PRACTICE EXAM: MEDICAL
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CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
The term, "Afferent Nerve," means: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Carrying an impulse to the brain
What is the most common cause of hepatitis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Viruses
The medical term, "basophilia," refers to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
An overabundance of a particular white blood cell in the
peripheral blood
Mr. Phillips comes to your clinic with his four-year-old son. The
child has been telling his parents is irritated and he has not felt
well for a few days. What is most likely to be his diagnosis? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Otitis media
Mr. Martinez is a 75-year-old male patient arteries. What term will
the physician use in the documentation? who has been diagnosed
with hardening of the - CORRECT ANSWERS- Arteriosclerosis
A 47-year-old chronic alcoholic place. He also has memory loss,
unsteady gait and male was admitted because he is not oriented
,to time and numbness. Which vitamin is most likely the culprit? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Vitamin B1
A 25 year old vegan patient was brought to the clinic because of
fatigue. The patient wa diagnosed with anemia. Which of the
following vitamin deficiencies can cause this diseaset - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Vitamin B12
A patient complained of chest pain, diaphoresis and anxiety. The
patient was diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease. The lipid
that is most likely linked to it is: - CORRECT ANSWERS- LDL
A patient was brought to the emergency room because of sudden
sharp pain and swelling of the big toe. The patient has a history of
gout. What is the recommended diet for this patient? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Less meat
A patient was complaining of weakness, fatigue, constipation and
muscle cramping. Blood tests reveal hypokalemia. What is the
treatment for this condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Potassium
As food goes down through the digestive tract, nutrients are
transferred to the blood stream. This process is referred as: -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Absorption
If the patient ingested 10 grams of fat, how much calories did he
actually eat? - CORRECT ANSWERS- 90
,Which of the following is a fat soluble vitamin? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Retinoic acid
The nutrient that builds and repairs body tissues: - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Proteins
Which of the following is not considered a mineral? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Riboflavin
When considering the structural organization of the human body,
which of the following is the basic unit of life? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Cells
When a patient is standing in anatomical position, where are his
feet? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Side by side and facing forward; toes
resting comfortably.
A physician asks you to place the patient with his dorsal side
facing the exam table. Ghich of the following accurately describes
the how the patient is positioned? - CORRECT ANSWERS- The
patient is lying supine.
The body plane that divides the body into right and left sides is
the: - CORRECT ANSWERS- Median Plane
, A patient is asked to abduct her arms. Which of the following
accurately describes her arm movement? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
She moves her arms away from her trunk,
Which of the following sets of word parts means, "Pain"? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- -dynia and -algia
A common childhood illness is caused by the Bordatella pertussis
bacterium. Which of the following diseases is caused by this
bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Whooping Cough
Which of the following glands found in the skin secretes a liquid
called, "Sebum?" - CORRECT ANSWERS- Sebaceous Glands
A patient that has been diagnosed with alopecia would be
described as having: - CORRECT ANSWERS- hair loss
A patient presents with vesicles covering the upper torso. Which
of the following situations could cause this condition? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Sun burn
A child is diagnosed with a Greenstick Fracture. Which of the
following most accurately describes the broken bone? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- a partial break in a long bone
When reading a lab report, you notice that a patient's sample is
described as having anisocytosis. Which of the following most
ASSISTANT 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
The term, "Afferent Nerve," means: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Carrying an impulse to the brain
What is the most common cause of hepatitis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Viruses
The medical term, "basophilia," refers to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
An overabundance of a particular white blood cell in the
peripheral blood
Mr. Phillips comes to your clinic with his four-year-old son. The
child has been telling his parents is irritated and he has not felt
well for a few days. What is most likely to be his diagnosis? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Otitis media
Mr. Martinez is a 75-year-old male patient arteries. What term will
the physician use in the documentation? who has been diagnosed
with hardening of the - CORRECT ANSWERS- Arteriosclerosis
A 47-year-old chronic alcoholic place. He also has memory loss,
unsteady gait and male was admitted because he is not oriented
,to time and numbness. Which vitamin is most likely the culprit? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Vitamin B1
A 25 year old vegan patient was brought to the clinic because of
fatigue. The patient wa diagnosed with anemia. Which of the
following vitamin deficiencies can cause this diseaset - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Vitamin B12
A patient complained of chest pain, diaphoresis and anxiety. The
patient was diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease. The lipid
that is most likely linked to it is: - CORRECT ANSWERS- LDL
A patient was brought to the emergency room because of sudden
sharp pain and swelling of the big toe. The patient has a history of
gout. What is the recommended diet for this patient? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Less meat
A patient was complaining of weakness, fatigue, constipation and
muscle cramping. Blood tests reveal hypokalemia. What is the
treatment for this condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Potassium
As food goes down through the digestive tract, nutrients are
transferred to the blood stream. This process is referred as: -
CORRECT ANSWERS- Absorption
If the patient ingested 10 grams of fat, how much calories did he
actually eat? - CORRECT ANSWERS- 90
,Which of the following is a fat soluble vitamin? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Retinoic acid
The nutrient that builds and repairs body tissues: - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Proteins
Which of the following is not considered a mineral? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Riboflavin
When considering the structural organization of the human body,
which of the following is the basic unit of life? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Cells
When a patient is standing in anatomical position, where are his
feet? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Side by side and facing forward; toes
resting comfortably.
A physician asks you to place the patient with his dorsal side
facing the exam table. Ghich of the following accurately describes
the how the patient is positioned? - CORRECT ANSWERS- The
patient is lying supine.
The body plane that divides the body into right and left sides is
the: - CORRECT ANSWERS- Median Plane
, A patient is asked to abduct her arms. Which of the following
accurately describes her arm movement? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
She moves her arms away from her trunk,
Which of the following sets of word parts means, "Pain"? -
CORRECT ANSWERS- -dynia and -algia
A common childhood illness is caused by the Bordatella pertussis
bacterium. Which of the following diseases is caused by this
bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Whooping Cough
Which of the following glands found in the skin secretes a liquid
called, "Sebum?" - CORRECT ANSWERS- Sebaceous Glands
A patient that has been diagnosed with alopecia would be
described as having: - CORRECT ANSWERS- hair loss
A patient presents with vesicles covering the upper torso. Which
of the following situations could cause this condition? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- Sun burn
A child is diagnosed with a Greenstick Fracture. Which of the
following most accurately describes the broken bone? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- a partial break in a long bone
When reading a lab report, you notice that a patient's sample is
described as having anisocytosis. Which of the following most
