Final exam A&P

What structure is most commonly responsible for an airway obstruction?

C.J. is severely malnourished from chronic alcoholism. How will this affect her risk of infection?

C.J. is actively bleeding and starting to lose consciousness. Without having her blood type, what should you do?

It determined that your sister is having twins. Since there is only one placenta the twins will be which type?

On day 2, C.J. is trembling and confused. Her husband finds a stash of vodka in her cleaning closet.

C.J. Decides she doesn't want more children and requests her "tubes tied." What structures are "tied off."

Back to C.J.: 20 years later she presents with ascites. Name a likely cause.

Response to invasion: Name the cells that can go from second to first responders after being activated.

Would cutting the vas deferens change testicular size?

C.J. is Rh positive. What should you do for subsequent pregnancies?

Which hormone responds to low blood volume (under-hydration) and causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water?

A patient has a pulse of 125 and oxygen sat of 96%. Could they be severely anemic with a saturation of 96%?

Which vital sign would you want to know first?

C.J. is 32 years old. Her Beta HCG is elevated. Which line corresponds to the Beta HCG?

A difficult hysterectomy: What structure (if cut by mistake) would cause problems a day later?

Specifically, which respiratory structure humidifies inspired air?

Left sided pelvic pain, positive pregnancy test, and cyst on U/S: How would you treat?

An elderly woman (below) develops cough/fever 24 hours after being fed by her family. What is your diagnosis?

Which hormone would be the best indicator of impending ovulation for a woman who wants to get pregnant?

After lying on the ground for a moment, C.J.'s husband wants to get up. What simple test would tell you he was ready?

A middle ear infection is also a type of abscess. Name the structure that gets blocked.

Which cranial nerve is responsible for causing C.J.'s husband to faint?

Name an upper airway infection that causes high fever, drooling and possible COMPLETE airway obstruction.

Besides airway reflexes, specifically what structure prevents aspiration (foreign material going down into the trachea)?

The testicles descend through which structure?

Name the lymphoid tissue that causes chronic ear infections in child.

C.J.'s husband faints when the doctor describes the surgery to him. Which arm of the ANS caused him to faint?

Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis: Name the vessel that becomes blocked.

Her blood pressure reading is 60/30. The number “60” refers to her:

Left atrial Fibrillation can cause blood clots in the left atrial appendage. Where would they NOT go if they dislodge?

What position is likely to cause the most airway obstruction?

Closer to delivery, which hormone begins to drop off to allow for uterine contractions?