Burns
Which of these facts is true about burns?
You can prevent burns by setting your water heater at 120 degrees
Burns are the second leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 5
Infants and young children are more vulnerable to scald injuries
A and C
4. A and C (Correct)
Which pigment-producing cell in the stratum basale is the origin of melanoma?
A. Keratinocyte
B. Langerhans cell
C. Melanocyte
D. Merkel cell
✅ D. Merkel cell
Which condition involves porous, brittle bones due to decreased bone mass and density?
A. Osteomalacia
B. Osteomyelitis
C. Osteoporosis
D. Paget’s disease
C. Osteoporosis ✅
A person who experiences a calcaneus fracture after jumping and landing on his or her feet would most likely experience an accompanying fracture of the:
a. thoracic spine.
b. symphysis pubis.
c. coccygeal spine.
d. lumbar spine.
d. Lumbar spine
Three months after returning home from West Africa, a 50-year-old man begins experiencing a fever, cough, and muscle aches. You should suspect:
a. hepatitis.
b. whooping cough.
c. Ebola.
d. influenza.
d. influenza (correct)
What are the main causes of death among people who initially survive a severe burn?
Fever
Bacterial Infections
Severe dehydration
B and C
4. B and C (Correct)
Which patient profile presents the highest risk for developing invasive squamous cell carcinoma?
A. A 22-year-old with mild acne and no sun exposure
B. A 45-year-old with a history of tanning bed use and fair skin
C. A 70-year-old immunosuppressed organ transplant recipient with chronic sun damage
D. A 35-year-old with a basal cell carcinoma removed last year
C. A 70-year-old immunosuppressed organ transplant recipient with chronic sun damage ✅
What is the major difference between a closed fracture and an open fracture?
In a closed fracture, the bone doesn't break the skin; in an open fracture, it does
In a closed fracture, the bone breaks all the way through; in an open fracture, it doesn't
In a closed fracture, the bone breaks the skin; in an open fracture, it doesn't
In a closed fracture, the bone doesn't break all the way through; in an open fracture, it does
1. In a closed fracture, the bone doesn't break the skin; in an open fracture, it does (Correct)
Which of the following fractures has the greatest potential for internal blood loss and shock?
a. Humerus
b. Pelvis
c. Hip
d. Femur
b. pelvis
Which bone articulates with the atlas (C1) to allow nodding motion of the head?
A. Axis (C2)
B. Occipital bone
C. Temporal bone
D. Sphenoid bone
B. Occipital bone ✅
Which type of burn destroys both the epidermis and dermis, often resulting in a white or charred appearance and no pain in the center?
A. First-degree burn
B. Second-degree burn
C. Third-degree burn
D. Superficial partial-thickness burn
✅ D. Superficial partial-thickness burn
What does the TNM staging system represent in cancer classification?
Tumor size, nodes involved, metastasis
Time, necrosis, malignancy
Therapy, number, mutation status
Type, node ratio, mitotic count
1. Tumor size, nodes involved, metastasis (correct)
What might cause a stress fracture?
A sudden fall from a tree
A heavy object landing on your foot
Too much physical activity over a long period of time
Being involved in a car accident
3. Too much physical activity over a long period of time (Correct)
For a do not resuscitate (DNR) order to be valid, it must:
a. be signed by the local justice of the peace.
b. be updated a minimum of every 6 months.
c. clearly state the patient's medical problem.
d. be dated within the previous 24 months.
c. clearly state the patient's medical problem. (correct)
The sacrum articulates superiorly with which vertebra?A. L5
B. L4
C. Coccyx
D. T12
A. L5 ✅
Answer Options:
Local Skin Blistering
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Mild Dehydration
Compartment Syndrome
2. Cardiac Arrhythmia (correct)
Answer Options:
A. Melanoma
B. Squamous cell carcinoma
C. Dermatofibroma
D. Benign Melanocyte Nevus
A. Melanoma (correct)
Answer options:
A. Impacted fracture
B. Greenstick fracture
C. Comminuted fracture
D. Spiral fracture
B. Greenstick fracture ✅
During fetal development, calcium deposits responsible for creating baby teeth were translocated to the brain.
Craniopharyngiomas develop from the same cells responsible for the development of teeth.
Genes responsible for tooth development were "turned on" in neurons of the brain.
The tumor did not actually grow teeth, they just look like teeth.
2. Craniopharyngiomas develop from the same cells responsible for the development of teeth. (Correct)
Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for complications caused by the influenza virus?
a. 39-year-old man with mild hypertension
b. 68-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes
c. 12-year-old child with a fractured arm
d. 50-year-old woman with moderate obesity
b. 68-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes (correct)
Answer options:
A. First-degree burn (superficial burn)
B. Second-degree burn (partial-thickness burn)
C. Third-degree burn (full-thickness burn)
D. Contact dermatitis
Answer options:
B. Second-degree burn (partial-thickness burn) ✅
A. Rosacea
B. Squamous cell carcinoma
C. Basal cell carcinoma
D. Melanoma
C. Basal cell carcinoma ✅
Answer Options:
A. Steroids
B. Surgery
C. Botox injections (correct)
D. Splinting
C. Botox injections (correct)
Laser Bronchoscopy
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Autofluorescence bronchoscopy
Rigid bronchoscopy
4. Rigid bronchoscopy (correct)
A 75-year-old male with type 1 diabetes presents with chest pain and a general feeling of weakness. He tells you that he took his insulin today and ate a regular meal approximately 2 hours ago. You should treat this patient as though he is experiencing:
a. an acute stroke.
b. hyperglycemia.
c. hypoglycemia
d. a heart attack.
d. a heart attack