Healthcare Administration Final Exam
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Course Introduction
Healthcare Administration is a comprehensive field that focuses on the management, leadership, and organizational operations within healthcare systems, such as hospitals, clinics, and public health institutions. This course introduces students to key concepts in healthcare policy, finance, human resources, ethics, information systems, and quality improvement. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic decision-making, the curriculum prepares students to address complex challenges in the dynamic healthcare environment, promote efficient service delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance patient care outcomes through effective organizational leadership.
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Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions 6th Edition by Margaret Schell Frazier
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Chapter 1: Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Q1) Smoking, excessive drinking, poor nutrition, and lack of exercise are examples of predisposing factors related to A) age.
B) environment.
C) heredity.
D) lifestyle.
Answer: D
Q2) The normal protective physiologic response(s) to tissue injury and disease is/are A) infection.
B) acute inflammation.
C) cachexia.
D) all of the above.
Answer: B
Q3) The tumor Gleason grade reflects
A) the stage of the tumor.
B) the degree of abnormal microscopic appearance of the tumor cells.
C) the location of the tumor.
D) none of the above.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood
Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) CP is
A) a result of damage to the CNS.
B) a condition that can be cured with treatment.
C) a condition that primarily affects intelligence.
D) all of the above.
Answer: A
Q2) Duchenne MD
A) is usually the result of trauma.
B) is progressive and causes crippling and immobility.
C) affects males and females equally.
D) is not a genetic condition.
Answer: B
Q3) Treatment for bronchiolitis is supportive care.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Asthma is a leading cause of chronic illness and school absenteeism in children. A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Immunologic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) The five immunoglobulins are
A) IgM, IgG, IgA, IgD, and IgE.
B) variations of the T-cells in the blood.
C) measured by home testing.
D) the cause of opportunistic infections.
Answer: A
Q2) Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC) refers to a group of disorders characterized by persistent and recurrent candidal (fungal) infection of A) skin.
B) nails.
C) mucous membrane.
D) all of the above.
Answer: D
Q3) All patients with HIV will develop full-blown acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System
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Q1) Oral hypoglycemic agents such as DiaBeta and Glucophage can cause symptoms similar to diabetic coma.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Hyperparathyroidism or overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) causes
A) increased breakdown of bone.
B) hypercalcemia, or increased circulating calcium.
C) cardiac arrhythmias and renal calculi.
D) all of the above.
Q3) The presence of a painless lump or nodule on the thyroid gland, along with complaints of persistent hoarseness and trouble swallowing, should raise the suggestion of
A) hyperparathyroidism.
B) hypoparathyroidism.
C) hypoglycemia.
D) cancer of the thyroid gland.
Q4) Patients with hyperparathyroidism may be prone to fractures.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear
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Q1) Placement of sharp objects into the ear canal, an explosion, a severe middle ear infection, or a blow to the ear could result in
A) otosclerosis.
B) cholesteatoma.
C) mastoiditis.
D) a ruptured tympanic membrane.
Q2) A cholesteatoma and mastoiditis can both be the result of a neglected otitis media.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Audiograms are used to diagnose otosclerosis.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Drug therapy used in the treatment of mastoiditis includes A) antibiotic or sulfonamide therapy.
B) hydrogen peroxide.
C) latanoprost [Xalatan].
D) prednisone.
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Chapter 6: Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System
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Q1) _____, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin, causes redness, primarily in the areas where individuals blush or flush.
A) Impetigo
B) Rosacea
C) Psoriasis
D) Seborrheic dermatitis
Q2) One of the most common skin disorders marked by an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands is
A) psoriasis.
B) atopic dermatitis (eczema).
C) impetigo.
D) seborrheic dermatitis.
Q3) Preventive measures for a decubitus ulcer include
A) good skin care.
B) position changes every 2 hours.
C) early ambulation.
D) all of the above.
Q4) BCC is the most common type of skin cancer. A)True B)False
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Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) A patient reporting bone pain, with or without local swelling, and systemic symptoms
A) requires a timely medical evaluation.
B) needs the earliest appointment available.
C) neither of the above.
D) both a and b.
Q2) The complete skeleton is formed by the end of the third month of gestation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Fractures, or broken bones, are classified by the nature of the fracture, which is the result of the mechanism of injury.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Tough, dense, fibrous bands of connective tissue that hold bones together are called A) ligaments.
B) cartilage.
C) collagen.
D) tendons.
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Chapter 8: Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System
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Q1) Barrett's esophagus is a severe consequence of GERD.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The diagnostic evaluation for peptic ulcers might include
A) endoscopy and biopsy of the lesion.
B) patient history.
C) upper gastrointestinal (GI) barium series and the study of gastric contents and stool for evidence of bleeding.
D) all of the above.
Q3) The primary treatment of gastric cancer may include A) control of symptoms by using Valsalva's maneuver.
B) antibiotic therapy, bland diet, and antiinflammatory drugs.
C) gastric resection usually followed by chemoradiotherapy.
D) none of the above.
Q4) Intestinal obstruction can be
A) mechanical.
B) functional.
C) partial or complete.
D) all of the above.
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Chapter 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System
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Q1) Severe hypoxemia in a patient who has recently experienced trauma is called shock lung or
A) IRDS.
B) COPD.
C) infectious mononucleosis.
D) ARDS.
Q2) Exposure to both primary and secondary smoke may make an individual more susceptible to any respiratory condition because the smoke is an irritant to the respiratory tract.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Lung abscesses are often a complication of pneumonia caused by bacteria. Aspiration of food, a foreign object, bronchial stenosis, or neoplasms may cause pulmonary abscesses to form. A pulmonary abscess also may develop when a septic embolism is carried to the lung via the pulmonary circulation.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Pontiac fever is a milder form of Legionellosis; neither form is contagious.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System
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Q1) A vasospastic disease of the fingers, hands, or feet resulting in pain, numbness, and sometimes discoloration is
A) Buerger's disease.
B) Raynaud's disease.
C) varicose veins.
D) thrombophlebitis.
Q2) Abnormally slow heart rate is
A) asystole.
B) tachycardia.
C) bradycardia.
D) fibrillation.
Q3) Referring to the conduction system of the heart, the pacemaker is located in the A) AV node.
B) Purkinje fibers.
C) SA node.
D) bundle branches.
Q4) The cause of essential hypertension is unknown.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System
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Q1) The patient who has CRF is evaluated for dialysis or kidney transplantation to prolong life.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Urinary urgency, frequency, and possible incontinence are symptoms of chronic renal failure (CRF).
A)True
B)False
Q3) Catheterization may be indicated before or after surgery (or both before and after), to relieve urinary retention, to obtain a sterile specimen, to irrigate the bladder, or to treat urinary incontinence.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Pyelonephritis is the most common type of kidney disease.
A)True B)False
Q5) Hydronephrosis is caused by decreased blood flow to the kidney. A)True B)False
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Chapter 12: Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System
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Q1) Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes
A) acute onset of fever, malaise, and pain.
B) swelling and tenderness of one or both testes.
C) a weak stream of urine with inability to empty the bladder.
D) all of the above.
Q2) The anterior pituitary gland produces hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The symptoms and signs of toxemia in pregnancy, preeclampsia, and eclampsia include
A) hypertension, edema, protein in the urine, and convulsions.
B) hypotension and other indications of shock.
C) symptoms that mimic pregnancy.
D) none of the above.
Q4) The first sign of testicular cancer is
A) a painful lump discovered in the testicle.
B) a painless lump discovered in the testicle.
C) urinary incontinence.
D) sexual dysfunction.
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Chapter 13: Neurologic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) Parkinson's disease is characterized by
A) "pill-rolling" tremor of thumb and forefinger, muscular rigidity, masklike facial expression, and shuffling gait.
B) narcolepsy, hemiparesis, muscular atrophy, and seizures.
C) tongue smacking; dementia; and ceaseless, involuntary movements.
D) all of the above.
Q2) Another term for herniated disk is ruptured or slipped disk.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Unilateral facial paralysis is called
A) quadriplegia.
B) hemiparesis.
C) Bell's palsy.
D) epilepsy.
Q4) Vascular disorders that may result in a CVA are
A) cerebral thrombosis and cerebral embolism.
B) cerebral hemorrhage.
C) both a and b.
D) epidural hematoma.
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Chapter 14: Mental Disorders
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Q1) A disorder in which a patient is preoccupied with fear of having a serious disease is A) hypochondriasis.
B) pain disorder.
C) conversion disorder.
D) Munchausen's syndrome.
Q2) Major depression can lead to suicidal thoughts and actions that must be taken seriously for effective intervention.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Criteria for the diagnosis of mental retardation include limitation in at least which two of the following?
A) Communication, health, safety, and self-care
B) Social or interpersonal skills, self-direction, and home living
C) Adaptive functioning
D) All of the above
Q4) Cluster B of PDOs includes paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal behaviors.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Disorders and Conditions Resulting From Trauma
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Q1) Carpal tunnel syndrome involves entrapment of the median nerve.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Radiation exposure may affect the hemopoietic system.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Complications of survivors of lightning strikes include
A) cataracts.
B) cervical spine injuries.
C) ruptured tympanic membranes.
D) all of the above.
Q4) FBs in the ear may include
A) bugs and insects.
B) cereal, peas, beans, grapes, and pebbles.
C) cotton.
D) all of the above.
Q5) In shaken infant syndrome, there is no outward indication of physical trauma most of the time.
A)True
B)False
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