Cholesterol Levels
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Tattoos
A girl with a tattoo along the entirety of
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Tattoos are extremely popular forms of
self-expression, and some of the designs are very detailed and multi-colored.
However, there is a possibility of infection such as hepatitis if needles are
reused without proper sterilization. In addition, there is a risk that your
body may react to some of the pigments used, and initiate an autoimmune
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Part 1 of 1 – 100.0/ 100.0 Points
Question 1 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The ____ is often found near the center of
the cell and contains the DNA.
A.A. cell membrane
B.B. cytoplasm
C.C. nucleus
D.D. ribosome
Question 2 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following is made up of a
mixture of many types of molecules and is a very thin and selectively
permeable?
A.A. c
Scar tissue in the skin can effectively
function as if the skin was never damaged.
A. True
B. False
Question 12 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Epithelial junctions widen during
vasodilation.
A. True
B. False
Question 13 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Serotonin is a mediator of inflammation
that is produced from arachidonic acid.
A. True
B. False
Question 14 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Primary healing is more likely to produce
scarring than secondary healing.
A. True
B. False
Question 15 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Phagocytes report to an injured area
because the are attracted by a(n) _____. chemotactic agent
Question 16 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Bone dissolving cells are called _____.
osteoclasts
Question 17 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
_____ is required to convert an amino acid
in the steps leading to collagen production. Vitamin C
Question 18 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The production of new blood vessels is
called revascularization or _____. angiogenesis
Question 19 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to
the question: What makes an exudate and transudate different from one another
in terms of their contents?
Question 20 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to
the question: What prevents overgrowth of an epithelium during healing?
Part 1 of 1 – 80.0/ 100.0 Points
Question 1 of 20
0.0/ 5.0 Points
The tunica ____ is the middle layer of a
blood vessel wall.
A.A. adventitia
B.B. externa
C.C. media
D.D. intima
Question 2 of 20
0.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following is the serous
covering of the heart wall?
A.A. epicardium
B.B. fibrous pericardium
C.C. parietal pericardium
D.D. myocardium
Question 3 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
In general, arteries have walls that are
_____ than the walls of veins.
A.A. thinner
B.B. the same thickness
C.C. completely different
D.D. thicker
Question 4 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following valves has two cusps
and chordae tendineae?
A.A. pulmonary semilunar valve
B.B. aortic semilunar valve
C.C. tricuspid valve
D.D. bicuspid valve
Question 5 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
High blood pressure involving the liver’s
special blood vessels is called _____ hypertension?
A.A. portal
B.B. pulmonary
C.C. systemic
D.D. hyaline
Question 6 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following is a hypertension
treatment that affects the renin-angiotensin system?
A.A. beta blockers
B.B. ACE inhibitors
C.C. calcium channel blockers
D.D. diuretics
Question 7 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The earliest stage of atherogenesis is the
formation of _____.
A.A. foam cells
B.B. fibrous caps
C.C. fatty streaks
D.D. calcification
Question 8 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
One type of infection of the heart muscle
is called_____.
A.A. acute pericarditis
B.B. chronic pericarditis
C.C. infective endocarditis
D.D. viral myocarditis
Question 9 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following congenital heart
defects involves pulmonary stenosis, as well as additional malformations?
A.A. tetralogy of Fallot
B.B. patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
C.C. atrial septal detects (ASD)
D.D. ventricular septal detects (VSD)
Question 10 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Decreased heart function as a result of
thickened ventricular walls is called _____.
A.A. primary cardiomyopathy
B.B. hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
C.C. congestive cardiomyopathy
D.D. restrictive cardiomyopathy
Question 11 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The time during which the ventricles are
contracting is referred to a diastole.
A. True
B. False
Question 12 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The pacemaker of the healthy heart is the
SA node.
A. True
B. False
Question 13 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
High fat levels in the blood is termed
familial hypercholesterolemia.
A. True
B. False
Question 14 of 20
0.0/ 5.0 Points
An abnormal blood clot is called an
embolism.
A. True
B. False
Question 15 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The electrical signal for ventricular
depolarization on an ECG is the _____. QRS complex
Answer Key: QRS complex
Question 16 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The _____ is the percentage of blood pumped
out of a filled ventricle.
Question 17 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
A nearly symmetrical focal dilation of
blood vessel is called a (n) _____
Question 18 of 20
0.0/ 5.0 Points
Serous fluid trapping in the pericardial
sac is called _____.
Question 19 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to
the question: How can a “sore throat” lead to heart disease?
Question 20 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to
the question: Write my Essay Online Writing Service with Professional Essay Writers – Explain how smoking can lead to cor pulmonale.
Part 1 of 1 – 100.0/ 100.0 Points
Question 1 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The ____ membranes surround the lungs.
A.A. pericardial
B.B. peritoneal
C.C. pleural
D.D. cutaneous
Question 2 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The ___ bronchi lead to each lung.
A.A. primary
B.B. secondary
C.C. lobar
D.D. tertiary
Question 3 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The first segment of the small intestine is
called the _____.
A.A. ileum
B.B. jejunum
C.C. cecum
D.D. duodenum
Question 4 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The lining of the entire digestive system
is a _____.
A.A. submucosa
B.B. synovial membrane
C.C. serous membrane
D.D. mucous
Question 5 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following is the term for a
bluish skin color?
A.A. cyanosis
B.B. dyspnea
C.C. cough
D.D. hemoptysis
Question 6 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following is characterized by
alveolar destruction?
A.A. chronic bronchitis
B.B. emphysema
C.C. bronchiolitis
D.D. asthma
Question 7 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following is an EXTRINSIC
factor leading to restrictive lung disease?
A.A. adult respiratory distress syndrome
B.B. pneumonia
C.C. myasthenia gravis
D.
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following hormones could be
related to a calcium ion imbalance?
A.A. aldosterone
B.B. parathyroid hormone
C.C. estrogen
D.D. thyroid hormone
Question 11 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The kidneys secrete the hormone
erythropoietin and the enzyme renin.
A. True
B. False
Question 12 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
When more ADH is being secreted, a
patient’s urine appears very light in color.
A. True
B. False
Question 13 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The elimination of nitrogenous waste
materials assists in maintaining the body’s acid-base balance.
A. True
B. False
Question 14 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Pyelonephritis is urinary tract infection
that is contained in the bladder.
A. True
B. False
Question 15 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The _____ arterioles bring blood away from
the glomerulus.
Question 16 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
_____ is inflammation of the glomerulus of
the kidney.
Answer Key:
Question 17 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
A condition of low blood potassium levels
is called _____.
Question 18 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
An abnormally high blood pH is called
_____.
Question 19 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to
the question: How could long term acidosis lead to dysrhythmias, especially in
an individual with compromised kidneys?
Question 20 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Give a brief 1-2 sentence explanation to
the question: How does glomerulonephritis lead to proteinuria?
Part 1 of 1 – 100.0/ 100.0 Points
Question 1 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following hormone categories
requires G-protein to activate enzymes inside a cell?
A.A. steroidal
B.B. nonsteroidal
C.C. prostaglandins
D.D. leukotrienes
Question 2 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which gland secretes insulin?
A.A. thyroid
B.B. parathyroid
C.C. adrenal
D.D. pancreas
Question 3 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Bone density can be increased by:
A.A. eating a high-carbohydrate diet.
B.B. eating a high-protein diet.
C.C. avoiding too much sun exposure.
D.D. weight bearing exercise.
Q
For which disorder is a Pap smear often
effective in early detection?
A.A. cervical cancer
B.B. cervicitis
C.C. dysmenorrheal
D.D. ovarian cancer
Question 3 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The ____ contains cerebrospinal fluid.
A.A. dura mater
B.B. pia mater
C.C. arachnoid mater
D.D. subarachnoid space
Question 4 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following procedures enables
the examination of cerebrospinal fluid?
A.A. MRI
B.B. lumbar puncture
C.C. cerebral angiography
D.D. electroencephalography
Question 5 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Hemorrhage into the potential space between
the dura and skull is called a _____ hematoma?
A.A. epidural
B.B. subdural
C.C. subarachnoid
D.D. cranial
Question 6 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Compression of neural tissues that displace
tissues is referred to as _____ syndromes.
A.A. hemorrhage
B.B. herniation
C.C. hydrocephalus
D.D. vacuolar
Question 7 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
The lowest level of consciousness is _____.
A.A. stupor
B.B. confusion
C.C. coma
D.D. inattentive
Question 8 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
A type of meningomyelocele in which the
cerebellum is displaced through the foramen magnum is called _____.
A.A. encephalocele
B.B. Dandy-Walker syndrome
C.C. spinal bifida occulta
D.D. Arnold-Chiari malformation
Question 9 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Mos
Question 5 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which type of deficit is seen in lower
motor neuron damage?
A.A. flaccid paralysis
B.B. spastic paralysis
C.C. hyperreflexia
D.D. Babinski sign
Question 6 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
Paralysis of one side of the body is called
_____.
A.A. paraplegia
B.B. hemiplegia
C.C. quadriplegia
D.D. diplegia
Question 7 of 20
5.0/ 5.0 Points
In _____, antibodies attack skeletal
muscles acetylcholine receptors.
A.A. Duchenne muscular dystrophy
B.B. polymyositis
C.C. myotonia congenita
D.D. myasthenia gravis
Queeeks old, was born at the motherâs home and
has not received any medical attention beyond that given by EMS during the
birth.
1. Should the parents be particularly
concerned with Emmaâs lack of medical attention?
2. What perinatal tests should Jim and Jane
inquire about?
3. Should Jim and Jane be concerned about
PKU?
4. What is PKU?
5. How is PKU screened for?
6. If Emma has PKU, what is the treatment?
Case #2:
Stacey fell down and hurt her knee two days
ago. Today she is at the orthopedic surgeonâs office with her knee tender and
extremely swollen. The physician tells Stacey that she needs to have the fluid
drained from her knee and have an injection to reduce the inflammation. The
fluid he drains is watery and bloody.
1. What is the normal fluid in the knee
joint?
2. What is the clinical term for the bloody
fluid the physician drained?
3. How did this fluid form?
4. Which signs of inflammation is Stacey
clearly showing?
5. When the physician gives the âinjection
to reduce the inflammation,â what is likely in the injection?
6. If the surgeon prescribes a nonselective
COX inhibitor for the pain, how does it work?
7. How is a selective COX-2 inhibitor
different from a nonselective COX inhibitor?
Case #3:
In September of 2006 Chris Simms,
quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was rushed to the emergency room after
a traumatic collision on the football field. Remarkably, Chris finished the
game before going to the hospital. He presented with moderate abrasions to
several areas of his body and severe upper left quadrant pain. After full
workup it was determined that he had to have emergency surgery to remove his
spleen. Fortunately, with modern medical advances, the spleen was removed
laparoscopically. Chris lost five pints of blood prior to surgery.
1. What is the name of the surgery to
remove the spleen?
2. How is laparoscopy different from normal
surgery?
3. What is the classification for the type
of healing the abrasions will use to heal?
4. What is the classification for the type
of healing the surgical wounds will use to heal?
5. Which wound will be most likely to
produce scarring, the abrasions or surgical wounds?
6. Why did Chris lose so much blood without
any open wounds?
Case #4:
John, an obese 54-year-old Caucasian male,
has gotten a recent yearly checkup at the doctorâs office. He was told that he
has elevated blood pressure and several risk factors for atherosclerosis. His
urinalysis showed glucosuria, and his LDL levels are elevated.
1. What is the technical term for elevated
blood pressure?
2. What is an acceptable range for blood
pressure for John?
3. What is atherosclerosis?
4. How are macrophages involved in the
formation of atherosclerosis?
5. Why is the glucosuria relevant?
6. What are Johnâs apparent risk factors
for atherosclerosis?
7. What type of pharmacologic treatment
would be recommended?
8. What type of lifestyle therapy would be
recommended?
Case #5:
Bill Anderson, a 60-year-old Caucasian male
of normal build, presents in the emergency room with severely labored
breathing. He reports progressively worsening shortness of breath over the past
three days. He has been lethargic and has been just âlying aroundâ because of
the shortness of breath. The patient also has hypertension and is sweating, but
without fever. Upon examining the patientâs medical history, the emergency room
doctor learns that Bill has multiple myeloma and has undergone several cycles
of chemotherapy, including steroid and high dose thalidomide therapy. The
emergency room doctor orders a chest X-ray and echocardiography.
1. What is multiple myeloma?
2. What side effects do multiple myeloma,
chemotherapy, immobility, steroids, and thalidomide have in common that could
be an issue here?
3. The emergency room doctor suspects a
fairly obvious problem, what condition is the doctor trying to confirm?
4. Why is the echocardiogram important?
5. How ha
5. How is rhabdomyolysis consistent with
the facts in Heidiâs case?
6. Since Heidi has gotten prompt medical
attention, do you expect treatment to bring about a full recovery? Why/why not?
Case #10:
Richard is a 17-year-old male with type I
diabetes mellitus. Today he presented to the emergency room with abdominal
pain, weakness, lethargy, and rapid, deep respirations. He reports that he
canât remember if he took his insulin shot that day. The initial thought on
triage is diabetic ketoacidosis.
1. Define acidosis.
2. What classification of acidosis is diabetic
ketoacidosis?
3. What is the name for the breathing
patterns that Richard is having?
4. Why is Richard breathing like this?
5. What do you expect the arterial blood
gas measurements to show for pH, carbon dioxide levels, and bicarbonate levels?
6. What will the treatment be for Richard?
ase Studies Weeks 5-7
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
Name:
Student ID#:
Case Studies âInstructions: Type your
answers IN RED and use your textbook and other resources such as the ones
listed below to help you answer the questions.
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy:
https://monkessays.com/write-my-essay/merck.com/mmpe/index.html
MedlinePlus: Medical Dictionary:
https://monkessays.com/write-my-essay/nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html
E-medicine from WebMD:
http://emedicine.medscape.com/
Case #1:
A 60 year old man with long-standing type
II diabetes that has been untreated with insulin is admitted t has always had Pap smears. She reports at least a
dozen sexual partners and was treated for gonorrhea 6 years ago. He husband has
had normal semen analysis results.
1. What are the risk factors for female
infertility?
2. Which of these risk factors may be
involved in this case?
3. What hormone levels would be appropriate
to ascertain?
4. If the problem is a pituitary hormone
imbalance, which hormone(s) might be involved?
5. If the problem is an ovarian hormone
imbalance, which hormone(s) might be involved?
6. Define pelvic inflammatory disease.
7. If a pelvic exam is performed and PID is
involved, what might be noticed?
8. How might laparoscopy be useful for a
definitive diagnosis?
Case #7:
A 21 year old female presents to the ER
complaining of lethargy, a stiff neck, and a headache. Initial examination
reveals a high grade fever, sensitivity to light, and withdrawal from neck
flexion. A history uncovers that she is a daycare worker and many students have
been absent recently.
1. What do the symptoms suggest?
2. Is this patient at particular risk for
the suggested illness?
3. What test needs to be done?
4. How is this test performed?
5. What are the two most likely
microorganisms to be found with the test from question #3?
6. Does the daycare need to be notified?
Case #8:
A 68 year old African-American male is
transported to the ER with rapid onset left sided weakness. He was watering his
lawn when he suddenly dropped the hose and fell to the ground. His speech was
slurred when EMS personnel arrived. The man has a history of high blood
pressure and hypercholesterolemia. His exam shows left facial areflexia and
drooping. CT scan of the head shows no hemorrhage.
1. What is the diagnosis?
2. What is the likely location of the
pathology in this instance?
3. What are the risk factors for this
condition?
4. What are the possible mechanisms of
pathology in this case?
5. Which is the more likely mechanism of
the pathology in this case?
6. What is the underlying problem in this
case?
7. How did the underlying problem lead to
this incident?
Case #9:
A 36 year old man is seeing his physician
because he is becoming increasingly weak. He reports that the weakness
progresses throughout the day. He has a desk job and can hardly keep his eyes
open and head up by the end of the day. Other history is unremarkable. Cranial
nerve examination shows weak facial muscles, inability to repeat movements, and
bilateral ptosis. The patientâs shoulders droop with a very poor posture.
1. What is the likely diagnosis?
2. What is the pathogenesis of this
disease?
3. What other deficits might present if
untreated?
4. Why do the symptoms seem to worsen later
in the day?
5. What other conditions should be ruled
out?
6. What treatment should be sought?
Case #10:
Tim and Leanne are rushed to the hospital
after a car accident. Tim was driving as the car was hit in the driver side
door. He sustained a broken humerus from the direct impact. His arm was
immobilized and he is resting in his room. Leanne, who was in the front
passenger seat sustained a ruptured spleen and four adjacent broken ribs on the
left side. Her wounds are from striking the middle console of the car. She is
in the ICU with her chest wrapped.
1. What are the factors that affect wound
production?
2. Which factor is the main difference
causing Tim and Leanne to have such different injuries?
3. What is the mechanism that caused the
rupturing of Leanneâs spleen?
4. What is the name of the condition in
which several adjacent ribs is broken?
5. Due to her broken ribs, what is Leanne
at risk of developing?
6. If Leanneâs lung is bruised, what other
condition may develop?
Assignment Instructions
Research Paper
Assignment Instructions:
Most of you are taking this course with the
intention of pursuing a career in healthcare. I always encourage my students to
research the career they plan on striving for to ensure that they “know
what they’re getting into”. I’ve seen plenty of students spend a lot of
time and money to get an education only to discover that, for whatever reasons,
they are not interested in the “9 to 5” routine of their chosen
career once they graduate. Therefore, your research paper is going to be
devoted to any health related career of your choice. This paper will enable to
you to do the research behind the career you are considering and gain a better
understanding about the job demands, rewards, etc. In addition to this
research, I highly recommend that you take some “free time” to shadow
a professional in the field of your choice or volunteer in the environment for
which you desire to work so you can see the “real-world” pros and
cons of the job. Very often, the academic prep is very different than the
actual work setting/demands. Your education is the most valuable investment you
can make; ensure that you make the right choice and know what you want for the
long term. 🙂
You will write your paper based on
literature researched about your chosen field. Research should come from
scientific information on the internet and research articles at the APUS
Library and you must utilize between 5 and 10 reliable and relevant academic
references. Your paper should include, but not be limited to the following
topics:
Name of the healthcare profession
History of the profession
How this career has developed over the
years
Education and training (i.e. internships,
residencies, etc)
State/National Certification or Exams
required
Continuing Education required
Typical wages and benefits
Employment opportunities and future outlook
of this profession
Work settings (i.e. hospitals, clinics,
pharmaceutical companies, etc.)
Types of services, duties, and
responsibilities of the job
Types of patients/clients served and/or
types of conditions/disorders treated
Working conditions of the job
How this career is perceived by other
professionals and lay people
If there are any “specialty”
areas
Any other general “pros” or
“cons” that you come across in your research that are pertinent to
you
Your paper should be written in the THIRD
PERSON taking the individual out of the writing and avoiding pronouns such as
I, we, my, our (first person) and you, yours, your, us, we (second person). You
should deal with facts and not opinions, thus providing citations within your
paper and on your reference page. Focus on the subject itself and not on your
feelings about the subject. The use of third person retains a formal tone in
your writing. The use of first and second person can make a document seem more
casual.
However, the only place I want you to use
the first person is in the Abstract section. I’d like you to use the Abstract
to write about your personal opinions about this health care field: what got you
interested in this career, why did you chose to write about it, what is your
desire to be involved with this profession, etc.?PLEASE NOTE that you must
submit your Research Paper as a âMicrosoft Wordâ document rather than a Word
Pad, Works, etc. type of document, otherwise you will not receive credit for
your work.Please review the university-wide policy on Plagiarism in your
student handbook. All research papers will be submitted to a plagiarism
detection website so it is imperative that your papers are your original work
in your original words. Donât forget to utilize proper APA style in-text
citations for any paraphrasing and/or direct quotes utilized in your papers.
Less than 10% of your paper should contain direct quotes and you should refrain
from writing in the first or second person in your formal papers. Plagiarism
will result in a zero for the entire assignment, as well as a formal letter to
the Dean of Academic Affairs who will determine the next course of action, so
make sure the work is your own.Here are some additional resources to assist you
in the construction of yourResearch Paper:
Research Paper Tips and GuidelinesAPA
Papers â General FormatAPA â In-Text Citations: The BasicsAPA â Reference List:
Basic RulesSample APA Style Paper___________________
