1. Which of the following accurately defines science?
A. The application of knowledge for practical purposes
B. The study of the natural world
C. The development of new technologies
D. The discovery of new elements
B
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the major common uses of technology in health science as stated in the segment?
A. Treatment of system disorders
B. Prevention of disease
C. Documentation of past research
D. Viewing of internal structures in the bo
C
3. In what year did Watson and Crick determine the double helix structure of DNA?
A. 1944
B. 1953
C. 1962
D. 1976
B
4. During what decade was the first organ bank established?
A. 1960s
B. 1970s
C. 1980s
D. 1990s
A
5. During what decade did the first cases of gene therapy occur?
A. 1960s
B. 1970s
C. 1980s
D. 1990s
D
1. The use of technology to change DNA code is known as which of the following?
A. Additive manufacturing
B. Tissue transplant
C. Genetic engineering
D. Stem cell research
C
2. Which of the following is NOT true regarding cord blood stem cells?
A. They have been used in treating leukemia
B. They are taken from a developing embryo
C. They are hematopoietic stem cells
D. They can be stored after birth for later use
B
3. Additive manufacturing is also known as which of the following?
A. Organ culturing
B. Genetic engineering
C. Stem cell differentiation
D. 3-D printing
D
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the organs and tissues able to be transplanted as stated in the segment?
A. Lung
B. Stomach
C. Pancreas
D. Bone
B
5. Undifferentiated cells are known as which of the following?
A. Stem cells
B. Transplant cells
C. Genetic cells
D. Additive cells
A
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1. A patient has been suffering from chest pains. What tool would be most helpful to physicians in making an accurate diagnosis of her condition?
A. Electrocardiogram
B. Electroencephalogram
C. Computerized axial tomography
D. Magnetic resonance imaging
A
2. Which of the following can be used to monitor response to chemotherapy?
A. Electrocardiogram
B. Electroencephalogram
C. Computerized axial tomography
D. Magnetic resonance imaging
C
3. Which of the following can be used to diagnose or monitor epilepsy?
A. Electrocardiogram
B. Electroencephalogram
C. Computerized axial tomography
D. Magnetic resonance imaging
B
4. Which of the following uses X-rays to create a detailed picture of the structure inside the body?
A. Electrocardiogram
B. Electroencephalogram
C. Computerized axial tomography
D. Magnetic resonance imaging
D
5. A patient had a stroke and his doctor is attempting to assess the damage his brain and nerves sustained. What tool would be most helpful?
A. Electrocardiogram
B. Electroencephalogram
C. Computerized axial tomography
D. Magnetic resonance imaging
B
1. A patient is suffering from atherosclerosis and has been advised to undergo a procedure to widen the diameter of arteries. Which of the following best describes the recommended procedure?
A. Implantation of a pacemaker
B. Insertion of a stent
C. Optica
B
2. A patient has been diagnosed with an arrhythmia. Which of the following best describes this condition?
A. Blocked or narrowed arteries
B. Inflammation in the heart
C. An irregular heartbeat
D. Inability to regulate glucose in the blood
C
3. Which of the following can be used to treat end-stage renal disease?
A. Implantation of a pacemaker
B. Insertion of a stent
C. Use of a glucometer
D. Dialysis
D
4. Which of the following describes the use of light waves to visualize the lining of the small intestine and determine areas of inflammation? A. Implantation of a pacemaker
B. Insertion of a stent
C. Optical coherence tomography
D. Dialysis
C
5. Which of the following causes the body to attack cells of the pancreas which secrete insulin?
A. Type I diabetes
B. Inflammatory bowel disease
C. Atherosclerosis
D. End-stage renal disease
A
1. Which term is used to describe the increased likelihood of developing a disease because of genetic makeup?
A. Family medical history
B. Environmental genetics
C. Homeopathy
D. Genetic predisposition
D
2. Which of the following is NOT a method of addressing risk factors as stated in the segment?
A. Closely monitoring for early warning signs
B. Purchasing superior health insurance
C. Minimizing environmental factors
D. Changing lifestyle choices
B
3. Which of the following is thought to have originated in China around 6000 B.C.?
A. Herbalism
B. Acupuncture
C. Homeopathy
D. Manipulation
B
4. A patient has been suffering from mild depression. Her physician did not prescribe a pharmaceutical antidepressant, but advised the patient to take a plant-based medication (St. John's Wort). Which of the following would best describe this form of alte
A
5. Ted currently suffers from hay fever and has complained of sneezing and a runny nose for two days.
A friend suggested he cut a fresh onion and breathe deeply to trigger a sneezing effect. This is an example of what form of alternative medicine?
A. Herb
C