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Do not use sodium hydroxide relaxer on any of the following hair conditions EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER-hair that has been colored with permanent hair color and/or hair that has been permed or relaxed previously with ammonium Dry skin is usually characterized as: - CORRECT ANSWER-not being prone to acne Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as: - CORRECT ANSWER-infection control How are motor points soothed and stimulated? - CORRECT ANSWER-applying electrical st...

Which is the first step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials in your eyes nose mouth or on broken skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Immediately flood the exposed area with water Which of the following is the first step in properly cleaning a foot tub? - CORRECT ANSWER-Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris All of the following prevent Burns while waxing except? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heat wax in a microwave or stove top Which of the following is the decontamina...

market value - CORRECT ANSWER-valuing a loss based upon the amount a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller for the property prior to the loss; considers the land and location rather than the cost of rebuilding the structure itself (rarely used) agreed value - CORRECT ANSWER-provision agreed upon by the insurer and insured as to the amount of insurance that represents a fair valuation for the property at the time the insurance is written and suspends coinsurance (items whose value does...

Accepted questions on application to base premiums - CORRECT ANSWER-age, family composition, geographic region of residency, tobacco use unacceptable question on application to base premiums - CORRECT ANSWER-past medical history, gender, occupation, ethnicity Attending Physician Statement - CORRECT ANSWER-the underwriter contacts physician who has treated the applicant in the past for an evaluation; it's purpose is to confirm information on the medical report Errors and Changes on the ...

Waste system in which all piping is of threaded pipe, tube, or other rigid construction, using recessed drainage fittings to correspond to the types of piping - CORRECT ANSWER-Durham System Type of faucet that be included or installed to drain water from the bottom of a water heater. - CORRECT ANSWER-Boiler Drain Who lists the approved standards for gas fired storage type water heaters? - CORRECT ANSWER-ASME Before mechanical devices such as excavators may be used for backfilling pipe tr...

How claims are resolved - CORRECT ANSWER--Settled on the basis of what each side anticipates a court would order if the claim would go to a court hearing -An insurance company will only pay if they determine that a court would find the insured legally liable if it were to go to a hearing (anticipate) -The burden of proof is on the claimant Necessary Elements - CORRECT ANSWER-Legal requirement that a claimant must be able to prove to a court to be successful in making a liability claim Neg...

What is the #1 cause of cellular injury leading to necrosis (especially the kidney and heart) - CORRECT ANSWER-hypoxia What is the #1 cause of hypoxia? - CORRECT ANSWER-ischemia Main component of a cell - CORRECT ANSWER-nucleus What does the nucleus contain? - CORRECT ANSWER-nucleolus What is the nucleolus composed of? - CORRECT ANSWER-RNA, most of cellular DNA, DNA binding proteins, and histones Why are histone important? - CORRECT ANSWER-histones bind to DNA and fold it into chromosome...

characterized by a fibrous band in the corpus cavernosum; bending/indentation during erection; loss of penile length; pain with erections; reduced elasticity of penis - CORRECT ANSWER-peyronie disease almost all cases are squamous cell carcinoma usually originating in the glans or foreskin; painless ulcer that fails to heal; warty growth with shallow erosion - CORRECT ANSWER-penile cancer benign cystic accumulation of sperm occurring on the epididymis; asymptomatic; smooth, round, nontend...

4cm - CORRECT ANSWER-Deep palpation depth with hands Auscultation should be carried out last except examining the - CORRECT ANSWERAbdomen use light to supply tangential illumination across the neck - CORRECT ANSWERJugular Vein Pressure technique Indirect finger percussion involves striking the middle finger of the nondominant hand with - CORRECT ANSWER-the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand midclavicular line in the 5th intercostal space - CORRECT ANSWER-Apical pulse is visible ...

How do you assess extra ocular movements and determine what's normal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement of eyes controlled by cranial nerves III, IV, and VI and the six extra ocular muscles. Six cardinal fields of gaze: hold pts chin in place, ask to watch your finger as you move them through the 6 cardinal fields of gaze. Normalmovement should be accomplished smoothly with out exposure of the sclera. Abnormalobserve for nystagmus and lid lag. How do you use an ophthalmoscope? - CORRECT ANSWER-In...

What are some questions to ask for an HPI of anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER-any sudden, unexplained episodes of intense fear, anxiety or panic for no apparent reason. Feels uncomfortable around people. Prior experience with a frightening or traumatic event. Panic attack, obsessive thoughts, or compulsive behaviors. What are the objective data that you collect when assessing the patient's mental health in primary care? - CORRECT ANSWER-voice quality, memory, attention span, judgment, grooming,...

When assessing family history what questions do you ask for CV history? - CORRECT ANSWERLong QT syndrome. Marfan syndrome-genetic, connective tissue disease MVR/MVP, AR, AD. DM, heart disease, HLD, HTN, obesity, congenital heart disease, morbidity, mortality r/t heart, age at time of illness or death, especially young and middle age relatives. What questions do you ask for patient history in MI? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heart surgery/hospitalization for cardiac evaluation, congenital heart disease, ...

Straight leg raising test - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to test L4-S1 disc herniation or nerve root irritation. Ask patient to raise leg with knee extended. Radicular pain below knee is positive sign for disc or nerve injury. Thomas test - CORRECT ANSWER-Pull knee to chest. Detects hip flexion impairment. Ballottement or bulge in knee - CORRECT ANSWER-excess fluid or effusion McMurray test - CORRECT ANSWER-A palpable or audible click, pain, or grinding in flexed knee indicative of torn meniscus. O...

During an examination, which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the examiner to ask a patient to elicit information about the lymph system? - CORRECT ANSWERAre you aware of any lumps While palpating lymph nodes on an adult, the examiner should remember that - CORRECT ANSWER-Easily palpable nodes are not generally found in healthy adults In comparison with those of a young adult, the lymph nodes of an older adult will be - CORRECT ANSWER-small and fatty A 19 year old m...

Abdominal bruits - CORRECT ANSWER-Swishing sound over aortic, renal, iliac, or femoral arteries. Could be narrowing or aneurysm Abdominal rushes - CORRECT ANSWER-High pitched sounds. Coincides with cramping, could be obstruction. Borborygmi - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased, prolonged gurgles due to gastroenteritis, hunger, or early obstruction Audible abdominal rubs - CORRECT ANSWER-Grating sounds could indicate inflammation due to tumor, infection, or splenic infarct Venous hum - CORRECT ANSW...

Tinel Sign - CORRECT ANSWER-Median nerve integrity. Tested by striking patient wrist with index finger or middle finger where median nerve passes under the flexor retinaculum and volar carpal ligament. Phalen Test - CORRECT ANSWER-Median nerve integrity. Patient holds both wrists in a fully palmar-flexed position with the dorsal surfaces pressed together for 1 minute. Numbness and paresthesia in the distribution of the median nerve suggestive of carpal tunnel syndrome. Bulge sign - CORREC...

Which type of assessment should be used to evaluate the mental status of a patient with head trauma? A. PHQ B. Perceptual distortion assessment C. Glasgow Coma Scale D. Functional Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Glasgow Coma Scale Which of the following indicates possible cognitive impairment? A. ability to complete personal care without assistance B. Suspiciousness or inappropriate affect C. Articulate communication D. Prudent behavior and calm demeanor - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Suspiciousne...

stand behind patient and place thumbs along spinal process at level of 10th rib, with palms lightly in contact with the posterolateral surfaces; watch the thumbs during quiet and deep breathing; loss of symmetry = problem on either 1 or both sides. - CORRECT ANSWER-thoracic expansion crackly/crinkly sensation that can be palpated and heard, a gentle bubbly feeling; indicates air in the subcutaneous tissue from a rupture somewhere in the resp system, or infection with gas producing organism...

How do you assess for epitrochlear nodes - CORRECT ANSWER-palpated the groove between the tricep and bicep found proximal and slightly anterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerous What type of headache starts in the morning and eases up throughout the day? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypertension HA 18 y/o with skin irritation that just started shaving? - CORRECT ANSWER-folliculitis List 2 normal findings of when palpating the precordium - CORRECT ANSWER-1. No heaves or thrills 2. Apical pulse...

Which of the following techniques is incorrect and affects the accuracy of auscultation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Auscultating through clothing Which of the following is true regarding the correct use of a stethoscope? - CORRECT ANSWER-The bell is pressed lightly against the skin to detect low-frequency sounds In which of the following situations is use of a Doppler indicated - CORRECT ANSWER-Auscultation of a nonpalpable pulse in a patient with peripheral vascular disease While performing an ...