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EMT Chapter 5

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
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

a)

proximal

b)

superior

c)

dorsal

d)

distal

2.

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

a)

distal humerus fracture

b)

proximal elbow fracture

c)

distal forearm fracture

d)

proximal humerus fracture

3.

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

a)

lateral

b)

medial

c)

midaxillary

d)

midclavicular

4.

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

a)

dorsal

b)

inferior

c)

internal

d)

superior

5.

In relation to the wrist, the elbow is:

a)

distal

b)

medial

c)

lateral

d)

proximal

6.

In relation to the chest, the back is:

a)

ventral

b)

inferior

c)

anterior

d)

posterior

7.

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

a)

Medial

b)

Posterior

c)

Palmar

d)

Anterior

8.

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

a)

Palmar

b)

Plantar

c)

Dorsal

d)

Ventral

9.

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

a)

apex

b)

base

c)

dorsum

d)

septum

10.

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

a)

flexion

b)

extension

c)

adduction

d)

abduction

11.

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

a)

medial

b)

proximal

c)

bilateral

d)

unilateral

12.

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

a)

 both of his lungs are expanding when he inhales

b)

both sides of his chest are moving minimally

c)

only one side of his chest rises when he inhales

d)

his chest and his abdomen are moving in opposite directions

13.

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

a)

Dorsal

b)

Supine

c)

Prone

d)

Recumbent

14.

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

a)

prone

b)

supine

c)

Fowler

d)

recovery

15.

A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:

a)

 is excessively thirsty

b)

 has low blood sugar

c)

 is unable to swallow

d)

urinates frequently

16.

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

a)

 she has frequent urination

b)

 she has excessive vomiting

c)

her respiratory rate is rapid

d)

 her unborn baby is very large

17.

The term “supraventricular tachycardia” means:

a)

a slow heart rate that originates from within the ventricles

b)

 a rapid 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 above the ventricles

18.

 The term “pericardiocentesis” means:

a)

a surgical opening made in the heart

b)

surgical repair of the sac around the heart

c)

the removal of fluid from around the heart

d)

narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart

19.

 Enlargement of the liver is called:

a)

nephritis

b)

hepatomegaly

c)

 hydrocephalus

d)

pneumonitis

20.

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

a)

hemostasis

b)

hemiplegia

c)

hemolysis

d)

hematemesis