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WorksheetsHealth Science Theory Spring final 2025
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 45mins
Infants are typically weighed in pounds and
milligrams
ounces
pints
inches
The purpose for measuring height and weight is to determine
the patient's overall health
the response to medications
growth rates in children
all of these
The ratio of weight to height is called what?
body weight
body image
metabolism
body mass index
A person who has a BMI above 25 is considered to be...
Underweight
Overweight
Obese
Highly obese
All of the following are health risks of obesity EXCEPT
Type II diabetes
hypertension
decreased cholesterol
Coronary Heart Disease
Which of the following statement describing 'prone' position?
Lying flat on the back
Lying on one’s stomach
upright position with one side of the body is touching the erect bucky
anterior side touching the table or erect bucky
Which of the following statement describing 'right lateral recumbent' position?
upright position with right side touching the erect bucky
lying down on the right side
right posterior side is touching the table or erect bucky
right anterior side touching the table or erect bucky
Which of the following statement describing 'dorsal recumbent' position?
lying flat on the back
lying on the stomach
one side of the body touching the bicky
posterior side of the body is touching the bucky
Patient’s head is elevated
Fowler's position
Trendelenburg position
Sims' position
Lithotomy position
The head is elevated to a 25 degree angle
Low Fowler's
High Fowler's
Semi Fowler's
Sims
Table or bed is positioned so the patient head is lower than the feet
Fowler's position
Trendelenburg position
Sims' position
Lithotomy position
The head is elevated to a 90 degree angle
Prone
Semi Fowler's
High Fowler's
Low fowler's
Paralysis below the neck; paraylysis of the arms and legs
paralysis
paraplegia
quadriplegia
hemiplegia
The head is elevated to a 45 degree angle
Semi Fowler's
High fowler's
Low fowler's
Sims
Loss or impairment of the ability to feel or move parts of the body
phantom pain
abduction
paralysis
hemiplegia
pertaining to the side
prone
lateral
medial
supine
"Good morning, Mr. Smith. It is time to reposition you to your left side. Is that OK with you?" is an example of how the CNA is promoting
Privacy
Resident's rights
Confidentiality
Safety
Pressure exerted on the walls of the blood vessels is termed
Hypertension
Vesicular pressure
Blood Pressure
Heart pressure
Blood pressure is used to determine
electrical current though the heart
function of coronary artery
if adequate blood is getting to tissues.
Speed of blood through veins
Blood pressure is recorded as
Hydrostatic /diastolic
Diastolic/ hydrostatic
Systolic/diastolic
Diastolic/systolic
119/79 mmHg
All of the below are factors that increase or decrease the blood pressure except for:
medication
exercise
heart disease
toothache
Person has a blood pressure of 140 mmHg/ 90 mmHg. How would you categorize their blood pressure?
Normal range
prehypertension
hypertension
hypotension
High blood pressure
diastolic pressure
systolic pressure
hypotension
hypertension
A diastolic pressure of 80 - 89
normal blood pressure
prehypertension
hypertension stage 1
hypertension stage 2
Fatima has blood pressure 183/81, what is Fatima's systolic pressure?
81
183
183/81
81/183
Low blood pressure
diastolic pressure
systolic pressure
hypotension
hypertension
What is the name of the artery that is located in the antecubital space?
Radial artery
Ulnar artery
Brachial artery
When does systolic pressure occur?
in the arteries when the right atrium is relaxed
in the arteries when the left ventricle is contracting
in the veins when the when the right ventricle is relaxed
in the veins when the left atrium is contracting
Which of the following is considered a vital sign?
Blood pressure
Sun burn
Amount of sleep
Hair color
Diastolic pressure occurs
in the arteries when the left ventricle is at rest
in the veins when the right atrium is contracting
in the arteries when the the right atrium is at rest
in the veins when the right ventricle is contracting
When taking BP, how do you note the systolic pressure?
when the first heartbeat is heard
when the last heartbeat is heard
as soon as you open the valve
once all air has been released from the valve
What is the first thing you should do when measuring a patient's BP?
Wrap the cuff snugly around the brachial artery
Gently close the valve
Inflate the cuff to 140 mmHg
have the patient sit quietly for 5 min.
What is a tonometer?
Instrument used to measure height
Instrument used to measure pressure in the tongue
Instrument used to measure pressure in the eye
Instrument used to measure pressure in the ear
When taking BP, how do you note the diastolic reading?
when the first sound is heard
when you release all the air from the valve
when the last sound is heart
when you first release the valve
Hypertension
High blood pressure.
Low blood pressure.
Normal blood pressure.
Irregular heartbeat.
Heart
Pumps blood through the body.
Filters toxins from the blood.
Stores oxygen for the body.
Regulates body temperature.
Hypo- Prefix
Means high or above.
Means low or under.
Means equal or balanced.
Means excessive or over.
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – used for someone not breathing.
Cardiac Pressure Regulation – a method to control blood pressure.
Chronic Pulmonary Rehabilitation – a treatment for lung diseases.
Cardiovascular Pulse Recovery – a technique for heart rate improvement.
Dehydration
Signs include dry mouth and dark urine.
Signs include excessive sweating and increased thirst.
Signs include frequent urination and clear urine.
Signs include headache and fatigue.
Seizures
Keep the person safe and stay with them, don’t hold them down.
Restrict their movements to prevent injury.
Leave them alone until the seizure is over.
Call for emergency medical help immediately.
Circulatory System
Moves blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body.
Filters waste from the blood.
Produces hormones for growth and development.
Regulates body temperature.
Bones
How many bones does an adult human body have?206 bones
205 bones
210 bones
201 bones
Largest Organ
Heart
Liver
Skin
Lung
Choking
Call 911; use Heimlich maneuver if trained.
Give the person water to drink.
Slap the person on the back repeatedly.
Leave the person alone until they recover.
Healthy Habits
Get enough sleep, eat nutritious foods, avoid too much sugar, and exercise regularly.
Drink soda and eat junk food regularly.
Stay up late and skip breakfast.
Only eat fruits and vegetables without any other food groups.
Teen Sleep
5–7 hours per night.
7–9 hours per night.
9–11 hours per night.
6–8 hours per night.
Lungs
Help you breathe and exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Produce hormones that regulate metabolism.
Filter toxins from the blood.
Store oxygen for later use.
Trick Question
Mirrors reflect color; technically, mirrors don’t have color!
Mirrors are always blue in color.
Mirrors can change color based on the light.
Mirrors only reflect black and white.
Skeletal System
Provides structure, protects organs, and helps you move.
Regulates body temperature and produces hormones.
Stores energy and aids in digestion.
Transports nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.
Exercise
Walking, stretching, and moving your body.
Sitting and resting for long periods.
Eating a balanced diet.
Watching television for leisure.
Burns
Use cold water, not ice or lotion.
Apply butter to the burn.
Use hot water to soothe the burn.
Cover the burn with a thick layer of ointment.
Kidneys
Filter and remove waste from the blood.
Produce hormones that regulate blood pressure.
Store urine until it is excreted.
Absorb nutrients from digested food.
AED
A device used to measure electrical activity in the heart.
A machine that helps restart a heart.
A type of medication for heart conditions.
A tool for performing heart surgery.
Stress Management
Use exercise, relaxation, or talking to someone.
Avoiding all responsibilities and tasks.
Ignoring stress and hoping it goes away.
Consuming excessive caffeine and sugar.
A sprain is:
An injury to a muscle
A broken bone
A severe headache
An injury to a ligament
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of arthritis?
Stiffness in joints
Chest pain
Joint pain
Reduced range of motion in joints
Paralysis is:
A partial loss of muscle strength
The ratings system for muscle strength
The process of measuring muscle strength
A complete loss of muscle strength
Which part of the stethoscope is "b" pointing to?
bell
biaurals
ear tips
tubing
A healthcare worker cannot do CPR on a patient that has a DNR
True
False
Marcus is a top sprinter on his track team. At a recent track meet, he twisted his ankle and is experiencing difficulty in performing some tasks. The team doctor examined him and referred him to a physical therapist. The PT works with Marcus to:
Do specific exercises to build strength in his lower leg and ankle
Take X-rays
Talk about how he feels
Do more splints on the field
If a patient on antibiotics begins to feel better, but still has several days of medication left, they should:
Continue taking the medication for as long as it is prescribed
Stop taking the medication immediately
Reduce the dosage for a couple of days and then stop taking the medicine
Stop taking the prescription for a few days and start again if the illness returns
Antibiotics:
Are used to fight bacterial infections
Are used to treat viruses such as influenza
Are the bodies natural disease-fighting hormones
Are what makes up the nucleus of the human brain cell
Which of the following blood pressures falls in the normal healthy range?
Systolic 136 Diastolic 76
Diastolic 70 Systolic 110
Systolic 210 Diastolic 118
Diastolic 84 Systolic 188
What is a new painless "vital sign" that measures the oxygen saturation in the body?
arterial blood gas test
pulse oximetry
lung diffusion
spirometry
What is considered the 5th vital sign (really a symptom)?
pain
temperature
medical history
blood pressure
A rectal clinical thermometer usually is marked with a blue tip and has a long, slender bulb.
True
False
The most accurate place to take temperature is in the:
groin
mouth
rectum
ear
While taking blood pressure, the health assistant hears the first sound when the needle on the aneroid blood pressure gauge is at 130 and the final sound at 92. The 130 reading represents what pressure?
pulse
blood
diastolic
systolic
Joe Bob is over 300 lbs, and has COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). He has difficulty breathing when sleeping, so he chooses to sleep in a recliner so he can breathe better. The medical term for this type of breathing is:
dyspnea
orthopnea
bradypnea
tachypnea
What word is another name for fever?
palpitation
pyrexia
hypothermia
auscultate
A respiration is one inhalation and one_________.
breath
exhalation
beat
degree
Match the pulses to their locations:
inner aspect of upper thigh
carotid
femoral
radial
Match the pulses to their locations:
at wrist and most commonly used to take pulse
carotid
femoral
radial
Match the pulses to their locations:
side of the neck and often used in CPR
carotid
femoral
radial
