ALU 101 book UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

ALU 101 book UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Without a properly signed application, a life insurance contract can be considered to be which of
the following?
A. invalid
B. inadmissible as evidence
C. Material representation
Answer Options: 1. A only is correct
2. A and B are correct
3. B and C are correct

4. A, B and C are correct - CORRECT ANSWER -2


A procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to image soft tissue:
1. X-ray
2. fluoroscopy
3. Ultrasonography (US)

4. computed tomography (CT) - CORRECT ANSWER -3


Procedures used to identify coronary artery disease include all of the follow Except:
1. electron beam computed tomography (EBCT)
2. myocardial perfusion scan
3. positron emission tomography (PET)

4. magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) - CORRECT ANSWER -3


Test used to assist in identifying lung cancer include which of the following:
A. Chest x-ray
B. Computed tomography (CT) scan

,C. bronchoscopy


Answer options: 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


Describe the test used to diagnose brain and nervous system disorders. - CORRECT
ANSWER - CT, MRI, PET, Cistronagraphy


Describe the difference between invasive an non-invasive testing techniques. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Invasive punctures the skin, cuts deep


Which of the following are recorded during a sleep study?
A. body position
B. oxygen saturation
C. electroencephalogram
Answer Options: 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


Obstructive sleep apnea is diagnosed by:
1. Plumonary angiography
2. pulmonary function test (PFTs)
3. polysomnography

4. bronchoscopy - CORRECT ANSWER -3

,List the endoscopic exams used to diagnose and treat abdominal pathology. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Colonoscopy and Endoscopy


List the common medical conditions often diagnosed by pelvic or transvaginal ultrasound. -
CORRECT ANSWER - pregnancy, cervical or uteral cancer


What are the most common measurements of pulmonary function (PFTs) seen in underwriting? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. FVC (forced vital capacity
2. FEV (forced expiratory volume at 1 second
3. FEV/FVC ratio
4. diffusing capacity (DLCO)


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


The maximum pressure achieved during a contraction of the heart is the:
1. systolic blood pressure
2. pulse pressure
3. diastolic blood pressure

4. atrial pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -1


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
Answer Options: 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



Name at least five classification of hypertension. - CORRECT ANSWER - primary
hypertension
secondary hypertension
white coat hypertension
systolic hypertension
pseudo hypertension (in elderly)
borderline hypertension
resistant hypertension (3 or more drugs)


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
Answer options 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


All of the following are potential complication of gastrointestinal surgery for obesity Except:
1. dumping syndrome
2. anemia
3. nutritional deficiencies

4. diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER -4