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NCHSE Review

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
One of the characteristics of muscles is extensibility. This allows muscles to:
a)
consume oxygen
b)
contract
c)
react to an impulse
d)
stretch
2.
Which of the following is one of the properties of muscles?
a)
Excitability
b)
Antagonist
c)
Pronator
d)
Stability
3.
The walls of the heart are made of:
a)
cardiac muscle
b)
contractile muscle
c)
striated muscle
d)
voluntary muscle
4.
Where would you find a voluntary muscle?
a)
Attached to the femur
b)
In blood vessel walls
c)
Inside the heart
d)
Lining the stomach
5.
After you swallow food, what kind of muscle moves the food toward your stomach?
a)
Cardiac
b)
Skeletal
c)
Smooth
d)
Voluntary
6.
The tough, sheet like membrane that covers and protects muscle is:
a)
fascia
b)
a ligament
c)
a tendon
d)
periosteum
7.
What muscle movement occurs when you move your hand from an open palm to a fist?
a)
Abduction
b)
Adduction
c)
Extension
d)
Flexion
8.
When a muscle attaches to a bone, the end that does not move is the:
a)
insertion
b)
origin
c)
root
d)
tendon
9.
Of the following, what muscle is superior to the other three?
a)
Gastrocnemius
b)
Intercostals
c)
Sternocleidomastoid
d)
Trapezius
10.
Of the following, what muscle would do the most work if you ran five miles?
a)
Biceps
b)
Pectoralis major
c)
Quadriceps femoris
d)
Sternocleidomastoid
11.
What muscle is located above the waist?
a)
Deltoid
b)
Gastrocnemius
c)
Gluteus maximus
d)
Tibialis anterior
12.
Karina’s leg was in a cast for ten weeks. You would expect her leg muscles to experience some degree of:
a)
atrophy
b)
circumduction
c)
hypertrophy
d)
rotation
13.
What would cause a muscle contracture?
a)
Inactivity
b)
Overuse
c)
Pulling
d)
Twisting
14.
Which muscles are located between the ribs?
a)
Intercostals
b)
Internal obliques
c)
Latissimus dorsi
d)
Pectoralis
15.
Where is the latissimus dorsi located?
a)
Back
b)
Leg
c)
Neck
d)
Shoulder
16.
What disabling muscle disorder usually affects children?
a)
Fibromyalgia
b)
Muscular dystrophy
c)
Myasthenia gravis
d)
Strain
17.
What is the recommended treatment for a muscle spasm in the lower leg?
a)
Alternate hot and cold
b)
Pain medication
c)
Physical therapy
d)
Stretch the muscle
18.
What muscle is located in the lower leg?
a)
Gastrocnemius
b)
Gluteus maximus
c)
Trapezius
d)
Triceps
19.
Tetanus is caused by:
a)
a bacteria.
b)
a missing gene.
c)
an autoimmune response.
d)
muscle strain.
20.
What muscle injury is often caused by overstretching a muscle?
a)
Atrophy
b)
Dislocation
c)
Myopathy
d)
Strain
21.

Which area of the heart is likely damaged if the patient has a heart attack?

a)

Endocardium

b)

Myocardium

c)

pacemaker

d)

pericardium

22.

The heart is about the size of a/an:

a)

egg

b)

apple

c)

peanut

d)

pumpkin

23.

Stokes or “Brain Attack”

a)

Can be caused by a ruptured aneurysm

b)

Can be caused by a blood clot

c)

Can be caused by a myocardial infarction

d)

Can be caused by a ruptured aneurysm or a blood clot

24.

Your friend has pain, edema and redness in the lower leg. What would cause those symptoms?

a)

Congestive heart failure

b)

Myocardial infarction

c)

Leukemia

d)

Phlebitis

25.

Why is a myocardial infarction life threatening?

a)

Because a damaged heart cannot pump blood effectively

b)

Because a minor bump or fall could lead to internal bleeding

c)

Because it inhibits the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in body cells

d)

Because swollen veins lose elasticity which decreases blood flow to vital organs

26.

Which of the following disorders could be treated with chemotherapy, radiation, and/or a bone marrow transplant?

a)

Atherosclerosis

b)

Hypertension

c)

Leukemia

d)

Myocardial infarction

27.

What circulatory disorder could be diagnosed with an electrocardiogram?

a)

Anemia

b)

Embolism

c)

Fibrillation

d)

Hypertension

28.

Which of the following “cause-and-effect” statements is true?

a)

An arrhythmia causes an aneurysm

b)

Arteriosclerosis causes hypertension

c)

Leukemia causes phlebitis

d)

Varicose veins cause an aneurysm

29.

Jasmine is diagnosed with an aneurysm. What is wrong with one of her arteries?

a)

It is missing

b)

It is twisted

c)

There is a clot that is stuck.

d)

There is a weakness in the wall.

30.

A hematologist would MOST LIKELY treat someone with:

a)

a myocardial infarction

b)

an arrhythmia

c)

anemia

d)

varicose veins

31.

Anemia could be caused by a lack of:

a)

hemoglobin

b)

monocytes

c)

plasma

d)

thrombocytes

32.

Neutrophils and lymphocytes are examples of:

a)

erythrocytes

b)

leukocytes

c)

platelets

d)

thrombocytes

33.

If a person does not have enough erythrocytes, he/she would have difficulty:

a)

carrying oxygen

b)

clotting the blood

c)

fighting infection

d)

transporting antibodies

34.

If a person becomes dehydrated, what would there be less of in the blood?

a)

Erythrocytes

b)

Leukocytes

c)

Plasma

d)

Platelets

35.

In what type of blood vessel does oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange take place?

a)

Arteriole

b)

Artery

c)

Capillary

d)

Vein

36.

What type of blood vessel is the MOST muscular and elastic?

a)

Artery

b)

Capillary

c)

Vein

d)

Venule

37.

. Where does an electrical impulse go after it leaves the Bundle of His?

a)

Aorta

b)

AV node

c)

Purkinje fibers

d)

SA node

38.

What follows diastole?

a)

Fibrillation

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Phagocytosis

d)

Systole

39.

After blood leaves the right atrium, what valve prevents back flow?

a)

Aortic

b)

Mitral

c)

Pulmonary

d)

Tricuspid

40.

When blood leaves the left atrium, where does it go next?

a)

Aorta

b)

Left ventricle

c)

Pulmonary artery

d)

Right atrium

41.

What would happen if a small hole developed in the septum?

a)

Blood would move between the right and left sides of the heart

b)

Blood would not flow into the coronary arteries

c)

The blood from the pulmonary artery would enter the aorta

d)

The heart would stop pumping

42.

The heart is best described as a:

a)

filtration unit

b)

message center

c)

muscular pump

d)

storage chamber

43.

What is the primary function of mucus and cilia in the nostrils?

a)

Filtration

b)

Respiration

c)

Sound production

d)

Temperature control

44.

What structure is a passageway for both food and air?

a)

Bronchus

b)

Larynx

c)

Pharynx

d)

Trachea

45.

Where are the sinuses located?

a)

In the front lobe of the brain

b)

In the skull surrounding the nasal cavity

c)

Inside the nares

d)

Under the cheek bones in the subcutaneous tissue

46.

If your epiglottis were to suddenly stop working, what activity could be life threatening?

a)

Breathing

b)

Coughing

c)

Eating

d)

Walking

47.

The nostrils, larynx and trachea are all made primarily of:


a)

bone

b)

cartilage

c)

muscle

d)

tendons

48.

What structure connects the larynx to the bronchi?

a)

Bronchioles

b)

Oropharynx

c)

Pleura

d)

Trachea

49.

Where in the respiratory tract does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?

a)

Alveoli

b)

Bronchi

c)

Larynx

d)

Trachea

50.

Your lungs are divided into lobes. How many lobes do you have?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

51.

9. What does the pleura allow the lungs to do?

a)

expand during breathing

b)

trap dust and other particles

c)

Keep the alveoli distended

d)

Cough

52.

In the process of breathing, during what stage does the movement of the diaphragm enlarge the thoracic cavity?

a)

external respiration

b)

internal respiration

c)

expiration

d)

inspiration

53.

During cellular respiration, what happens to the carbon dioxide?

a)

It leaves the alveoli and enters the bloodstream

b)

It leaves the alveoli and is exhaled from the lungs

c)

It leaves the bloodstream and enters the alveoli

d)

It leaves the cells and enters the bloodstream

54.

Barbara has asthma and uses an inhaler when she starts to wheeze. The purpose of the device is to:

a)

contract blood vessels

b)

dissolve mucus

c)

enlarge the bronchioles

d)

liquefy secretions in the lungs

55.

12. If a person could not produce surfactant, his/her:

a)

Alveoli would collapse.

b)

Bronchi would collapse.

c)

Vocal cords would not vibrate.

d)

Epiglottis would close.

56.

14. MOST respiratory disorders are caused by:

a)

Infection.

b)

Lack of exercise.

c)

Heredity.

d)

Poor circulation.

57.

15. What is the best treatment for mild epistaxis caused by a bump in the nose?

a)

Pack the nose with gauze

b)

Compress the nostrils, elevate and tilt the head slightly forward

c)

Cauterize the bleeder

d)

Lay flat on the back, head back, and pack the nose with tissue

58.

What respiratory disorders are highly contagious?

a)

Emphysema and asthma

b)

Influenza and URI

c)

Laryngitis and pleurisy

d)

Sinusitis and epistaxis

59.

Mr. Arnold is a heavy smoker, has a chronic cough, bluish tint to his skin, and a barrel chest. He MOST LIKLEY suffers from:

a)

Emphysema

b)

Epistaxis

c)

Pleurisy

d)

Tuberculosis

60.

Sarah has a chest x-ray that shows she has tubercles in her lungs. What does that mean?

a)

She had tuberculosis in the past but has recovered

b)

She has a dormant form of tuberculosis that could become active if her resistance is lowered

c)

She has a history of an infection that is similar to tuberculosis & is immune to TB

d)

She has an active case of tuberculosis & is being treated with antibiotics

61.

What statement is true about lung cancer?

a)

It is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women

b)

Second hand smoke rarely contributes to the development of lung cancer

c)

The prognosis is good

d)

Treatment includes hormone therapy and blood transfusions

62.

What diagnostic test provides physicians with a direct look at the lining of the respiratory tract?

a)

Bronchoscopy

b)

Chest x-ray

c)

Pulmonary function tests

d)

Sputum culture

63.

All of the following are vital signs except...

a)

Temperature

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Headache

d)

Pulse

64.

Average temperature is ...

a)

100.4

b)

96.8

c)

98.6

d)

97.0

65.

The most accurate mode of taking temperature is...

a)

oral

b)

axillary

c)

rectal

d)

tympanic

66.

You check a babies pulse in the ______ artery.

a)

radial

b)

carotid

c)

brachial

d)

femoral

67.

A fast pulse is also called...

a)

tachycardia

b)

tachypnea

c)

bradycardia

d)

bradypnea

68.

The first "thump" you hear when taking a blood pressure is....

a)

the systolic blood pressure

b)

the diastolic blood pressure

c)

the lowest number

69.

High blood pressure is...

a)

tachycardia

b)

hypotension

c)

bradycardia

d)

hypertension

70.

How do you check respirations in a patient that is conscious?

a)

Touch their chest or watch the chest

b)

Listen for their breathing

c)

Look, listen and feel

71.

What is a "normal" blood pressure

a)

120/110 mmHg

b)

120/80 mmHg

c)

100/80 mmHg

d)

140/80 mmHg

72.

High blood pressure

a)

diastolic pressure

b)

systolic pressure

c)

hypotension

d)

hypertension

73.

A device used to measure the pressure against the arteries of the body.

a)

apparatus

b)

gauge

c)

sphygmomanometer

d)

millimeter

74.

lowest pressure against the blood vessels of the body. Measures between contractions

a)

diastolic pressure

b)

systolic pressure

c)

hypotension

d)

hypertension

75.

Pulse is defined as the pressure of blood pushing against the wall of the vein as the heart beats and rests

a)

True

b)

False

76.

A pulse site at the neck

a)

carotid

b)

temporal

c)

popliteal

d)

femoral

77.
Body temperature may be affected by
a)
mental status
b)
mood
c)
hydration
d)
behavior
78.

Which of the following is the normal range for pulse?

a)

60-100

b)

80-100

c)

12-20

d)

60-80

79.

Which of the following is considered in most health care agencies as the 5th vital sign?

a)

Blood Pressure

b)

Pain

c)

Pulse

d)

Temperature

80.

Which of the of the following measurements would you immediately report to the nurse?

a)

Blood Pressure: 112/36

b)

Pulse: 98

c)

Respirations: 18

d)

Pulse Ox: 100%

81.

Mrs. McFlurry tells you she is having difficulty breathing. Which of the following vital signs should the nurse aide measure:

a)

Respirations

b)

SPO2

c)

Pulse

d)

All the Above

82.

When assessing Mrs. Jefferson's pain level, she tells you that her pain is 8/10. What should the nurse aide do next?

a)

Tell the nurse.

b)

Give Mrs. Jefferson her prescribed pain medication.

c)

Ask Mrs. Jefferson where is the location of the pain.

d)

Ask Mrs. Jefferson why she is in pain.

83.

While ambulating Mr. Stokes, he tells you that he is feeling faint. After sitting him in a chair, the nurse aide should check his:

a)

Temperature

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Pulse

d)

Respirations

84.

People with amputations may experience:

a)

Chronic pain

b)

Phantom pain

c)

Acute pain

d)

Continuous pain

85.

Which is a good example of chronic pain?

a)

Spraining your ankle

b)

Migraine headache

c)

Stumping your toe

d)

Falling off your bike

86.

When should the nurse aide report a pulse ox to the nurse?

a)

86%

b)

60%

c)

90%

d)

95%

87.

When taking a respiration rate do all of the following EXCEPT

a)

watch the chest

b)

tell the patient to count

c)

count for one minute

d)

record respiration rate

88.
Vital signs are important because they...
a)
Are a requirement doctors must make for every patient
b)
Signify if your brain is functioning properly
c)
Are clues for diagnosing illnesses and diseases
d)
All choices
89.

What are the four main vital signs?

a)

Temperature, pulse, size of pupils, and respirations

b)

Temperature, pain, pulse, and blood pressure

c)

Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure

d)

Consciousness, temperature, pulse, and respirations

90.

Where is radial (wrist) pulse measured?

a)

On the pinky finger side of the patient's wrist

b)

Only on the left wrist

c)

In the middle of the wrist

d)

On the thumb side of the patient's wrist

91.
You count respirations for how long?
a)
1 minute
b)
5 minutes
92.

Respiration means _________________?

a)

one expiration

b)

one inspiration

c)

one inspiration and expiration

d)

hold breath

93.

Tachypnea means

a)

fast shallow breathing

b)

faster than normal pulse

c)

slow pulse

d)

slow breathing

94.

Difficult or labored breathing

a)

Dyspnea

b)

Dysphagia

c)

Tachypnea

d)

Hypothermia

95.
You assess a pulse of 24 for 15 seconds, what is the pulse rate for one minute?
a)
48/minute
b)
96/minute
c)
108/minute
d)
120/minute
96.
60-100 is the normal adult range for what vital sign?
a)
Blood pressure
b)
Pulse
c)
Respirations
d)
SpO2
97.
What is an example of a sign?
a)
bleeding
b)
dizziness
c)
weakness
d)
nausea
98.
What is an example of a symptom?
a)
nausea
b)
vomiting
c)
bleeding
d)
swelling
99.
What does palpate mean?
a)
to see
b)
to hear
c)
to feel
d)
to speak

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