Ch 7 Post Test

When a​ patient, who has been having an asthma​ attack, is placed in a sitting position on a​ stretcher, this position is​ called: A. prone. B. ​Fowler's. C. supine. D. Trendelenburg.

Fowler's

A patient would see a cardiologist for a problem with what​ organ? A. Heart B. Stomach C. Bones D. Brain

Heart

What is the likely result of spinal damage involving the phrenic​ nerve? A. Bradycardia B. ​Right-sided weakness C. Inadequate breathing D. Facial paresthesia

Inadequate breathing

During your secondary survey of a patient who is​ unresponsive, you obtain a blood glucose level​ (BGL) and find a value of 658​ mg/dL. To what part of the endocrine system would this disturbance best pertain​ to? A. The Islets of Langerhans B. Parathyroid C. Posterior pituitary D. Thyroid

The Islets of Langerhans

What is the name of the process that results in the movement of gases​ (oxygen and carbon​ dioxide) across cellular membranes in the lungs and in the peripheral​ tissues? A. Oxygenation B. Respiration C. Ventilation D. Perfusion

Respiration

Which type of muscle is generally attached at one or both ends to a bone by​ tendons? A. Involuntary B. Cardiac C. Skeletal D. Smooth

Skeletal

When a joint moves away from the​ midline, this is referred to​ as: A. abduction. B. adduction. C. circumduction. D. flexion.

abduction

The structure of the body and the relationship of its parts to each other is​ called: A. anatomical position. B. physiology. C. biology. D. anatomy.

anatomy

Kidneys play an important role​ in: A. the digestion of fats. B. urine storage. C. removal of carbohydrates from the blood. D. blood pressure control.

blood pressure control

The distal end of the​ penis, which contains the urethral​ opening, is called​ the: A. epididymis. B. vas deferens. C. glans. D. bulbourethral gland.

glans

An insufficient supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells and inadequate elimination of carbon dioxide and wastes from cells result in a condition known​ as: A. hypotension. B. hyperperfusion. C. hypoperfusion. D. hypovolemia.

hypoperfusion

If the hormone norepinephrine was made into a drug that the EMT could administer to a​ patient, what kind a patient would MOST likely benefit from​ it? A. A hypoglycemic patient B. A hypotensive patient C. A tachycardic patient D. A psychologically disturbed patient

hypotensive pt

Of the​ following, which would be considered a function of the skeletal​ system? A. Protecting the body from foreign organisms B. Carrying sensory information to and from the brain C. Allowing for movement D. Filtering and excreting wastes

Allowing for movement

What type of joint comprises the location where the head of the femur fits into the pelvic​ girdle? A. Saddle B. ​Ball-and-socket C. Condyloid D. Gliding

Ball-and-socket

Which two components of the nervous system must be intact to allow the patient to be conscious and fully​ oriented? A. The thalamus and medulla B. The thalamus and the reticular activating system C. Both cerebral hemispheres and the reticular activating system D. Both cerebral hemispheres and the pons

Both cerebral hemisphere and the reticular activating system

The EMT arrives upon the scene and finds a person with a brain injury unresponsive and without a pulse or heart rate. Which portion of the nervous system is most likely​ affected? A. Cerebrum B. Spinal cord C. Brainstem D. Cerebellum

Brainstem

Which​ age-related respiratory changes should you anticipate in a​ 72-year-old patient? A. Greater sensitivity of the respiratory drive to hypoxia B. Decreased reliance on the diaphragm as the major muscle of respiration C. Increased tidal volume at rest D. Calcium deposits where the ribs join the​ sternum, causing the rib cage to be less pliable

Calcium deposits where the ribs join the​ sternum, causing the rib cage to be less pliable

Identify both the type of muscle and the property of that muscle that has the ability to initiate its own impulse. A. ​Smooth: pre-excitation B. ​Cardiac: automaticity C. ​Skeletal: automaticity D. ​Voluntary: excitation

Cardiac: automaticity

What region of the brain is considered the center of consciousness and higher​ thought? A. Midbrain B. Medulla oblongata C. Cerebrum D. Cerebellum

Cerebrum

If a patient is having a heart​ attack, what additional finding should the EMT be certain to assess​ for? A. Changes to the pupils B. Alterations in the blood glucose level C. Abnormal neurological changes D. Changes to the blood pressure

Changes to the blood pressure

If a patient told an EMT that one of his doctors is a specialist in treating problems with the​ skin, the EMT would know that the patient is referring to what type of​ doctor? A. Hematologist B. Gerontologist C. Dermatologist D. Cytologist

Dermatologist

Which of these​ hormones, if it was created into a​ medication, would most likely result in an increase of the heart rate if it was​ administered? A. Insulin B. Norepinephrine C. Epinephrine D. Antidiuretic hormone

Epinephrine

To minimize friction when the heart​ contracts, what structure secretes fluid​ lubricant? A. Atrium B. Pericardial sac C. Tricuspid valves D. Ventricles

Pericardial Sac

What term is used by the EMT when referring to the actual functioning and interrelatedness of the​ body's systems? A. Anatomy B. Anatomical position C. Physiology D. Biology

Physiology

What gland of the body helps to regulate circadian​ rhythms? A. Adrenal B. Pituitary C. Pineal D. Thyroid

Pineal

Which of these modifications you should use when caring for pediatric​ patients? A. Suction the airway for a longer period of time—20 to 30 seconds. B. The smaller tongue of the child allows you to easily insert an oropharyngeal airway upside down and rotate it 180° as you insert it. C. Place padding behind the shoulders and neck of an infant or small child to maintain neutral alignment of the neck. D. To prevent​ hyperthermia, do not cover the patient in shock with blankets.

Place padding behind the shoulders and neck of an infant or small child to maintain neutral alignment of the neck

When a patient is found lying on his​ belly, face​ down, this is referred to as what​ position? A. Recovery B. Prone C. Supine D. Lateral

Prone

If an EMT wanted to state what position the body was in when he​ arrived, given that the patient was found lying on his​ back, face​ up, he would use what term when communicating with other health care​ professionals? A. Lateral B. Supine C. Prone D. Trendelenburg

Supine

To cause the heart to contract​ normally, an electrical impulse must travel through the following structures in what​ order? A. The SA​ node, the AV​ node, the Purkinje​ fibers, and the bundle of His B. The SA​ node, the AV​ node, the bundle of​ His, and the Purkinje fibers C. The AV​ node, the SA​ node, the Purkinje​ fibers, and the bundle of His D. The AV​ node, the SA​ node, the bundle of​ His, and the Purkinje fibers

The SA​ node, the AV​ node, the bundle of​ His, and the Purkinje fibers

Which of these statements BEST uses the term​ "distal" in a​ sentence? A. The ankle is distal to the hip. B. The elbow is distal to the wrist. C. The shoulder is distal to the elbow. D. The nose is distal to the ears.

The ankle is distal to the hip

What occurs during normal and unlabored​ exhalation? A. The intercostals relax and the diaphragm contracts. B. The intercostals contract and the diaphragm relaxes. C. The intercostals and the diaphragm contract. D. The intercostals and the diaphragm relax.

The intercostals and the diaphragm relax

The basic function of the pulmonary​ system, known as​ "ventilation," refers to​ what? A. The exchange of gases across cellular and alveolar membranes. B. The movement of air in and out of the lungs. C. The monitoring of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the bloodstream. D. The rate at which the patient is breathing.

The movement of air in and out of the lungs

You arrive on scene for a patient who is unresponsive from a known drug overdose. Which of these statements BEST represents the mechanism leading to​ unresponsiveness? A. Unresponsiveness is probably due to failure of the cerebellum and drug overdose. B. Unresponsiveness is probably due to both cerebral hemispheres not functioning properly. C. Unresponsiveness is probably due to hypocapnia. D. Unresponsiveness is probably due to hyperoxia.

Unresponsiveness is probably due to both cerebral hemispheres not functioning properly

What division of the nervous system influences all activity of skeletal muscles and​ movements? A. Central B. Involuntary C. Voluntary D. Autonomic

Voluntary

The EMT is caring for a patient who sustained a workplace injury and assesses the​ patient's ability to move his arms and legs. Which body system controls this​ movement? A. Peripheral vascular system B. Integumentary system C. Endocrine system D. Voluntary nervous system

Voluntary nervous system

The portion of the brain that coordinates muscle activity and maintains balance through impulses from the eyes and ears is called​ the: A. cerebrum. B. medulla oblongata. C. cerebellum. D. vasomotor center.

cerebellum

Which of these factors is LEAST likely to affect the ability of a small child to compensate for respiratory​ problems? A. Children have lower metabolic and oxygen needs because of their smaller size. B. Infants and small children have fewer alveoli. C. A​ child's chest muscles are underdeveloped. D. The ribs are more pliable than an​ adult's.

children have lower metabolic and oxygen needs because of their smaller size

Which choice is an​ age-related change that affects the nervous system and​ senses? A. A decrease in the amount of cerebral spinal fluid in the skull B. Increased myelination of nerve fibers C. Difficulty perceiving the position of the body or its parts D. The necessity of holding items very close to the eyes in order to see

difficulty perceiving the position of the body or its parts

The ribs move downward and​ inward, and the diaphragm rises​ during: A. inspiration. B. inhalation. C. agonal gasps. D. exhalation.

exhalation

If an EMT was describing the location of a gunshot wound to the ED nurse and wanted to illustrate that the wound was toward the side of the​ chest, rather than the center of the​ chest, the EMT would use the​ term: A. medial. B. posterior. C. lateral. D. ventral.

lateral

The organ of the digestive system responsible for production of bile that helps to digest fat is​ the: A. spleen. B. small intestine. C. liver. D. gallbladder.

liver

The structure through which blood is filtered and wastes are removed is​ the: A. loop of Henle. B. calyx. C. ureter. D. nephron.

nephron

The part of the ulna that forms the bony prominence of the elbow is called​ the: A. acromion. B. olecranon. C. radius. D. carpal.

olecranon

The medical term that is used to refer to the palm of the hand​ is: A. plantar. B. distal. C. palmar. D. palomar.

palmar

The organ of the digestive system responsible for production of juices that aid in the digestion of​ fats, starches, and proteins is​ the: A. gallbladder. B. stomach. C. spleen. D. pancreas.

pancreas

During a CE​ class, the instructor is speaking about the normal interrelatedness of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how they affect the heart rate. The instructor is discussing an aspect of the​ body's: A. anatomy. B. physiology. C. pathophysiology. D. pharmacology.

physiology

One of the MOST important functions of the skin​ is: A. protecting the body from the environment. B. serving as a site for melanin production. C. producing vitamin A for the body. D. allowing the body to shed excess heat to the environment.

protecting the body from the environment

When the left ventricle​ contracts, it sends a wave of blood through the arteries. This wave of blood is called​ a(n): A. pulse. B. arterial ejection. C. arteriole ejection. D. diastolic wave.

pulse

The increased pliability of an​ infant's ribs and cartilage force the infant​ to: A. brace himself when rolling over. B. rely more on breathing through his mouth rather than through his nose. C. rely more on the diaphragm for breathing. D. rely more on intercostal muscles for respiration.

rely more on the diaphragm for breathing

What two electrolytes are shed through the skin during the regulation of water and electrolytes for thermoregulation in the​ body? A. Sodium and chloride B. Magnesium and sodium C. Potassium and sodium D. Chloride and potassium

sodium and chloride

Anatomic differences between pediatric and adult airways require​ that: A. treatment for respiratory problems be conducted the same without regard to age. B. you notify medical direction before treating an infant for respiratory problems. C. specific considerations are taken when treating the infant for respiratory issues. D. only pediatric specialists treat children.

specific considerations are taken when treating the infant for respiratory issues

The amount of air a patient breathes in and out with one regular breath is​ the: A. dead space. B. tidal volume. C. minute volume. D. alveolar volume.

tidal volume

What is one of the purposes for the way in which the individual vertebrae are shaped and arranged in the​ body? A. To protect the spinal cord B. To allow 360 degrees of twisting motion C. To produce red blood cells D. To allow the back to extend farther than it can flex

to protect the spinal cord

Sperm formed in the testes travel from the epididymis to the urethra by a hollow tube called​ the: A. vas deferens. B. seminal vesicle. C. prostate. D. bulbourethral gland.

vas deferens

When​ stimulated, the alpha receptors of the sympathetic nervous system result in which of these​ effects? A. Vasoconstriction B. Increased heart rate C. Relaxation of the bronchioles D. Decreased blood pressure

vasoconstriction

he mechanical process of moving air in and out of the lungs is​ called: A. oxygenation. B. respiration. C. ventilation. D. perfusion.

ventilation

The membrane that envelops each lung and is directly attached to the lung tissue itself is called​ the: A. pulmonary membrane. B. visceral pleura. C. parietal pleura. D. pectoralis membrane.

visceral pleura