EMT. CH 6

Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) rhythmic inhalation and exhalation. B) respirations of 18 breaths/min. C) a reduction in tidal volume. D) bilaterally clear breath sounds.

C) a reduction in tidal volume.

The primary organ responsible for absorption of the products of digestion is the: A) gallbladder. B) pancreas. C) small intestine. D) large intestine.

C) small intestine.

___________ pressure is the pressure exerted by a liquid that occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high pressures. A) Hydrostatic B) Oncotic C) Osmotic D) Diffusion

A) Hydrostatic

A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause? A) Obstructive B) Cardiogenic C) Neurogenic D)Hypovolemic

A) Obstructive

Contraction of the right ventricle causes: A) blood to flow into the pulmonary circulation. B) ejection of blood into the systemic circulation. C) closure of the mitral and aortic valves. D) a return of blood from the pulmonary veins.

A) blood to flow into the pulmonary circulation.

The inferior cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the: A) xiphoid process. B) angle of Louis. C) sternal notch. D) jugular notch.

A) xiphoid process.

Worn-out blood cells, foreign substances, and bacteria are filtered from the blood by the: A) pancreas. B) spleen. C) kidney. D)liver.

B) spleen.

Which part of the central nervous system is responsible for coordinating bodily movements such as writing or sewing? A) Cerebrum B) Hypothalamus C) Brain stem D) Cerebellum

D) Cerebellum

Trauma to the __________ lobe of the brain would likely result in visual disturbances. A) parietal B) temporal C) frontal D) occipital

D) occipital

Twelve pairs of ribs attach to which section of the spinal column? A) Lumbar B) Coccyx C) Sacral D)Thoracic

D)Thoracic