AIM 400/0943/9 Access to
HE Diploma (Medical
Science)
,AIM 400/0943/9 Access to HE Diploma (Medical Science)
Question 1
One consultation is about Overview of drug design and development processes; another is about
Ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding theories. Which response avoids directing either consultation
to the wrong specific focus?
A. Use Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines for the first and Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds for the
second.
B. Use Academic Writing Skills for the first and Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds for the second.
C. Use Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds for the first and Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines for the
second.
D. Use Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines for the first and Physics and Medical Physics (Graded) for
the second.
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation:
Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines includes overview of drug design and development processes.
Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds includes ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding theories. B: The first
concern is directly associated with Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines, not Academic Writing Skills. C:
This reverses the associations: the first concern fits Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines, and the second
fits Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds. D: The second concern is directly associated with Particles,
Forces, Atoms, and Bonds, not Physics and Medical Physics (Graded).
Question 2
Match three concerns to their most directly relevant areas: (1) Human musculoskeletal system
structure, locomotion, and bone development; (2) Analytical methods used for drug detection and
analytical screening; (3) Synthesizing complex sources into systematic notes. Which ordering is
correct?
A. Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines / Human Anatomy and Physiology / Reading and Note Making
B. Reading and Note Making / Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines / Human Anatomy and Physiology
C. Human Anatomy and Physiology / Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines / Reading and Note Making
D. Human Anatomy and Physiology / Reading and Note Making / Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
Human Anatomy and Physiology includes human musculoskeletal system structure, locomotion, and
bone development. Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines includes analytical methods used for drug
detection and analytical screening. Reading and Note Making includes synthesizing complex sources
into systematic notes. A: The first two associations are reversed; they should be Human Anatomy and
Physiology and Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines. B: The first and third associations are reversed; they
should be Human Anatomy and Physiology and Reading and Note Making. D: The second and third
associations are reversed; they should be Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines and Reading and Note
Making.
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Question 3
Two cases concern (1) Enthalpy changes and chemical energetics and (2) Ionic, covalent, and
metallic bonding theories. Which pair identifies the most directly relevant areas in the same
order?
A. Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria; then Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and
Acid-Base Equilibria
B. Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds; then Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria
C. Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria; then Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds
D. Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds; then Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria includes enthalpy changes and chemical
energetics. Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds includes ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding theories.
A: The second concern fits Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds, so assigning both to Kinetics,
Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria loses the distinction. B: This reverses the associations:
the first concern fits Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria, and the second fits
Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds. D: The first concern fits Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and
Acid-Base Equilibria, so assigning both to Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds loses the distinction.
Question 4
Which area-to-concern link is the most accurate for distinguishing Study Skills Portfolio Building,
Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (Graded), Endocrine System, and Fundamental Chemistry &
Quantitative Methods?
A. Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (Graded) — Endocrine glands and feedback control
mechanisms
B. Endocrine System — Moles, chemical equations, stoichiometry, and concentration calculations
C. Study Skills Portfolio Building — Reflective practice and independent research preparation
D. Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative Methods — Chemical Principles
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
Study Skills Portfolio Building includes reflective practice and independent research preparation. A: The
stated concern belongs most directly with Endocrine System, not Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
(Graded). B: The stated concern belongs most directly with Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative
Methods, not Endocrine System. D: The stated concern belongs most directly with Chemistry and
Medicinal Chemistry (Graded), not Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative Methods.
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Question 5
A comparison separates Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative Methods from Infection and
Immunity. Which detail most directly belongs on the Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative
Methods side of the comparison?
A. Collection, organization, and graphical presentation of scientific data
B. Pathogens, mechanisms of transmission, and host defense systems
C. Systems integration and homeostatic regulation
D. Acids, bases, and pH calculations
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative Methods includes acids, bases, and pH calculations. A:
Quantitative Methods - Statistics includes collection, organization, and graphical presentation of
scientific data. B: Infection and Immunity includes pathogens, mechanisms of transmission, and host
defense systems. C: Human Anatomy and Physiology includes systems integration and homeostatic
regulation.
Question 6
The discussion moves from fundamental Physics to chemical Principles. Which change of focus
best describes that transition?
A. From Structure and Credit Overview to Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (Graded)
B. From Physics and Medical Physics (Graded) to Endocrine System
C. From Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (Graded) to Physics and Medical Physics (Graded)
D. From Physics and Medical Physics (Graded) to Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (Graded)
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
Physics and Medical Physics (Graded) includes fundamental Physics. Chemistry and Medicinal
Chemistry (Graded) includes chemical Principles. A: The starting concern fits Physics and Medical
Physics (Graded), not Structure and Credit Overview. B: The destination concern fits Chemistry and
Medicinal Chemistry (Graded), not Endocrine System. C: This reverses the associations: the first
concern fits Physics and Medical Physics (Graded), and the second fits Chemistry and Medicinal
Chemistry (Graded).
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HE Diploma (Medical
Science)
,AIM 400/0943/9 Access to HE Diploma (Medical Science)
Question 1
One consultation is about Overview of drug design and development processes; another is about
Ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding theories. Which response avoids directing either consultation
to the wrong specific focus?
A. Use Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines for the first and Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds for the
second.
B. Use Academic Writing Skills for the first and Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds for the second.
C. Use Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds for the first and Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines for the
second.
D. Use Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines for the first and Physics and Medical Physics (Graded) for
the second.
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation:
Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines includes overview of drug design and development processes.
Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds includes ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding theories. B: The first
concern is directly associated with Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines, not Academic Writing Skills. C:
This reverses the associations: the first concern fits Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines, and the second
fits Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds. D: The second concern is directly associated with Particles,
Forces, Atoms, and Bonds, not Physics and Medical Physics (Graded).
Question 2
Match three concerns to their most directly relevant areas: (1) Human musculoskeletal system
structure, locomotion, and bone development; (2) Analytical methods used for drug detection and
analytical screening; (3) Synthesizing complex sources into systematic notes. Which ordering is
correct?
A. Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines / Human Anatomy and Physiology / Reading and Note Making
B. Reading and Note Making / Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines / Human Anatomy and Physiology
C. Human Anatomy and Physiology / Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines / Reading and Note Making
D. Human Anatomy and Physiology / Reading and Note Making / Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
Human Anatomy and Physiology includes human musculoskeletal system structure, locomotion, and
bone development. Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines includes analytical methods used for drug
detection and analytical screening. Reading and Note Making includes synthesizing complex sources
into systematic notes. A: The first two associations are reversed; they should be Human Anatomy and
Physiology and Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines. B: The first and third associations are reversed; they
should be Human Anatomy and Physiology and Reading and Note Making. D: The second and third
associations are reversed; they should be Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines and Reading and Note
Making.
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,AIM 400/0943/9 Access to HE Diploma (Medical Science)
Question 3
Two cases concern (1) Enthalpy changes and chemical energetics and (2) Ionic, covalent, and
metallic bonding theories. Which pair identifies the most directly relevant areas in the same
order?
A. Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria; then Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and
Acid-Base Equilibria
B. Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds; then Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria
C. Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria; then Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds
D. Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds; then Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria includes enthalpy changes and chemical
energetics. Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds includes ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding theories.
A: The second concern fits Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds, so assigning both to Kinetics,
Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria loses the distinction. B: This reverses the associations:
the first concern fits Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and Acid-Base Equilibria, and the second fits
Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds. D: The first concern fits Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria, and
Acid-Base Equilibria, so assigning both to Particles, Forces, Atoms, and Bonds loses the distinction.
Question 4
Which area-to-concern link is the most accurate for distinguishing Study Skills Portfolio Building,
Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (Graded), Endocrine System, and Fundamental Chemistry &
Quantitative Methods?
A. Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (Graded) — Endocrine glands and feedback control
mechanisms
B. Endocrine System — Moles, chemical equations, stoichiometry, and concentration calculations
C. Study Skills Portfolio Building — Reflective practice and independent research preparation
D. Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative Methods — Chemical Principles
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
Study Skills Portfolio Building includes reflective practice and independent research preparation. A: The
stated concern belongs most directly with Endocrine System, not Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
(Graded). B: The stated concern belongs most directly with Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative
Methods, not Endocrine System. D: The stated concern belongs most directly with Chemistry and
Medicinal Chemistry (Graded), not Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative Methods.
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Question 5
A comparison separates Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative Methods from Infection and
Immunity. Which detail most directly belongs on the Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative
Methods side of the comparison?
A. Collection, organization, and graphical presentation of scientific data
B. Pathogens, mechanisms of transmission, and host defense systems
C. Systems integration and homeostatic regulation
D. Acids, bases, and pH calculations
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
Fundamental Chemistry & Quantitative Methods includes acids, bases, and pH calculations. A:
Quantitative Methods - Statistics includes collection, organization, and graphical presentation of
scientific data. B: Infection and Immunity includes pathogens, mechanisms of transmission, and host
defense systems. C: Human Anatomy and Physiology includes systems integration and homeostatic
regulation.
Question 6
The discussion moves from fundamental Physics to chemical Principles. Which change of focus
best describes that transition?
A. From Structure and Credit Overview to Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (Graded)
B. From Physics and Medical Physics (Graded) to Endocrine System
C. From Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (Graded) to Physics and Medical Physics (Graded)
D. From Physics and Medical Physics (Graded) to Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (Graded)
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
Physics and Medical Physics (Graded) includes fundamental Physics. Chemistry and Medicinal
Chemistry (Graded) includes chemical Principles. A: The starting concern fits Physics and Medical
Physics (Graded), not Structure and Credit Overview. B: The destination concern fits Chemistry and
Medicinal Chemistry (Graded), not Endocrine System. C: This reverses the associations: the first
concern fits Physics and Medical Physics (Graded), and the second fits Chemistry and Medicinal
Chemistry (Graded).
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