AAMA Review – Questions With Solutions
A flexible connective tissue that is attached to bones at the joints ✔ Ans - Cartilage
what closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing ✔ Ans - Epiglottis
the body's ability to maintain its normal state is called ✔ Ans - Homeostasis
is not known to help prevent infection ✔ Ans - osteoblasts
Does not have mature cells has a nucleus ✔ Ans - erythrocyte
the body cavity that contains the pituitary gland ✔ Ans - Cranial
is located beneath the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity ✔ Ans - The Liver
anatomical regions of abdomen lies just distal to the sternum? ✔ Ans -
Epigastric
Which of the following cavities are separated by the diaphragm ✔ Ans - Thoracic and abdominal
describes the motion of bending the forearm toward the body? ✔ Ans -
Flexion
positions does a patient lie face down ✔ Ans - Prone
the aorta, esophagus, heart and trachea are located in the ✔ Ans - Mediastinum
IF a foot is abducted, it is moved in which direction ✔ Ans - Outward
the anatomic location for the spinal canal is ✔ Ans - dorsal what is a structural, fibrous protein found in the dermis ✔ Ans - Collagen
A patient has a fracture in which the radius is bent but not displaced, and the skin is intact is known as what type of fracture. ✔ Ans - Closed, greenstick
A large bone found superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium ✔ Ans - The Femur
THe physician directs the medical assistant to complete a request form for an x-ray study of the fibula. the procedure is preformed on what structure ✔ Ans - the lower leg
a disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during
the day. ✔ Ans - narcolepsy
the point at which an impluse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron is called the ✔ Ans - synapse
what controls body temperature, sleep and appetite ✔ Ans - The hypothalamus
what cranial nerves is related to the sense of smell ✔ Ans - olfactory
A substance that aids the transmission of nerve impulses ✔ Ans - Acetylcholine
The carotid pulse is located ✔ Ans - on the anterior side of the neck
A patient sustains severe blunt trauma to the left upper abdomen and requires surgery. The body organ most likely to be involved is the ✔ Ans - The spleen
where is the sinoatrial node located ✔ Ans - In the upper wall of the right atrium
Blood flows from the right ventricle of the heart into the ✔ Ans - Pulmonary arteries
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Studyhall. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.