QUIZ, Ch 6 Flashcards
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 inward. You would document this position as:
A) supine with lateral rotation of the left lower extremity.
B) supine with left rotation of the right leg.
C) supine with medial rotation of the left lower extremity.
D) lateral recumbent with dorsal rotation of the left leg.
C) supine with medial rotation of the left lower extremity.
Which one of the following anatomical statements is true?
A) The hip is distal to the knee.
B) The hand is proximal to the elbow.
C) The knee is proximal to the ankle.
D) The shoulder is distal to the hand.
C) The knee is proximal to the ankle.
Which one of the following descriptions best describes the normal anatomical position?
A) Standing with the arms down at the sides and the palms facing forward
B) Supine with the arms at the sides and the palms facing downward
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
A) Standing with the arms down at the sides and the palms facing forward
A new patroller tells you that he injured a tendon above his patella three years ago. You recognize that this injury involves a structure that:
A) connects muscles to the patella.
B) holds and secures the bones of the knee.
C) connects the cartilage in the knee.
D) attaches a ligament to the knee.
A) connects muscles to the patella.
Which of the following groups of bones could be involved in a patient with a “broken leg”?
A) Radius, ulna, humerus
B) Orbit, maxillae, mandible
C) Femur, tibia, fibula
D) Acetabulum, calcaneous, carpals
C) Femur, tibia, fibula
The lower jaw is also called A) zygoma. B) maxilla. C) mastoid. D) mandible.
D) mandible.
The bones of the upper extremities include the:
) radius, ulna, and tarsals.
B) humerus and radius.
C) phalanges and tibia.
D) humerus and calcaneous.
B) humerus and radius.
In which of the following respiratory structures would a blockage cause total cessation of air flow into and out of the lungs?
A) The right bronchus
B) The esophagus
C) The nasopharynx
D) The trachea
D) The trachea
Which of the following functions is a function of the respiratory system?
A) Providing nutrients to cells
B) Releasing oxygen from the body
C) Transporting oxygen throughout the body
D) Providing the body oxygen
D) Providing the body oxygen
When the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, which one of the following occurs?A) Release B) Inspiration C) Exhalation D) Inhalation
C) Exhalation
The primary function of the heart is:
A) pumping blood throughout the body.
B) maintaining the volume of blood.
C) oxygenating blood in the lungs.
D) transferring oxygen to the cells.
A) pumping blood throughout the body.
Which of the following structures brings oxygen-depleted blood to the right atrium?
A) The pulmonary artery
B) The aorta
C) The right ventricle
D) The vena cavae
D) The vena cavae
The pressure exerted on the inside walls of arteries when the left ventricle contracts is called:
A) residual pressure.
B) diastolic pressure.
C) arterial pressure.
D) systolic pressure.
D) systolic pressure.
The nervous system is subdivided into which two main parts?
A) The central and peripheral nerves
B) The involuntary and voluntary muscular systems
C) The brain and spinal cord
D) The brain and extremity nerves
A) The central and peripheral nerves
What body system provides support and structure to the body?
A) The skeletal system
B) The endocrine system
C) The exocrine system
D) The nervous system
A) The skeletal system
A patient has suffered a burn to the skin. Based on the functions of the skin, to which of the following conditions is the patient most susceptible?
A) Infection
B) Heart problems
C) Endocrine disorders
D) Fluid overload
A) Infection
You are called to the lodge for a patient who has fallen. The report indicates the patient has a hematoma in the occipital area of her head. Based on this description, you should expect to find the injury in which area of the head?
A) The top
B) The back
C) The side
D) The front
B) The back
Under normal circumstances, carbon dioxide is excreted from the body by what structure?
A) The urinary tract
B) The hepatic vein
C) The lungs
D) The kidney
C) The lungs
The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the:
A) abdominal cavity.
B) pelvic cavity.
C) spinal cavity.
D) heart.
A) abdominal cavity.
The pelvic cavity contains which of the following organs?
A) The rectum and the reproductive organs
B) The bladder and the kidneys
C) The pancreas and the bladder
D) The kidneys and the spleen
A) The rectum and the reproductive organs
In humans, the body systems interact with each other to maintain a stable internal environment. An example of this is the nervous system, which works with the cardiovascular system to maintain a steady blood pressure. The ability of an organism to adjust its physiologic processes to maintain a relatively stable internal environment is known as:
A) dependency.
B) homeostasis.
C) metabolism.
D) electrophysiology.
B) homeostasis.
The spleen is part of which body system?
A) The cardiovascular system
B) The gastrointestinal system
C) The endocrine system
D) The lymphatic system
D) The lymphatic system
A man lying in the prone position is:
A) lying face up on his back.
B) lying on his back with his legs elevated higher than his head.
C) sitting with his legs slightly bent.
D) lying face down on his stomach.
D) lying face down on his stomach.
The wrist is:
A) proximal to the elbow.
B) external to the elbow.
C) medial to the elbow.
D) distal to the elbow.
D) distal to the elbow.
A patellar fracture affects which part of the body?
A) The elbow
B) The tibia
C) The knee
D) The hip
C) The knee
Which of the following statements regarding the integumentary system is true?
A) The dermal layer is the outermost layer of the skin and contains sensory nerves.
B) The skin contains four layers: the epidermal, dermal, subcutaneous, and nerve layers.
C) The skin protects the body against bacteria and other pathogens.
D) The epidermis is the thickest and most important layer of the skin.
C) The skin protects the body against bacteria and other pathogens.
A patient experiencing thoracic spine pain has pain in his: A) neck. B) upper back. C) tailbone. D) lower back.
B) upper back.
Which of the following lists identifies the regions of the spinal column from superior to inferior?
A) Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx
B) Thoracic, lumbar, cervical, coccyx, and sacral
C) Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, and coccyx
D) Coccyx, lumbar, thoracic, cervical, and sacral
A) Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx
The terms occipital, frontal, and parietal refer to what part of the body?
A) The spine
B) The cranium
C) The pelvis
D) The chest
B) The cranium
A patient has suffered damage to his brainstem. As a result of this injury which of the following signs might you expect to see?
A) Pinpoint pupils
B) Sweating
C) Abnormal respirations
D) Muscle spasms
C) Abnormal respirations
Which one of the following events causes an individual to take a breath?
A) The diaphragm contracts.
B) The intercostal muscles relax.
C) Pressure in the chest increases.
D) The chest cavity decreases in size.
A) The diaphragm contracts.
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 into a normal position.
B) The patient has straightened the knee beyond its normal range of movement.
C) The patient has pushed the kneecap too far to the right or left.
D) The patient has bent the knee backward beyond its normal range of movement.
D) The patient has bent the knee backward beyond its normal range of movement.
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) back, with his upper body elevated at 45° from the waist.
B) back, with his head down and his legs elevated higher than the head.
C) left side, with his left arm over his head.
D) back, with his upper body elevated at 90° from the waist.
D) back, with his upper body elevated at 90° from the waist.
The structure containing the vocal cords is the:
A) larynx.
B) pharynx.
C) sternum.
D) trachea.
A) larynx.
The leaf-shaped flap that helps prevent food from entering the lower respiratory system is called:
A) the pharynx.
B) a bronchiole.
C) the trachea.
D) the epiglottis.
D) the epiglottis.
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 inward. You would document this position as:
a. supine with lateral rotation of the left lower extremity. b. lateral recumbent with dorsal rotation of the left leg. c. supine with medial rotation of the left lower extremity. d. supine with left rotation of the right leg.
c. supine with medial rotation of the left lower extremity.
