Chapter 5 EMT Quiz

​Question 1

A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a

fracture of the ____________ forearm.

Select one:

A. distal

B. proximal

C. superior

D. dorsal

Question 2

A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:

Select one:

A. urinates frequently.

B. is excessively thirsty.

C. is unable to swallow.

D. has low blood sugar.

Question 3

A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a:

Select one:

A. proximal humerus fracture.

B. distal humerus fracture.

C. distal forearm fracture.

D. proximal elbow fracture.

​Question 4

A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being:

Select one:

A. unilateral.

B. medial.

C. proximal.

D. bilateral.

Question 5

A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________ position.

Select one:

A. supine

B. prone

C. recovery

D. Fowler

Question 6

A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means that:

Select one:

A. both sides of his chest are moving minimally.

B. his chest and his abdomen are moving in opposite directions.

C. only one side of his chest rises when he inhales.

D. both of his lungs are expanding when he inhales.

​Question 7

A pregnant patient is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. This means that:


Select one:
A. her respiratory rate is rapid.
B. her unborn baby is very large.
C. she has frequent urination.
D. she has excessive vomiting.

Question 8

A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. Which aspect of his body has sustained the initial injury?

Select one:

A. Plantar

B. Dorsal

C. Ventral

D. Palmar

Question 9

After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient’s leg stops bleeding. This is called:

Select one:

A. hemostasis.

B. hemiplegia.

C. hemolysis.

D. hematemesis.

Question 10

An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body’s position?

Select one:

A. Prone

B. Dorsal

C. Recumbent

D. Supine

Question 11

Enlargement of the liver is called:

Select one:

A. hepatomegaly.

B. pneumonitis.

C. hydrocephalus.

D. nephritis.

Question 12

In relation to the chest, the back is:

Select one:

A. anterior.

B. inferior.

C. posterior.

D. ventral.

Question 13

In relation to the wrist, the elbow is:

Select one:

A. proximal.

B. lateral.

C. medial.

D. distal.

Question 14

Movement or motion away from the body’s midline is called:

Select one:

A. adduction.

B. flexion.

C. extension.

D. abduction.

Question 15

The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles.

Select one:

A. septum

B. base

C. dorsum

D. apex

Question 16

The term “pericardiocentesis” means:

Select one:

A. narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart.

B. surgical repair of the sac around the heart.

C. a surgical opening made in the heart.

D. the removal of fluid from around the heart.

Question 17

The term “supraventricular tachycardia” means:

Select one:

A. a rapid heart rate that originates from above the ventricles.

B. a slow heart rate that originates from within the ventricles.

C. a slow heart rate that originates from above the ventricles.

D. a rapid heart rate that originates from within the ventricles.

Question 18

The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline of the body is:

Select one:

A. midclavicular.

B. medial.

C. lateral.

D. midaxillary.

Question 19

The topographic term used to describe the parts of the body that are nearer to the feet is:

Select one:

A. dorsal.

B. internal.

C. inferior.

D. superior.

Question 20

Which of the following anatomic terms is synonymous with the word “dorsal”?

Select one:

A. Medial

B. Anterior

C. Palmar

D. Posterior