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A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the ____________ forearm.
superior
distal
proximal
dorsal
distal
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
urinates frequently.
is excessively thirsty.
has low blood sugar.
is unable to swallow.
is excessively thirsty.
A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a:
distal humerus fracture.
proximal humerus fracture.
distal forearm fracture.
proximal elbow fracture.
distal humerus fracture.
After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient’s leg stops bleeding. This is called:
hemostasis.
hemolysis.
hematemesis.
hemiplegia.
hemostasis.
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body’s position?
Recumbent
Dorsal
Supine
Prone
Prone
A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being:
proximal.
medial.
bilateral.
unilateral.
bilateral.
A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________ position.
supine
recovery
Fowler
prone
Fowler
A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means that:
only one side of his chest rises when he inhales.
both sides of his chest are moving minimally.
both of his lungs are expanding when he inhales.
his chest and his abdomen are moving in opposite directions.
only one side of his chest rises when he inhales.
A pregnant patient is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. This means that:
her unborn baby is very large.
she has excessive vomiting.
her respiratory rate is rapid.
she has frequent urination.
she has excessive vomiting.
A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. Which aspect of his body has sustained the initial injury?
Ventral
Plantar
Dorsal
Palmar
Plantar
In relation to the chest, the back is:
anterior.
inferior.
posterior.
ventral.
posterior.
Enlargement of the liver is called:
nephritis.
pneumonitis.
hydrocephalus.
hepatomegaly.
hepatomegaly.
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Movement or motion away from the body’s midline is called:
extension.
abduction.
flexion.
adduction.
abduction.
In relation to the wrist, the elbow is:
medial.
lateral.
distal.
proximal.
proximal.
The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles.
apex
dorsum
base
septum
apex
The term “pericardiocentesis” means:
surgical repair of the sac around the heart.
the removal of fluid from around the heart.
a surgical opening made in the heart.
narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart.
the removal of fluid from around the heart.
The term “supraventricular tachycardia” means:
a slow heart rate that originates from within the ventricles.
a rapid heart rate that originates from above the ventricles.
a rapid heart rate that originates from within the ventricles.
a slow heart rate that originates from above the ventricles.
a rapid heart rate that originates from above the ventricles.
The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline of the body is:
medial.
midclavicular.
midaxillary.
lateral.
medial.
The topographic term used to describe the parts of the body that are nearer to the feet is:
internal.
dorsal.
superior.
inferior.
inferior.
Which of the following anatomic terms is synonymous with the word “dorsal”?
Posterior
Medial
Palmar
Anterior
Posterior
Activities such as walking, talking, and writing are regulated by the:
Correct!
somatic nervous system.
central nervous system.
involuntary nervous system.
autonomic nervous system.
somatic nervous system.
Anterior to the knee is a specialized bone called the:
calcaneus.
patella.
tibia.
femur.
patella.
Contraction of the right ventricle causes:
blood to flow into the pulmonary circulation.
ejection of blood into the systemic circulation.
a return of blood from the pulmonary veins.
closure of the mitral and aortic valves.
blood to flow into the pulmonary circulation.
Deoxygenated blood from the abdomen, pelvis, and lower extremities is returned to the right atrium via the:
common iliac vein.
superior vena cava.
inferior vena cava.
coronary sinus vein.
inferior vena cava.