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Health Science 1 Baseline

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 4hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the medical abbreviation BP stand for?

a)

Brain Pulse

b)

Body Pain

c)

Blood Pressure

d)

Bone Plate

2.

What is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?

a)
Wrist joint
b)
Elbow joint
c)

Shoulder joint

d)
Knee joint
3.

In medical terminology, what does the abbreviation HR refer to?

a)

Health Record

b)

Hospital Room

c)

Hormone Regulation

d)

Heart Rate

4.

What is the meaning of the abbreviation Rx in a medical context?

a)

Respiratory Rate

b)

Prescription

c)

Recovery Exercise

d)

Radiology Exam

5.

What muscle has two sections and is located on the upper anterior arm?

a)

Biceps Muscle

b)

Triceps Muscle

c)

I don't know

d)

Deltoid

6.

What is the term for distancing away from the midline?

a)

Lateral

b)

Superior

c)

Proximal

d)

Medial

7.

While taking blood pressure, the health assistant hears the first sound when the needle on the aneroid blood pressure gauge is at 130 and the final sound at 92. The 130 reading represents what pressure?

a)

Blood

b)

Systolic

c)

Diastolic

d)

Pulse

8.

In order to provide adult CPR, what is the correct rate and depth of compressions?

a)

Rate of 150-200 compressions per minute and depth of at least 2 inches

b)

Rate of no more than 60 compressions and a depth of at least 4 inches

c)

Rate of 100-120 compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches.

d)

none of the above

9.

Your fingers and toes are called your?

a)

Patellas

b)

Tibias

c)

Phalanges

d)

Femurs

10.

what is the law that protects patient health information?

a)

HIPAA

b)

ACA

c)

Inferior

d)

COBRA

11.

What should you do if a choking adult becomes unresponsive?

a)

Walk Away

b)

None of the above

c)

Begin CPR

d)

Give 5 chest thrusts and 5 Heimlich maneuvers

12.

A blood clot in the brain causes?

a)

Low blood pressure

b)

A heart attack

c)

An irregular heartbeat

d)

A stroke

13.

Match the pulses to their locations: side of the neck and often used in CPR

a)

axial

b)

carotid

c)

radial

d)

femoral

14.

Anaphylaxis is:

a)

An active ingredient

b)

An OTC medication

c)

An antibacterial medication

d)

A severe allergic reaction

15.

If air does not inflate the lungs when giving mouth-to-mouth breathing, you should:

a)

Re-tilt the head to assure an open airway

b)

Begin abdominal thrusts

c)

Continue giving mouth-to-mouth

d)

None of the above

16.

What are proteins used for?

a)
Proteins are only found in animal products.
b)
Proteins are used exclusively for DNA replication.
c)
Proteins are primarily used for energy storage.
d)

Proteins are used for catalyzing reactions, providing structure, and repairing muscle

17.

Which of the following locations can the liver be found located in

a)

Right Lower Quadrant

b)

Right Upper Quadrant

c)

Left Upper Quadrant

d)

Left Lower Quadrant

18.

Your two lower bones of the leg are your:

a)

Tibia and Ulna

b)

Tibia and Fibula

c)

Radius and Ulna

d)

Tibia and Patella

19.

DNR:

a)

Discontinue, discharge

b)

Ambulate

c)

By mouth

d)

Do not resuscitate

20.

A pulse rate below 60 beats per minute is bradycardia.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

A sprain is:

a)

A broken bone

b)

An injury to a ligament

c)

An injury to a tendon

d)

An injury to a muscle

22.

Referring to the upper part of your body?

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

distal

d)

proximal

23.

Antibiotics are:

a)

the bodies natural disease-fighting hormones

b)

used to treat viruses such as influenza

c)

used to fight bacterial infections

d)

what makes up the nucleus of the human brain cell

24.
The heart contains different types of tissue. What level is the heart?
a)
cell
b)
organ system
c)
organ
d)
tissue
25.

Anatomy is the study of?

a)

Animal behavior

b)

Structure of organisms and their parts

c)

Chemical compounds

d)

Atoms

26.

What is physiology?

a)
Physiology is the study of the functions and processes of living organisms.
b)
Physiology is the study of the chemical composition of rocks.
c)
Physiology is the study of the history of organisms.
d)
Physiology is the study of the structure of cells.
27.

What is considered a hinge joint in the body

a)
Wrist and ankle joints
b)
Shoulder and hip joints
c)
Finger and toe joints
d)
Elbow and knee joints
28.

How many bones are in the human body?

a)
206
b)
198
c)
210
d)
204
29.

Which of the following blood pressures falls in the normal healthy range?

a)

Diastolic 84 Systolic 188

b)

Diastolic 70 Systolic 110

c)

Systolic 136 Diastolic 76

d)

Systolic 210 Diastolic 118

30.

What are the functions of bones?

a)

Protect and Structure

b)

Mineral Storage

c)

Blood Cell Formation

d)

All of the above

31.

What are fats used for?

a)
Fats are primarily used for building muscle mass.
b)
Fats are only used for flavoring food.
c)
Fats are not involved in any bodily functions.
d)
Fats are used for energy storage, insulation, protection of organs, and absorption of vitamins.
32.

the term gastr/o refers to what part of the body

a)

heart

b)
liver
c)
pancreas
d)
stomach
33.

A pulse rate over 100 beats per minute, except in children, is________.

a)
arrhythmia
b)
bradycardia
c)
tachycardia
d)
hypertension
34.

If someone walks in with a stab wound, what should you do?

a)
Consult a doctor before making a decision.
b)

Remove the object only if the bleeding is severe.

c)

Do not take out the object.

d)

Remove the object immediately.

35.

HIPAA includes these basic guidelines: protect the patient from exposure of the body, knock and pause before entering a room, draw curtains or close door when providing care, and leave while visitors are with the patient.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

How deep should you push the chest of an adult when performing compressions?

a)
At least 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep.
b)
At least 3 inches (7.5 cm) deep.
c)
Only push until you feel resistance.
d)
At least 2 inches (5 cm) deep.
37.

When performing CPR, when should you switch positions to allow someone else to help with compressions?

a)

Every 5 minutes

b)

About every 2 minutes or after 5 cycles of compressions and 2 breaths

c)

After each set of 100 compressions and 2 breaths

d)

After each set of 30 compressions and 30 breaths

38.

Referring to the lower part of your body?

a)

inferior

b)

medial

c)

distal

d)

superior

39.

What bone is also known as your collarbone?

a)
clavicle
b)
sternum
c)
humerus
d)
scapula
40.

What are carbohydrates used for?

a)
Carbohydrates are used for energy production in the body.
b)
Carbohydrates are essential for producing hormones.
c)
Carbohydrates are mainly used for storing vitamins.
d)
Carbohydrates are primarily used for building muscle.
41.

What is the chemical compound mostly found in alcohol?

a)
Isopropanol
b)
Methanol
c)
Ethanol
d)
Butanol
42.

Should you call 911 before you start CPR or after you finish CPR?

a)
Call 911 after starting CPR.
b)
Call 911 before starting CPR.
43.

Why is medical terminology so important?

a)
Medical terminology is important for effective communication and accuracy in healthcare.
b)
Medical terminology is primarily for billing purposes.
c)
Medical terminology is only used by doctors.
d)
Medical terminology is not relevant to patient care.