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Question 1

This sublayer of the epidermis (outermost layer) consists of layers of dead cells full of keratin:

A	Stratum corneum
B	Stratum spinosum
C	Stratum basale
D	None of the given answers are correct
E	Stratum granulosum

Question 1 Explanation:

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and consists of layers of dead keratinocytes (corneocytes) full of keratin.

Question 2

Spasm of which cranial nerve causes Trigeminal neuralgia?

A	V
B	III
C	IV
D	II
E	XII

Question 2 Explanation:

Trigeminal neuralgia can be described as severe spasm of cranial nerve V (trigeminal nerve).

Question 3

The proper course of action for dealing with a patient who has a suspected bone fracture in an extremity is to:

A	test the affected extremity's range of motion
B	prevent movement of the injured area and schedule an x-ray
C	provide the patient with a source of sugar
D	administer activated charcoal
E	lay the patient flat on his or her back

Question 3 Explanation:

The proper course of action for dealing with a patient who has a suspected bone fracture in an extremity is to prevent movement of the injured area and schedule an x-ray so that a definitive diagnosis of the injury can be made.

Question 4

The average life span of erythrocytes (red blood cells):

A	180-200 days
B	25-30 days
C	365 days
D	2-4 days
E	100-120 days

Question 4 Explanation:

The average life span of erythrocytes (red blood cells) is 100-120 days.

Question 5

The combining form "an/o" refers to the:

A	Opening
B	Anus
C	Ankle
D	Colon
E	Large Intestine

Question 5 Explanation:

The combining form "an/o" refers to the anus.

Question 6

Which of the following is a combining form meaning "kidney"?

A	Lith/o
B	Nephr/o
C	Gloss/o
D	Ureter/o
E	Pyel/o

Question 6 Explanation:

"Nephr/o" is a combining form meaning "kidney."

Question 7

Which of the following is appropriate when communicating with a child?

A	Tell the child what to do during the examination
B	None of the given answers are correct
C	Pick up the child
D	Comfort the child by telling them the procedure will not hurt
E	Reinforce parental interaction with the child

Question 7 Explanation:

When communicating with a child, it is appropriate to reinforce parental interaction with the child. The other options are not appropriate actions when dealing with a child.

Question 8

A bone that is broken in multiple places is described as a/an:

A	Comminuted fracture
B	Spiral fracture
C	Impacted/Compacted fracture
D	Open/Compound fracture
E	Closed/Simple fracture

Question 8 Explanation:

A comminuted fracture describes a bone that has broken into multiple pieces.

Question 9

Plaques and tangles of brain tissue accompanied by dementia are common hallmarks of:

A	Epilepsy
B	Huntington's disease
C	Alzheimer's disease
D	Parkinson's disease
E	Frontal Lobe Dementia

Question 9 Explanation:

Alzheimer's disease is a terminal illness and the most common form of dementia. Hallmarks of the condition are plaques and tangles of brain tissue.

Question 10

Which of the following prefixes means "half"?

A	Nulli-
B	Quadr-
C	Bi-
D	Hemi-
E	Tri-

Question 10 Explanation:

The prefix "hemi-" means "half"

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