Feedback True or False 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		Bursitis only affects the shoulder and elbow. (338)
			A)	True
			B)	False
2		Obesity decreases the effectiveness of observation and palpation in medical diagnosis. (297)
			A)	True
			B)	False
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
4		Many newborns have silklike angora hair on their shoulders and backs. (300)
			A)	True
			B)	False
5		About 90% of newborn blacks, Asians, and American Indians have mongolian spots. (300)
			A)	True
			B)	False
6		The earlobe of the auricle is a common site for ear piercing. (303)
			A)	True
			B)	False
7		The paired nasal bones form the bridge of the nose. (303)
			A)	True
			B)	False
8		The sternocleidomastoid, posterior digastric, and omohyoid muscles form the boundaries of the carotid triangle of the neck. (308)
			A)	True
			B)	False
9		The internal jugular vein is enclosed in the carotid sheath. (307)
			A)	True
			B)	False
10		All of the ribs can be palpated on a thin person. (310)
			A)	True
			B)	False
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
12		The umbilicus is consistent in its location along the linea semilunaris. (313)
			A)	True
			B)	False
13		The spine of the scapula and the acromion can be easily palpated. (319)
			A)	True
			B)	False
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
15		The location for taking a radial pulse is on the anteromedial surface of the forearm near the wrist. (322)
			A)	True
			B)	False
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
17		The femoral triangle is the most important arterial pressure point to the lower extremity. (326)
			A)	True
			B)	False
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
19		Pulsations from the posterior tibial artery can be detected by palpating between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus. (327)
			A)	True
			B)	False
20		The sciatic nerve traverses the femoral triangle as it innervates the muscles of the thigh. (326)
			A)	True
			B)	False
21		The position of the full-term neonate is one of flexion. (299)
			A)	True
			B)	False
22		Distended sebaceous glands called vernix caseosa may appear as tiny white papules on the nose, cheeks, and chin. (300)
			A)	True
			B)	False
23		In an extremely obese person, the median furrow cannot be seen on the back. (309)
			A)	True
			B)	False
24		Clinically, the linea semilunaris is a favored site for abdominal surgery. (313)
			A)	True
			B)	False
25		Arterial blood pressure is measured with a sphygmomanometer on the antebrachial artery. (319)
			A)	True
			B)	False
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