ALU 101 exam UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
A procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to image soft tissue is:
1. x-ray
2. fluoroscopy
3. ultrasonography (US)
4. computed tomography (CT) - CORRECT ANSWER - 3: ultrasonography - Page 2.
Procedures used to identify coronary artery disease include all of the following EXCEPT:
1. coronary CT angiography (CCTA)
2. myocardial perfusion scan
3. positron emission tomography (PET)
4. magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) - CORRECT ANSWER - 3: positron emission
tomography (PET) - Pages 6, 15
Tests used to assist in identifying lung cancer include which of the following?
a) chest x-ray
b) computed tomography (CT) scan
c) bronchoscopy
1. B only is correct.
2. A and C only are correct.
3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER - 4: A, B, and C are correct - Pages 10-
12.
Describe the tests used to diagnose brain and nervous system disorders. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to pages 6-9.
,Describe the difference between invasive and non-invasive testing techniques. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to page 1.
Which of the following are recorded during a sleep study?
a) body position
b) oxygen saturation
c) electroencephalogram (EEG)
1. A and B only are correct.
2. A and C only are correct.
3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER - 4: A, B, and C are correct - Page 13.
Obstructive sleep apnea is diagnosed by:
1. pulmonary angiography
2. pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
3. polysomnography
4. bronchoscopy - CORRECT ANSWER - 3: polysomnography - Page 13.
List the endoscopic exams used to diagnose and treat abdominal pathology. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to pages 17-18.
List common medical conditions often diagnosed by pelvic or transvaginal ultrasound. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Refer to page 21.
What are the most common measurements of pulmonary function seen in underwriting? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Refer to pages 12-13.
,A low body mass index (BMI) can be a marker for all of the following diseases EXCEPT:
1. cancer
2. anorexia nervosa
3. hypothyroidism
4. alcohol abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - 3: hypothyroidism - page 34
The maximum pressure achieved during contraction of the heart is the:
1. systolic blood pressure
2. pulse pressure
3. diastolic blood pressure
4. atrial pressure - CORRECT ANSWER - 1: systolic blood pressure - page 34
Which of the following statements regarding hypertension are correct?
a) Hypertension can lead to stroke.
b) Mild hypertension can shorten life expectancy.
c) Left ventricular hypertrophy can develop with uncontrolled hypertension.
1. A and B only are correct.
2. A and C only are correct.
3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER - 4: A, B, and C are correct - page 38
Name at least five classifications of hypertension. - CORRECT ANSWER - Refer to page
36.
Treatment for high blood pressure typically consists of lifestyle changes or medication, or both.
Explain what lifestyle changes are helpful in reducing blood pressure. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to pages 37-38.
, Classes of drugs that can be used to treat hypertension include which of the following?
a) sulfonamides
b) calcium channel blockers
c) angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
1. A only is correct.
2. C only is correct.
3. A and B only are correct.
4. B and C only are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER - 4: B and C only are correct - pages
37-38.
All of the following are potential complications of gastrointestinal surgery for obesity EXCEPT:
1. dumping syndrome
2. anemia
3. nutritional deficiencies
4. diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - 4: diabetes - pages 32-34.
Explain the mortality and morbidity implications of unintentional weight loss in the elderly. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Refer to page 35.
Explain the difference between primary and secondary hypertension. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to page 36.
What are some conditions that can cause chronic postural hypotension? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to pages 38-39.
The best test for monitoring blood sugar is the:
1. glucose tolerance test
2. random blood glucose
and CORRECT Answers
A procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to image soft tissue is:
1. x-ray
2. fluoroscopy
3. ultrasonography (US)
4. computed tomography (CT) - CORRECT ANSWER - 3: ultrasonography - Page 2.
Procedures used to identify coronary artery disease include all of the following EXCEPT:
1. coronary CT angiography (CCTA)
2. myocardial perfusion scan
3. positron emission tomography (PET)
4. magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) - CORRECT ANSWER - 3: positron emission
tomography (PET) - Pages 6, 15
Tests used to assist in identifying lung cancer include which of the following?
a) chest x-ray
b) computed tomography (CT) scan
c) bronchoscopy
1. B only is correct.
2. A and C only are correct.
3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER - 4: A, B, and C are correct - Pages 10-
12.
Describe the tests used to diagnose brain and nervous system disorders. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to pages 6-9.
,Describe the difference between invasive and non-invasive testing techniques. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to page 1.
Which of the following are recorded during a sleep study?
a) body position
b) oxygen saturation
c) electroencephalogram (EEG)
1. A and B only are correct.
2. A and C only are correct.
3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER - 4: A, B, and C are correct - Page 13.
Obstructive sleep apnea is diagnosed by:
1. pulmonary angiography
2. pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
3. polysomnography
4. bronchoscopy - CORRECT ANSWER - 3: polysomnography - Page 13.
List the endoscopic exams used to diagnose and treat abdominal pathology. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to pages 17-18.
List common medical conditions often diagnosed by pelvic or transvaginal ultrasound. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Refer to page 21.
What are the most common measurements of pulmonary function seen in underwriting? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Refer to pages 12-13.
,A low body mass index (BMI) can be a marker for all of the following diseases EXCEPT:
1. cancer
2. anorexia nervosa
3. hypothyroidism
4. alcohol abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - 3: hypothyroidism - page 34
The maximum pressure achieved during contraction of the heart is the:
1. systolic blood pressure
2. pulse pressure
3. diastolic blood pressure
4. atrial pressure - CORRECT ANSWER - 1: systolic blood pressure - page 34
Which of the following statements regarding hypertension are correct?
a) Hypertension can lead to stroke.
b) Mild hypertension can shorten life expectancy.
c) Left ventricular hypertrophy can develop with uncontrolled hypertension.
1. A and B only are correct.
2. A and C only are correct.
3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER - 4: A, B, and C are correct - page 38
Name at least five classifications of hypertension. - CORRECT ANSWER - Refer to page
36.
Treatment for high blood pressure typically consists of lifestyle changes or medication, or both.
Explain what lifestyle changes are helpful in reducing blood pressure. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to pages 37-38.
, Classes of drugs that can be used to treat hypertension include which of the following?
a) sulfonamides
b) calcium channel blockers
c) angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
1. A only is correct.
2. C only is correct.
3. A and B only are correct.
4. B and C only are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER - 4: B and C only are correct - pages
37-38.
All of the following are potential complications of gastrointestinal surgery for obesity EXCEPT:
1. dumping syndrome
2. anemia
3. nutritional deficiencies
4. diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - 4: diabetes - pages 32-34.
Explain the mortality and morbidity implications of unintentional weight loss in the elderly. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Refer to page 35.
Explain the difference between primary and secondary hypertension. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to page 36.
What are some conditions that can cause chronic postural hypotension? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Refer to pages 38-39.
The best test for monitoring blood sugar is the:
1. glucose tolerance test
2. random blood glucose
