Question 1

Ludwig angina involves all of the following fascial spaces EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  sublingual
B)  submandibular
C)  submental
D)  parapharyngeal D

Question 2

Each of the following findings is consistent with multiple myeloma EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increased platelet count
B)  decreased white blood cell count
C)  decreased red blood cell count
D)  increased plasma cell count A

Question 3

In the movie, Without a Paddle, three men are in a cave in a cold environment. Why does to the fact that they huddle together remain an important method of their survival?

Accepted Answer

A)  To maintain closeness
B)  To cause embarrassment of their friends
C)  To conserve their energy.
D)  None of the above C

Question 4

Each of the following are signs/symptoms one would find in a patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  night sweats
B)  malaise
C)  fatigue
D)  weight gain

Question 5

Which of the following forms of sterilization is adequate for killing hepatitis B?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autoclaving
B)  Ethylene oxide gas
C)  Chemical vapor
D)  Formaldehyde

Question 6

Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium) usually affects which system?

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach (GI) 
B)  heart (cardiac) 
C)  lungs (respiratory) 
D)  skin (integumestary)

Question 7

Which of the following segments of an EKG can remain abnormal weeks to months after an acute myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Q
B)  P
C)  T
D)  ST

Question 8

Which of the following symptoms could indicate a bacterial infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fever above 101°F
B)  Elevated white blood cell count
C)  Both A and B
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 9

Which of the following procedures or tests are considered standard screening tools for Colorectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fecal "occult" blood test
B)  Colonoscopy
C)  Sigmoidoscopy
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following pairs of ducts connect to form the common bile duct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hepatic duct and pancreatic duct
B)  Pancreatic duct and accessory pancreatic duct
C)  Cystic duct and common hepatic duct
D)  Accessory pancreatic duct and cystic duct

Question 11

Conjunctivitis, urethral discharge, and arthralgia are common symptoms present in which of the following cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tricuspid regurgitation
B)  Coarctation of the aorta
C)  Myocarditis
D)  Aortic regurgitation

Question 12

Which of the following cardiovascular disorders is most likely associated with jugular venous distension and exophthalmoses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Massive tricuspid regurgitation
B)  Coarctation of the aorta
C)  Thoracic aortic aneurysm
D)  Myocarditis

Question 13

Which of the following bacteria is a grampositive cocci that commonly causes skin infection and abscess formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Staphylococcus aureus
B)  Streptococcus bovis
C)  Streptococcus viridans
D)  Staphylococcus saprophyticus

Question 14

Which of the following is the most common cause of cyanosis within the first few weeks of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrial septal defect
B)  Patent ductus arteriosus
C)  Tetralogy of Fallot
D)  Transposition of the great vessels
E)  Ventricular septal defect

Question 15

What does the bladder store?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urine
B)  Bile
C)  Lymph
D)  Blood

Question 16

Which of the following is the reason why John's body is better able to acclimate to temperature than his new baby?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age
B)  Size
C)  Composition
D)  All of the above

Question 17

Joan was going through menopause and was suddenly feeling hot. What is the reason for her "hot flash"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormonal trigger of vasomotor activity
B)  Exercise
C)  Stress
D)  None of the above

Question 18

The adrenal cortex producing insufficient corticosteroids is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nerve compression syndrome
B)  Saal Bulas syndrome
C)  Addison's disease
D)  Peutz-Jeghers disease

Question 19

The first part of the digestive process is known as the ________ phase and starts with the sight, smell or taste of food.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurogenic
B)  Vagal
C)  Gastric
D)  Both A and B

Question 20

A patient with left-sided heart failure will have which of the following signs or symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  pedal edema
B)  hepatomegaly
C)  shortness of breath
D)  jugular vein distension

Exam 1: United States Medical Licensing Examination