Navy Hospital Corpsman HCB Test 7
a circumscribed collection of free fluid up to 0.5 cm in diameter - ANS-vesicle
a clear, watery fluid, especially that moistening the surface of serous membranes or exuded in
inflammation of any of those membranes - ANS-serum
a cutaneneous reaction to an external substance - ANS-contact dermatitis
a device that wraps around the neck and provides rigid form to help prevent movement -
ANS-cervical collar
a flat, circumscribed area that is a change in the color of the skin; less than 1 cm in diameter -
ANS-macule
a form of arthritis, is a disorder or purine metabolism that results from an elevated serum uric
acid level - ANS-gout
a fracture in which the bone is broken in several places - ANS-comminuted fracture
a manner of walking or moving on foot - ANS-gait
a pathologic change in the tissues - ANS-skin lesion
a specialized form of involuntary muscle, found only in the heart - ANS-cardiac muscle
a tearing away or forcible separation - ANS-avulsion
a vesicle greater than 1cm in diameter - ANS-bulla
ability to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own - ANS-automaticity
absence or loss of hair - ANS-alopecia
An elevated, firm, circumscribed area; less than 1 cm in diameter - ANS-papule
an excoriation, or circumscribed removal of the superficial skin layers - ANS-abrasion
an incomplete fracture - ANS-greenstick fracture
an inflammatory follicular, papular, and pulsar eruption involving the pilosebaceous apparatus -
ANS-acne
an injury to an extremity with no associated opening in the skin - ANS-closed extremity injury
an injury to an extremity with no associated opening in the skin - ANS-closed extremity injury
any break in the bone or tooth - ANS-fracture
any mechanical injury (usually caused by a blow) resulting in hemorrhage beneath unbroken
skin - ANS-contusion
Any substance or material in a form which poses an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and
property when transported in commerce - ANS-hazardous material
at the lower end of the fibula - ANS-lateral malleolus
at the lower end of the tibia - ANS-medial malleolus
bones connect to other bones - ANS-joints
branch of medicine concerned with the prevention or correction of disorders of the
musculoskeletal system - ANS-orthopedics
calcaneus - ANS-heel bone
can contract upon voluntary command of the individual - ANS-voluntary muscle
carpal - ANS-wrist
complete disruption to ankle is what grade - ANS-grade 3
, cuts, open wounds that sometimes cause significant blood loss - ANS-laceration
Deep seated pyogenic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues usually arising in several
contiguous hair follicles with formation of connecting sinuses - ANS-carbuncle
discrepancies between active and passive ROM may indicate what? - ANS-true muscle
weakness or a joint disorder
dried serum, blood, or purulent exudates; slightly elevated; size varies; brown, red, black, tan, or
straw-colored - ANS-crust
Elevated, firm, and rough lesion with flat top surface greater than 1 cm in diameter -
ANS-plaque
Elevated, firm, circumscribed lesion; deeper in dermis than a papule; 1 to 2 cm in diameter -
ANS-nodule
Elevated, irregular-shaped area of cutaneous edema; solid, transient, variable diameter -
ANS-wheal
Elevated, superficial lesion; similar to a vesicle but filled with purulent fluid - ANS-pustule
essential for movement, sensation, and vital functions - ANS-spine
extent of movement of a joint, measured in degrees of a circle - ANS-range of motion
Falls from greater than ___ meter (roughly __') or down more than ___ flights of stairs indicate a
high-risk for spinal injury - ANS-1 meter (roughly 3 feet) 5 flights
felt when two irregular bony surfaces rub together as a joint moves, when two rough edges of a
broken bone rub together - ANS-crepitus
fibrous sac between certain tendons and bones beneath them - ANS-bursa
forced inversion does what to the ankle? - ANS-injures the ligamentous support of the ankle
formed by the joining of the bones of the anterior pelvis - ANS-pubis
fracture in which the broken bone segments are at an angle to each other - ANS-angulated
fracture
general term frequently used to indicate any of various types of malignant neoplasms, most of
which invade surrounding tissues, may metastasize to several sites and are likely to recur after
attempted removal and to kill the pt unless adequately treated especially, any such carcinoma or
sarcoma, but, in ordinary usage, especially the former - ANS-cancer
how do you test muscle strength of the hips? - ANS-flexion/extension
abduction/adduction
internal external rotation
How is muscle strength graded? - ANS-from no voluntary contraction to full muscle strength
how long before you should repeat the exam for joint laxity after the injury? - ANS-5 days
how many bones does the spine consist of - ANS-33
how many patient carry techniques are there - ANS-8
how much traction should be applied for a splint - ANS-10% of the patients body weight or a
max of 6.8kg (15lb)
how should you always move a casualty - ANS-feet first
how thick is the dermis - ANS-4 mm
inferior, posterior portion of the pelvis - ANS-ischium
inflammation of a tendon usually from a strain - ANS-tendonitis
inflammation of subcutaneous, loose connective tissue (formerly called cellular tissue) -
ANS-cellulitis
a circumscribed collection of free fluid up to 0.5 cm in diameter - ANS-vesicle
a clear, watery fluid, especially that moistening the surface of serous membranes or exuded in
inflammation of any of those membranes - ANS-serum
a cutaneneous reaction to an external substance - ANS-contact dermatitis
a device that wraps around the neck and provides rigid form to help prevent movement -
ANS-cervical collar
a flat, circumscribed area that is a change in the color of the skin; less than 1 cm in diameter -
ANS-macule
a form of arthritis, is a disorder or purine metabolism that results from an elevated serum uric
acid level - ANS-gout
a fracture in which the bone is broken in several places - ANS-comminuted fracture
a manner of walking or moving on foot - ANS-gait
a pathologic change in the tissues - ANS-skin lesion
a specialized form of involuntary muscle, found only in the heart - ANS-cardiac muscle
a tearing away or forcible separation - ANS-avulsion
a vesicle greater than 1cm in diameter - ANS-bulla
ability to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own - ANS-automaticity
absence or loss of hair - ANS-alopecia
An elevated, firm, circumscribed area; less than 1 cm in diameter - ANS-papule
an excoriation, or circumscribed removal of the superficial skin layers - ANS-abrasion
an incomplete fracture - ANS-greenstick fracture
an inflammatory follicular, papular, and pulsar eruption involving the pilosebaceous apparatus -
ANS-acne
an injury to an extremity with no associated opening in the skin - ANS-closed extremity injury
an injury to an extremity with no associated opening in the skin - ANS-closed extremity injury
any break in the bone or tooth - ANS-fracture
any mechanical injury (usually caused by a blow) resulting in hemorrhage beneath unbroken
skin - ANS-contusion
Any substance or material in a form which poses an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and
property when transported in commerce - ANS-hazardous material
at the lower end of the fibula - ANS-lateral malleolus
at the lower end of the tibia - ANS-medial malleolus
bones connect to other bones - ANS-joints
branch of medicine concerned with the prevention or correction of disorders of the
musculoskeletal system - ANS-orthopedics
calcaneus - ANS-heel bone
can contract upon voluntary command of the individual - ANS-voluntary muscle
carpal - ANS-wrist
complete disruption to ankle is what grade - ANS-grade 3
, cuts, open wounds that sometimes cause significant blood loss - ANS-laceration
Deep seated pyogenic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues usually arising in several
contiguous hair follicles with formation of connecting sinuses - ANS-carbuncle
discrepancies between active and passive ROM may indicate what? - ANS-true muscle
weakness or a joint disorder
dried serum, blood, or purulent exudates; slightly elevated; size varies; brown, red, black, tan, or
straw-colored - ANS-crust
Elevated, firm, and rough lesion with flat top surface greater than 1 cm in diameter -
ANS-plaque
Elevated, firm, circumscribed lesion; deeper in dermis than a papule; 1 to 2 cm in diameter -
ANS-nodule
Elevated, irregular-shaped area of cutaneous edema; solid, transient, variable diameter -
ANS-wheal
Elevated, superficial lesion; similar to a vesicle but filled with purulent fluid - ANS-pustule
essential for movement, sensation, and vital functions - ANS-spine
extent of movement of a joint, measured in degrees of a circle - ANS-range of motion
Falls from greater than ___ meter (roughly __') or down more than ___ flights of stairs indicate a
high-risk for spinal injury - ANS-1 meter (roughly 3 feet) 5 flights
felt when two irregular bony surfaces rub together as a joint moves, when two rough edges of a
broken bone rub together - ANS-crepitus
fibrous sac between certain tendons and bones beneath them - ANS-bursa
forced inversion does what to the ankle? - ANS-injures the ligamentous support of the ankle
formed by the joining of the bones of the anterior pelvis - ANS-pubis
fracture in which the broken bone segments are at an angle to each other - ANS-angulated
fracture
general term frequently used to indicate any of various types of malignant neoplasms, most of
which invade surrounding tissues, may metastasize to several sites and are likely to recur after
attempted removal and to kill the pt unless adequately treated especially, any such carcinoma or
sarcoma, but, in ordinary usage, especially the former - ANS-cancer
how do you test muscle strength of the hips? - ANS-flexion/extension
abduction/adduction
internal external rotation
How is muscle strength graded? - ANS-from no voluntary contraction to full muscle strength
how long before you should repeat the exam for joint laxity after the injury? - ANS-5 days
how many bones does the spine consist of - ANS-33
how many patient carry techniques are there - ANS-8
how much traction should be applied for a splint - ANS-10% of the patients body weight or a
max of 6.8kg (15lb)
how should you always move a casualty - ANS-feet first
how thick is the dermis - ANS-4 mm
inferior, posterior portion of the pelvis - ANS-ischium
inflammation of a tendon usually from a strain - ANS-tendonitis
inflammation of subcutaneous, loose connective tissue (formerly called cellular tissue) -
ANS-cellulitis
