Feedback Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions. The numbers at the end of each question refer to the textbook page where the question topic is discussed.

1		Which of the following can be identified from the surface of the body? (297)
			A)	muscles
			B)	bones
			C)	glands
			D)	lymph nodes
			E)	all of the above
2		Surface features and anatomical structures beneath the skin can be readily identified through (297)
			A)	observation
			B)	palpation
			C)	both a and b
			D)	none of the above
3		In a newborn, certain areas of the skin may be more darkly pigmented due to maternal and placental hormones having entered the fetus. Which of the following is (are) affected by such hormones? (300)
			A)	areola
			B)	linea alba
			C)	umbilical cord
			D)	genitalia
4		In a newborn, good blood circulation is best indicated by the (300)
			A)	nails
			B)	skin
			C)	eyes
			D)	tongue
			E)	liver
5		Which feature would be abnormal in a fully developed neonate? (300)
			A)	milia
			B)	vernix caseosa
			C)	local edema in the face
			D)	absence of palm creases
6		Most facial muscles insert (302)
			A)	on facial bones
			B)	into the dermis
			C)	on other muscles
			D)	into the epidermis
7		The surface features in the ocular region (302)
			A)	protect the eye
			B)	facilitate vision
			C)	provide support
			D)	all of the above
8		The rim of the auricle is called the (303)
			A)	helix
			B)	pinna
			C)	lobe
			D)	tragus
9		The tip of the nose is called the (304)
			A)	dorsum nasi
			B)	ala
			C)	apex
			D)	root
10		In which region of the neck are the cervical lymph nodes? (307)
			A)	anterior region
			B)	cervical region
			C)	posterior region
			D)	right and left lateral regions
11		The Adam's apple is the (306)
			A)	larynx
			B)	thyroid cartilage
			C)	cricoid cartilage
			D)	voice box
12		The triangle of the neck that contains the cervical plexus and accessory nerve is the (308)
			A)	carotid triangle
			B)	submandibular triangle
			C)	submental triangle
			D)	supraclavicular triangle
			E)	omoclavicular triangle
13		The inferior border of the mandible, the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and the median line of the neck form the (308)
			A)	submandibular triangle
			B)	supraclavicular triangle
			C)	anterior cervical triangle
			D)	posterior cervical triangle
14		The external genitalia of a female are within the (318)
			A)	pelvic region
			B)	abdominal region
			C)	perineal region
			D)	thoracic region
			E)	gluteal region
15		Which does not form a border of the triangle of auscultation? (310)
			A)	vertebral column
			B)	trapezius muscle
			C)	latissimus dorsi muscle
			D)	scapula
16		The second rib is located at the level of the (310)
			A)	jugular notch
			B)	sternal angle
			C)	xiphisternal joint
			D)	costal margin
17		The structure that extends from the xiphoid process to the symphysis pubis is (312)
			A)	linea semilunaris
			B)	midclavicular line
			C)	linea abdominis
			D)	linea alba
18		The _________ ligament extends from the crest of the ilium to the symphysis pubis. (318)
			A)	pubic
			B)	symphysis pubic
			C)	inguinal
			D)	perineal
19		The external genitalia are located in the (312)
			A)	abdomen
			B)	pelvis
			C)	anal region
			D)	perineum
20		Which of the following could be observed in an anterior view of the shoulder region? (319)
			A)	angle of acromion
			B)	glenoid fossa
			C)	acromion
			D)	spine of the scapula
			E)	both c and d
21		A common site for an intramuscular injection is the (319)
			A)	deltoid muscle
			B)	deltopectoral triangle
			C)	biceps brachii muscle
			D)	angle of acromion
22		The axilla is clinically important because of the subcutaneous position of (319)
			A)	sebaceous glands
			B)	major nerves
			C)	dermal cells
			D)	all of the above
23		Which pair of muscles forms the anterior and posterior borders of the axilla? (319)
			A)	the deltoid and the pectoralis minor muscles
			B)	the biceps brachii and the triceps brachii muscles
			C)	the latissimus dorsi and the pectoralis major muscles
			D)	the triceps brachii and the pectoralis major muscles
			E)	the latissimus dorsi and the deltoid muscles
24		The nerve is located in the groove behind the medial epicondyle of the humerus in the elbow region is the (319)
			A)	ulnar nerve
			B)	brachial nerve
			C)	median nerve
			D)	radial nerve
			E)	cephalic nerve
25		An important site for the removal of venous blood for analyses and transfusions or for intravenous therapy is the (320)
			A)	axilla
			B)	popliteal fossa
			C)	cubital fossa
			D)	antebrachial fossa
26		The thenar eminence is located on the (322)
			A)	humerus
			B)	hand
			C)	scapula
			D)	shoulder
			E)	ulna
27		When the buttock is used for an intramuscular injection, care must be taken to avoid the (326)
			A)	femoral artery
			B)	sciatic nerve
			C)	inguinal ligament
			D)	sigmoid colon
			E)	obturator foramen
28		Which of the following muscle groups is not located in the thigh? (326)
			A)	gluteal muscles
			B)	adductor muscles
			C)	hamstring muscles
			D)	quadriceps muscles
29		Hernias are a frequent occurrence in the (326)
			A)	fold of the buttock
			B)	popliteal space
			C)	femoral triangle
			D)	natal cleft
30		A varicose vein is an excessively enlarged (327)
			A)	small saphenous vein
			B)	tibial vein
			C)	popliteal vein
			D)	femoral vein
31		The ball of the foot is located just proximal to the (327)
			A)	pollex
			B)	first metatarsal bones
			C)	hallux
			D)	proximal phalangeal bones
32		Pathogens readily gain access to internal structures of the head through the (333)
			A)	nostrils
			B)	external auditory canals
			C)	eyes
			D)	all of the above
33		Which of the following terms is defined as a severe underdevelopment of the brain? (333)
			A)	microcephaly
			B)	hydrocephaly
			C)	anencephaly
			D)	plagiocephaly
34		A patent foramen ovale is an example of a (n) (334)
			A)	heart valve defect
			B)	pulmonary defect
			C)	septal defect
			D)	ventricular defect
			E)	auricular defect
35		Which of the following is not a clinical condition of the digestive system? (336)
			A)	pyloric stenosis
			B)	congenital megacolon
			C)	patent urachus
			D)	Meckel's diverticulum
36		Descent of the testes into the scrotum is generally completed at (336)
			A)	10 weeks of gestation
			B)	28 weeks of gestation
			C)	birth
			D)	puberty
37		The most sensitive period of limb development is between weeks (337)
			A)	2 and 4
			B)	4 and 7
			C)	9 and 2
			D)	15 and 20
38		The most common limb deformity is (337)
			A)	polydactyly
			B)	micromelia
			C)	amelia
			D)	Sprengel's deformity
39		The most frequently broken bone in the body is the (338)
			A)	clavicle
			B)	humerus
			C)	ulna
			D)	radius
40		A paralysis of the flexor muscles of the hand and adductor muscles of the thumb would indicate trauma to the (338)
			A)	median nerve
			B)	ulnar nerve
			C)	radial nerve
			D)	musculocutaneous nerve
41		Shinsplints are thought to be (327)
			A)	a type of osteoporosis
			B)	synovitis
			C)	tendonitis
			D)	a stress fracture
42		Talipes is a (338)
			A)	congenital malformation of the foot
			B)	dislocation of the hip
			C)	degenerative bone disease
			D)	specific type of bone fracture
43		Which of the following is false concerning sprains? (339)
			A)	They involve ligaments and tendons.
			B)	They are usually accompanied by synovitis.
			C)	They occur around synovial joints.
			D)	They always require surgery and/or casting.
44		Neonates with a yellowish skin discoloration may suffer from (300)
			A)	cyanosis
			B)	jaundice
			C)	pallor
			D)	none of the above
45		Which of the following is not a region of the face? (301)
			A)	ocular region
			B)	auricular region
			C)	nasal region
			D)	mandibular region
46		Which of the following is not a protective feature of the ocular region? (302)
			A)	eyebrows
			B)	eyelids
			C)	eyelashes
			D)	lacrimal secretions
			E)	all of the above are protective features
47		Which of the following statements regarding cerumen is false? (303)
			A)	It waterproofs the eardrum.
			B)	It repels insects.
			C)	It lubricates the eardrum.
			D)	It has a bitter taste.
48		Which of the following associations is incorrect? (308)
			A)	submandibular triangle/muscles of the floor of the mouth
			B)	submental triangle/salivary glands
			C)	occipital triangle/cervical plexus
			D)	carotid triangle/carotid arteries
49		The lateral margin of the rectus abdominis produces a surface line called (313)
			A)	the linea alba
			B)	a tendinous inscription
			C)	the linea semilunaris
			D)	midclavicular line
50		A ___________ fracture occurs when a hard blow to the head breaks the bone on the opposite side of the skull. (334)
			A)	whiplash
			B)	contrecoup
			C)	subdural
			D)	epidural
51		Yellow lips are an indicator of (334)
			A)	cyanosis
			B)	jaundice
			C)	anemia
			D)	pernicious anemia
52		Which of the following is not a defect present in a tetralogy of Fallot? (335)
			A)	patent foramen ovale
			B)	ventricular septal defect
			C)	overriding aorta
			D)	pulmonary stenosis
			E)	right ventricular hypertrophy
53		Which of the following is not a result of a puncture wound to the chest? (335)
			A)	pneumothorax
			B)	hemothorax
			C)	collapsed lung
			D)	cardiac tamponade
54		Which of the following is not an infection of the heart tissue? (335)
			A)	angina pectoris
			B)	pericarditis
			C)	endocarditis
			D)	complications of rheumatic fever
55		Which is the most common anomaly of the small intestine? (336)
			A)	congenital diaphragmatic hernia
			B)	patent urachus
			C)	Meckel's diverticulum
			D)	fecal fistula