Chapter 5

Which of the following describes the midline of the body? a) An imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left halves b) An imaginary line dividing the body into a top and bottom portion c) The intersection of two imaginary lines crossing at the umbilicus d) An imaginary line dividing the body into a front and a back portion

a) An imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left halves

What is another term for the frontal aspect of the body? a) Anterior b) Dorsal c) Caudal d) Posterior

a) Anterior

Which of the following describes the Fowler position? a) Sitting upright with the legs straight b) Lying on the side c) Lying flat on the back d) Lying on the stomach

a) Sitting upright with the legs straight

You and your newly hired EMT partner arrive on the scene of a bicycle collision at the local community park. One cyclist stands by and says that she has no injuries. The other is lying on his side on the bike path, guarding his ribs and holding the lower part of his left leg. Your partner kneels next to the man, introduces herself, and asks, "Can you ambulate?" The patient looks up, confused and in obvious pain. "Can you ambulate? You know... walk?" Your partner says, a little louder. After transporting the patient, you discuss the call with your partner and suggest that she avoid using medical terms unnecessarily when talking with patients. She seems insulted and says, "Why?" What would you say? a) Tell her that the point of communicating with patients and other providers is so there is clear understanding; using medical terms when not necessary can cause confusion. b) Explain that using large words and medical terms can be seen as being egotistical, which can alienate both patients and other providers. c) You should say that you are an experienced EMT and since she is new, she should just take your advice and apply it. d) Tell her that the general public isn't smart enough to understand medical terminology and that all communication must be "dumbed down" when talking to patients.

a) Tell her that the point of communicating with patients and other providers is so there is clear understanding; using medical terms when not necessary can cause confusion.

While transporting a patient with a traumatic wound to the back, you call in report to the receiving hospital over the radio. Due to radio static and background noise in the Emergency Department, the physician has had to ask you twice to repeat if the wound was superior or inferior. Why would this distinction be important? a) The location of the wound is important in determining which types of resources to have available when the patient arrives. b) The answer is not necessarily important. The physician is just focusing on getting her standard questions answered while dealing with an inadequate radio system. c) The physician is just trying to determine if the wound is deep or not so she knows what to prepare for. d) It is a triage question to determine if the patient is critical or not so the hospital can prioritize.

a) The location of the wound is important in determining which types of resources to have available when the patient arrives.

Why should an EMT avoid the use of acronyms and abbreviations when communicating? a) There is a chance that they can lead to errors in continued care for the patient. b) They should only be avoided in verbal communications, where they can be misunderstood; they are expected in written patient care reports. c) The medical acronyms and abbreviations used by prehospital care providers and hospital staff are different. d) Using acronyms and abbreviations is considered unprofessional.

a) There is a chance that they can lead to errors in continued care for the patient.

You and your EMT partner are responding to a medical aid call in the rural West County area. The dispatcher advises that the caller is reporting the patient as having a history of "plegia." Why would it be beneficial to have the dispatcher clarify a prefix for the word plegia? a) Without a clarifying prefix, it is difficult for the EMTs to effectively prepare for the type of patient they may encounter. b) Because a dysplegiac patient generally requires an EMT-Paramedic level of care, and it may change the level of response. c) A patient with plegia is potentially contagious, and the EMTs need to know what precautions are required. d) There is actually no need to clarify the word.

a) Without a clarifying prefix, it is difficult for the EMTs to effectively prepare for the type of patient they may encounter.

To check the distal pulse of a patient with an injury to the forearm, the EMT would check for a pulse in which location? a) Wrist b) Armpit c) Throat d) Upper arm

a) Wrist

To check the distal pulse of a patient with an injury to the forearm, the EMT would check for a pulse in which location? a) Wrist b) Throat c) Upper arm d) Armpit

a) Wrist

With regard to medical terminology, a prefix is: a) added to the beginnings of roots or words to modify or qualify their meaning. b) a modifier that indicates if a term is singular or plural. c) the foundation of a word or term. d) the combination of any two or more whole words.

a) added to the beginnings of roots or words to modify or qualify their meaning.

The inside of a person's thigh is also known as its ________ aspect. a) medial b) lateral c) axillary d) inferior

a) medial

Your 79-year-old female patient appears to show all signs and symptoms of a stroke. Her level of consciousness has rapidly deteriorated, she is now unconscious, and she can no longer control her own airway. While you intervene to manage her airway, the best position in which to keep fluid or vomitus from occluding her airway would be the: a) recovery position. b) Fowler position. c) Trendelenburg position. d) prone position.

a) recovery position.

The abdominal quadrants include all of the following except the: a) right medial. b) left lower. c) right upper. d) left upper.

a) right medial.

The term lateral is best defined as: a) to the side. b) to the back of. c) under the arms. d) toward the middle of.

a) to the side.

Which of the following BEST describes the location of the mid-axillary line? a) A line drawn horizontally from one armpit to the other, across the front of the body b) A line from the center of the armpit, extending vertically down the side of the chest c) A line drawn diagonally from the outer end of the clavicle to the navel d) A line drawn vertically from the xiphoid process to the pubic bone

b) A line from the center of the armpit, extending vertically down the side of the chest

Which of the following are the abdominal regions created by drawing two imaginary lines intersecting at the navel? a) Abdominal regions b) Abdominal quadrants c) Abdominal sextants d) Abdominal planes

b) Abdominal quadrants

Which of the following describes the midline of the body? a) The intersection of two imaginary lines crossing at the umbilicus b) An imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left halves c) An imaginary line dividing the body into a front and a back portion d) An imaginary line dividing the body into a top and bottom portion

b) An imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left halves

What is the distinction between anatomy and physiology? a) Anatomy is the study of physical body structures, whereas physiology is the study of emotions and behavior. b) Anatomy is the study of body structures, and physiology is the study of body function. c) The terms are synonymous. d) Anatomy is the study of body components and systems, and physiology is the study of injuries and disease processes.

b) Anatomy is the study of body structures, and physiology is the study of body function.

What is another term for the frontal aspect of the body? a) Caudal b) Anterior c) Posterior d) Dorsal

b) Anterior

A patient with bilateral femur fractures would have which of the following? a) A femur fracture occurring with little or no trauma b) Fractures of both femurs c) Two fractures in the same femur d) A femur fracture in which the bone ends have punctured the muscle and skin of the thigh

b) Fractures of both femurs

What is the primary reason for an EMT to use specific and proper medical terminology? a) EMS providers can't bill for services unless the correct terminology is used in all documentation. b) Medical communication needs to be exact and consistent. c) It will make patients and family members trust in the EMT's abilities more. d) People may think that an EMT is not intelligent or professional unless she uses medical terms.

b) Medical communication needs to be exact and consistent.

What is the primary reason for an EMT to use specific and proper medical terminology? a) It will make patients and family members trust in the EMT's abilities more. b) Medical communication needs to be exact and consistent. c) People may think that an EMT is not intelligent or professional unless she uses medical terms. d) EMS providers can't bill for services unless the correct terminology is used in all documentation.

b) Medical communication needs to be exact and consistent.

Which of the following describes the Fowler position? a) Lying flat on the back b) Sitting upright with the legs straight c) Lying on the side d) Lying on the stomach

b) Sitting upright with the legs straight

A postal worker has been attacked by a dog during her mail delivery route. The patient is a 54-year-old female with several dog bites on her lower extremities and left arm. The worst of these bites is located on the back of her right leg just above the ankle. How can you explain the location of this injury using anatomical landmarks? a) The bite is located on the anterior aspect of the calf just distal to the knee. b) The bite is located on the posterior aspect of the calf distal to the knee. c) The bite is located on the anterior aspect of the calf just proximal to the knee. d) The bite is located on the posterior aspect of the calf just proximal to the knee.

b) The bite is located on the posterior aspect of the calf distal to the knee.

With regard to anatomical locations, which of the following is NOT true? a) The ears are located on the lateral aspect of the head. b) The mouth is proximal to the nose. c) The umbilicus is located on the ventral aspect of the body. d) The foot is distal to the knee.

b) The mouth is proximal to the nose.

With regard to medical terminology, a prefix is: a) a modifier that indicates if a term is singular or plural. b) added to the beginnings of roots or words to modify or qualify their meaning. c) the combination of any two or more whole words. d) the foundation of a word or term.

b) added to the beginnings of roots or words to modify or qualify their meaning.

The wrist is ________ to the elbow. a) medial b) distal c) inferior d) dorsal

b) distal

You respond to a large concert venue where a number of spectators are reported to be severely intoxicated. You are directed to an area where several patients appear to be unconscious, lying face down on the ground. The position of these patients is described as: a) anterior. b) prone. c) posterior. d) supine.

b) prone.

Your 79-year-old female patient appears to show all signs and symptoms of a stroke. Her level of consciousness has rapidly deteriorated, she is now unconscious, and she can no longer control her own airway. While you intervene to manage her airway, the best position in which to keep fluid or vomitus from occluding her airway would be the: a) prone position. b) recovery position. c) Trendelenburg position. d) Fowler position.

b) recovery position.

What is the distinction between anatomy and physiology? a) Anatomy is the study of physical body structures, whereas physiology is the study of emotions and behavior. b) Anatomy is the study of body components and systems, and physiology is the study of injuries and disease processes. c) Anatomy is the study of body structures, and physiology is the study of body function. d) The terms are synonymous.

c) Anatomy is the study of body structures, and physiology is the study of body function.

A patient with bilateral femur fractures would have which of the following? a) Two fractures in the same femur b) A femur fracture in which the bone ends have punctured the muscle and skin of the thigh c) Fractures of both femurs d) A femur fracture occurring with little or no trauma

c) Fractures of both femurs

When discussing left and right in terms of anatomic locations, what do they refer to? a) Anatomic left and right refer to the provider's left and right orientation when facing a patient in the anatomic position. b) What left and right refer to anatomically is dependent on the patient's positioning when care is provided. c) Left and right from the patient's perspective d) Whoever is speaking about the anatomic location determines left and right orientation.

c) Left and right from the patient's perspective

Which of the following BEST describes the anatomic position? a) Supine with arms crossed over the chest and knees slightly bent b) Standing in profile with the hands on the hips c) Standing, facing forward, with arms at the side, palms forward d) Standing, facing forward, with arms raised above the head

c) Standing, facing forward, with arms at the side, palms forward

What word would be used to refer to a patient's rapid breathing? a) Dyseffusion b) Dyspnea c) Tachypnea d) Tachycardia

c) Tachypnea

You and your newly hired EMT partner arrive on the scene of a bicycle collision at the local community park. One cyclist stands by and says that she has no injuries. The other is lying on his side on the bike path, guarding his ribs and holding the lower part of his left leg. Your partner kneels next to the man, introduces herself, and asks, "Can you ambulate?" The patient looks up, confused and in obvious pain. "Can you ambulate? You know... walk?" Your partner says, a little louder. After transporting the patient, you discuss the call with your partner and suggest that she avoid using medical terms unnecessarily when talking with patients. She seems insulted and says, "Why?" What would you say? a) Explain that using large words and medical terms can be seen as being egotistical, which can alienate both patients and other providers. b) Tell her that the general public isn't smart enough to understand medical terminology and that all communication must be "dumbed down" when talking to patients. c) Tell her that the point of communicating with patients and other providers is so there is clear understanding; using medical terms when not necessary can cause confusion. d) You should say that you are an experienced EMT and since she is new, she should just take your advice and apply it.

c) Tell her that the point of communicating with patients and other providers is so there is clear understanding; using medical terms when not necessary can cause confusion.

Why should an EMT avoid the use of acronyms and abbreviations when communicating? a) The medical acronyms and abbreviations used by prehospital care providers and hospital staff are different. b) They should only be avoided in verbal communications, where they can be misunderstood; they are expected in written patient care reports. c) There is a chance that they can lead to errors in continued care for the patient. d) Using acronyms and abbreviations is considered unprofessional.

c) There is a chance that they can lead to errors in continued care for the patient.

You respond to a large concert venue where a number of spectators are reported to be severely intoxicated. You are directed to an area where several patients appear to be unconscious, lying face down on the ground. The position of these patients is described as: a) supine. b) posterior. c) prone. d) anterior.

c) prone.

The term lateral is best defined as: a) to the back of. b) under the arms. c) to the side. d) toward the middle of.

c) to the side.

Which of the following are the abdominal regions created by drawing two imaginary lines intersecting at the navel? a) Abdominal planes b) Abdominal regions c) Abdominal sextants d) Abdominal quadrants

d) Abdominal quadrants

When discussing left and right in terms of anatomic locations, what do they refer to? a) What left and right refer to anatomically is dependent on the patient's positioning when care is provided. b) Whoever is speaking about the anatomic location determines left and right orientation. c) Anatomic left and right refer to the provider's left and right orientation when facing a patient in the anatomic position. d) Left and right from the patient's perspective

d) Left and right from the patient's perspective

Which of the following BEST describes the anatomic position? a) Standing, facing forward, with arms raised above the head b) Standing in profile with the hands on the hips c) Supine with arms crossed over the chest and knees slightly bent d) Standing, facing forward, with arms at the side, palms forward

d) Standing, facing forward, with arms at the side, palms forward

What word would be used to refer to a patient's rapid breathing? a) Tachycardia b) Dyspnea c) Dyseffusion d) Tachypnea

d) Tachypnea

A postal worker has been attacked by a dog during her mail delivery route. The patient is a 54-year-old female with several dog bites on her lower extremities and left arm. The worst of these bites is located on the back of her right leg just above the ankle. How can you explain the location of this injury using anatomical landmarks? a) The bite is located on the anterior aspect of the calf just distal to the knee. b) The bite is located on the posterior aspect of the calf just proximal to the knee. c) The bite is located on the anterior aspect of the calf just proximal to the knee. d) The bite is located on the posterior aspect of the calf distal to the knee.

d) The bite is located on the posterior aspect of the calf distal to the knee.

While transporting a patient with a traumatic wound to the back, you call in report to the receiving hospital over the radio. Due to radio static and background noise in the Emergency Department, the physician has had to ask you twice to repeat if the wound was superior or inferior. Why would this distinction be important? a) The physician is just trying to determine if the wound is deep or not so she knows what to prepare for. b) The answer is not necessarily important. The physician is just focusing on getting her standard questions answered while dealing with an inadequate radio system. c) It is a triage question to determine if the patient is critical or not so the hospital can prioritize. d) The location of the wound is important in determining which types of resources to have available when the patient arrives.

d) The location of the wound is important in determining which types of resources to have available when the patient arrives.

With regard to anatomical locations, which of the following is NOT true? a) The umbilicus is located on the ventral aspect of the body. b) The ears are located on the lateral aspect of the head. c) The foot is distal to the knee. d) The mouth is proximal to the nose.

d) The mouth is proximal to the nose.

The wrist is ________ to the elbow. a) medial b) dorsal c) inferior d) distal

d) distal

The inside of a person's thigh is also known as its ________ aspect. a) axillary b) inferior c) lateral d) medial

d) medial

The abdominal quadrants include all of the following except the: a) right upper. b) left lower. c) left upper. d) right medial.

d) right medial.