Chp 4 EMR
A patient is not breathing and does not have a pulse. You suspect that this may reflect a problem with which part of the nervous system? A brainstem B spinal cord C cerebellum D cerebrum
A
You observe a patient straightening his leg. You identify this motion as which of the following? A extension B flexion C superior D proximal
A
You recognize that insulin is an example of a- A hormone B tendon C ligaments D red blood cells
A
The stomach is located in which body cavity? A cranial B thoracic C abdominal D pelvic
C
Which body cavity would you suspect as being injured based on the patient's statement about the ladder hitting his ribs> A radius B ulna C humerus D fermus
C
Which vertebrae would be involved if a patient experiences an injury to his neck? A thoracic B lumbar C cervical D sacral
C
Which of the following is the body's largest organ? A skin B brain C kidneys D heart
A
Which of the following occurs during expiration? A relaxation of the diaphragm B contraction of thee chest muscles C movement of ribs outward D expansion of the chest cavity
A
Which structure attaches bone- to- bone and is responsible for holding a joint together? A ligament B tendon C patella D coccyx
A
A patient has sustained a broken leg and is complaining of severe pain. Which nervous system is involved in a patient's response to pain? A autonomic B sympathetic C peripheral D parasympathetic
B
A patient is placed in the Fowler's position. You would expect to find this patient- A face- down on his stomach B sitting up slightly C lying flat on his back D on his back with his legs elevated
B
When describing the location of the kidneys in relation to the lungs, you would identify them as- A superior B inferior C posterior D anterior
B
When describing the patient's upper arm injury, you would identify it as which of the following? A lateral to the wrist B superior to the elbow C anterior to the ribs D medial to the sternum
B
Which body cavity would you suspect to be as being injured based on the patient's statement about the ladder hitting his ribs? A pelvic B thoracic C abdominal D cranial
B
Which process does the body use to produce energy? A external respiration B cellular respiration C ventilation D inspiration
B
You are checking the temperature of a patient and find it to be below normal. Which prefix would you use to describe this finding? A hyper- B hypo- C brady- D tachy-
B
You obtain a patient's pulse based on the understanding that the pulse reflects which of the following? A the amount of oxygen being delivered to the tissues B the blood being pumped to the body from the left vertical C the force of blood flowing through the arteries D the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the capillaries
B
What organs lie beneath the ribs that may be injured? Select all that apply. A stomach B lungs C heart D bladder E kidneys
B and C
What other structures would be involved with this system? Select all that apply. A liver B adrenal gland C ovaries D gall bladder E kidneys
B and C
Co- worker has problem with blood glucose for which she uses insulin. Based on the co- worker's information, you would suspect which body system as being involved? A circulation B respiratory C endocrine D digestive
C
You are called to a scene involving an infant who is having difficulty breathing. Which of the following is most important for you to keep in mind about the infant's respiratory system in contrast to an adult's respiratory system? A the trachea is wider but softer B the chest wall is more rigid C infants are nose- breathers D the respiratory rate is slower
C
You are providing care to a patient who is bleeding from a puncture wound. Which blood component would be involved in helping to stop the bleeding? A red blood cells B white blood cells C platelets D plasma
C
You find that a patient is not breathing. The patient's brain cells will begin to die within which time frame if the oxygen supply is not re- established? A 1 to 2 minutes B 2 to 4 minutes C 4 to 6 minutes D 6 to 8 minutes
C
A patient was involved in a motor- vehicle crash and is experiencing problems breathing, suggesting an injury to his lungs. Which body cavity would you identify as being affected? A spinal B abdominal C cranial D thoracic
D
The patient is lying on his back with his upper body elevated about 45 degrees. You would describe the patient the patient's position as which of the following? A supine B prone C anatomical D fowler's
D
You describe the elbow as being inferior to which of the following? A fingers B hand C wrist D shoulder
D
