Chapter 21: 2nd Edition
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- Q1
What is the innermost layer of the heart?
myocardium
pericardium
endocardium
epicardium
proteocardiums
60s - Q2
Which of the following describes how blood travels through the heart?
right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, rest of the body
left atrium, left ventricle, lungs, right atrium, right ventricle, rest of the body
right atrium, left atrium, lungs, right ventricle, left ventricle, rest of the body
left atrium, right atrium, lungs, left ventricle, right ventricle, rest of the body
left atrium, left ventricle, right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, rest of the body
60s - Q3
How does blood enter the heart?
through the pulmonary arteries
from the aorta
as paricardial fluid
by means of the capillaries surrounding the heart
via the vena cava
60s - Q4
Which of the following numbers represents arterioles?
1
2
3
4
5
60s - Q5
What is lymph?
thick carbohydrate matrix that supports cells in various tissues of the body
protein-rich blood plasma that has left capillaries
the layer of lipids that collects under the skin for protection and insulation
the portion of blood that contains red blood cells
the portion of blood that contains white blood cells and platelets
60s - Q6
After excess lymph drains from our tissues, it is shuttled to the lymph nodes and ________, where waste filtering and pathogen detection take place.
body tissues lacking sufficient lymph
kidneys
spleen
pancreas
MALT tissue
60s - Q7
What happens if lymph is not collected?
anemia
liver toxicity
hemorrhaging
edema
blood clots form
60s - Q8
Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing sepsis?
chronic health issues such as cancer, diabetes, AIDS, and cardiovascular disease
recent surgery or invasive procedures
nervous system disorder
blunt force trauma
a wound
60s - Q9
Which of the following is not a sign of sepsis?
severe hypotension
insomnia
impaired respiratory function and low blood oxygen levels
decreased urine output
lymphangitis
60s - Q10
What is currently the most effective way of reducing incidence of dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika?
educating the public about safe sex and condom use
controlling mosquito levels
avoiding areas with high prevalence of these diseases
providing better quality health care
increasing the availability of current vaccines
60s - Q11
Why is the second stage of a dengue infection of concern?
A high fever can lead to dehydration.
Vomiting can lead to dehydration.
Hemorrhagic features may develop and lead to shock, organ failure, and eventually death.
Body aches and extreme abdominal pain can indicate an intestinal perforation.
Nausea can be a symptom of the virus getting past the blood brain barrier, infecting the brain, and quickly killing the patient.
60s - Q12
Areas with a high population and low vaccination rates are susceptible to which type of transmission for yellow fever?
jungle
intermediate
urban
jungle, intermediate, and urban
jungle and intermediate
60s - Q13
How can a chikungunya infection be differentiated from a dengue infection?
blood tests that identify viral antigens, viral RNA, or patient antibodies to the virus
microscopic analysis of the blood
stool analysis
liver biopsy
Differentiation is based on symptoms due to the two presenting quite differently.
60s - Q14
A man and woman honeymooned in Brazil and both experienced mild symptoms of a Zika infection upon returning home. How long should the couple wait to start a family based on this information?
3 months
6 months
1 year
8 weeks
There is no need to wait.
60s - Q15
Which of the following would limit your possible exposure to the Lassa virus?
keeping a rodent-free home
not eating bushmeat
not eating anything that hasn't been well cooked
using insect repellant
avoiding sexual intercourse
60s
