Test Questions Flashcards by Andrew Chapman

Which is the odd one out?

A: Right hypochondrium
B: Umbilical
C: Left lumbar
D: Right clavicular

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Which is the odd one out?

A) Nucleus
B) Plasma membrane
C) Epithelial membrane
D) Protoplasm

Epithelial membrane

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The skeletal system is responsible for: (tick three)

A: Enabling movement
B: Protecting organs
C: Producing blood cells
D: Passing nervous impulses

*A: Enabling movement
B: Protecting organs
C: Producing blood cells*
D: Passing nervous impulses

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The skin is responsible for: (tick three)

A: Protection
B: Immunity
C: Regulating body temperature

A:Protection
B: Immunity
C: Regulating body temperature

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The skeletal system comprises of 206 bones.

True False

True

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The trachea has 16 to 20 c-shaped rings of cartilage along its length.

True False

true

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Pneumothorax is described as:

A: Acid in the pleural cavity
B: Air in the pleural cavity
C: Blood in the pleural cavity
D: Water in the pleural cavity

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The respiratory system is responsible for which of the following functions? (tick three)

A: Expelling carbon dioxide from the body
B: Protection from infection
C: Regulating the acid base balance of the blood
D: Taking oxygen into the body

A: Expelling carbon dioxide from the body
B: Protection from infection
C: Regulating the acid base balance of the blood
D: Taking oxygen into the body

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Vital lung capacity is the sum of which of the following volumes? (tick three)

A: Expiratory reserve
B: Inspiratory reserve
C: Residual air
D: Tidal volume

_A: Expiratory reserve
B: Inspiratory reserve_
C: Residual air
D: Tidal volume

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During expiration the…

A: diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax
B: diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
C: diaphragm lowers and intercostal muscles relax
D: diaphragm lowers and intercostal muscles contract

A: diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax

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Internal respiration takes place in the lungs.

True False

False

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Which of these statements are correct? (tick three)

CSF…

A: maintains uniform pressure around nerve tissue
B: supplies nerve tissue with nutrients
C: protects nerve tissue against trauma
D: acts as a neurotransmitter

A: maintains uniform pressure around nerve tissue
B: supplies nerve tissue with nutrients
C: protects nerve tissue against trauma
D: acts as a neurotransmitter

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The hypothalamus is NOT responsible for which of the following?

A B C D

A: Control of voluntary skeletal muscle
B: Rage and aggression
C: Regulation of body temperature
D: Regulation of hunger

A: Control of voluntary skeletal muscle
B: Rage and aggression
C: Regulation of body temperature
D: Regulation of hunger

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A cerebral hemisphere is divided into four lobes.

True False

True

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There are 72 pairs of spinal nerves.

True False

false

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The diencephalon consists of the thalamus and the hypothalamus.

True False

True

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Which three bones belong in a group together?

A B C D

A: Humerus
B: Radius
C: Tibia
D: Ulna

A: Humerus
B: Radius
C: Tibia
D: Ulna

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Which bone is the odd one out?

A: Lacrimal
B: Maxilla
C: Sphenoidal
D: Zygoma

A: Lacrimal
B: Maxilla
C: Sphenoidal
D: Zygoma

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When describing the correct number of spinal vertebrae, which of the following is correct when considered from the superior aspect?

A: 7 12 5 5 4
B: 7 12 5 6 4
C: 7 12 6 4 4
D: 7 12 6 5 3

A: 7 12 5 5 4
B: 7 12 5 6 4
C: 7 12 6 4 4
D: 7 12 6 5 3

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The cranium is made up of nine bones.

True False

False

Which of the following symptoms would you expect to see in a closed fracture? (tick three)

A: Crepitus
B: Lengthening
C: Pain
D: Swelling

A: Crepitus
B: Lengthening
C: Pain
D: Swelling

If a fracture has been caused through trauma, which of the following is the odd one out?

A: Oblique
B: Pathological
C: Spiral
D: Transverse

A: Oblique
B: Pathological
C: Spiral
D: Transverse

Which is the odd one out?

A: Aorta
B: Carotid artery
C: Femoral artery
D: Pulmonary artery

A: Aorta
B: Carotid artery
C: Femoral artery
D: Pulmonary artery

Which of these are functions of blood? (tick three)

A: Carries carbon dioxide to tissues
B: Carries nutrients to tissues
C: Carries oxygen to tissues
D: Protects from infection

A: Carries carbon dioxide to tissues
*B: Carries nutrients to tissues
C: Carries oxygen to tissues
D: Protects from infection*

major burns

\>10%

Which of these symptoms is NOT a sign of left ventricular failure? A: Distended neck vains B: Full bounding pulse C: Sweating D: Tachycardia

A: Distended neck vains B: ***_Full bounding pulse_*** C: Sweating D: Tachycardia

Pulmonary circulation removes blood from the liver. True False

false

When a coronary artery becomes completely blocked, which of the following conditions occurs? A B C D A: Angina pectoris B: Congestive heart failure C: Left ventricular failure D: Myocardial infarction

A: Angina pectoris B: Congestive heart failure C: Left ventricular failure D: ***_Myocardial infarction_***

What is the main artery supplying blood to the liver? A: Carotid artery B: Gastric artery C: Hepatic artery D: Renal artery

A: Carotid artery B: Gastric artery ***_C: Hepatic artery_*** D: Renal artery

Calcium and iron are essential minerals. True False

true

Which of the following is NOT a corrosive acid? A: Carbolic B: Oxalic C: Quick lime D: Sulphuric

C: Quick lime

Paracetamol is also known as: A) Acetaminophen B) Acetacholine C) Acetylsalicylic acid D) Amphetamine A B C D

***_A) Acetaminophen_*** B) Acetacholine C) Acetylsalicylic acid D) Amphetamine

Which of the following are digestive processes? (tick five) A: Absorption B: Defecation C: Digestion D: Ingestion E: Mastication F: Movement

***_A: Absorption_*** ***_B: Defecation_*** ***_C: Digestion_*** ***_D: Ingestion_*** E: Mastication ***_F: Movement_***

A burn is defined as a breach in the continuity of a tissue caused by excessive heat energy. True False

true

A person younger than 20 years of age will usually survive a 20% burn. True False

true

Which is the odd one out? A: Lassa fever B: Rabies C: Smallpox D: Whooping cough

D: Whooping cough

Which of the following symptoms would you expect to see with hyperglycaemia? (tick three) A: Dry flushed skin B: Fever and thirst C: Fruity breath smell D: Rapid sudden onset

_***A: Dry flushed skin B: Fever and thirst C: Fruity breath smell***_ D: Rapid sudden onset

Which of the following is contraindicated in the administration of oxygen? A: Alcohol poisoning B: Carbon monoxide poisoning C: Cyanide poisoning D: Paraquat poisoning

D: Paraquat poisoning

The abdominal thrust can be used on infants. True False

false

Which of the following foetal presentations are head down presentations? (tick three) A: Frank's breech B: Left occipito anterior C: Left occipito posterior D: Persistent mento posterior

A: Frank's breech _***B: Left occipito anterior C: Left occipito posterior D: Persistent mento posterior***_

Which officers listed below have a designated role at the scene of a major incident? (tick three) A: Chief ambulance officer B: Incident officer C: Liaison officer D: Parking officer

A: Chief ambulance officer _***B: Incident officer C: Liaison officer D: Parking officer***_

What are the three main subjects to be considered when making a patient assessment? A: Airway B: History C: Signs D: Symptoms

A: Airway _***B: History C: Signs D: Symptoms***_

What are the three main subjects to be considered when making a patient assessment? A: Airway B: History C: Signs D: Symptoms

A: Airway _***B: History C: Signs D: Symptoms***_

In the glasgow coma scale three vital patient responses are assessed. What are they? A: Eye response B: Motor response C: Pupillary response D: Verbal response

_***A: Eye response B: Motor response***_ C: Pupillary response ***_D: Verbal response_***

The uterus lies between the bladder and the rectum. True False

True

Postpartum haemorrhage is excessive bleeding that takes place up to: A: 16 hours after birth B: 16 hours before birth C: 20 hours after birth D: 24 hours after birth

A: 16 hours after birth B: 16 hours before birth C: 20 hours after birth ***_D: 24 hours after birth_***

The third stage of labour is when what happens? A: The actual birth B: The breaking of the waters C: The point when crowning is seen D: The placenta is delivered

A: The actual birth B: The breaking of the waters C: The point when crowning is seen ***_D: The placenta is delivered_***

Which of the following are found within the decidua? (tick three) A: Chorion B: Chorionic villi C: Intervillous space D: Uterine muscle

A: Chorion _***B: Chorionic villi C: Intervillous space D: Uterine muscle***_

child CPR

double 15:2