Exam 2 Del Greco Flashcards
Twelve pairs of ribs attach to which section of the spinal column? A) Sacral B) Lumbar C) Thoracic D) Coccyx
C) Thoracic
The bones of the forearm are called the: A) radius and ulna. B) tibia and radius. C) humerus and ulna. D) radius and humerus.
A) radius and ulna
The bones that constitute the fingers and toes are called: A) carpals. B) metacarpals. C) phalanges. D) metatarsals
C) phalanges
Anterior to the knee is a specialized bone called the: A) tibia. B) patella. C) femur. D) calcaneus
B) patella
Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass across the alveolar membrane in the lungs through a process called: A) osmosis. B) breathing. C) diffusion. D) ventilation.
C) diffusion
Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) a reduction in tidal volume. B) respirations of 18 breaths/min. C) bilaterally clear breath sounds. D) rhythmic inhalation and exhalation.
A) a reduction in tidal volume
The muscle tissue of the heart is called the: A) epicardium. B) myocardium. C) pericardium. D) endocardium.
B) myocardium
The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the: A) pulmonary veins. B) pulmonary arteries. C) inferior venae cavae. D) superior venae cavae.
A) pulmonary veins
Worn-out blood cells, foreign substances, and bacteria are filtered from the blood by the: A) liver. B) spleen. C) kidney. D) pancreas.
B) spleen
What is the function of platelets? A) Initial formation of a blood clot B) Transport of oxygen and nutrients C) Defense against invading organisms D) Transport of cellular waste materials
A) Initial formation of a blood clot
The largest portion of the brain is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, which is commonly referred to as the “gray matter.” A) cerebrum B) cerebellum C) brain stem D) diencephalon
A) cerebrum
Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: A) kidneys. B) pancreas. C) stomach. D) gallbladder
D) gallbladder
In an otherwise healthy adult, blood loss would cause:
A) vascular dilation and bradycardia.
B) vascular constriction and bradycardia.
C) vascular dilation and tachycardia.
D) vascular constriction and tachycardia.
D) vascular constriction and tachycardia
A normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between: A) 60 and 120 mm Hg. B) 70 and 140 mm Hg. C) 80 and 120 mm Hg. D) 90 and 140 mm Hg.
D) 90 and 140 mm Hg
Which of the following are noticeable characteristics of a 9-month-old infant?
A) Places objects in the mouth, pulls himself or herself up
B) Knows his or her name, can walk without any assistance
C) Responds to his or her name, crawls around efficiently
D) Walks without help, becomes frustrated with restrictions
A) Places objects in the mouth, pulls himself or herself up
The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) ventricles B) cranial valleys C) sutures D) fontanelles
D) fontanelles
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________.
A) normal B) too fast C) too slow D) too shallow
A) Normal
Atherosclerosis is defined as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) constriction of the blood vessels B) the blockage of a coronary artery C) the buildup of plaque inside blood vessels D) dilation of the arteries
B) the blockage of a coronary artery
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? A) 12–20 breaths/min B) 15–30 breaths/min C) 25–50 breaths/min D) 40–60 breaths/min
A) 12–20 breaths/min
Factors that contribute to a decline in the vital capacity of an elderly patient include all of the
following, EXCEPT:
A) a loss of respiratory muscle mass.
B) increased stiffness of the thoracic cage.
C) decreased residual volume.
D) increased surface area available for air exchange.
D) increased surface area available for air exchange.
When carrying a patient up or down stairs, you should avoid:
A) flexing your body at the knees.
B) the use of more than two EMTs.
C) using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible.
D) the use of a long backboard or scoop stretcher.
C) using a wheeled stretcher whenever possible.
You and your partner enter the residence of an elderly couple, both of whom are found unconscious
in their bed. There is no evidence of trauma. As you begin your assessment, you and your partner
notice the smell of natural gas in the residence. Which of the following should be your MOST
appropriate action?
A) Perform a rapid assessment and then move the patients from their residence.
B) Request another ambulance to assist with lifting and moving the patients.
C) Quickly exit the residence and request the fire department to move the patients.
D) Rapidly remove the patients from their residence using a blanket or clothes drag.
D) Rapidly remove the patients from their residence using a blanket or clothes drag.
An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the:
A) back is bent forward at the hips.
B) hands are held close to the legs.
C) shoulder is aligned over the pelvis.
D) force is exerted straight down the spine.
A) back is bent forward at the hips
To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should:
A) flex at the waist instead of the hips.
B) avoid the use of log rolls or body drags.
C) use a direct carry whenever possible.
D) keep the weight as close to your body as possible.
D) keep the weight as close to your body as possible.