” when interviewing or applying for a job. Note: Answers may be used more than once. a. Do b. Don’t 59. Arrive 10–15 minutes early 60. Leave your children in the waiting room 61. Display an overconfident attitude 62. Tell the interviewer about a former supervisor who practiced.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which is important to consider when identifying your occupational preferences? A) Opportunities for advancement B) Geographic location C) Size of the organization D) Type of employment setting E) All of the above 2) What happens when there is a shortage of.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) By definition, lipids include 1. triglycerides 2. phospholipids 3. amino acids 4. sterols A) 1, 2, 4 B) 1 only C) 1 and 2 D) All of the above 2) Which is the best dietary approach to lowering blood lipids? A) Replacing saturated fats with.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Minerals are a group of elements that A) Must be supplied by the diet B) Are needed in large quantities C) Are not necessary for normal health and function D) Are made in the body 2) Minerals are inorganic compounds..

ESSAY.  Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper. 15) State two contraindications to autolytic debridement. 16) Define nonselective debridement. 17) Give three examples of selective debridement. .

TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 56) In order to ensure security and recall passwords, it is best to use the same passwords both at work and at home. To avoid confusion, passwords should not be changed more often than is absolutely.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 11) Hydrocolloid dressings are: A) nonadhesive. B) permeable to stool and urine. C) associated with hypogranulation. D) impermeable to water and bacteria. 12) Alginate dressings may be appropriate in each of the following situations EXCEPT: A) over exposed tendons. B).

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) By definition, a dietary supplement may include A) An amino acid B) A mineral C) A vitamin D) All of the above 2) The top selling supplements are A) Muscle builders B) Multivitamins C) Mood boosters D) Weight-loss enhancers 3) Under DSHEA A) Dietary supplements do.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following is a type of vitamin A? A) Carotenoids B) Retinoids C) Oxalates D) Both A and B 2) Which of the following are TRUE about vitamin C? 1. Needed for hydroxylation of methalmalonic acid 2. Enhances iron absorption 3..

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) The prevalence of obesity is increasing among A) Children B) Adults C) Adolescents D) All of the above 2) Frequent intake of food away from home can result in a A) High-sugar diet B) Low-fiber diet C) High-fat diet D) All of these 3) The.

TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 31) Some educational programs require keeping a journal and documenting certain types of information. 32) Keeping a journal helps students to remember their patients' names. 33) It is okay to use a cell phone as a watch to.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Connections between or among people are called: A) Interpersonal relationships. B) Self-directed teams. C) Diverse groups. D) Role models. E) All of the above F) None of the above 2) Which help strengthen relationships at work? A) Trust B) Honesty C) Inclusion D) Fairness.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) What is diversity? A) Racial or ethnic groups B) Similarities, common ground C) Differences, dissimilarities, variations D) Personality types E) All of the above F) None of the above 2) Which are examples of diversity? A) Race B) Gender C) Physical condition D) Age E).

Match the following description to a “Do” or “Don’t” when interviewing or applying for a job. Note: Answers may be used more than once. a. Do b. Don’t 64. Be enthusiastic 65. Ask questions about the job and the medical practice 66. Tell the interviewer there was a traffic jam which is why you are.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following is NOT a function of dietary fiber? A) Slowing the absorption of glucose to manage insulin secretion B) Interfering with the absorption of dietary fat and cholesterol C) Helping to transport protein to support.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 49) The MyPyramid website provides a personalized diet plan based on A) the Atkins Diet. B) the intake of carbohydrates. C) the latest nutrition and health recommendations. D) the amount of fat in your diet. 50) What do the widths of.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) To treat obesity, weight loss treatment should include A) A registered dietitian B) A physician C) A psychologist D) All of the above 2) Surgical treatment for obesity A) May be recommended for adults who have have a BMI >40 or.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) All of the following are considered to be periodontium tissues except one. Which of the following is the exception? A) Gingiva B) Oral mucosa C) Cementum D) The tooth 2) Which of the following are considered antioxidants? A) Vitamin D B) Vitamin.

TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 34) The HCAHPS system focuses on creating a culture of "always"—always delivering quality care to every patient during every encounter. 35) Hospitals can receive financial incentives through health care reform by achieving and improving their scores. 36) In.

ESSAY.  Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper. 17) Name three specific allergies you should ask about during your examination of a patient with an open wound. 18) Explain why you should include a screening of the gastrointestinal system in your examination of patients with.

TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 41) Since health care workers function with doctors and other professionals in clean and safe environments, they do not need to worry much about their own health and wellness. 42) The lack of effective time management skills.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which is the ability to manage aspects of your life outside of work? A) Adaptability B) Priorities C) Personal skills D) Time management E) All of the above F) None of the above 2) Which results from good personal skills? A).

ESSAY. Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper. 18) Provide four benefits to moist wound healing. 19) List four functions of wound dressings. 20) Describe five factors you should consider when choosing a dressing for a patient with an open wound. .

TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 46) Dress for success, even if you have to borrow clothes. 47) Be yourself; do not pretend to be someone you think would be more appealing to the interviewers. 48) As part of the interviewing process, some health.

ESSAY.  Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper. 16) Describe two ways increasing wound bioburden impedes wound healing. 17) Define an abscess. .

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Pregnant women may be advised to take the following supplements except one. Which of the following is the exception? A) Calcium B) Vitamin A C) Folic acid D) Iron 2) The leading cause of mental retardation in the United States.

SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question. 51) ________ are up-front fees for services covered by Medicare supplemental policies. 52) Doctors can also ________ the Medicare system by prescribing the most expensive drugs, rather than generics. 53) Despite, or perhaps because of, the Anti-Fraud.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following is TRUE with regard to complete proteins? A) Complete proteins contain all of the essential amino acids present in proper proportions to support growth. B) All complete proteins come from animal sources; there.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Wiring the maxilla and mandible together is referred to as A) Fracture fixation B) Extraction C) Fusion D) Intermaxillary fixation 2) Over 25% for individuals in developed countries over age 75 had lost all their natural teeth because tooth loss.

MULTIPLE CHOICE.  Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following are contraindications for sharp debridement? A) Slough. B) Uninfected heel ulcers with normal ankle-brachial indices (ABIs). C) Areas that cannot be adequately visualized. D) Eschar. 2) Which of the following is NOT a purpose for debridement? A).

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to a person's food choices? A) Geographic location B) Ethnicity C) Economic factors D) Religion E) All the above contribute 2) The FDA oversees the use of health claims on food.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Moral behavior and qualities define a person's ________ and directly affect their performance and reputation as a health care professional. A) Income B) Character C) Preferences D) Personality E) All of the above F) None of the above 2) What.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which are possible benefits of working in the health care industry? Select all that apply. A) Health insurance B) Tuition assistance C) A retirement plan D) Paid holidays E) Paid vacation F) Life insurance 2) What are hard skills?.

MULTIPLE CHOICE.  Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Order the following in order of increasing wound bioburden. A) Infection, contamination, colonization. B) Contamination, infection, colonization. C) Contamination, colonization, infection. D) Colonization, contamination, infection. 2) All of the following increase the risk of infection EXCEPT: A) ischemia. B).

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Obesity is NOT a concern for the older adult population because most older adults are underweight. A) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct. B) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. C) The.