Death and Dying — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which task would a neurosurgeon perform?

A
caring for individuals with nervous system disorders
B
assisting people with movement disorders
C
researching chemical reactions in the brain
D
removing tumors in the brain
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What is the alveolar-capillary membrane?

A
the layer of cells through which gases are exchanged
B
the layer of cilia that traps debris from entering lungs
C
the pathway to the lungs from the trachea
D
a pulmonary artery that exchanges gases
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Which best explains the differences in physical growth of an infant compared to a child?

A
Infants grow at a rapid pace, while children grow in spurts.
B
Children grow at a rapid pace, while infants grow in spurts.
C
Infants can triple in size their first year, while a child does not experience physical growth.
D
Child growth begins at puberty, while an infant is controlled by nutrition and genetics.
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A patient in the emergency room has been in cardiac arrest for three minutes before her heart is restarted. What is the most likely consequence of this episode?

A
The brain will not have received oxygenated blood.
B
The heart will be stronger than before.
C
Death will occur.
D
There will be few if any complications.
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Which statement is true?

A
Bronchitis can result in hoarseness.
B
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes thick mucus secretions.
C
Asthma causes a loss of appetite and weight.
D
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs that is caused only by bacteria.
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most commonly

w
weight gain
B
Braxton-Hicks contractions
b
breast enlargement
b
back pain
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The integumentary system is made up of

A
the skin, nails, and hair.
B
just the skin.
C
just the nails and hair.
D
just the skin and nails.
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Which is the correct order of the academic pathway of a pulmonologist?

A
undergraduate school ® internship ® residency ® medical school ® fellowship training
B
undergraduate school ® medical school ® internship ® residency ® fellowship training
C
undergraduate school ® medical school ® residency ® fellowship training ® internship
D
undergraduate school ® residency ® medical school ® fellowship training ® internship
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Indigestion, heartburn, and vomiting are most likely symptoms related to

A
the upper digestive tract.
B
the lower digestive tract.
C
colon cancer.
D
irritable bowel syndrome.
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While treating patients, a pulmonologist is someone who

A
specializes in the respiratory system.
B
follows the directions given by technicians.
C
performs basic tests to check for breathing responses.
D
takes notes about doctors’ orders.
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Normal blood pressure is 120/80. Which best describes the blood pressure reading?

A
The systolic pressure is 120, and the diastolic pressure is 80.
B
The diastolic pressure is 120, and the systolic pressure is 80.
C
Systolic pressure is measured when the blood flow resumes as the cuff deflates, so systolic pressure is always the lower number.
D
Diastolic pressure is measured when the blood flow resumes as the cuff deflates, so diastolic pressure is always the lower number.
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What is the female counterpart of sperm?

t
the vagina
t
the ovum
t
the zygote
t
the epididymus

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