Ch6 Practice Questions Pt.1 Flashcards
The study of human and animal structures at the gross and microscopic levels is known as:
A) physiology.
B) homeostasis.
C) biology.
D) anatomy.
The study of human and animal structures at the gross and microscopic levels is known as: A) physiology. B) homeostasis. C) biology. D) anatomy.
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 114 Objective: 6-1
The study of mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans is known as:
A) endocrinology.
B) biology.
C) anatomy.
D) physiology.
The study of mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans is known as: A) endocrinology. B) biology. C) anatomy. D) physiology.
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 114 Objective: 6-1
Which one of the following anatomical statements is true?
A) The hand is proximal to the elbow.
B) The shoulder is distal to the hand.
C) The hip is distal to the knee.
D) The knee is proximal to the ankle.
Which one of the following anatomical statements is true? A) The hand is proximal to the elbow. B) The shoulder is distal to the hand. C) The hip is distal to the knee. D) The knee is proximal to the ankle.
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 115 Objective: 6-1
After examining his patient, your partner tells you that he believes the patient has hyperflexed the knee. What has happened if a patient has hyperflexed a knee?
A) The patient has straightened the knee beyond its normal range of movement.
B) The patient has bent the knee backward beyond its normal range of movement.
C) The patient has pushed the kneecap too far to the right or left.
D) The patient has straightened the knee into a normal position.
After examining his patient, your partner tells you that he believes the patient has hyperflexed the knee. What has happened if a patient has hyperflexed a knee?
A) The patient has straightened the knee beyond its normal range of movement.
B) The patient has bent the knee backward beyond its normal range of movement.
C) The patient has pushed the kneecap too far to the right or left.
D) The patient has straightened the knee into a normal position.
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 115 Objective: 6-1
You arrive at an accident scene and find a patient lying on the ground with her right arm straight out to the side (at a 90-degree angle to her body). You ask her if she is able to pull the arm toward her body, but she cannot. You would document this as an inability to __________ her right arm.
A) adduct
B) abduct
C) hyperflex
D) hyperextend
You arrive at an accident scene and find a patient lying on the ground with her right arm straight out to the side (at a 90-degree angle to her body). You ask her if she is able to pull the arm toward her body, but she cannot. You would document this as an inability to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ her right arm. A) adduct B) abduct C) hyperflex D) hyperextend
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 115 Objective: 6-1
The term used to describe the action of taking an extremity away from the midline of the body is:
A) abduction.
B) flexion.
C) adduction.
D) extension.
The term used to describe the action of taking an extremity away from the midline of the body is: A) abduction. B) flexion. C) adduction. D) extension.
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 115 Objective: 6-1
The wrist is:
A) proximal to the elbow.
B) lateral to the elbow.
C) distal to the elbow.
D) medial to the elbow.
The wrist is: A) proximal to the elbow. B) lateral to the elbow. C) distal to the elbow. D) medial to the elbow.
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 115 Objective: 6-1
You arrive at the scene where a patient has a possible fracture of the left hip. You note that she is lying on her back and her left leg is turned outward. You would document this position as:
A) supine with no rotation of the left lower extremity.
B) lateral recumbent with dorsal rotation of the left leg.
C) supine with external rotation of the left lower extremity.
D) supine with pronation of the left leg.
You arrive at the scene where a patient has a possible fracture of the left hip. You note that she is lying on her back and her left leg is turned outward. You would document this position as:
A) supine with no rotation of the left lower extremity.
B) lateral recumbent with dorsal rotation of the left leg.
C) supine with external rotation of the left lower extremity.
D) supine with pronation of the left leg.
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 116 Objective: 6-1
You apply and use an AED on a patient lying on his back. His pulse returns, and he is breathing adequately. What position is he in?
A) Right lateral recumbency
B) Supine
C) Left lateral recumbency
D) Prone position
You apply and use an AED on a patient lying on his back. His pulse returns, and he is breathing adequately. What position is he in? A) Right lateral recumbency B) Supine C) Left lateral recumbency D) Prone position
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 116 Objective: 6-1
Which one of the following descriptions best describes the normal anatomic position?
A) Supine with the arms at the sides and the palms facing downward
B) Standing with the arms down at the sides and the palms facing forward
C) Prone with the arms upward and the palms facing upward
D) Upright and facing away from you, with the arms raised and the legs straight
Which one of the following descriptions best describes the normal anatomic position?
A) Supine with the arms at the sides and the palms facing downward
B) Standing with the arms down at the sides and the palms facing forward
C) Prone with the arms upward and the palms facing upward
D) Upright and facing away from you, with the arms raised and the legs straight
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 116 Objective: 6-1
A man lying in the prone position is:
A) lying on his left side, knees slightly bent.
B) lying face down.
C) lying face up on his back.
D) lying on his back with his legs elevated higher than his head.
A man lying in the prone position is:
A) lying on his left side, knees slightly bent.
B) lying face down.
C) lying face up on his back.
D) lying on his back with his legs elevated higher than his head.
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 116 Objective: 6-1
You are assisting in the care of an elderly patient complaining of shortness of breath. You place the patient on 15L of oxygen via a nonrebreather mask and place him in a high Fowler’s position. This means that you will place this patient on his:
A) left side, with his left arm over his head.
B) back, with his upper body elevated at 90 degrees from the waist.
C) back, with his head down and his legs elevated higher than the head.
D) back, with his upper body elevated at 45 degrees from the waist.
You are assisting in the care of an elderly patient complaining of shortness of breath. You place the patient on 15L of oxygen via a nonrebreather mask and place him in a high Fowler’s position. This means that you will place this patient on his:
A) left side, with his left arm over his head.
B) back, with his upper body elevated at 90 degrees from the waist.
C) back, with his head down and his legs elevated higher than the head.
D) back, with his upper body elevated at 45 degrees from the waist.
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 117 Objective: 6-1
Blockage of which of the following prevent air flow into and out of the lungs?
A) The right clavicle
B) The nasopharynx
C) The trachea
D) The esophagus
Blockage of which of the following prevent air flow into and out of the lungs? A) The right clavicle B) The nasopharynx C) The trachea D) The esophagus
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Body Systems Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 117 Objective: 6-3
Which of the following statements best describes the function of the respiratory system?
A) Transporting oxygen throughout the body
B) Providing nutrients to cells
C) Releasing oxygen from the body
D) Providing the body oxygen
Which of the following statements best describes the function of the respiratory system?
A) Transporting oxygen throughout the body
B) Providing nutrients to cells
C) Releasing oxygen from the body
D) Providing the body oxygen
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Body Systems Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 117 Objective: 6-3
The structure containing the vocal cords is the:
A) pharynx.
B) larynx.
C) trachea.
D) sternum.
The structure containing the vocal cords is the: A) pharynx. B) larynx. C) trachea. D) sternum.
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy Ahead: Body Systems Subject: Chapter 6 Title: Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: 117 Objective: 6-3
