EMT Ch 7 Quiz

The Fowler's position is usually achieved by elevating the patient's upper body to a ______ angle. A. 60° to 90° C. 50° to 70° B. 45° to 60° D. 55° to 90°

B. 45 to 60 degrees

The structure of the body is referred to as its A. analogy. C. kinesiology. B. anatomy. D. pathology.

B. anatomy

The spinal region that is most prone to injury is the A. thoracic. C. sacral. B. cervical. D. coccyxal.

B. cervical

The skin layer rich with blood vessels, nerves, and specialized structures such as sweat glands and sebaceous glands is the A. epidermis. C. subcutaneous layer. B. dermis. D. arrectorpili.

B. dermis

The scapula and acromion are parts of the A. pelvis. C. ankle. B. shoulder. D. wrist.

B. shoulder

The central nervous system is made up of the brain and the A. sensory nerves. C. motor nerves. B. spinal cord. D. endocrines.

B. spinal cord

The pressure created in the arteries when blood is forced out of the heart is referred to as A. radial. C. femoral. B. systolic. D. diastolic.

B. systolic

The body contains how many different types of muscle? A. two C. four B. three D. five

B. three

Body functions such as digestion, heart rate, and the activities of involuntary muscles are controlled by the nervous system. A. central C. autonomic B. peripheral D. automatic

C. autonomic

The blood vessels where gases, nutrients, and waste products are exchanged between the body's cells and the bloodstream are the A. arteries. C. capillaries. B. venules. D. arterioles.

C. capillaries

An imaginary line down the center of the body that passes between the eyes and extends down through the navel is the A. plane. C. midline. B. outline.D. quadrant.

C. midline

The adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the organs and tissues of the body, with the removal of waste products, is called A. automaticity. C. perfusion. B. conduction. D. autonomicity.

C. perfusion

The lateral recumbent position is also known as the position. A. Fowler's C. recovery B. supine D. Trendelenburg

C. recovery

Inferiorly, the knee connects with the A. radius and fibula. C. tibia and fibula. B. femur and tibia. D. ulna and tibia

C. tibia and fibula

The elements of the blood that are part of the body's immune system and help to defend against infection are A. plasma. C. white blood cells. B. red blood cells. D. platelets.

C. white blood cells

The pulse that is located in the foot is the A. carotid. C. brachial. B. femoral. D. dorsalis pedis

D. dorsalis pedis

The chamber that pumps oxygen-rich blood out of the heart for distribution to the rest of the body is the A. right atrium. C. left atrium. B. right ventricle. D. left ventricle

D. left ventricle

The structure that carries air downward from the larynx to the lungs is the A. bronchus. C. epiglottis. B. pharynx. D. trachea.

D. trachea

The major artery leading from the heart is the A. aorta. C. carotid. B. pulmonary. D. femoral.

A. aorta

The clavicle is commonly referred to as the A. collarbone. C. hamstring. B. thigh. D. shin.

A. collarbone

The endocrine system produces chemicals called A. hormones. C. dioxins. B. carotenes. D. biles

A. hormones

The term that refers to a position closer to the midline is A. medial. C. posterior. B. lateral. D. anterior.

A. medial

The functions of the body are called its A. physiology. C. pathology. B. kinesiology. D. microbiology

A. physiology

An opposite of anterior is A. posterior. C. exterior. B. superior. D. proximal.

A. posterior

The normal anatomical position is best described as a person A. standing, facing forward, palms forward. B. lying on his back, palms facing down. C. standing, facing sideways, palms facing thighs. D. lying on his stomach, palms up.

A. standing, facing forward, palms forward