CMA- Ch 12, 13

Question 1

All of the following are symptoms of colorectal cancer except

Accepted Answer

unexplained weight gain

Question 2

The standardization mark is 15mm high when the electrocardiograph is properly standardized.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Which of the following is determined by a FIT-DNA (Cologuard) test?

Accepted Answer

Detects the presence of altered DNA and/or human hemoglobin in the stool

Question 4

The purpose of sigmoidoscopy is to detect the presence of

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hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, lesions of the sigmoid colon, polyps of the sigmoid colon

Question 5

Artifacts are

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Additional electricity activity picked up by the electrocardiograph

Question 6

A polyp is an abnormal growth that protrudes from the inside wall of the large intestines.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Testicular cancer occurs most commonly after age 50.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What is the PSA level for most men?

Accepted Answer

Below 4 ng/mL

Question 9

Which of the following medications DOES NOT need to be discontinued before and during a gFOBT?

Accepted Answer

iron supplement

Question 10

The aVR, aVL, and aVF are known as the

Accepted Answer

augmented leads

Question 11

What happens to the bronchial tubes during an asthmatic attack?

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constrict, swell, and become clogged with mucus

Question 12

The most common sign of testicular cancer is

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a small, hard, painless, lump on the front or side of the testicle

Question 13

Choose which of the following is considered the most serious cardia dysrhythmia

Accepted Answer

Ventricular Fibrillation

Question 14

What parts of the colon are viewed during a colonoscopy?

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sigmoid, transverse, descending, ascending

Question 15

Leads 1, 2 and 3 are known as the

Accepted Answer

bipolar leads

Questions 15