HIT 205 Module 8: Diagnosis Term Review Final (Graded)
Questions And Answers Latest Update With Correct Answers
2025/2026
Janet is a 30 year old woman who has been recently diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-
S1. She is currently in the emergency room with suspician of cauda equna compression. Which of the
following is a sign or symptom of cauda equina compression?
a. gastrocnemius weakness
b. reduced or absent ankle refles
c. numbness of the lateral foot
d. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks - -answerd. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of carpel tunnel syndrome?
a. the goal of treatment is to prevent flexion and extension movements of the wrist
b. splints are used in carpal tunnel syndrome because the allow for free movement of the fingers and
thumb while maintaining the wrist in a neutral position
c. corticosteroid injections are discouraged in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome because of the
risks for median nerve damage, scarring and infection
d all of the above - -answerd all of the above
Which statement about HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for healthcare workers is most accurate?
,a. PEP should be started within hours after the exposure
b. PEP should be started within 73 hours after the exposure
c. Renal and hepatic function tests should be done 6 weeks after beginning PEP
d. PEP will prevent potential hepatitis-C infection if present - -answera. PEP should be started within
hours after the exposure
Sinusitis is considered when there are episodes of prolonged inflammation with repeated or
inadequately treated acute infection lasting greater then:
a. 4 weeks
b. 8 weeks
c. 12 weeks
d. 16 weeks - -answerc. 12 weeks
A patient presents with the following signs and symptoms: gradual onset of low grade fever, marked
fatigue, severe sore throat and posterior cervical lymphadenopathy. Based on the signs and symptoms
alone, which of the following conditions is most likely the cause?
a. gonorrhea
b. mononucleosis
c. influenza
d. herpes zoster - -answerb. mononucleosis
In which of the following situations would referral to a specialist be needed for sinusitis
a. recurrent sinusitis
b. allergic sinusitis
c. sinusitis that is refractory to antibiotic therapy
d. all of the above - -answerd. all of the above
, Heart valve damage resulting from acute rheumatic fever is a long-term sequelae resulting from
infection with which of the following pathogens?
a. coxsackievirus
b. cytomegalovirus
c. francisella tularensis
d. group A streptococcus - -answerd. group A streptococcus
What is the recommended calcium intake for adults over the age of 50 with low bone mass?
a. 1200mg/day
b 1000mg/day
c. 1300mg/day
d. 1500mg/day - -answerd. 1500mg/day
A 14 year old is seen with complaints of severe testicular pain. The clinician suspects testicular torsion.
Which of the following is the appropriate action?
a. obtain a scrotal ultrasound
b. obtain a computed tomography scan (CT)
c. instruct the patient to elevate the scrotum
d. send the patient to the Emergency room - -answerc. instruct the patient to elevate the scrotum
d. send the patient to the Emergency room
All students are subject to review of clinical logs to ensure that they have received a well-rounded
experience
a. true
b. false - -answera. true
Questions And Answers Latest Update With Correct Answers
2025/2026
Janet is a 30 year old woman who has been recently diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-
S1. She is currently in the emergency room with suspician of cauda equna compression. Which of the
following is a sign or symptom of cauda equina compression?
a. gastrocnemius weakness
b. reduced or absent ankle refles
c. numbness of the lateral foot
d. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks - -answerd. paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of carpel tunnel syndrome?
a. the goal of treatment is to prevent flexion and extension movements of the wrist
b. splints are used in carpal tunnel syndrome because the allow for free movement of the fingers and
thumb while maintaining the wrist in a neutral position
c. corticosteroid injections are discouraged in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome because of the
risks for median nerve damage, scarring and infection
d all of the above - -answerd all of the above
Which statement about HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for healthcare workers is most accurate?
,a. PEP should be started within hours after the exposure
b. PEP should be started within 73 hours after the exposure
c. Renal and hepatic function tests should be done 6 weeks after beginning PEP
d. PEP will prevent potential hepatitis-C infection if present - -answera. PEP should be started within
hours after the exposure
Sinusitis is considered when there are episodes of prolonged inflammation with repeated or
inadequately treated acute infection lasting greater then:
a. 4 weeks
b. 8 weeks
c. 12 weeks
d. 16 weeks - -answerc. 12 weeks
A patient presents with the following signs and symptoms: gradual onset of low grade fever, marked
fatigue, severe sore throat and posterior cervical lymphadenopathy. Based on the signs and symptoms
alone, which of the following conditions is most likely the cause?
a. gonorrhea
b. mononucleosis
c. influenza
d. herpes zoster - -answerb. mononucleosis
In which of the following situations would referral to a specialist be needed for sinusitis
a. recurrent sinusitis
b. allergic sinusitis
c. sinusitis that is refractory to antibiotic therapy
d. all of the above - -answerd. all of the above
, Heart valve damage resulting from acute rheumatic fever is a long-term sequelae resulting from
infection with which of the following pathogens?
a. coxsackievirus
b. cytomegalovirus
c. francisella tularensis
d. group A streptococcus - -answerd. group A streptococcus
What is the recommended calcium intake for adults over the age of 50 with low bone mass?
a. 1200mg/day
b 1000mg/day
c. 1300mg/day
d. 1500mg/day - -answerd. 1500mg/day
A 14 year old is seen with complaints of severe testicular pain. The clinician suspects testicular torsion.
Which of the following is the appropriate action?
a. obtain a scrotal ultrasound
b. obtain a computed tomography scan (CT)
c. instruct the patient to elevate the scrotum
d. send the patient to the Emergency room - -answerc. instruct the patient to elevate the scrotum
d. send the patient to the Emergency room
All students are subject to review of clinical logs to ensure that they have received a well-rounded
experience
a. true
b. false - -answera. true
