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WorksheetsHealth Science 1 Final Review
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which organ is found in the buccal cavity?
cecum
esophagus
pylorus
tongue
Which structure is found in the abdominal cavity?
parotid gland
esophagus
intestines
palate
Laws that protect people who willingly give emergency care without accepting anything in return are known as:
Medical Immunity laws.
Citizen Responder laws.
Good Samaritan laws.
hold harmless laws.
What is the relationship of the arms to the body’s core?
distal
lateral
medial
proximal
Rose was eating her peanut butter and jelly sandwich at lunch when suddenly her friend began to experience difficulty breathing and severe itching. Rose remembered that her friend was allergic to peanuts. What action should Rose take next?
Help her friend administer an EpiPen because her friend is experiencing anaphylaxis and call 911.
Wash her friend's hands because her friend may have touched Rose's sandwich by mistake.
Tell her friend to go to the school nurse's office to be examined.
Give her friend 2 rescue breaths because she is choking.
In relation to skin, muscle is:
deep
lateral
medial
superficial
Which guideline will help ensure one's personal safety at an emergency scene?
Having a balanced diet and staying in shape in order have the proper endurance to provide medical care to a victim
Moving the victim to a comfortable position prior to providing care
Ensuring one's communication device stays fully charged
Taking the time to evaluate the scene before proceeding
In relation to the hip, the toes are:
distal.
lateral.
medial.
proximal.
When Kayla walks back into her house after playing in the snow, she notices the warmth from the fireplace, the smell of brownies baking in the oven, and the sound of holiday music. Which body system allows Kayla to have these experiences?
circulatory
endocrine
respiratory
sensory
Which body cavity has the most inferior location?
abdominal
cranial
pelvic
thoracic
Which abdominal region is on either side of the epigastric region?
hypochondriac
iliac
lumbar
umbilical
Which body cavity is included in the dorsal cavity?
abdominal
cranial
pelvic
thoracic
First responders have certain characteristics that help them work effectively. Which characteristic would be most beneficial?
providing direct care at an emergency scene immediately upon arrival
administering medication to victims on scene
controlling all responders at the scene
staying healthy and fit
In relation to the diaphragm, the location of the heart is:
distal.
inferior.
lateral.
superior.
Which structure is composed of two thin tissue layers that secrete fluids?
ligament
membrane
skin
tendon
Which muscle is located on the head?
gluteus maximus
external oblique
diaphragm
occipitalis
The thick middle layer of the hair shaft that provides strength and color is the:
cortex.
follicle.
medulla.
shaft.
What is the name of the soft area on an infant’s head where bone has yet to be formed?
cartilage
fontanel
foramen
fossa
The appendicular skeleton includes the:
bones of the spinal column.
bones of the skull.
bones of the arm.
ribs and sternum.
A patient presents uneven posture caused by an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. The most likely diagnosis will be:
kyphosis.
lordosis.
osteoporosis.
scoliosis.
When a gymnast performs a head stand, what characteristic of muscles describes what is happening to his chest and shoulder muscles?
contractibility
elasticity
excitability
extensibility
The second largest bone of the skeletal system, which attaches to the scapula to form a ball-and-socket joint, is the:
femur.
humerus.
radius.
ulna.
Which muscle is on the posterior aspect of the lower leg?
gastrocnemius
vastus medialis
sartorius
hamstring
Cindy has a dislocated shoulder. Her doctor has recommended six weeks of physical therapy. This will impact which function of the skeletal system?
mineral storage
hemopoiesis
movement
protection
The term atrophy means:
enlargement.
without pain.
sensation.
shrinking.
The outer covering of long bones is known as the:
diaphysis.
endosteum.
epiphysis.
periosteum.
The inner lining of long bones is the:
diaphysis.
endosteum.
epiphysis.
periosteum.
Which structure is an appendage of the skin?
adipose fat
epidermis
dermis
hair
Skin conditions caused by contact with allergens, frequent handwashing, or exposure to chemicals are classified as:
herpes simplex
athlete’s foot
dermatitis
acne
The matrix is the nail:
bed.
body.
keratin.
root.
Which disorder can be prevented by refraining from sharing towels and wearing shoes in the locker room?
herpes simplex
athlete’s foot
alopecia
acne
Which skin condition is commonly transmitted through sexual contact?
herpes simplex type 2
acne vulgaris
plantar warts
eczema
The innermost layer of the skin is the:
stratum corneum.
subcutaneous.
epidermis.
dermis.
Amanda is a teenage girl and shows signs of acne on her forehead and chin. It seems to be worse the day after playing sports. Which glands are working more at this time and most likely causing Amanda’s acne?
sudoriferous glands
sebaceous glands
endocrine glands
exocrine glands
What disorder does Preston have?
muscular dystrophy
myasthenia gravis
fibromyalgia
tendinitis
Which part of the nerve cell is specially constructed to transmit a message from one cell to another nerve cell?
myelin sheath
dendrite
neuron
axon
Which part of the kidney contains the functional units known as nephrons?
renal medulla
renal capsule
renal cortex
renal pelvis
A fifty-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with diabetes. The urinalysis revealed glycosuria, indicating that the patient’s kidney exceeded its threshold. Which process of urine formation was ineffective?
excretion
filtration
reabsorption
secretion
Which step of the urine formation process transports creatinine, hydrogen ions, potassium ions and some drugs from the blood to the collecting tubules?
elimination
filtration
reabsorption
secretion
As filtrate passes through the descending loop of Henle, which substance is reabsorbed in the largest amount?
chloride
potassium
sodium
water
The medical term for excessive urination is:
incontinence.
nocturia.
oliguria.
polyuria.
When a patient has problems with urinary incontinence, he/she may worry about which urinary function?
maintaining fluid balance in the body
passing urine through the ureters
filtering impurities from the urine
storing and eliminating urine
After digestion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins is completed, absorption of nutrients occurs in the:
large intestine.
small intestine.
stomach.
liver.
Faith routinely takes ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication for minor aches and pains. She begins experiencing epigastric pain between meals and early in the morning. Her doctor explains that she has developed a sore in the lining of her stomach. What is Faith’s most likely diagnosis?
irritable bowel syndrome
gastroenteritis
hiatal hernia
peptic ulcer
Keshia developed white patches on her tongue after taking a long course of antibiotics. Which condition is Keshia most likely experiencing?
strawberry tongue
strep throat
glossitis
thrush
Matt has a tumor that is causing difficulty with the transmission of visual messages to the brain. What structure is impaired?
optic nerve
optic disk
cones
rods
Which parts of the ear does the tympanic membrane separate?
pinna and ear canal
outer and inner ear
middle and inner ear
outer and middle ear
What is the window of the eye?
cornea
iris
retina
sclera
What role do saliva and digestive enzymes play in breaking down food?
elimination of waste products
absorption of nutrients
chemical digestion
physical digestion
Hyperopia is to myopia as:
farsightedness is to nearsightedness.
nearsightedness is to farsightedness.
glaucoma is to conjunctivitis.
presbyopia is to astigmatism.
The structure made of bone and cartilage in the nose that separates the nasal cavity into two nostrils is the:
olfactory bulb.
nasal septum.
frontal bone.
nasal polyp.
Anna is recovering from a fight with Arianne. Anna’s breathing is slowing down, her pulse is slowing, and she is fatigued. What part of the nervous system is responsible for these changes?
parasympathetic
cranial nerves
spinal nerves
sympathetic
The part of the brain located below the cerebrum is the:
cerebellum.
diencephalon.
hypothalamus.
thalamus.
Trey has symptoms of severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. At the doctor’s office, Trey had a lumbar puncture. His doctor is concerned Trey may have which disorder?
hydroencephalitis
cerebral palsy
meningitis
epilepsy
Michael got into a fight with Andre over his girlfriend. Michael’s heart rate increased, his palms got sweaty, and he felt a surge of energy. What part of the nervous system was responsible for these changes?
parasympathetic
cranial nerves
spinal nerves
sympathetic
Dr. Brown is checking Ashley’s patellar tendon reflex. What part of the nervous system is Dr. Brown assessing?
parasympathetic
cranial nerves
spinal nerves
sympathetic
Runners who eat pancakes and pasta before a race choose these foods because these foods provide extra energy from:
carbohydrates.
folic acid.
proteins.
iron.
The digestive organ responsible for elimination of waste is the:
large intestine.
small intestine.
pancreas.
stomach.
Which digestive structure is responsible for the physical breakdown of food?
salivary glands
large intestine
pharynx
teeth
The digestive system is also known as the:
nutrient absorption system.
alimentary canal.
elimination canal.
intestinal tract.
61. Anna has difficulty driving at night. What structure is impaired?
optic nerve
optic disk
cones
rods
Which structure is a hollow muscular sac?
bladder
kidney
ureter
urethra
The digestive prefix chole- means:
bile.
colon.
cyst.
green.
Which structure is located within the large intestine?
descending colon
duodenum
jejunum
ileum
A toddler has repeated episodes of otitis media. Which option would most likely be used to treat the toddler’s disorder?
appendectomy
myringotomy
rhinoplasty
stapedectomy
The term gastro means:
esophagus.
gums.
stomach.
tongue.
What is the medical term for taste buds?
alveoli
cilia
papillae
pinnae
The digestive disorder that may occur if a person abuses alcohol or Tylenol is:
cirrhosis.
constipation.
diarrhea.
ulcers.
Weston presented in the emergency department with abdominal pain and nausea after eating a meal that was high in fat. His symptoms indicate which most likely diagnosis?
gastroesophageal reflux
gastroenteritis
cholelithiasis
hepatitis C
Marshall went to the doctor due to a reddened, swollen, painful area on his eyelid. The doctor explained that he had developed an abscess at the base of an eyelash and recommended placing a warm, wet compress over the eye to promote drainage. What disorder has Marshall been diagnosed with?
detached retina
conjunctivitis
hordeolum
glaucoma
Joe has impacted ear wax in his right ear. What sensory disorder does he have?
sensorineural hearing loss
conductive hearing loss
tinnitus
vertigo
Which lobe of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movement?
frontal
occipital
parietal
temporal
The brain and the spinal cord are part of the:
autonomic nervous system.
peripheral nervous system.
central nervous system.
cranial nerve.
Maria is a 25-year-old female and is experiencing numbness and weakness in her legs. She also feels tingling in her hands. She is always extremely tired and often feels dizzy. The doctor is certain that she has a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. What is her probable diagnosis?
multiple sclerosis
hydrocephalus
meningitis
epilepsy
The membrane covering of the brain is known as the:
cerebral aqueduct.
choroid plexus.
meninges.
ventricles.
Menopause normally occurs between the ages of forty-five and fifty-five, but can be induced prematurely by which procedure?
oophorectomy
tubal ligation
mastectomy
Pap smear
Which lymphatic structures closely parallel veins?
lymphatic tissues
lymph vessels
lymph nodes
lymphocytes
Which hormone is most likely deficient for a teenage girl who has undeveloped breasts and an absence of her first menstruation cycle?
estrogen
insulin
oxytocin
testosterone
Which gland is posterior to the sternum?
parathyroid
pituitary
thymus
thyroid
