A phlebotomist is asked to help unpack a shipment of chemicals for the laboratory and to check whether there are any fire hazards. The phlebotomist should check the
Answer: NFPA label on each chemical bottle
A phlebotomist notices a funny smell by centrifuging specimen. After a short while she sees a small flame at the back of the instrument. What type of fire extinguisher should be used on the Fire
A phlebotomist notices a funny smell by centrifuging specimen. After a short while she sees a small flame at the back of the instrument. What type of fire extinguisher should be used on the Fire
Pressurized water
Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to vancoycin
Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to vancoycin
Answer: Enterococci
You are asked to give a lecture to a new class of Phlebotomy students concerning standards precautions. Which agency can provide you with current information that you need to present
You are asked to give a lecture to a new class of Phlebotomy students concerning standards precautions. Which agency can provide you with current information that you need to present
Answer: CDC
Energy traveling through space can create a
Energy traveling through space can create a
Answer: Radiation hazard
A phlebotomist notices a funny smell while centrifuging specimens. After a short while she sees a small flame at the back of the instrument what class fire has just occurred
A phlebotomist notices a funny smell while centrifuging specimens. After a short while she sees a small flame at the back of the instrument what class fire has just occurred
Answer: C
A phlebotomist notices a funny smell while centrifuging specimens. after a short while she sees a small flame at the back of the instrument. What type of workplace Hazard has just occurred
A phlebotomist notices a funny smell while centrifuging specimens. after a short while she sees a small flame at the back of the instrument. What type of workplace Hazard has just occurred
Answer: Fire hazard
A person who is processing specimens first cleans their hands with an alcohol-based sanitizer and then immediately presses the on button on the centrifuge. They feel a mild shock as a centrifuge turns on. What type of workplace Hazard has just occurred
A person who is processing specimens first cleans their hands with an alcohol-based sanitizer and then immediately presses the on button on the centrifuge. They feel a mild shock as a centrifuge turns on. What type of workplace Hazard has just occurred
Answer: Electrical
A phlebotomist notices that every day after several hours of Performing outpatient venipuncture that she has a rash on her hands. What type of workplace Hazard should be investigated to eliminate the cause of the phlebotomist rash
A phlebotomist notices that every day after several hours of Performing outpatient venipuncture that she has a rash on her hands. What type of workplace Hazard should be investigated to eliminate the cause of the phlebotomist rash
Answer: Allergen exposure
April botanist notices that every day after several hours of Performing outpatient venipuncture that she has pain in her lower back. Which practice may help to eliminate the cause of the phlebotomist is pain
April botanist notices that every day after several hours of Performing outpatient venipuncture that she has pain in her lower back. Which practice may help to eliminate the cause of the phlebotomist is pain
Answer: adjusting the height of the chair the phlebotomist is using
A phlebotomist notices that every day after several hours of Performing outpatient venipunctures that she has pain in her lower back. What type of workplace Hazard should be investigated to help eliminate the cause of the phlebotomist is pain
A phlebotomist notices that every day after several hours of Performing outpatient venipunctures that she has pain in her lower back. What type of workplace Hazard should be investigated to help eliminate the cause of the phlebotomist is pain
Answer: Ergonomics
If a fire alarm sounds or a code red is called in your area you should
If a fire alarm sounds or a code red is called in your area you should
Answer: Terminate any procedures and leave the building immediately
Volatile solvents can cause irritation of the respiratory tract the central nervous system depression. How can you prevent accidental Vapor inhalation
Volatile solvents can cause irritation of the respiratory tract the central nervous system depression. How can you prevent accidental Vapor inhalation
Answer: Wear a mask or respirator while handling chemicals
Before adding a chemical to a specimen container the phlebotomist should look up information about safety risk in the
Before adding a chemical to a specimen container the phlebotomist should look up information about safety risk in the
Answer: Material safety data sheet manual MSDS
While transferring a specimen from The Collection container to a transport container for shipping the phlebotomist still some of the specimen on the counter. What should the phlebotomist do next
While transferring a specimen from The Collection container to a transport container for shipping the phlebotomist still some of the specimen on the counter. What should the phlebotomist do next
Answer: Use a biohazard spill kit to clean the counter
Engineering controls that are used for safe performance of venipuncture include
Engineering controls that are used for safe performance of venipuncture include
Answer: Post procedure locking safety cap
Which of the following actions may result in a needle-stick injury while performing venipuncture
Which of the following actions may result in a needle-stick injury while performing venipuncture
Answer: Pushing the used needles down into a full Sharps container
A disease acquired through touching a contaminated object is an example of what type of transmission
A disease acquired through touching a contaminated object is an example of what type of transmission
Answer: Vehicle born
A disease acquired through a patient's cough is an example of what type of transmission
A disease acquired through a patient's cough is an example of what type of transmission
Answer: Aerosoles
Upon entering a patient's room you encounter a fire in the waste container. The last thing you should do is
Upon entering a patient's room you encounter a fire in the waste container. The last thing you should do is
Answer: Extinguish if possible
Upon entering a patient's room you encounter a fire in the waste container. The first thing you should do is
Upon entering a patient's room you encounter a fire in the waste container. The first thing you should do is
Answer: Rescue those who need immediate help
A phlebotomist is about to prepare a container for patient specimen collection period he notices that one of the chemicals on the Shelf in the storage room play a W with a line through it on its label. In which NFPA label quadrant did he see this symbol
A phlebotomist is about to prepare a container for patient specimen collection period he notices that one of the chemicals on the Shelf in the storage room play a W with a line through it on its label. In which NFPA label quadrant did he see this symbol
Answer: White
A medical laboratory technician MLT is about to prepare some chemical Solutions. He suspects that there might be a risk of Fire. He should check which quadrant of the NFPA label on the chemicals
A medical laboratory technician MLT is about to prepare some chemical Solutions. He suspects that there might be a risk of Fire. He should check which quadrant of the NFPA label on the chemicals
Answer: Red
A medical laboratory technician MLT is about to prepare some chemical Solutions. She suspects that there might be some health risk. Should she check which quadrant of the NFPA label on the chemicals
A medical laboratory technician MLT is about to prepare some chemical Solutions. She suspects that there might be some health risk. Should she check which quadrant of the NFPA label on the chemicals
Answer: Blue
Which government agency mandates that Healthcare facilities have exposure control plans?
Which government agency mandates that Healthcare facilities have exposure control plans?
Answer: OSHA
For which of the following bacteria are some hospitals mistreating patients upon admission
For which of the following bacteria are some hospitals mistreating patients upon admission
Answer: Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to multiple drugs
Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to multiple drugs
Answer: Psuedomonas aeruginosa
Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to antibodies
Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to antibodies
Answer: Clostridium difficile c-diff
Nosocomial infection are infections
Nosocomial infection are infections
Answer: That occur acquired from Healthcare settings
Telling a patient that the venipuncture will not hurt is an example of
Telling a patient that the venipuncture will not hurt is an example of
Answer: False reassurance
Clarification that is needed during communication is called
Clarification that is needed during communication is called
Answer: Feedback
Which element below is not a part of the communication Loop
Which element below is not a part of the communication Loop
Answer: Observer
A child is going to surgery for treatment of a joint disorder. This child surgeon is most likely a
A child is going to surgery for treatment of a joint disorder. This child surgeon is most likely a
Answer: Orthopedic surgeon
A person who is having symptoms that may be caused by a disorder of an organ would probably be referred to a physician who is a
A person who is having symptoms that may be caused by a disorder of an organ would probably be referred to a physician who is a
Answer: Internist
Medical care for an elderly person with both be delivered by a physician who is
Medical care for an elderly person with both be delivered by a physician who is
Answer: Gerontology
Evaluate which of the following scenarios with LEAST contribute to customer satisfaction
Evaluate which of the following scenarios with LEAST contribute to customer satisfaction
Answer: B a phlebotomist samples with equipment assembly and does not appear ready to perform the blood collection
You enter a patient's room to collect a blood specimen and find another healthcare worker talking with the patient about proper diet for their medical condition. This healthcare worker is most likely a
You enter a patient's room to collect a blood specimen and find another healthcare worker talking with the patient about proper diet for their medical condition. This healthcare worker is most likely a
Answer: Registered dietitian
The term phlebotomy comes from Greek words that translate to mean
The term phlebotomy comes from Greek words that translate to mean
Answer: Cut a vein
After completing a blood collection on an outpatient the patient states that they have an appointment with the Department that will teach them rehabilitative exercises. To which department will you direct or take the patient
After completing a blood collection on an outpatient the patient states that they have an appointment with the Department that will teach them rehabilitative exercises. To which department will you direct or take the patient
Answer: Physical therapy
After completing a blood collection on an outpatient the patient states that they have an appointment with the Department that will perform heart testing to which department will you direct or take this patient
After completing a blood collection on an outpatient the patient states that they have an appointment with the Department that will perform heart testing to which department will you direct or take this patient
Answer: Electrocardiography
After completing a blood collection on an outpatient the patient states that they have an appointment with the Department that will perform breathing treatments. To which department will you direct or take the patient
After completing a blood collection on an outpatient the patient states that they have an appointment with the Department that will perform breathing treatments. To which department will you direct or take the patient
Answer: Respiratory
As the phlebotomist assigned STAT blood collection you're asked to collect a specimen from a patient who is awaiting a procedure in Radiology. This station is
As the phlebotomist assigned STAT blood collection you're asked to collect a specimen from a patient who is awaiting a procedure in Radiology. This station is
Answer: About to undergo a procedure for Diagnostic Imaging
As the phlebotomist assigned to STAT blood collections you are asked to collect a specimen from a patient who is in the cardiac care unit this patient is
As the phlebotomist assigned to STAT blood collections you are asked to collect a specimen from a patient who is in the cardiac care unit this patient is
Answer: Being evaluated and treated for heart disease
As the phlebotomist assigned to STAT blood collection you are asked to collect a specimen from a patient who is in the oncology unit. This patient is
As the phlebotomist assigned to STAT blood collection you are asked to collect a specimen from a patient who is in the oncology unit. This patient is
Answer: Being treated for cancer with chemotherapy
Wow answering the telephone you are asked by physicians office staff to speak with someone who can give them preliminary results concerning a patient's cholesterol. To which laboratory section will you direct this call
Wow answering the telephone you are asked by physicians office staff to speak with someone who can give them preliminary results concerning a patient's cholesterol. To which laboratory section will you direct this call
Answer: Chemistry
While answering the telephone you are asked by physicians office staff to speak with someone who can give them preliminary results concerning a patient's complete blood count to which laboratory section will you direct this call.
While answering the telephone you are asked by physicians office staff to speak with someone who can give them preliminary results concerning a patient's complete blood count to which laboratory section will you direct this call.
Answer: Hematology
Woy answering the telephone, you are asked by physician office staff to speak with someone who can give them pulmonary blood culture results. To which laboratory section will you direct this call
Woy answering the telephone, you are asked by physician office staff to speak with someone who can give them pulmonary blood culture results. To which laboratory section will you direct this call
Answer: Microbiology
While returning to the laboratory you encounter a doctor's office Courier who needs to deliver gynecology specimens for analysis. To which laboratory section will you direct this Courier
While returning to the laboratory you encounter a doctor's office Courier who needs to deliver gynecology specimens for analysis. To which laboratory section will you direct this Courier
Answer: Cytology
While working in the specimen processing area you are asked to deliver specimens for blood typing and cross-matching period to which of the following laboratory sections will you deliver these specimens
While working in the specimen processing area you are asked to deliver specimens for blood typing and cross-matching period to which of the following laboratory sections will you deliver these specimens
Answer: Immunohematology
While working in the specimen processing area you are asked to deliver specimens for urine pregnancy testing. To which of the following laboratory sections will you deliver these specimens
While working in the specimen processing area you are asked to deliver specimens for urine pregnancy testing. To which of the following laboratory sections will you deliver these specimens
Answer: Urinalysis
While working in the specimen processing area you are asked to deliver specimens for flow symmetry. To which of the following Laboratories sections will you deliver these specimens
While working in the specimen processing area you are asked to deliver specimens for flow symmetry. To which of the following Laboratories sections will you deliver these specimens
Answer: Molecular biology
While working in the specimen processing area you are asked to deliver specimens for coagulation testing
While working in the specimen processing area you are asked to deliver specimens for coagulation testing
Answer: Hematology
Determining whether or not a pathogen is resistant to an antibiotic is the responsibility of which medical laboratory section
Determining whether or not a pathogen is resistant to an antibiotic is the responsibility of which medical laboratory section
Answer: Microbiology
Coagulation studies are usually the responsibility of which medical laboratory section
Coagulation studies are usually the responsibility of which medical laboratory section
Answer: Hematology
Examining blood serum to confirm CBC findings is the responsibility of which medical laboratory technician
Examining blood serum to confirm CBC findings is the responsibility of which medical laboratory technician
Hematology
The measurement of proteins lipids hormones and other substances is Serum is the function of
The measurement of proteins lipids hormones and other substances is Serum is the function of
Answer: Clinical chemistry
The identification of pathogens that cause infections is the function of
The identification of pathogens that cause infections is the function of
Answer: Microbiology
The assessment and treatment of hormone disorders is the function of what medical specialty
The assessment and treatment of hormone disorders is the function of what medical specialty
Answer: Endocrinology
Neonatologist diagnoses and treats disorders associated with
Neonatologist diagnoses and treats disorders associated with
Answer: Newborn infants
Blood and blood products that are used in treatment of patients must be labeled according to the standards set forth by which agency
Blood and blood products that are used in treatment of patients must be labeled according to the standards set forth by which agency
Answer: Federal Drug Administration FDA
Work-related injuries are reported to the
Work-related injuries are reported to the
Answer: Occupational safety health administration OSHA
What agency is responsible for Hospital accreditation
What agency is responsible for Hospital accreditation
Answer: TJC
Employment at inpatient facilities include all of these except
Employment at inpatient facilities include all of these except
Answer: Doctor's office
Phlebotomy may be used to help treat what medical condition
Phlebotomy may be used to help treat what medical condition
Answer: Polycythemia
The condition in which some parts of an image are in focus on the retina and other parts are blurred is called
The condition in which some parts of an image are in focus on the retina and other parts are blurred is called
A. presbyopia.
B. astigmatism.
C. hyperopia.
D. myopia.
E. cataract.
Answer: B. astigmatism.
Otosclerosis affects the
Otosclerosis affects the
A. tympanic membrane.
B. auditory ossicles.
C. cochlea.
D. auditory nerve.
E. outer ear.
Answer: B. auditory ossicles.
A cochlear implant treats
A cochlear implant treats
A. a torn tympanic membrane.
B. otosclerosis.
C. conductive deafness.
D. sensorineural deafness.
E. an ear infection.
Answer: D. sensorineural deafness.
Smell and taste disorders may be caused by
Smell and taste disorders may be caused by
A. a side effect of a drug.
B. infections that clog the nose.
C. a head injury.
D. allergies.
E. all of the above.
Answer: E. all of the above.
Lorelei thinks of the days of the week and months of the year as particular colors. She has
Lorelei thinks of the days of the week and months of the year as particular colors. She has
A. synesthesia.
B. neuropathy.
C. a deficiency of neurons in her visual cortex.
D. too few synapses in her hypothalamus.
E. dyslexia.
Answer: A. synesthesia.
Opiate drugs come from a
Opiate drugs come from a
A. bacterium.
B. fungus.
C. snail.
D. plant.
E. rodent.
Answer: D. plant.
The painkiller sold as Ziconotide comes from a
The painkiller sold as Ziconotide comes from a
A. bacterium.
B. fungus.
C. lizard.
D. plant.
E. snail.
Answer: E. snail.
A person who is colorblind lacks
A person who is colorblind lacks
A. retinas.
B. one type of photopigment.
C. corneas.
D. a gene that encodes the proteins in rod cells.
E. irises.
Answer: B. one type of photopigment.
Farsightedness after the age of forty-five is most likely caused by
Farsightedness after the age of forty-five is most likely caused by
A. loss of lens capsule elasticity.
B. shortening of the eyeball.
C. lengthening of the eyeball.
D. changes in curvature of the cornea.
E. clouding of the cornea.
Answer: A. loss of lens capsule elasticity.
Glaucoma is usually caused by
Glaucoma is usually caused by
A. clouding of the lens.
B. clouding of the lens capsule.
C. accumulation of vitreous humor.
D. accumulation of aqueous humor.
E. accumulation of good humor.
Answer: D. accumulation of aqueous humor.
Treatment for cataract is usually removal of the
Treatment for cataract is usually removal of the
A. cornea.
B. sclera.
C. lens.
D. vitreous humor.
E. eyebrows and eyelashes.
Answer: C. lens.
A chimp adopts two orphaned tiger cubs. They live in a zoo. The chimp has a more intense visual world than his adopted offspring because
A chimp adopts two orphaned tiger cubs. They live in a zoo. The chimp has a more intense visual world than his adopted offspring because
A. she is older.
B. she has lived in the zoo longer.
C. she has three types of cones that connect individually to neural pathways to the brain. The cubs only have two types.
D. she has two types of cones that connect individually to neural pathways to the brain. The cubs have three types, which causes eyestrain. E. tigers are very prone to developing cataracts.
Answer: C. she has three types of cones that connect individually to neural pathways to the brain. The cubs only have two types.
Movement of hair cells in the semicircular canals signals
Movement of hair cells in the semicircular canals signals
A. sound waves to the brain.
B. the direction of motion.
C. the frequency of the sound.
D. the velocity of the movement.
E. the onset of pattern baldness.
Answer: B. the direction of motion.
Jenny slurps up a plate of beef lo mein at a Chinese restaurant. "That tastes great, but I can't quite describe it." What type of taste sensation is she experiencing?
Jenny slurps up a plate of beef lo mein at a Chinese restaurant. "That tastes great, but I can't quite describe it." What type of taste sensation is she experiencing?
A. paprika.
B. tsunami.
C. origami.
D. neuropathy.
E. umami
Answer: E. umami
Umami receptors sense
Umami receptors sense
A. monosodium glutamate.
B. aspartame.
C. caffeine.
D. tryptophan.
E. uric acid.
Answer: A. monosodium glutamate.
The taste receptor that amino acids such as glutamate activate is
The taste receptor that amino acids such as glutamate activate is
A. sour.
B. salty.
C. bitter.
D. umami.
E. sweet.
Answer: D. umami.
If a person's right visual cortex is damaged, the injury will most likely affect vision from the
If a person's right visual cortex is damaged, the injury will most likely affect vision from the
A. right eye only.
B. left eye only.
C. nasal side of one eye and the temporal side of the other eye.
D. nasal side of both eyes.
E. periphery only.
Answer: C. nasal side of one eye and the temporal side of the other eye.
If you were a physician evaluating a young person who has conductive deafness, which of the following would you consider in your differential diagnosis?
If you were a physician evaluating a young person who has conductive deafness, which of the following would you consider in your differential diagnosis?
A. A torn tympanic membrane.
B. A brain tumor.
C. Damage to the auditory nerve.
D. Use of the antibiotic drug streptomycin.
E. Recent attendance at a rock concert.
Answer: A. A torn tympanic membrane.
Anosmia is loss of
Anosmia is loss of
A. touch.
B. smell.
C. hearing.
D. vision.
E. taste.
Answer: B. smell.
As they extend from the retina to the brain, the nerve fibers
As they extend from the retina to the brain, the nerve fibers
A. from the nasal half of each retina cross over.
B. from the temporal half of each retina cross over.
C. all cross over.
D. do not cross over.
E. degenerate.
Answer: A. from the nasal half of each retina cross over.
Light is refracted when it passes
Light is refracted when it passes
A. from air into glass.
B. into glass at a right angle.
C. between media of different optical densities at a right angle.
D. between media of different optical densities at an oblique angle.
E. between media of the same optical density.
Answer: D. between media of different optical densities at an oblique angle.
Rhodopsin is found in ____ cells.
Rhodopsin is found in ____ cells.
A. cone
B. lens
C. iris
D. olfactory receptor
E. rod
Answer: E. rod
Arnold enters a darkened movie theater on a sunny summer afternoon. It takes many minutes for his eyes to adapt to the darkness because
Arnold enters a darkened movie theater on a sunny summer afternoon. It takes many minutes for his eyes to adapt to the darkness because
A. it takes some time for the retina to rebuild its rhodopsin stores from opsin and retinene.
B. the rods in the eye work only in bright light, and it takes time for the cones to work in weak light.
C. the iris takes time to close after being subjected to bright light.
D. the optic nerve fatigues in bright light, and it takes time to recover.
E. the pupil is too small to admit sufficient light.
Answer: A. it takes some time for the retina to rebuild its rhodopsin stores from opsin and retinene.
Stereoscopic vision results when the
Stereoscopic vision results when the
A. images in both eyes are identical.
B. images in the eyes are different.
C. rods of one eye are stimulated and the cones of the other eye are stimulated.
D. brain interprets the images in two dimensions.
E. a person whirls around so that light comes from all directions.
Answer: B. images in the eyes are different.
The sets of color receptors in the retina that are sensitive to light are
The sets of color receptors in the retina that are sensitive to light are
A. red, green, and blue.
B. red, blue, and yellow.
C. green, yellow, and purple.
D. orange, green, and purple.
E. black and white.
Answer: A. red, green, and blue.
Visual sensations from images focused on the side of the retina are blurred because
Visual sensations from images focused on the side of the retina are blurred because
A. there are no rods in this region.
B. there are more cones than rods in this region.
C. there are more rods than cones in this region.
D. the optic disc is located on the side of the retina.
E. none of the above.
Answer: C. there are more rods than cones in this region.
The lens of the eye thickens when the
The lens of the eye thickens when the
A. suspensory ligaments pull on the lens capsule.
B. ciliary processes relax.
C. ciliary muscles relax.
D. ciliary muscles contract.
E. rods are stimulated.
Answer: D. ciliary muscles contract.
Which of the following is part of the inner tunic of the eye?
Which of the following is part of the inner tunic of the eye?
A. Ciliary body
B. Cornea
C. Choroid coat
D. Sclera
E. Retina
Answer: E. Retina
The range of human hearing is about
The range of human hearing is about
A. 2,000-3,000 vibrations per second.
B. 2,000-200,000 vibrations per second.
C. 20-20,000 vibrations per second.
D. 2-2,000 vibrations per second.
E. none of the above.
Answer: C. 20-20,000 vibrations per second.
The hearing receptors are most closely associated with the
The hearing receptors are most closely associated with the
A. ampulla.
B. spiral organ.
C. utricle.
D. saccule.
E. earlobe.
Answer: B. spiral organ.
Which of the following is not a primary taste sensation?
Which of the following is not a primary taste sensation?
A. Sweet
B. Salty
C. Pungent
D. Sour
E. Bitter
Answer: C. Pungent
Taste receptors are
Taste receptors are
A. found only on the tongue.
B. unable to divide.
C. modified connective tissue cells.
D. modified epithelial cells.
E. specialized forms of fibroblasts.
Answer: D. modified epithelial cells.
As a result of the tympanic reflex,
As a result of the tympanic reflex,
A. the bridge of auditory ossicles becomes less rigid.
B. vibrations are transmitted more effectively to the inner ear.
C. the malleus is pulled toward the eardrum.
D. vibrations are transmitted less effectively to the inner ear.
E. the cochlea slightly unwinds.
Answer: D. vibrations are transmitted less effectively to the inner ear.
The Golgi tendon organ is stimulated more when
The Golgi tendon organ is stimulated more when
A. muscles are metabolically active and produce oxygen.
B. muscle tension increases.
C. muscle tension decreases.
D. muscle tension stays the same.
E. a cell has many Golgi apparatuses.
Answer: B. muscle tension increases.
Pain receptors
Pain receptors
A. respond to factors that can damage tissue.
B. adapt rapidly.
C. are among the most specialized receptors.
D. are widely distributed in the brain.
E. are destroyed by very intense pain.
Answer: A. respond to factors that can damage tissue.
Temperature senses use two types of
Temperature senses use two types of
A. chemoreceptors.
B. proprioceptors.
C. tactile corpuscles.
D. free nerve endings.
E. photoreceptors.
Answer: D. free nerve endings.
Pain receptors differ from other somatic receptors by
Pain receptors differ from other somatic receptors by
A. being stimulated only when pain comes from skeletal muscle.
B. adapting very little, if at all.
C. not being able to project impulses back to their origin.
D. adapting much more than other receptors.
E. all of the above
Answer: B. adapting very little, if at all.
A pole vaulter keeps track of his position in mid-air through
A pole vaulter keeps track of his position in mid-air through
A. lamellated corpuscles.
B. pain receptors.
C. balance receptors.
D. baroreceptors.
E. proprioceptors
Answer: E. proprioceptors
Fibers of the spinothalamic tract transmit information to the
Fibers of the spinothalamic tract transmit information to the
A. hypothalamus.
B. cerebellum
C. epithalamus.
D. thalamus.
E. brainstem.
Answer: D. thalamus.
Pain impulses are first processed in the
Pain impulses are first processed in the
A. gray matter of the posterior horn.
B. motor cortex of the cerebrum.
C. dorsal root ganglion.
D. cerebral cortex.
E. retinas.
Answer: A. gray matter of the posterior horn.
Another name for pain receptors is
Another name for pain receptors is
A. tactile corpuscles.
B. lamellated corpuscles.
C. nociceptors.
D. mechanoreceptors.
E. agonists.
Answer: C. nociceptors.
The war veteran experiences an intense burning sensation seeming to come from where his foot had been amputated. He most likely has
The war veteran experiences an intense burning sensation seeming to come from where his foot had been amputated. He most likely has
A. hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy.
B. cataracts.
C. reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
D. anosmia.
E. post traumatic stress disorder.
Answer: C. reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
Henry has hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy. He lacks
Henry has hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy. He lacks
A. chemoreceptors.
B. nociceptors.
C. mechanoreceptors.
D. baroreceptors.
E. audioreceptors.
Answer: B. nociceptors.
Which of the following are paired correctly?
Which of the following are paired correctly?
A. chemoreceptors-stimulated by changes in concentration of chemical substances
B. pain receptors-stimulated by damage to tissues
C. thermoreceptors-stimulated by temperature changes
D. baroreceptors-stimulated by blood pressure changes
E. all of the above
Answer: E. all of the above
A sensation is ______, and projection of a sensation is the ______.
A sensation is ______, and projection of a sensation is the ______.
A. the stimulation of a receptor cell; transmission of an impulse into the brain
B. a feeling that results from sensory stimulation; brain causing it to seem to come from the receptors being stimulated
C. a good feeling from a stimulation; right side of the brain projecting the sensation to the left side, or vice versa
D. a change in membrane permeability of a receptor; transmission of an impulse into a sensory area of the brain
E. the brain's interpretation of stimulation of receptor cells; reaction to the sensation.
Answer: B. a feeling that results from sensory stimulation; brain causing it to seem to come from the receptors being stimulated
Olfactory receptors, which provide the sense of smell, are
Olfactory receptors, which provide the sense of smell, are
A. thermoreceptors.
B. mechanoreceptors.
C. chemoreceptors.
D. proprioceptors.
E. oculoceptors
Answer: C. chemoreceptors.
Sensory impulses are stimulated at receptors by
Sensory impulses are stimulated at receptors by
A. neurotransmitters.
B. decreasing permeability of nerve cell membranes.
C. changes in membrane permeability.
D. changes in action potentials.
E. none of the above.
Answer: D. changes in action potentials.
Max returns to his dorm room late at night to find his roommate throwing up. The smell is at first so bad that Max wants to vomit too, but after helping his roommate clean up, the odor seems to fade. Max has experienced
Max returns to his dorm room late at night to find his roommate throwing up. The smell is at first so bad that Max wants to vomit too, but after helping his roommate clean up, the odor seems to fade. Max has experienced
A. damage to his sensory receptors.
B. sensory adaptation.
C. a response to the decreasing concentration of odorant molecules in the room.
D. a hallucination.
E. vomitus interruptus.
Answer: B. sensory adaptation.
The sequence of information flow in response to biting into a slice of pizza is
The sequence of information flow in response to biting into a slice of pizza is
A. perception, sensation, impulse send to CNS, sensory receptors activated.
B. sensory receptors activated, impulse sent to CNS, sensation, perception.
C. impulse sent to CNS, sensory receptors activated, perception, sensation.
D. impulse sent to CNS, sensory receptors activated, sensation, perception.
E. none of the above.
Answer: B. sensory receptors activated, impulse sent to CNS, sensation, perception.
The ability to ignore your socks around your ankles demonstrates
The ability to ignore your socks around your ankles demonstrates
A. general adaptation.
B. receptor integration.
C. interpretive assimilation.
D. sensory adaptation.
E. visceral adaptation.
Answer: D. sensory adaptation.
A type of receptor that does not trigger a sensation
A type of receptor that does not trigger a sensation
A. measures pressure in the hands and feet.
B. monitors oxygen levels in the blood.
C. measures heat in the integument.
D. detects mechanical force in the abdomen.
E. detects visual stimuli.
Answer: B. monitors oxygen levels in the blood.
The brain interprets input from sensory receptors as
The brain interprets input from sensory receptors as
A. reception.
B. sensation.
C. interoception.
D. contraception.
E. perception.
Answer: E. perception.
Special senses arise from receptors located
Special senses arise from receptors located
A. primarily in the head.
B. throughout the integumentary system.
C. in the fingertips.
D. in internal organs.
E. only in the central nervous system.
Answer: A. primarily in the head.
Receptors for the general senses are found
Receptors for the general senses are found
A. in a few clusters.
B. only in the integumentary system.
C. widely distributed throughout the body.
D. throughout the visceral organs.
E. only in the skin.
Answer: C. widely distributed throughout the body.
An assessment of hearing using a tuning fork is called the _____ test.
An assessment of hearing using a tuning fork is called the _____ test.
Answer: Rinne (or Weber)
A device that can restore some hearing is a _______ implant.
A device that can restore some hearing is a _______ implant.
Answer: cochlear
Warren thinks everything smells like excrement. He has __________.
Warren thinks everything smells like excrement. He has __________.
Answer: cacosmia
Mixing up senses is a condition called __________.
Mixing up senses is a condition called __________.
Answer: synesthesia
Erica goes for an optometric exam. She especially hates the part where a puff of air is directed at her open eye. This is a test to detect the increased intraocular pressure of glaucoma, and the instrument that measures her response is called a _________.
Erica goes for an optometric exam. She especially hates the part where a puff of air is directed at her open eye. This is a test to detect the increased intraocular pressure of glaucoma, and the instrument that measures her response is called a _________.
Answer: tonometer
A clouded lens, which is common in older people, is called _________.
A clouded lens, which is common in older people, is called _________.
Answer: cataract
The ______ ______ of the middle tunic secretes aqueous humor.
The ______ ______ of the middle tunic secretes aqueous humor.
Answer: ciliary body
After traveling through the olfactory bulbs, nerve impulses pass along the ______ ______ to the olfactory interpreting centers.
After traveling through the olfactory bulbs, nerve impulses pass along the ______ ______ to the olfactory interpreting centers.
Answer: olfactory tracts
The ________ is the region of sharpest vision in the retina.
The ________ is the region of sharpest vision in the retina.
fovea centralis
The adjustment of the thickness of the lens to make close vision possible is called ______.
The adjustment of the thickness of the lens to make close vision possible is called ______.
Answer: accommodation
The transparent, anterior portion of the eye's outer tunic is called the ______.
The transparent, anterior portion of the eye's outer tunic is called the ______.
Answer: cornea
The sensory receptors associated with the semicircular canals are located in swellings called ______.
The sensory receptors associated with the semicircular canals are located in swellings called ______.
Answer: ampullae
The ___________ connects the middle ear and the pharynx.
The ___________ connects the middle ear and the pharynx.
Answer: auditory tube (eustachian tube)
Edward is suffering a heart attack, but he feels pain in his shoulder and jaw rather than his chest, at first. This pain is termed ______.
Edward is suffering a heart attack, but he feels pain in his shoulder and jaw rather than his chest, at first. This pain is termed ______.
Answer: referred
The two types of nerve fibers that conduct impulses away from pain receptors are _____ and _____.
The two types of nerve fibers that conduct impulses away from pain receptors are _____ and _____.
Answer: acute; chronic
______ corpuscles are abundant in the skin of the palms and soles.
______ corpuscles are abundant in the skin of the palms and soles.
Answer: Tactile
A receptor that detects changes in blood pressure is a ___________.
A receptor that detects changes in blood pressure is a ___________.
Answer: baroreceptor
Pain receptors are also called ___________.
Pain receptors are also called ___________.
Answer: nociceptors
The brain's interpretation of a sensation creates a __________.
The brain's interpretation of a sensation creates a __________.
Answer: perception
Senses whose receptors are in the head are termed ___________.
Senses whose receptors are in the head are termed ___________.
Answer: special
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