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WorksheetsCardiovascular and Muscular System Concepts
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
A liquid medication is available in a concentration of 250 mg/5 mL. How many mg are in 1 mL?
25 mg
50 mg
20 mg
55 mg
This person is in the __________ position
Supine
Prone
Anatomical
Fowler's
This person is in the __________ position
Supine
Prone
Anatomical
Fowler's
What causes muscle soreness after exercise?
muscle hypertrophy
excess oxygen and decreased lactic acid
muscle atrophy
decreased oxygen and excess lactic acid
What medical term combining form relates to muscles?
tend/o
fasci/o
my/o
cardi/o
What is the PRIMARY function of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis?
Storing excess nutrients
Exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste
Maintaining posture
Perception of pain
Why do capillaries, despite their small size, play a crucial role in cellular survival?
They enable direct exchange between blood and body tissues
They prevent blood from flowing backwards
They allow for the fastest blood flow
They contain the most muscle
Why does blood in the pulmonary arteries differ from blood in all other arteries in the human body?
It is under less pressure
It contains more nutrients
It flows backwards
It carries deoxygenated blood.
What is the "lub" sound of the heartbeat?
Closing of the aortic and pulmonary valves
Opening of all heart valves
Closing of the tricuspid and mitral valves
Blood rushing through the arteries
You observe that a patient's finger tips turn blue during exercise
Excess oxygen in the blood
Poor oxygen circulation
Normal exercise response
Low blood pressure
What is the process of blood cell formation called?
Hemostasis
Homeostasis
Hematopoiesis
Hemolysis
Which of the following best describes the two main divisions of the skeletal system?
Anterior and Posterior Skeleton
Endoskeleton and Exoskeleton
Superior and Inferior Skeleton
Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
Which hormone stimulates red blood cell production?
Insulin
Heparin
Erythropoietin
Thrombin
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system
Support and protection
Body Movement
Production of heat
Blood cell formation
Which type of bone tissue contains red marrow?
Compact bone
Spongy bone
Periosteum
Endosteum
Which part of the eye contains the photoreceptors responsible for both color and black and white vision
Retina
Lens
Cornea
Iris
What is the purpose of the pupil's ability to dilate and constrict
To change the focus on objects from near to far
To help differentiate color
To regulate the amount of light entering the eye
To change the eye color
What is the correct sequence of structures that sound waves pass through in the ear?Ossicles → eardrum → cochlea → auditory canal
Ossicles → eardrum → cochlea → auditory canal
Eardrum → auditory canal → cochlea → ossicles
Cochlea → ossicles → eardrum → auditory canal
Auditory canal → eardrum → ossicles → cochlea
What is the function of the semicircular canals in the inner ear?
Sound amplification
Maintaining equilibrium
Converting sound to nerve impulses
Regulating ear pressure
How does the respiratory system help maintain homeostasis?
Gas exchange and blood pH regulation
Gas exchange and blood cell production
Gas exchange and heat production
Gas exchange and immune response
During exercise, breathing rate increases. Using what you know about cellular respiration, explain why.
The body needs less oxygen during exercise
Increased activity requires more ATP, causing increased need for oxygen
Exercise has no effect on oxygen requirements
Breathing rate increases due to decreased need for ATP and oxygen
What potential effects could happen if a person's epiglottis failed to function properly?
Breathing would become easier and more efficient
The voice would become louder and clearer
The voice would become hoarse and quieter
Increased risk for choking and lung infections
Evaluate why the respiratory system's relationship with the circulatory system is essential for survival.
They work independently to maintain homeostasis
The respiratory system filters blood for the circulatory system
The circulatory system provides surfactant to the alveoli
Neither system could fulfill its function without the other
Which medical term combining form relates to the heart?
Cardi/o
Nephr/o
Oste/o
my/o
What are the three types of muscle tissue found in the human?
Fascia
Skeletal, cardiac, smooth
Voluntary, involuntary, striated
Skeletal, cardiac, smooth
Which of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in organ walls?
skeletal muscle
striated muscle
scapular muscle
smooth muscle
Which way does the muscular system help the body maintain homeostasis?
Generates body heat
Gas exchange
Protection from disease
Blood cell production
What is the primary function of tendons?
Generate body heat
Control fluid flow
Maintain posture
Attach muscle to bones
Which body cavity houses the brain?
Spinal
Pelvic
Thoaracic
Cranial
Which body cavity includes the heart and lungs?
Spinal
Abdominal
Pelvis
Thoracic
Another word for front is
Ventral
Lateral
Proximal
Dorsal
The pinky finger is ____________ to the thumb when the patient is in anatomical position.
Medial
lateral
anterior
posterior
What is the primary reason healthcare workers must study medical terminology?
To communicate effectively and avoid errors
To understand ancient medicine
To improve their typing skills
To learn Greek and Latin
Why can't healthcare professionals rely solely on computer spell-checkers for medical terms?
Computers can be unreliable
Typing medical terms is very time consuming
Spell-checkers may not recognize medical terminology
Spell-checkers prefer abbreviations which may be on DO NOT USE lists.
What is the main part of a medical term called?
Prefix
Suffix
Combining vowel
Word root
What is the purposed of a prefix in medical terminology?
To end the word root
To change the meaning of the word root
To form the foundation of the term
To connect two word roots
What is an acronym in medical terminology?
A Latin word root
A long medical term
An abbreviation formed from the first letters of words
A combining form
Why are some healthcare facilities restricting the use of medical abbreviations
To make documentation longer
To save paper
To improve handwriting
To prevent confusion and errors
Which statement about suffixes is correct?
Not all medical terms have suffixes
Suffixes come before the word root
Every medical term has a suffix
Suffixes can only have one letter
If a patient weighs 70 kilograms, what is their approximate weight in pounds?
140 lbs
165 lbs
154 lbs
128 lbs
Which measurement is closest to 30 milliliters?
1 tablespoon
1 teaspoon
1 cup
1 ounce
Which system of measurement is primarily used by the healthcare community?
Imperial system
Metric system
US customary system
Household measurement system
Approximately how many centimeters are in 1 inch?
2.54 cm
2.32 cm
2.41 cm
2.45 cm
Convert 7:45 PM to military time
0745
1745
1945
1345
Convert 0330 to standard time
3:30 AM
3:30 PM
4:30 AM
4:30 PM
What is 2:15 PM in military time?
0015
1215
0215
1415
What is 0000 in standard time?
12:00 PM
2:00 PM
12:00 AM
2:00 AM
What is informed consent in medical practice?
Agreeing to medical treatment after being told all of the risks and benefits
Signing all medical documents without being told the risks and benefits
Following all orders from your medical provider
Getting a second opinion from another provider
