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SAAD - MEDCA Test Practice Questionsand Answers
A _____ may decide on the amount of appropriate aid needed from the medical
assistant, such as directly supervised incisions, aspiration of hypodermic fat, and
administering local anesthesia - all of which are not typically considered duties of a
medical assistant. - Answer -Physician
Routine tasks for the medical assistant may include taking a patient's ____ - Answer -
vitals
Caring for a bed-ridden patient in a clinical setting may include providing support for the
_____ and ________ to prevent strain. - Answer -back and joints
The distribution of and access to certain medications is restricted by state and federal
laws because they are considered to be controlled substances and can be ______ -
Answer -abused
In order for patients to obtain certain medications, ________ are written by physicians. -
Answer -Prescriptions
______ administration means onto the skin. (epicutaneous) - Answer -Topical
Enteral administration means something is taken ______ - Answer -Orally
Parentenal administration means that a medication is given into the - Answer -Veins
Analgesics are medications used to alleviate ____ - Answer -Pain
The circulatory system consists of pulmonary circulation, systemic circulation, coronary
circulation, the closed cardiovascular system, and the _____ - Answer -heart
Pulmonary circulation carries oxygen depleted blood from the heart to the ____ -
Answer -lungs
Atherosclerosis is a disorder of the arteries characterized by a buildup of _______
deposits on the inner walls of the arteries. - Answer -fat
, The heart is the organ that pumps ______ deprived blood to the lungs, and _______
rich blood to the body. - Answer -oxygen, nutrient
_____ is a condition of swelling, most commonly in the feet and legs caused by too
much fluid in body tissue. - Answer -edema
______ spreads from blood into the air space - Answer -Carbon Dioxide
The arterial system develops between weeks ____ to ____ of human development. -
Answer -4 to 8
Blood vessels carry blood from the ____ back to the heart. - Answer -veins
Causes for hemorrhage can be ___ or medical. - Answer -traumatic
systemic circulation carries oxygen rich blood from the heart to the ___ - Answer -body
_____ are a dense type of connective tissue that are impregnated with inorganic salts. -
Answer -bones
Inorganic salts make up ___ of the bone. - Answer -2/3
_____ is a technology often used to determine medical conditions regarding bones and
joints in the body. - Answer -radiography
Cartilage is a connective tissue composed of cells known as chondrocytes, together
with _____ which are yellow elastic fibers. - Answer -Collagen
____ are fibrous bands that connect adjacent bones and form integral parts of joints. -
Answer -Ligaments
The skeletal system ____ the vital organs - Answer -protects
bones are formed by 3 main cell types.. ______, osteocytes, and osteoclasts. - Answer
-osteoblasts
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that leads to an increased risk of - Answer -
fracture
treatment for arthritis may include ____ or medication. - Answer -physical therapy
A typical long bone of an adult consists of two parts: - Answer -ends, and shafts
Muscles provide ___, strength, and posture to the body. - Answer -balance
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