The medical specialty that studies the anatomy and physiology of the ears, nose, mouth, and throat and uses diagnostic tests and medical and surgical procedures is called ________.
A) otolaryngology
B) otology
C) laryngology
D) laryngoscopy
QUESTION 2In the pelvic cavity, the abdominal aorta ends as it splits in two (bifurcation) to form the right and left ________ arteries.
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QUESTION 3When a patient is asymptomatic, this means that the patient ________.
A) shows no symptoms or signs of disease
B) has a hospital-acquired infection
C) should be in a hospice facility
D) shows severe symptoms or signs
QUESTION 4A membrane-covered disc that receives sound waves, amplifies them, and transmits them to the malleus is the tympanic membrane.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 5The subcutaneous tissue acts as a layer of insulation to conserve body heat.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 6All of the following are true about a carotid endarterectomy EXCEPT ________.
A) it involves a surgical procedure
B) it removes excess CSF from the brain
C) it removes plaque from the artery
D) it decreases the risk of having a stroke
QUESTION 7Which surgical procedure is performed on the male to remove the prepuce?
A) orchiectomy
B) circumcision
C) orchiopexy
D) biopsy
QUESTION 8A toddler was admitted to day surgery to have an incision into the tympanic membrane to relieve pressure in the middle ear. At the same time, the child will have temporary tubes inserted. The incision into the tympanic membrane is known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 9Which symptom is common to diabetes mellitus as well as diabetes insipidus?
A) polyphagia
B) glycosuria
C) hyperglycemia
D) polydipsia
QUESTION 10Bile breaks apart large globules of fat during the process of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 11All of the following abbreviations relate to the ear or hearing EXCEPT ________.
A) PND
B) BAER
C) Hz
D) BOM
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