Biomedicine Boards Prep

BioMedicine Boards Prep - Test 1

Question Answer 1. Which cranial nerve affects balance? D a. IV b. VII c. I d. VIII

2. The carotid arteries supply: A a. Cerebrum b. Heart c. Lungs d. Cerebellum

3. The use of the prescription drug Lasix (furosemide) will cause a decrease in the levels of which C of the following? a. Vitamin B b. Iron c. Potassium d. Vitamin C

4. The test(s) for carpal tunnel syndrome include: A a. Tinel’s & Phalen’s signs b. Muller sign c. Osler & Oppenheim’s signs d. Soto-Hall sign

5. In laboratory studies, creatinine levels are related to which of the following organs? D a. Liver b. Heart c. Spleen d. Kidneys

6. A patient suddenly collapses. He has a pulse but no respiration. C The first thing you should do is: a. Raise the head up b. Open the window to get fresh air c. Tell someone to call 911 d. Sweep the oral cavity

7. A 48 year old patient has nausea, vomiting, and hardness on the lower right side of the B abdomen. Rebound tenderness can be seen with: a. Oppenheim’s sign b. McBurney’s sign c. McMurphey’s sign d. McMurray’s sign 8. A DEXA scan gives results on: D a. Heart functioning

Biomed Prep Test 1 – Pg 1 of 4 b. Stomach prolapsed c. Brain function d. Bone density

9. A patient comes to you with flank pain, high fever, and burning urination. You should refer him to B a specialist to rule out: a. Heart disease b. Kidney disease c. Stomach disease d. Liver disease

10. A child comes in for treatment of a cold & cough. You notice multiple bruises & cuts over the B body. The appropriate response is: a. Tell the child to be more careful b. Call Child Protective Services in your area c. Grill the child about where the cuts and bruises have come from d. Yell at the parents to stop abusing their child

11. How is HIV/AIDS diagnosed? B a. Genital discharges b. Gum swabs c. Urinalysis d. Lifestyle analysis

12. You verbally guarantee to your patient that he will quit smoking within one week. Which of the C following is correct? a. The patient will quit smoking b. The contract needs to be in writing for there to be liability c. The verbal contract is binding so there is liability d. The results of treatment do not have an impact on liability

13. You require a patient to sign a consent form because A a. It is a federal law b. It gives information about treatment procedures c. It is a state law d. It provides liability protection

14. A goniometer measures C a. Testosterone levels in females b. Androgen levels in males c. Angles of joints and range of motion d. Head circumference and growth in infants

15. Which lab test, if positive, provides further evidence of possible peptic ulcer? B a. BUN test b. Stool blood test c. Urine for albumin test

Biomed Prep Test 1 – Pg 2 of 4 d. Blood glucose test

16. An elevated TSH level indicates B a. Goiter b. Hypothyroidism c. Hyperthyroidism d. Grave’s disease

17. ICD=9 codes relate to B a. Treatment protocols b. Diagnosis c. Insurance reimbursement d. Prognosis

18. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include all of the following EXCEPT C a. Heat intolerance b. Nervousness c. Weight gain d. Rapid heartbeat

19. Parasympathomimetic toxicity with symptoms of dizziness, feeling drunk, and clumsiness could A be mimicked by the ingestion of a. Barbituates b. Serotonin agonists c. Beta agonists d. Opiods

20. A middle-aged patient with acute glomerulonephritis MOST likely A a. Appears pale & puffy b. Uses a lot of salt on her food c. Abuses alcohol d. Has lost a lot of weight recently

21. A Schilling test for pernicious anemia involves collecting D a. Blood b. Stools c. A hair sample d. Urine

22. In listening to the heart of a 60 year old male adult with a stethoscope, you hear a high pitched D grade 4/6 3rd sound (S1, S2, S3) with may be a sign of a. Tetrology of Fallot b. Normal condition c. Ventricular arrhythmia d. Left ventricular failure

Biomed Prep Test 1 – Pg 3 of 4 23. The report from a vascular surgeon auscultating the carotid artery should include which of the C following sounds? a. Tachycardia b. Borborygmus c. Bruit d. S1, S2, S3

24. Hypercalcemia can result from D a. Under intake of calcium supplements b. Decreased parathyroid activity c. Insufficient exercise d. Excess parathyroid activity

25. Choose the disease that is NOT associated with the possibility of occult blood in the stool B a. Crohn’s disease b. Hypoproteinemia c. Esophagitis d. Hemorroids

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