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WorksheetsHealth Science I Midterm – Worksheet Questions
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which connective tissue stores fat cells?
adipose
cartilage
ligaments
tendons
Which type of connective tissue allows muscle to attach to bone?
adipose
cartilage
ligament
tendon
An individual was in a car accident. Due to the nature of her severe injuries, the trauma surgeon performed a splenectomy. Removing Melanie’s spleen will affect which body system?
integumentary
lymphatic
muscular
nervous
Which organ is found in the buccal cavity?
cecum
esophagus
pylorus
tongue
What is the relationship of the arms to the body’s core?
distal
lateral
medial
proximal
Which abdominal region is above the hypogastric region?
hypochondriac
iliac
lumbar
umbilical
Which body cavity is included in the dorsal cavity?
abdominal
cranial
pelvic
thoracic
The lungs are located in which body cavity?
abdominal
dorsal
pelvic
thoracic
After activating the Emergency Management System for an unconscious adult, the first responder assesses the victim’s ABCs. What does the C stand for in this evaluation process?
concussion
circulation
choking
cuts
A first responder determines the scene is safe and approaches the victim. The next action step should be to:
tap and shout to determine the victim’s level of consciousness.
check the victim for signs of circulation.
begin rescue breathing.
call 911.
When responding to a victim who is unconscious, the first responder assumes that consent is:
active.
expressed.
implied.
informed.
Which individual, trained in emergency care, is the link between the citizen who recognizes an emergency and advanced out-of-hospital care provided by medical professionals?
Good Samaritan
First responder
Paramedic
nurse
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.
In an emergency, the first action of the citizen responder is to recognize that an emergency exists. What is the second most critical action?
activating the emergency medical services system
taking the victim to the nearest hospital
providing care to the injured person
directing traffic around the scene
Which individual successfully completed a state-approved emergency care training program?
emergency medical technician
medical assistant
citizen responder
first responder
When first responders apply universal precautions, they treat all body fluids from victims as:
bacterial.
contaminated.
disinfected.
sterile.
A grandmother suffered a fracture and complains that she is shorter than all her sisters. She used to be the tallest. What disorder would explain this condition?
gout
lordosis
osteoporosis
scoliosis
The end of a long bone is known as the:
diaphysis
endosteum
epiphysis
periosteum
An individual fell on an outstretched arm while running outside. The fracture caused the bone to break through the skin. What type of fracture does the individual have?
comminuted
compound
greenstick
stress
A 76-year-old female was transported to the hospital following a fall. Upon examination, it was determined that she sustained a fracture to the head of her femur. This injury is most likely related to:
bone deformity
osteoporosis
acromegaly
myxedema
An anorexic gymnast is suffering from malnutrition. Her calcium level is low, and she has suffered from recent fractures. What function of the skeletal system is impaired?
mineral storage
hemopoiesis
movement
protection
The organs of the thoracic cavity are protected and supported by the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, and the:
atlas
clavicle
scapula
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
The outer covering of long bones is known as the:
diaphysis
endosteum
epiphysis
periosteum
Students often have poor posture while sitting at their computers. Rounded shoulders, head forward, and hunchback are symptoms that describe which condition?
kyphosis
lordosis
osteoporosis
scoliosis
The appendicular skeleton includes the:
bones of the spinal column
bones of the skull
bones of the arm
ribs and sternum
The inner lining of long bones is the:
diaphysis
endosteum
epiphysis
periosteum
The term cranio means:
cartilage
rib
skull
wrist
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
The wrist is composed of eight small bones arranged in two rows and held together by ligaments. This arrangement allows for great mobility and wrist flexion. These small bones are called:
carpals
metacarpals
metatarsals
tarsals
What type of joint is the elbow?
ball and socket
gliding
hinge
pivot
David has uric acid crystal deposits in his joints and has pain in his great toe. These are symptoms of:
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
osteoporosis
gout
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 term cervic means:
neck
rib
skull
wrist
Helen is an 80-year-old woman with stiff, painful joints caused by loss of articular cartilage. She suffers from:
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
osteoporosis
gout
A child with lymphocytic leukemia has a low red blood cell count. What function of the skeletal system is impaired?
mineral storage
hemopoiesis
movement
protection
The shaft of a long bone is the:
diaphysis
endosteum
epiphysis
periosteum
Major organs of the body are located within the skull, ribs, and pelvis. What function of the skeletal system do these bones perform?
mineral storage
hemopoiesis
movement
protection
Bone forming cells are called:
diaphysis
fontanels
osteoblasts
osteocytes
The axial skeleton includes bones of the:
arm
foot
leg
skull
Anaerobic exercises performed over prolonged periods without adequate rest will cause a/an:
increase in muscle atrophy
loss of minerals in bones
increase in blood sugar
buildup of lactic acid
Which large muscle is located on the back and is inferior to the trapezius?
sternocleidomastoid
gluteus maximus
external oblique
latissimus dorsi
Which is a muscle on the posterior portion of the upper arm?
deltoid
trapezius
gastrocnemius
triceps brachii
Circular muscles are found in areas of the body where the passage of substances must be controlled. These muscles are found in the openings between the esophagus and stomach as well as in the anus, urethra, and mouth. What is this type of muscle called?
cardiac
skeletal
smooth
sphincter
Susan complains of chronic muscle pain. This is the chief complaint for patients with which disorder?
muscular dystrophy
fibromyalgia
tendinitis
Hernia
Which muscle group is responsible for movement of the ribs in order to assist with respiration?
external intercostals
external obliques
quadriceps
pectorals
The term algia means:
fiber
muscle
nerve
pain
The term atrophy means:
enlargement
without pain
sensation
shrinking
