Death and Dying — Cumulative exam Answers

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Hormone injections are often given to treat endocrine disorders. Which type of treatment is this?

A
dietary change
B
surgery
C
pharmacological treatment
D
immunosuppressant treatment
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Which kind of immunity is built up over time in response to specific antigens?

A
innate immunity
B
acquired immunity
C
plasma immunity
D
antigen immunity
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Which accurately describes prenatal care for all women?

A
Raw fish should be avoided.
B
Care is different in different cultures.
C
An obstetrician is used.
D
A midwife is used.
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One requirement for all certified diabetes educators is that they each must

A
be a non-health professional.
B
receive certification from the ABIM.
C
receive certification from NCBDE.
D
have a bachelor’s degree.
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Which statement is true?

A
Coronary veins are the blood vessels that bring oxygenated blood from the heart muscle to the right atrium of the heart.
B
Blood pumps through the aorta and into smaller blood vessels to supply the cells of the body with oxygen.
C
The left coronary artery moves oxygenated blood into the muscle of the right side of the heart.
D
Systolic blood pressure is a measurement taken when the heart is at rest and refilling with blood.
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Dennis is a dermatologist. He passed his board exam three years ago but still reads new studies, takes classes, and continues to learn about his field. What is most likely a large contributor to these decisions?

A
Dennis’s manager requires him to take classes.
B
Dennis will need to retake his board exams in seven years.
C
Dennis barely passed his board exam three years ago.
D
Dennis will need to retake his board exams next year.
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Rosali is suffering from severe chest pain, severe dizziness, and tightening of neck and jaw muscles. After a few moments, these symptoms subside. What should Rosali do?

A
Drive herself to the emergency room as soon as possible.
B
Get some rest and drink plenty of fluids.
C
Call 9-1-1, or have a friend drive her to the hospital.
D
Engage in exercise to get her heart rate up.
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What is the function of the epididymis?

A
storing sperm
B
secreting lubricating liquid
C
carrying urine out of the body
D
releasing androgens
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The picture below accurately depicts a healthy heart. The left ventricle has a thicker myocardium than the right. What best explains why the muscle in the left ventricle is larger than the one on the right?Image by Patrick J. Lynch

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A
The left ventricle pumps blood to the systemic circulation process, while the right ventricle pumps blood to pulmonary circulation.
B
The right ventricle pumps blood to the systemic circulation process, while the left ventricle pumps blood to pulmonary circulation.
C
The right ventricle directly pumps blood into the left ventricle, which then pumps the blood to the entire body.
D
The left ventricle is pumping oxygen-poor blood, so the muscle is not getting enough oxygen.
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Why will the pH balance of a body with a damaged lower respiratory system change?

A
The lungs may not remove as much carbon dioxide as before the damage.
B
The epithelial cells may not remove as many foreign particles as before the damage.
C
The lungs may not take in as much oxygen as before the damage.
D
The epithelial cells may not keep the inside of the lungs as lubricated as before the damage.
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Which pharmacological treatment would help a patient with GERD the most?

A
anti-inflammatories
B
antidiarrheals
C
antibiotics
D
antacids
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Which is true about plasma?

A
Plasma affects body processes such as growth and development.
B
Plasma transports the blood cells to deliver carbon dioxide.
C
Plasma releases bicarbonate ions to the cells.
D
Plasma transports the blood cells to deliver oxygen.
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Which statement best explains the pathway of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and a registered nurse (RN)?

A
LPNs require one less year of schooling than RNs, and both need to pass a licensure exam.
B
LPNs require one more year of schooling than RNs, and both need to pass a licensure exam.
C
Only RNs need licenses, but both RNs and LPNs need specialized training in cardiology.
D
Only LPNs need licenses, but both LPNs and RNs need specialized training in cardiology.
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Which reproductive disease or disorder would most likely be prevented with a vaccine?

A
undescended testicle
B
herpes
C
endometriosis
D
polycystic ovary syndrome

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