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1
Q

The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the:

A. Pulmonary Arteries

B. Pulmonary Veins

C. Inferior Venae Cavae

D. Superior Venae Cavae

A

Pulmonary Veins

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2
Q

Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the:

A. Pancreas

B. Gallbladder

C. Stomach

D. Kidneys

A

Gallbladder

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3
Q

The nose, chin, umbilicus (navel), and spine are examples of ________ anatomical structures.

A. Midaxillary

B. Proximal

C. Midline

D. Superior

A

Midline

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4
Q

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is a product of:

A. Heart rate & stroke volume

B. Cardiac output & systemic vascular
resistance

C. Stroke volume & systemic vascular
resistance

D. Heart rate & systemic vascular resistance

A

Cardiac output & systemic vascular resistance

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5
Q

The atlas is the:

A. Point where the ribs attach to
the sternum

B. Seventh cervical vertebrae, which is easily
palpable

C. First cervical vertebra, which articulated
with the skull

D. Attachment between the first & second
cervical vertebrae

A

First cervical vertebra, which articulated with the skull

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6
Q

Negative-pressure breathing involves:

A. Pushing or forcing air into the lungs

B. Relaxing the respiratory muscles

C. A drop in pressure within the chest cavity

D. Increasing airway resistance during
breathing

A

A drop in pressure within the chest cavity

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7
Q

Worn-out blood cells, foreign substances, and bacteria are filtered from the blood by the:

A. Spleen

B. Liver

C. Pancreas

D. Kidney

A

Spleen

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8
Q

The exchange of oxygen & nutrients for waste products of metabolism occurs at the cellular level in the:

A. Capillaries

B. Arterioles

C. Arteries

D. Venules

A

Capillaries

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9
Q

In an otherwise healthy adult, blood loss would cause:

A. Vascular constriction & tachycardia

B. Vascular dilation & bradycardia

C. Vascular constriction & bradycardia

D. Vascular dilation & tachycardia

A

Vascular constriction & bradycardia

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10
Q

The central nervous system is composed of the:

A. Brain & sensory nerves

B. Spinal cord & sensory nerves

C. Brain & spinal cord

D. Motor & sensory nerves

A

Brain & spinal cord

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11
Q

Which of the following organs or structures lies within the retroperitoneal space?

A. Ascending aorta

B. Spleen

C. Gallbladder

D. Kidneys

A

Kidneys

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12
Q

Which of the following statements regarding the kidneys is correct?

A. Both kidneys are located in the anterior
abdominal cavity & lie in between the liver &
the spleen.

B. A series of small blood vessels attach the
kidneys directly to the superior vena cava &
renal arteries.

C. The kidneys eliminate toxic waste products
from the body & control its balance of water
& salt .

D. Since the kidneys require little oxygen, only
5% of your blood volume passes through
them each minute.

A

The kidneys eliminate toxic waste products from the body & control its balance of water & salt

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13
Q

Relative to the adult airway, the child’s:

A. Pharynx is smaller & less deeply curved

B. Mouth & nose are proportionately larger

C. Tongue takes up less space in the pharynx

D. Trachea is smaller, softer, & less flexible

A

Pharynx is smaller & less deeply curved

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14
Q

Which of the following are central pulses?

A. Popliteal & ulnar

B. Femoral & carotid

C. Brachial & radial

D. Temporal & pedal

A

Femoral & carotid

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15
Q

Which of the following skin layers contains sweat & oil glands, hair follicles, & blood vessels, and nerve endings?

A. Subcutaneous

B. Epidermis

C. Dermis

D. Sebaceous

A

Dermis

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16
Q

The elbow is an example of a ______ joint.

A. Gliding

B. Saddle

C. Hinge

D. Ball-and-socket

A

Hinge

17
Q

Select the areas of the spinal column in descending order.

A. Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx

B. Cervical, thoracic, coccyx, lumbar, sacral

C. Cervical, thoracic, sacral, lumbar, coccyx

D. Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, coccyx

A

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx

18
Q

Which of the following arteries does NOT carry highly oxygenated blood?

A. Pulmonary

B. Femoral

C. Renal

D. Aorta

A

Pulmonary

19
Q

Signs of adequate breathing in the adult includes all of the following. EXCEPT:

A. Rhythmic inhalation & exhalation

B. Bilaterally clear breath sounds

C. A reduction in tidal volume

D. Respiration’s of 18 breaths/min

A

A reduction in tidal volume

20
Q

A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The “130” represents:

A. Ventricular filling

B. Ventricular relaxation

C. Atrial contraction

D. Ventricular contraction

A

Ventricular contraction

21
Q

The bones of the forearm are called the:

A. Humerus & ulna

B. Radius & humerus

C. Radius & ulna

D. Tibia & radius

A

Radius & ulna

22
Q

Capillary sphincter closure during internal or external bleeding is detrimental because:

A. Available blood is shunted off to another
venule while still carrying oxygen

B. Waste products are not removed & nutrients
are not delivered to the cells

C. High levels of oxygen remain in the cells &
can cause significant damage

D. Carbon dioxide & other waste can enter the
cells, but oxygen cannot

A

Waste products are not removed & nutrients are not delivered to the cells

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