FINAL AMCA CALREGIONAL EXAM QUESTIONS

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FINAL AMCA CALREGIONAL EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -79 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation

Question 1: Phlebitis

Answer:

inflammation of a vein can be caused by an infection called cellulitis

Question 2: atrial depolarization

Answer:

P wave (atrial depolarization)

Question 3: T wave

Answer:

ventricular repolarization

Question 4: antidote

Answer:

a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

Question 5: T1 Diabetes

Answer:

5-10% of cases -autoimmune destruction of beta cells -may be inherited or environmental -insulin therapy needed always -usually occurs in childhood or adolescence -ketosis may be the first sign

Question 6: zygote vs embryo vs fetus

Answer:

An embryo is 2-8wks post fertilization A zygote is a single-celled organism resulting from a fertilized egg.Fetus- 8 wks to end

Question 7: Where is the pituitary gland located?

Answer:

base of the brain

Question 8: Stages of infection

Answer:

Incubation period Prodromal stage Full stage of illness- acute Convalescent period

Question 9: Medicaid Preventative Child Health Program

Answer:

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) requires regular health maintenance exams & careful documentation of examination findings DOES NOT include cosmetic services

Question 10: Acromegaly

Answer:

abnormal enlargement of the extremities and some bones of the face that is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty

Question 11: signs of neglect

Answer:

Absence of food, water, heat, can have bedsores, skin disorders, rashes, untreated injuries, malnutrition, and poor personal hygiene. Absence of appropriate clothing for weather

Question 12: Vision deficiency in peds

Answer:

Snellen exam big E chart and indicate with fingers which way the legs of the E go

Question 13: Most common cause of adrenal insufficiency

Answer:

autoimmune destruction of the cells producing the hormone

Question 14: Graves disease

Answer:

hyperthyroidism; bulging eyes, irritability

Question 15: QRS

Answer:

ventricular depolarization Question 16: Immunization schedule- how often are they seen in infancy or toddlerhood?

Answer:

Every 2-3 mo for the first 18 months

Question 17: Augmented leads

Answer:

aVR, aVL, aVF (take 3 measurements)

aVR: RA to LA to LL

aVL: LA to RA to LL

aVF: LL to RA to LA

NEVER R LEG

Question 18: IVP and Iodine?

Answer:

Ask pt if they are allergic to iodine or shellfish as it uses a blue iodine dye for pt to consume for imaging

Question 19: most common gynecologic malignancy

Answer:

cancer (cervical or uterine)

Question 20: Scored tablet

Answer:

tablets scored with a dividing line that may be cut in half

Question 21: Early signs of pregnancy

Answer:

-missed period -breast tenderness -morning sickness -fatigue -increased urination

Question 22: Practicum

Answer:

A supervised work experience that is required in an educational program and usually unpaid. Formerly called an externship.

Question 23: Arterial vs venous bleed

Answer:

arterial- bright red spurting blood venous- dark slow bleeding

Question 24: Menstruation phases

Answer:

-proliferative (follicular) -ovulatory -luteal -menstrual phase