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WorksheetsEMT Chapter 5
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
proximal
superior
dorsal
distal
A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a:
distal humerus fracture
proximal elbow fracture
distal forearm fracture
proximal humerus fracture
The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline of the body is:
lateral
medial
midaxillary
midclavicular
The topographic term used to describe the parts of the body that are nearer to the feet is:
dorsal
inferior
internal
superior
In relation to the wrist, the elbow is:
distal
medial
lateral
proximal
In relation to the chest, the back is:
ventral
inferior
anterior
posterior
Which of the following anatomic terms is synonymous with the word “dorsal”?
Medial
Posterior
Palmar
Anterior
A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. Which aspect of his body has sustained the initial injury?
Palmar
Plantar
Dorsal
Ventral
The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles
apex
base
dorsum
septum
Movement or motion away from the body’s midline is called:
flexion
extension
adduction
abduction
A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being:
medial
proximal
bilateral
unilateral
A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means that:
both of his lungs are expanding when he inhales
both sides of his chest are moving minimally
only one side of his chest rises when he inhales
his chest and his abdomen are moving in opposite directions
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body’s position?
Dorsal
Supine
Prone
Recumbent
A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________ position
prone
supine
Fowler
recovery
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she:
is excessively thirsty
has low blood sugar
is unable to swallow
urinates frequently
A pregnant patient is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. This means that:
she has frequent urination
she has excessive vomiting
her respiratory rate is rapid
her unborn baby is very large
The term “supraventricular tachycardia” means:
a slow heart rate that originates from within the ventricles
a rapid heart rate that originates from within the ventricles
a slow heart rate that originates from above the ventricles
a rapid heart rate that originates from above the ventricles
The term “pericardiocentesis” means:
a surgical opening made in the heart
surgical repair of the sac around the heart
the removal of fluid from around the heart
narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart
Enlargement of the liver is called:
nephritis
hepatomegaly
hydrocephalus
pneumonitis
After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient’s leg stops bleeding. This is called:
hemostasis
hemiplegia
hemolysis
hematemesis
