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Health Science I Midterm – Worksheet Questions

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which connective tissue stores fat cells?

a)

adipose

b)

cartilage

c)

ligaments

d)

tendons

2.

Which type of connective tissue allows muscle to attach to bone?

a)

adipose

b)

cartilage

c)

ligament

d)

tendon

3.

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?

a)

integumentary

b)

lymphatic

c)

muscular

d)

nervous

4.

Which organ is found in the buccal cavity?

a)

cecum

b)

esophagus

c)

pylorus

d)

tongue

5.

What is the relationship of the arms to the body’s core?

a)

distal

b)

lateral

c)

medial

d)

proximal

6.

Which abdominal region is above the hypogastric region?

a)

hypochondriac

b)

iliac

c)

lumbar

d)

umbilical

7.

Which body cavity is included in the dorsal cavity?

a)

abdominal

b)

cranial

c)

pelvic

d)

thoracic

8.

The lungs are located in which body cavity?

a)

abdominal

b)

dorsal

c)

pelvic

d)

thoracic

9.

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?

a)

concussion

b)

circulation

c)

choking

d)

cuts

10.

A first responder determines the scene is safe and approaches the victim. The next action step should be to:

a)

tap and shout to determine the victim’s level of consciousness.

b)

check the victim for signs of circulation.

c)

begin rescue breathing.

d)

call 911.

11.

When responding to a victim who is unconscious, the first responder assumes that consent is:

a)

active.

b)

expressed.

c)

implied.

d)

informed.

12.

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?

a)

Good Samaritan

b)

First responder

c)

Paramedic

d)

nurse

13.

Laws that protect people who willingly give emergency care without accepting anything in return are known as:

a)

Medical Immunity laws.

b)

Citizen Responder laws.

c)

Good Samaritan laws.

d)

Hold Harmless laws.

14.

In an emergency, the first action of the citizen responder is to recognize that an emergency exists. What is the second most critical action?

a)

activating the emergency medical services system

b)

taking the victim to the nearest hospital

c)

providing care to the injured person

d)

directing traffic around the scene

15.

Which individual successfully completed a state-approved emergency care training program?

a)

emergency medical technician

b)

medical assistant

c)

citizen responder

d)

first responder

16.

When first responders apply universal precautions, they treat all body fluids from victims as:

a)

bacterial.

b)

contaminated.

c)

disinfected.

d)

sterile.

17.

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?

a)

gout

b)

lordosis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

scoliosis

18.

The end of a long bone is known as the:

a)

diaphysis

b)

endosteum

c)

epiphysis

d)

periosteum

19.

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?

a)

comminuted

b)

compound

c)

greenstick

d)

stress

20.

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:

a)

bone deformity

b)

osteoporosis

c)

acromegaly

d)

myxedema

21.

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?

a)

mineral storage

b)

hemopoiesis

c)

movement

d)

protection

22.

The organs of the thoracic cavity are protected and supported by the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, and the:

a)

atlas

b)

clavicle

c)

scapula

d)

sternum

23.

A patient presents uneven posture caused by an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. The most likely diagnosis will be:

a)

kyphosis

b)

lordosis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

scoliosis

24.

The outer covering of long bones is known as the:

a)

diaphysis

b)

endosteum

c)

epiphysis

d)

periosteum

25.

Students often have poor posture while sitting at their computers. Rounded shoulders, head forward, and hunchback are symptoms that describe which condition?

a)

kyphosis

b)

lordosis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

scoliosis

26.

The appendicular skeleton includes the:

a)

bones of the spinal column

b)

bones of the skull

c)

bones of the arm

d)

ribs and sternum

27.

The inner lining of long bones is the:

a)

diaphysis

b)

endosteum

c)

epiphysis

d)

periosteum

28.

The term cranio means:

a)

cartilage

b)

rib

c)

skull

d)

wrist

29.

The second largest bone of the skeletal system, which attaches to the scapula to form a ball-and-socket joint, is the:

a)

femur

b)

humerus

c)

radius

d)

ulna

30.

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:

a)

carpals

b)

metacarpals

c)

metatarsals

d)

tarsals

31.

What type of joint is the elbow?

a)

ball and socket

b)

gliding

c)

hinge

d)

pivot

32.

David has uric acid crystal deposits in his joints and has pain in his great toe. These are symptoms of:

a)

rheumatoid arthritis

b)

osteoarthritis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

gout

33.

What is the name of the soft area on an infant’s head where bone has yet to be formed?

a)

cartilage

b)

fontanel

c)

foramen

d)

fossa

34.

The term cervic means:

a)

neck

b)

rib

c)

skull

d)

wrist

35.

Helen is an 80-year-old woman with stiff, painful joints caused by loss of articular cartilage. She suffers from:

a)

rheumatoid arthritis

b)

osteoarthritis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

gout

36.

A child with lymphocytic leukemia has a low red blood cell count. What function of the skeletal system is impaired?

a)

mineral storage

b)

hemopoiesis

c)

movement

d)

protection

37.

The shaft of a long bone is the:

a)

diaphysis

b)

endosteum

c)

epiphysis

d)

periosteum

38.

Major organs of the body are located within the skull, ribs, and pelvis. What function of the skeletal system do these bones perform?

a)

mineral storage

b)

hemopoiesis

c)

movement

d)

protection

39.

Bone forming cells are called:

a)

diaphysis

b)

fontanels

c)

osteoblasts

d)

osteocytes

40.

The axial skeleton includes bones of the:

a)

arm

b)

foot

c)

leg

d)

skull

41.

Anaerobic exercises performed over prolonged periods without adequate rest will cause a/an:

a)

increase in muscle atrophy

b)

loss of minerals in bones

c)

increase in blood sugar

d)

buildup of lactic acid

42.

Which large muscle is located on the back and is inferior to the trapezius?

a)

sternocleidomastoid

b)

gluteus maximus

c)

external oblique

d)

latissimus dorsi

43.

Which is a muscle on the posterior portion of the upper arm?

a)

deltoid

b)

trapezius

c)

gastrocnemius

d)

triceps brachii

44.

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?

a)

cardiac

b)

skeletal

c)

smooth

d)

sphincter

45.

Susan complains of chronic muscle pain. This is the chief complaint for patients with which disorder?

a)

muscular dystrophy

b)

fibromyalgia

c)

tendinitis

d)

Hernia

46.

Which muscle group is responsible for movement of the ribs in order to assist with respiration?

a)

external intercostals

b)

external obliques

c)

quadriceps

d)

pectorals

47.

The term algia means:

a)

fiber

b)

muscle

c)

nerve

d)

pain

48.

The term atrophy means:

a)

enlargement

b)

without pain

c)

sensation

d)

shrinking