On the human body proximal means:

Close to the point where and arm or leg is attached

Which of the following statements regarding a child’s airway is correct?

c. Very young infants can breathe only through their noses.

All of the following are functions of the skin, except:

producing sweat when body temperature falls.

What role does insulin play in the body?

It aids in the body’s use of glucose.

In contrast to veins, arteries:

carry blood away from the heart under high pressure.

the sections of the spinal column, in descending order, are the:

cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx

A patient is in the anatomic position when he or she is:

standing facing you/arms at the sides/palms facing outward.

Which of the following statements regarding the ribs is correct?

The 11th and 12th ribs are attached directly to the spine, not the sternum

Expiration (exhalation) occurs when ________.

the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax

The xiphoid process is the:

pointed structure at the bottom of the sternum.

when nerves send signals to the brain about what is happening to the body, the brain

sends signals to body in response to signals it recieves

The 11th and 12th ribs:

are classified as floating ribs.

Air is inhaled into the lungs when the diaphragm:

contracts and moves downward in the chest.

The circulatory system is responsible for:

pumping blood through the body.

Which of the following sets of vital signs is typical for an otherwise healthy adult?

B/P, 110/60 mm Hg; pulse, 70 BPM; respirations, 16 BPM

The primary function of the digestive system is to:

break down food into a form that can be carried to the body’s cells

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1
On the human body proximal means:
Close to the point where and arm or leg is attached
Toward or positioned on the back side of the body
A position that is closet to the body's midline
A position that is closer to the head than the feet
2
the structure that prevents food or liquid from entering the larynx is called the
esophagus
nasopharynx
oropharynx
epiglottis
3
Which of the following statements regarding a child’s airway is correct?
a. The child’s airway is smaller but less flexible than an adult’s.
c. Very young infants can breathe only through their noses.
b. An infant’s respiratory rate is somewhat slower than an adult’s.
d. Airway blockage is less likely to occur in small children.
4
When the body gets cold, the blood vessels ___.
elongate
stay the same
constrict
dilate
5
All of the following are functions of the skin, except:
producing sweat when body temperature falls.
protecting against harmful substances.
receiving information from the environment.
regulating body temperature.
6
What role does insulin play in the body?
It draws glucose from the body’s cells.
It aids in the body’s use of glucose.
It stimulates the liver to make glucose.
It breaks down and eliminates glucose.
7
In contrast to veins, arteries:
carry blood away from the heart under high pressure.
return blood back to the heart under low pressure.
carry blood away from the heart under low pressure.
return blood back to the heart under high pressure.
8
The spinal cord is a group of nerves that carry messages to and from the brain.
True
False
9
The bone of the upper arm is called the _________, and the bones of the forearm are called the _________ and _________.
humerus, radius, ulna
clavicle, ulna, radius
femur, tibia, fibula
radius, humerus, tibia
10
Factors that increase a person’s vital signs include
blood pressure medications
Young Age
athletic conditioning
excess body weight
11
the sections of the spinal column, in descending order, are the:
coccyx, sacrum, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical
thoracic, cervical, sacrum, lumbar, coccyx
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
cervical, thoracic, sacrum, coccyx, lumbar
12
A patient is in the anatomic position when he or she is:
standing facing you/arms to side/palms touching extremities.
lying down/ arms at the sides / the palms facing downward.
lying down / arms above the head / hands clenched in a fist.
standing facing you/arms at the sides/palms facing outward.
13
Which of the following statements regarding the ribs is correct?
The eight pairs of ribs protect the heart, lungs, liver, and spleen.
All 19 pairs of ribs are attached to the spinal column.
The 11th and 12th ribs are attached directly to the spine, not the sternum
The seven pairs of ribs attach anteriorly to the sternum.
14
This type of muscle tissue is found only in the heart ?
bone
Smooth
Cardiac
Skeletal
15
Expiration (exhalation) occurs when ________.
the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
air moves into the lungs
the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax
intrapulmonary volume increases
16
The respiratory system...
is responsible for taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide
all of the above
must work continuously to prevent death
consists of the lungs and air passages
17
The xiphoid process is the:
point where the 6th through 10th ribs are attached.
pointed structure at the bottom of the sternum.
portion of the sternum that attaches to the clavicles.
thick middle portion of the sternum.
18
when nerves send signals to the brain about what is happening to the body, the brain
send signals back to the body to obtain more sensory info
sends signals to body in response to signals it recieves
increases rate and depth of the breathing
takes lengthy period of time to interpret sensory signals
19
Which bones are in the leg?
Humerous, Ulna and Radius.
Femur, Fibula and Tibia.
Ribs, pelvis and spine.
Collar, pelvis and knee cap.
20
The fibrous bands that connect bones to each other are called...
Ligaments
Muscles
Joints
Tendons
21
The airway within the lungs branches into narrower and narrower passages called:
alveoli
red blood cells
capillaries
bronchioles
22
The major bones of the head include the:
upper jaw bone and skull
skull and facial
upper and lower jaw bones
skull and lower jaw bone
23
The spine consists of how many vertebrae?
34
32
33
31
24
The 11th and 12th ribs:
attach indirectly to the sternum.
attach directly to the sternum.
are classified as true ribs.
are classified as floating ribs.
25
What do white blood cells do?
Do nothing
Fight off infection
Kill you
Carry oxygen and nutrients
26
Air is inhaled into the lungs when the diaphragm:
contracts and moves upward in the chest.
relaxes and moves upward in the chest.
contracts and moves downward in the chest.
relaxes and moves downward in the chest.
27
The skin is a protective barrier against bacteria and viruses, unless:
it is too warm.
it is injured
when it gets wet
it is stretched too thin
28
The organ that delivers sperm to fertilize the female egg is called the:
Fallopian tube
Uterus
Penis
Ovary
29
A man has a fractured leg and is in severe pain. Which of the following would you expect to encounter?
Decreased heart rate
Decreased respiratory rate
Irregular heart rate
Increased blood pressure
30
Thinking, breathing, heartbeat, and digestion are central functions of the:
peripheral nerves
brain
spinal cord
spinal nerves
31
The circulatory system is responsible for:
pumping blood through the body.
producing oxygen-carrying blood cells.
enriching the blood with oxygen.
producing carbon dioxide in the body.
32
All of the following are functions of the skeletal system EXCEPT
supporting the body.
protecting vital structures.
excretion
red blood cell production
33
A man has a stab wound to the artery in the neck. Bleeding can be controlled if you apply pressure to the:
Dorsalis Pedis artery
Carotid artery
Femoral artery
Brachial artery
34
The _________ artery produces a pulse at the groin
radial
brachial
femoral
carotid
35
Which of the following sets of vital signs is typical for an otherwise healthy adult?
B/P, 80/50 mm Hg; pulse, 130 BPM; respirations, 30 BPM
B/P, 90/60 mm Hg; pulse, 110 BPM; respirations, 26 BPM
B/P, 110/60 mm Hg; pulse, 70 BPM; respirations, 16 BPM
B/P, 100/50 mm Hg; pulse, 90 BPM; respirations, 24 BPM
36
The wrist is distal to the elbow.
False
True
37
The shoulder joint is an example of a:
gliding joint
hinge joint
ball and socket joint
pivot joint
38
The primary function of the digestive system is to:
Remove solid waste
break down food into a form that can be carried to the body’s cells
Reabsorb water
Get rid of nutrients
39
The oxygen-carrying component of the blood is/are:
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
40
The term “anterior” refers to the:
front
side
top
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