Name 3 of the 4 tissues that make up the organs of the body Answer- connective,
nerve, muscle, epithelial
Name the body plans that divides the body into right and left sides Answermidsagittal, median, sagittal
Which body system performs the following functions: framework for the body, protection
for internal structures, storage area for calcium, and produces blood cells? AnswerSkeletal
Name the two major organs located in the thoracic cavity Answer- Heart and lungs
Name the disease process that is characterized by softening or increased porosity of
the bones which causes them to break more easily. It is often seen more often in postmenopausal women due to the decrease in estrogen production. AnswerOsteoporosis
Which type of muscle tissue makes up the muscles of the body that are voluntary?
Answer- Skeletal or striated
Skeletal muscles may move a body part away from the midline of the body. What is this
movement called? Answer- Abduction
What is the medical term for the tissue that makes up the thick middle layer of the
heart? Answer- Myocardium
Name the type of blood vessel that has a thin (one cell layer thick) wall that allows for
the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, carbon dioxide and metabolic products AnswerCapillaries
Name the valve in the heart that prevents the backflow of blood from the right ventricle
into the right atrium? Answer- Tricuspid Valve
Name the structure of the lungs that allows the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
between the lungs and the capillaries surrounding these structures Answer- Alveoli
The small intestine is approximately 20 feet in length. What is the name given to the first
10 inches (approximately) of the small intestine? Answer- Duodenum
Name the four primary structures that make up the urinary system Answer- Kidneys,
urinary bladder, ureters, and urethra
Name the disease process that is characterized by impaired production of insulin by the
pancreas which results on hyperglycemia Answer- Diabetes
The nervous system is divided into two parts. Name the part that includes the brain and
the spinal cord Answer- Central nervous system
Name the glands for both the male and female reproductive systems Answer- Testes
and ovaries
Facial expressions such as a frown or a scowl are examples of what type of
communication Answer- Nonverbal
Name theee things that will promote active listening or “good” listening skills AnswerShow interest, patience, eye contact
State then theee essential elements to communication Answer- Message, sender,
receiver
When documenting on the medical record for the health care worker write observations
that can be seen, heard, felt, smelled or otherwise measured by all who make the
observation. What type of conversation are these? Answer- Objective
Describe the proper way to sign an entry in the medical record Answer- First initial, last
name, and your title
Write proper medical term for the surgical removal of the uterus Answer- Hysterectomy
Write the proper medical term for hardening of an artery Answer- Arteriosclerosis
Write the proper medical term for the recording of the electrical impulses of the brain
Answer- Electroencephalogram
Write the proper medical term for enlargement of the liver and spleen AnswerHepatosplenomegaly
Write the medical abbreviation for after meals Answer- Pc
Write the medical abbreviation for three times a day Answer- Tid
Write the meaning of the medical abbreviation “prn” Answer- as needed