AMCA PTC
Which of the following terms is used to indicate a heart rate below 60 beats per minute? -
correct answer-bradycardia
When a strong antigen invades the body, which type of immunity will develop? - correct
answer-natural active immunity
The type of wound in which a tissue is hanging as a flap or is torn loose is called a(n): -
correct answer-avulsion
Which of the following terms describes the study and science of the ear and its diseases? -
correct answer-otology
The ____ membrane separates the external auditory meatus from the middle ear cavity. -
correct answer-tympanic
The ________ is the longest and strongest bone in the body - correct answer-femur
Red bone marrow produces which of the following? - correct answer-platelets
Pleurisy is a condition that affects which anatomical structure? - correct answer-lungs
The ________ is the basic building block of all living things. - correct answer-cell
The thoracic cavity contains which of the following anatomical structures? - correct
answer-lungs
Which of the following combining word forms mean "internal organs?" - correct
answer-viscer/o
The combining word form "lei/o" is defined as: - correct answer-smooth
Which anatomical structure secretes sweat and arises from the dermis? - correct
answer-sudoriferous gland
Which of the following terms refers to the "true" skin? - correct answer-dermis
The prefix that means "beside, beyond, around" is: - correct answer-para
The suffix that means "berry shaped" is: - correct answer-coccus
The suffix that means "to view" is: - correct answer-opsy
The diagnostic term "seborrhea" is defined as: - correct answer-excessive discharge of oil
, The diagnostic term that means "bruise" is: - correct answer-contussion
"Fissure" is the diagnostic term for which of the following conditions? - correct
answer-crack-like split in the skin
The medical term ________ is used to describe "pinpoint skin hemorrhages." - correct
answer-petechia
Which of the following conditions causes a yellowing of the skin? - correct answer-jaundice
Food and air move through which of the following organs? - correct answer-pharynx
The vocal cords are located in the: - correct answer-larynx
When measuring a patient's vital signs, you would take all the following EXCEPT: - correct
answer-weight
Normal respiratory rates for adults are within the following ranges: - correct answer-12 to 20
Which of the following terms refers to absence or cessation of breathing? - correct
answer-apnea
dyspnea - correct answer-difficulty breathing
hypoxia - correct answer-lack of oxygen
eupnea - correct answer-normal breathing
difficulty breathing when lying down - correct answer-orthopnea
The force with which blood is pushed against arterial walls upon the heart ventricles
contraction is called a ____ blood pressure reading. - correct answer-systolic
Which of the following methods of examination uses slight or forcible pressure applied by the
tips of fingers, the whole hand, or both hands to the body part? - correct answer-palpation
Which of the following methods of examination uses some fingers to tap the body lightly or
sharply to determine the density, size, and position of underlying organs? - correct
answer-percussion
A stethoscope is usually used in which method of examination? - correct
answer-auscultation
visual examination - correct answer-inspection
process of measuring - correct answer-mensuration
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