Test Questions Flashcards

1
Q

Which is the odd one out?

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

A

d

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2
Q

Which is the odd one out?

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

A

Epithelial membrane

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3
Q

The skeletal system is responsible for: (tick three)

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

A

*A: Enabling movement
B: Protecting organs
C: Producing blood cells
*

D: Passing nervous impulses

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4
Q

The skin is responsible for: (tick three)

A: Protection
B: Immunity
C: Regulating body temperature

A

A:Protection
B: Immunity
C: Regulating body temperature

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5
Q

The skeletal system comprises of 206 bones.

True False

A

True

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6
Q

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

True False

A

true

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7
Q

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

A

b

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8
Q

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

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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9
Q

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

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

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10
Q

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

A: diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax

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11
Q

Internal respiration takes place in the lungs.

True False

A

False

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12
Q

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

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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13
Q

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

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

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14
Q

A cerebral hemisphere is divided into four lobes.

True False

A

True

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15
Q

There are 72 pairs of spinal nerves.

True False

A

false

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16
Q

The diencephalon consists of the thalamus and the hypothalamus.

True False

A

True

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17
Q

Which three bones belong in a group together?

A B C D

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

A

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

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18
Q

Which bone is the odd one out?

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

A

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

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19
Q

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

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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20
Q

The cranium is made up of nine bones.

True False

A

False

21
Q

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

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

22
Q

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

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

23
Q

Which is the odd one out?

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

A

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

24
Q

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

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

25
Q

major burns

A

>10%

26
Q

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

A: Distended neck vains
B: Full bounding pulse
C: Sweating
D: Tachycardia

27
Q

Pulmonary circulation removes blood from the liver.

True False

A

false

28
Q

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

A: Angina pectoris
B: Congestive heart failure
C: Left ventricular failure

D:
Myocardial infarction

29
Q

What is the main artery supplying blood to the liver?

A: Carotid artery
B: Gastric artery
C: Hepatic artery
D: Renal artery

A

A: Carotid artery
B: Gastric artery
C: Hepatic artery
D: Renal artery

30
Q

Calcium and iron are essential minerals.

True False

A

true

31
Q

Which of the following is NOT a corrosive acid?

A: Carbolic
B: Oxalic
C: Quick lime
D: Sulphuric

A

C: Quick lime

32
Q

Paracetamol is also known as:

A) Acetaminophen
B) Acetacholine
C) Acetylsalicylic acid
D) Amphetamine

A B C D

A

A) Acetaminophen
B) Acetacholine
C) Acetylsalicylic acid
D) Amphetamine

33
Q

Which of the following are digestive processes? (tick five)

A: Absorption
B: Defecation
C: Digestion
D: Ingestion
E: Mastication
F: Movement

A

A: Absorption
B: Defecation
C: Digestion
D: Ingestion
E: Mastication
F: Movement

34
Q

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

True False

A

true

35
Q

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

True False

A

true

36
Q

Which is the odd one out?

A: Lassa fever
B: Rabies
C: Smallpox
D: Whooping cough

A

D: Whooping cough

37
Q

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

*A: Dry flushed skin
B: Fever and thirst
C: Fruity breath smell
*

D: Rapid sudden onset

38
Q

Which of the following is contraindicated in the administration of oxygen?

A: Alcohol poisoning
B: Carbon monoxide poisoning
C: Cyanide poisoning
D: Paraquat poisoning

A

D: Paraquat poisoning

39
Q

The abdominal thrust can be used on infants.

True False

A

false

40
Q

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

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

41
Q

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

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

42
Q

What are the three main subjects to be considered when making a patient assessment?

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

A

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

43
Q

What are the three main subjects to be considered when making a patient assessment?

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

A

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

44
Q

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

_A: Eye response
B: Motor response
_
C: Pupillary response
D: Verbal response

45
Q

The uterus lies between the bladder and the rectum.

True False

A

True

46
Q

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

A: 16 hours after birth
B: 16 hours before birth
C: 20 hours after birth
D: 24 hours after birth

47
Q

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

A: The actual birth
B: The breaking of the waters
C: The point when crowning is seen
D: The placenta is delivered

48
Q

Which of the following are found within the decidua? (tick three)

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

A

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

49
Q

child CPR

A

double 15:2