Question

question 53
the study of disease is referred to as:
oncology
pathology
immunology
physiology

question 54
a lumbar puncture is used to:
inject blood into the spinal fluid
detect vertebral misalignment
take nerve tissue samples
obtain spinal fluid samples

question 55
the medical student class learned about “auscultation” today. in order to perform this procedure, they used a/an:
laryngoscope
otoscope
sphygmomanometer
stethoscope

Explanation:

• For Question 53: Pathology is the study of disease, including its causes, mechanisms, and effects. Oncology focuses on cancer, immunology on the immune - system, and physiology on normal body functions.
• For Question 54: A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is used to obtain samples of spinal fluid for diagnostic purposes. It is not used for injecting blood, detecting vertebral misalignment, or taking nerve tissue samples.
• For Question 55: Auscultation is the act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, and a stethoscope is the instrument used for this procedure. A laryngoscope is for examining the larynx, an otoscope for the ear, and a sphygmomanometer for measuring blood pressure.

Answer:

Question 53: pathology
Question 54: obtain spinal fluid samples
Question 55: Stethoscope