Chapter 7 quiz
Fowler's position is usually achieved by elevating the patients upper body to a. ? Angle
45 degrees to 60 degrees
The structure of the body is referred to as its
Anatomy
The major artery leading from the heart is the
Aorta
Body functions such as digestion, heart rate, and the activities of involuntary muscles are controlled by the. ? Nervous system
Autonomic
The blood vessels where gases, nutrients and waste products are exchanged between the body's cells and the bloodstream are the
Capillaries
Which spinal region is most prone to injury
Cervical
The clavicle is commonly referred to as the
Collarbone
The skin layer that is rich in blood vessels, nerves, and specialized structures such as sweat glands and sebaceous gland is the
Dermis
The pulse that is located in the foot is the
Dorsalis pedis
The endocrine system produces chemicals called
Hormones
The chamber that pumps oxygen rich blood out of the heart for distribution to the rest of the body is the
Left ventricle
The term that refers to a position closer to the midline is
Medial
An imaginary line down the center of the body that passes between the eyes and extends down through the navel is the
Midline
The adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the organs and tissues of the body, with the removal of waste products is called
Perfusion
The functions of the body, or how body systems work together, is known as
Physiology
The opposite of anterior is
Posterior
The lateral recumbent position is also known as. ? Position
Recovery
The scapula and acromion are parts of the
Shoulder
The central nervous system is made up of the brain and the
Spinal cord
The normal anatomical position is best described as a person
Standing, facing forward, palms forward
The pressure created in the arteries when blood is forced out of the heart is referred to as
Systolic
The body contains how many different types of muscle
Three
Inferiorly the knee connects with the
Tibia and fibula
The structure that carries air downward from the larynx to the lungs is the
Trachea
The elements of the blood that are part of the body's immune system and help to defend against infection are
White blood cells
