Please answer all questions. The numbers at the end of each question refer to the textbook page where the question topic is discussed.
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1 | | Bursitis only affects the shoulder and elbow. (338) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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2 | | Obesity decreases the effectiveness of observation and palpation in medical diagnosis. (297) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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3 | | A woman's body has a smoother surface contour than that of a man because women have a thicker hypodermis. (297) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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4 | | Many newborns have silklike angora hair on their shoulders and backs. (300) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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5 | | About 90% of newborn blacks, Asians, and American Indians have mongolian spots. (300) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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6 | | The earlobe of the auricle is a common site for ear piercing. (303) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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7 | | The paired nasal bones form the bridge of the nose. (303) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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8 | | The sternocleidomastoid, posterior digastric, and omohyoid muscles form the boundaries of the carotid triangle of the neck. (308) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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9 | | The internal jugular vein is enclosed in the carotid sheath. (307) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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10 | | All of the ribs can be palpated on a thin person. (310) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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11 | | McBurney's point, located at the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, is of clinical importance because it denotes the ideal location for a surgical incision for an appendectomy. (313) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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12 | | The umbilicus is consistent in its location along the linea semilunaris. (313) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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13 | | The spine of the scapula and the acromion can be easily palpated. (319) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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14 | | Only the breast tissue should be examined during a breast self-examination (BSE) for lumps or enlargement of lymph nodes. (319) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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15 | | The location for taking a radial pulse is on the anteromedial surface of the forearm near the wrist. (322) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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16 | | The anatomical snuffbox is a depression seen on the anterior surface of the wrist as the thumb is extended. (322) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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17 | | The femoral triangle is the most important arterial pressure point to the lower extremity. (326) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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18 | | The cubital fossa is to the brachium and antebrachium as the popliteal fossa is to the thigh and leg. (320 and 327) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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19 | | Pulsations from the posterior tibial artery can be detected by palpating between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus. (327) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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20 | | The sciatic nerve traverses the femoral triangle as it innervates the muscles of the thigh. (326) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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21 | | The position of the full-term neonate is one of flexion. (299) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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22 | | Distended sebaceous glands called vernix caseosa may appear as tiny white papules on the nose, cheeks, and chin. (300) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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23 | | In an extremely obese person, the median furrow cannot be seen on the back. (309) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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24 | | Clinically, the linea semilunaris is a favored site for abdominal surgery. (313) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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25 | | Arterial blood pressure is measured with a sphygmomanometer on the antebrachial artery. (319) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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26 | | Blows to the side of the head tend to be less severe than blows to the front or back of the head. (333) |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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