"-ist" refers to: 

A. above normal.

B. pertaining to.

C. one who specializes in.

D. below normal.

       Ch 5: Pretest 

C. one who specializes in.

When talking to a patient or family members, what does the EMT need to remember to do?

A. Try to convince the family that there is no reason to go to the ED.

B. Speak in lay terms about the patient's condition.

C. Explain everything once so that transport is not delayed.

D. Use abbreviations whenever appropriate.

Ch 5: Pretest 

B. Speak in lay terms about the patient's condition.

Which of the following is TRUE about medical terminology?

A. EMTs should use complex medical terms whenever possible.

B. EMTs are not allowed to use or document medical terms.

C. EMTs are expected to know basic medical terminology.

D. EMTs are encouraged to know basic medical terminology, but it is not essential

Ch 5: Pretest 

C. EMTs are expected to know basic medical terminology.

If your patient is lying face up on his or her back, the patient is said to be in what position?

A. Anatomical

B. Lateral

C. Supine

D. Prone

Ch 5: Pretest 

C. Supine

Which of the following is considered a high-risk situation in which the EMT should be cautious about the use of abbreviations and acronyms?

A. When making study flashcards

B. While preparing for a recertification exam

C. During conversations with fellow EMTs

D. During a patient hand-off report 

Ch 5: Pretest 

D. During a patient hand-off report 

A patient would see a cardiologist for a problem with the:

A. bones.

B. heart.

C. stomach.

D. brain. 

Ch 5: Pretest 

B. heart.

Study of the function of the living body and its parts, or how the body works, is called:

A. psychology.

B. sociology.

C. physiology.

D. anatomy

Ch 5: Pretest 

C. physiology.

What is the MOST important reason EMTs should have a good grasp on the proper use of medical terminology?

A. It shows the patient that EMTs are well educated.

B. It is necessary to use in order to speak to physicians.

C. The profession requires it.

D. It allows clear communication with other health care providers.

Ch 5: Pretest 

D. It allows clear communication with other health care providers.

What is the meaning of the acronym "CPAP"?

A. Conductive paired alveolar perfusion

B. Combined pulmonary action potential

C. Circulatory perfusion assistance power

D. Continuous positive airway pressure

Ch 5: Pretest 

D. Continuous positive airway pressure

The study of the body's structures is referred to as:

A. pathophysiology.

B. physiology.

C. anatomy.

D. polyintegration.

Ch 5: Pretest 

C. anatomy.

Which of the following is a best practice for an EMT?

A. Explain medical procedures to a patient using acronyms.

B. Always use medical terminology around patients you are treating.

C. Know your anatomy and use its jargon when talking to family.

D. Resist the urge to use complex medical terminology when a simple term will do.

Ch 5: Pretest

D. Resist the urge to use complex medical terminology when a simple term will do.

Imaginary straight line divisions of the body are called:

A. physiological divisions.

B. geometric components.

C. positional placements.

D. anatomical planes.

Ch 5: Pretest 

D. anatomical planes.

Which of the following statements BEST uses the term "distal"?

A. The nose is distal to the ear.

B. The shoulder is distal to the elbow.

C. The ankle is distal to the hip.

D. The elbow is distal to the wrist.

Ch 5: Homework

C. The ankle is distal to the hip.

Your patient has bilateral femur fractures. This means that:

A. the femur is fractured lengthwise.

B. both femurs are fractured.

C. one femur is fractured in multiple places.

D. one femur is fractured. 

Ch 5: Homework

B. both femurs are fractured.

The study of the manner in which the parts of the human body work is called:

A. physiology.

B. pathophysiology.

C. anatomy.

D. pharmacology

Ch 5: Homework

A. physiology.

Which of the following is added to the beginning of words to modify their meaning?

A. Acronym

B. Root word

C. Suffix

D. Prefix 

Ch 5: Homework

D. Prefix 

The word part "brady-" is considered what part of a medical term?

A. Phrase

B. Root

C. Prefix

D. Suffix

Ch 5: Homework

C. Prefix

The part of a medical term that means "one who specializes in" is:

A. "-ist."

B. "-all."

C. "-neur."

D. "-ology." 

Ch 5: Homework

A. "-ist."

What is an MI?

A. Myocardial infarction

B. Massive implantation

C. Myocyte induction

D. Muscle index 

Ch 5: Homework

A. Myocardial infarction

In explaining a complex disease process to a patient, it is best to:

A. be as concise as possible by using medical abbreviations.

B. use language that the patient can understand clearly.

C. just draw a picture; otherwise, the patient won't understand.

D. talk slowly and make sure you explain in current medical jargon

Ch 5: Homework

B. use language that the patient can understand clearly.

In the lateral recumbent position, the patient is lying:

A. on the back with the lower body elevated.

B. face down on the stomach.

C. on the right or left side with knees flexed.

D. on the back with the upper body elevated.

Ch 5: Homework

C. on the right or left side with knees flexed.

When a patient is found lying on his or her stomach, face down, this is referred to as:

A. lateral.

B. prone.

C. supine.

D. recovery.

Ch 5: Homework

B. prone.

The transverse plane divides the body into what two halves?

A. Anterior/posterior

B. Medial/lateral

C. Distal/proximal

D. Superior/inferior

Ch 5: Homework

D. Superior/inferior

The "normal anatomical position" means that the patient is:

A. standing erect, facing forward, arms outstretched, palms backward.

B. lying on the back, arms down at the sides, palms forward.

C. standing erect, facing forward, arms down at the sides, palms forward.

D. lying on the back, arms outstretched, palms facing forward.

Ch 5: Homework

C. standing erect, facing forward, arms down at the sides, palms forward.

Which of the following structures is part of the digestive system?

A. Kidney

B. Hypothalamus

C. Bladder

D. Gall bladder

Ch 6: Pretest 

D. Gall bladder

If oxygen is not present in sufficient supply, the body will shift to:

A. differential metabolism.

B. aerobic metabolism.

C. anaerobic metabolism.

D. mitochondrial metabolism.

Ch 6: Pretest 

C. anaerobic metabolism.

The flap of tissue that is responsible for protecting the windpipe during swallowing is called the:

A. epiglottis.

B. carina.

C. uvula.

D. bronchi.

Ch 6: Pretest 

A. epiglottis.

The cervical spine is formed by:

A. five fused vertebrae at the pelvis.

B. five vertebrae in the lower back.

C. twelve vertebrae inferior to the neck.

D. the first seven vertebrae

Ch 6: Pretest 

D. the first seven vertebrae

A condition that reduces the number of oxygen-carrying red blood cells is:

A. polycythemia.

B. leukopenia.

C. anemia.

D. erythropoiesis.

Ch 6: Pretest 

C. anemia.

Why is it critical to manage swelling of the pediatric patient's airway?

A. Because of the rigidity of the pediatric patient's airway

B. Because of the small diameter of the pediatric airway

C. Because the child's tongue is unlikely to cause an airway obstruction

D. Because of reduced oxygen demand in children 

Ch 6: Pretest 

B. Because of the small diameter of the pediatric airway

The thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and gonads are part of the:

A. digestive system.

B. urinary system.

C. reproductive system.

D. endocrine system.

Ch 6: Pretest 

D. endocrine system.

Which of the following is part of the cranium?

A. Olecranon

B. Ischium

C. Patella

D. Occiput

Ch 6: Pretest 

D. Occiput

Which of the following is TRUE about respiratory anatomy in infants and children?

A. Infants and children rely less on the diaphragm to breathe than adults do.

B. The tongue of an infant or child takes up proportionally more space than an adult's.

C. The ribs are less pliable in infants than in adults.

D. The nose of an infant is proportionally larger than that of an adult.

Ch 6: Pretest 

B. The tongue of an infant or child takes up proportionally more space than an adult's.

Which glands produce the oil that collects on the surface of the skin?

A. Sebaceous

B. Adipose

C. Meissner's

D. Epithelial 

Ch 6: Pretest 

A. Sebaceous

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of perfusion?

A. When the heart can pump hard enough to allow blood to reach the heart, lungs, brain, and

kidneys

B. Adequate delivery of oxygen to, and removal of waste from, the tissues of the body

C. Adequate levels of blood reaching the cells of the heart, brain, lungs, and kidneys 

D. Adequate levels of oxygen reaching the cells for aerobic metabolism

Ch 7: Homework

B. Adequate delivery of oxygen to, and removal of waste from, the tissues of the body

Oxygen is transported through the blood by binding to:

A. potassium sites.

B. alveoli.

C. hemoglobin. 

D. white blood cells.

Ch 7: Homework

C. hemoglobin.

What is shock?

A. The inability of the body to circulate blood to its cells

B. The reaction of a patient to an irritant, causing the person to cough

C. The result of too little sugar being delivered to the brain

D. The decreased percentage of oxygen in all the tissues

Ch 7: Homework

A. The inability of the body to circulate blood to its cells

The state in which there is an adequate supply of oxygen to the cells and tissues of the body and waste products are

removed from them is known as:

A. hypoperfusion.

B. supraperfusion.

C. perfusion. 

D. hyperperfusion.

Ch 7: Homework

C. perfusion. 

What is the liquid portion of the blood called?

A. Plasma.

B. Electrolytes.

C. Electrolytes in solute. 

D. Platelets.

Ch 7: Homework

A. Plasma.

What type of metabolism occurs during the production of energy when there enough oxygen is present?

A. Differential

B. Aerobic

C. Anaerobic 

D. Mitochondrial

Ch 7: Homework

B. Aerobic

What structure within a cell contains the genetic blueprint for reproduction?

A. Mitochondria

B. Nucleus

C. Ribosomes 

D. Centrioles

Ch 7: Homework

B. Nucleus

Ambient air consists MOSTLY of:

A. carbon dioxide.

B. argon.

C. oxygen. 

D. nitrogen.

Ch 7: Homework

D. nitrogen.

What effect does the lack of oxygen have on the cell?

A. The body must utilize anaerobic metabolism.

B. The body increase ATP production.

C. The body decreases lactic acid production. 

D. The body shifts to aerobic metabolism.

Ch 7: Homework

A. The body must utilize anaerobic metabolism.

Decreasing the tidal volume will have what clinical effect on the amount of air available for gas exchange in the alveoli?

A. Greatly increase

B. Not change

C. Decrease 

D. Slightly increase

Ch 7: Homework

C. Decrease 

Multiplying the tidal volume by the ventilation rate gives you the:

A. dead space.

B. alveolar volume.

C. residual volume. 

D. minute volume.

Ch 7: Homework

D. minute volume.

Cardiac contractility refers to:

A. systemic vascular resistance.

B. the force of contraction.

C. the amount of blood that is ejected with each contraction.

D. how much blood is returned to the heart.

Ch 7: Homework

B. the force of contraction.

How do chemoreceptors aid in compensating for shock?

A. They sense increased cardiac output and release epinephrine to vasoconstrict.

B. They detect changes in blood pressure and send a message to the brain to vasoconstrict.

C. They detect changes in blood pressure and send a message to the brain to vasodilate.

D. They sense increasing carbon dioxide and hypoxia and stimulate the respiratory system.

Ch 7: Homework

D. They sense increasing carbon dioxide and hypoxia and stimulate the respiratory system.

What is the effect of hypoperfusion at the cellular level?

A. The cells produce too much oxygen to survive.

B. The cells cannot eliminate sugar.

C. Acids and waste products accumulate, damaging the cells. 

D. The cells accumulate fats and proteins, which take up too much space in the cell.

Ch 7: Homework

C. Acids and waste products accumulate, damaging the cells. 

Which of the following would you expect to see if a patient's body were compensating for impaired cardiopulmonary

function?

A. Increased heart rate

B. Hypotension

C. Hot, dry skin 

D. Decreased level of consciousness

Ch 7: Homework

A. Increased heart rate

Swelling that is associated with the movement of water into the interstitial space is called:

A. osmotic pressure.

B. edema.

C. diaphoresis. 

D. diffusion.

Ch 7: Homework

B. edema.

If your patient is in decompensated shock, you should expect the patient to:

A. be hypertensive.

B. have swollen feet and ankles.

C. be hyperactive. 

D. be hypotensive.

Ch 7: Homework

D. be hypotensive.

Which of the following is a sign of neurological impairment?

A. Uncontrollable shivering

B. Lack of urine output

C. Pale, diaphoretic skin

D. Altered mental status

Ch 7: Homework

D. Altered mental status

Which of the following is a sign that a patient's nervous system has become impaired?

A. Pupillary changes

B. Rapid speech

C. Sharpened vision

D. Hyperactivity

Ch 7: Homework 

A. Pupillary changes

A patient has a disease process that impairs the ability of the pancreas to produce insulin. This is a problem associated

with what system?

A. endocrine system.

B. digestive system.

C. respiratory system. 

D. cardiovascular system.

Ch 7: Homework

A. endocrine system.

The normal volume that an adult inspires during ventilation is approximately:

A. 500 ml.

B. 1,000 ml.

C. 750 ml.

D. 250 ml.

Ch 7: Pretest

A. 500 ml.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which fluid could be lost from the body?

A. Diaphoresis

B. Major burns

C. Rapid breathing

D. Tachycardia

Ch 7: Pretest

D. Tachycardia

An abnormally low amount of water in the body is termed:

A. dehydration.

B. euvolemia.

C. edema.

D. hypertension.

Ch 7: Pretest

A. dehydration.

Fever, tachypnea, and excessive sweating would likely lead to:

A. pulmonary edema.

B. disruption of the body's fluid balance.

C. increased blood pressure and decreased pulse.

D. increased urinary output.

Ch 7: Pretest

B. disruption of the body's fluid balance.

Which of the following is a medical problem that can affect the nervous system but is not directly associated with its anatomy?

A. Hypoglycemia

B. Lou Gehrig's disease

C. Stroke

D. Meningitis 

Ch 7: Pretest

A. Hypoglycemia

Disruption of nervous system communication is likely caused by:

A. myocardial damage.

B. fluid loss.

C. hypotension.

D. spinal cord injury.

Ch 7: Pretest

D. spinal cord injury.

To ensure adequate breathing, the patient must have both an adequate rate of ventilations and an adequate:

A. supply of nitrogen.

B. level of consciousness.

C. number of platelets.

D. tidal volume.

Ch 7: Pretest

D. tidal volume.

Which of the following is a sign that a patient's nervous system has become impaired?

A. Equal grip strength bilaterally

B. Round and briskly reactive pupils

C. Light touch felt in both feet

D. Visual or hearing impairment 

Ch 7: Pretest

D. Visual or hearing impairment 

The term "pathophysiology" means the study of:

A. the effects of cancer on the body.

B. changes in normal physiology due to disease or injury.

C. the effect of normal metabolic activity on maintaining the body's systems.

D. the pathway of normal metabolism in the body. 

Ch 7: Pretest

B. changes in normal physiology due to disease or injury.

A patient with pulmonary edema would suffer from:

A. too much blood flow causes too much carbon dioxide removal

B. inability to oxygenate the blood and remove carbon dioxide

C. slower and shallower respirations

D. hyperoxia, causing free radical damage to healthy tissue

Ch 7: Pretest

B. inability to oxygenate the blood and remove carbon dioxide

Which of the following is a sign that a patient's nervous system has become impaired?

A. Verbalizing complete sentences

B. Speaking in the patient's native language

C. Coordinated smile when asked to do so

D. Inability to speak clearly 

Ch 7: Pretest

D. Inability to speak clearly

Which of the following is essential for efficient production of ATP?

A. Argon

B. Carbon

C. Oxygen

D. Nitrogen 

Ch 7: Pretest

C. Oxygen

Which of the following is responsible for converting glucose and other nutrients into energy within a cell?

A. Mitochondria

B. Lysosomes

C. Nucleus

D. Endoplasmic reticulum

Ch 7: Pretest

A. Mitochondria

For adequate function, cells must have an adequate supply of oxygen, glucose, and:

A. lactic acid.

B. nitrogen.

C. lysosomes.

D. water

Ch 7: Pretest

D. water

Why should the patient who is in shock be administered oxygen?

A. Oxygen will help to lower the body temperature.

B. Oxygen helps to increase the blood flow through the lungs.

C. The vessels in the brain are dilated.

D. The patient may be hypoxic at the cellular level. 

Ch 7: Pretest

D. The patient may be hypoxic at the cellular level.

When a patient is compensating for shock, you may see which of the following signs?

A. Hypotension

B. Decreased pulses

C. Constricted pupils

D. Diaphoresis

Ch 7: Pretest

D. Diaphoresis

During shock states, cells often receive less oxygen. This is referred to as:

A. lactic acid production.

B. hypoperfusion.

C. aerobic metabolism.

D. edema development.

Ch 7: Pretest

B. hypoperfusion.

When a patient develops hypoperfusion, the skin will be:

A. pink.

B. jaundiced.

C. flushed.

D. pale.

Ch 7: Pretest

D. pale.

The inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body's cells and supply them with oxygen and nutrients is known as:

A. V/Q mismatch.

B. hyperperfusion.

C. hypoperfusion.

D. apoptosis.

Ch 7: Pretest

C. hypoperfusion.

Cells produce the MOST energy from:

A. anaerobic metabolism.

B. aerobic metabolism.

C. differential metabolism.

D. mitochondrial metabolism. 

Ch 7: Pretest

B. aerobic metabolism.

What division of the nervous system is activated when the body goes into shock?

A. Somatic

B. Sympathetic

C. Parasympathetic

D. Parietal 

Ch 7: Pretest

B. Sympathetic

Which of the following is most likely to cause an endocrine disorder?

A. Abnormal vital signs.

B. Severe infection.

C. cardiac dysfunction.

D. A hormone deficiencey.

Ch 7: Pretest

D. A hormone deficiencey.

Cardiac output is composed of:

A. blood pressure.

B. systemic vascular resistance (SVR) and heart rate.

C. blood pressure and heart rate.

D. stroke volume and heart rate. 

Ch 7: Pretest

D. stroke volume and heart rate.

What happens during normal perfusion?

A. Vessels constrict to maintain the blood pressure.

B. The diaphragm descends and the rib cage lifts to create a relative vacuum, causing air to rush into the lungs.

C. Blood from the left ventricle exerts pressure on arterial walls.

D. Oxygen and nutrients are delivered; carbon dioxide and wastes are picked up. 

Ch 7: Pretest

D. Oxygen and nutrients are delivered; carbon dioxide and wastes are picked up. 

What effect does sympathetic nervous system stimulation of the heart have on cardiac output?

A. The heart rate increases and the blood vessels dilate, increasing cardiac output.

B. The heart rate slows and the blood vessels constrict, decreasing cardiac output.

C. The heart rate and the strength of heart contraction increase, increasing cardiac output.

D. The blood vessels dilate and the bronchial smooth muscle relaxes, decreasing cardiac output.

Ch 7: Pretest

C. The heart rate and the strength of heart contraction increase, increasing cardiac output.

Which of the following is a serious complication of vomiting?

A. Hypertension

B. Tachycardia

C. Dehydration

D. Tachypnea 

Ch 7: Pretest

C. Dehydration

At what age does the "midlife crisis" typically occur?

A. Between 18 and 35 years of age

B. Between 41 and 60 years of age

C. Between 20 and 30 years of age 

D. After 65 years of age

Ch 8: Homework

B. Between 41 and 60 years of age

If a patient is 65 years of age, what stage of development is this?

A. Middle adulthood

B. Late adulthood

C. Elderly adulthood

D. Early adulthood

Ch 8: Homework

B. Late adulthood

Until how many weeks of age is an infant primarily a nose breather?

A. At least four weeks

B. About six months

C. About two weeks 

D. At least two years

Ch 8: Homework

A. At least four weeks

During what stage of development does self-esteem develop?

A. School age

B. Toddlerhood

C. Adolescence 

D. Preschool

Ch 8: Homework

A. School age

Which of the following is the major killer after age 40?

A. Renal failure

B. Heart disease

C. Appendicitis 

D. Pneumonia

Ch 8: Homework

B. Heart disease

What concept is developed from an orderly, predictable environment versus a disorderly, irregular environment?

A. Trust versus mistrust

B. Scaffolding

C. Bonding 

D. Temperament

Ch 8: Pretest

A. Trust versus mistrust

Typically, at what age will a child begin developing "magical thinking" and engage in play acting?

A. 24 to 36 months

B. 3 to 4 years

C. 12 months 

D. 18 to 24 months

Ch 8: Pretest

A. 24 to 36 months

If a full-term newborn weighs 2.5 kg at birth, this weight would be considered:

A. low for gestational age.

B. normal for gestational age.

C. high for gestational age. 

D. inappropriate to interpret as normal or not without knowing the baby's height.

Ch 8: Pretest

A. low for gestational age.

What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn immediately after birth?

A. 20 to 30 breaths per minute

B. 40 to 60 breaths per minute

C. 10 to 20 breaths per minute 

D. 30 to 50 breaths per minute

Ch 8: Pretest

B. 40 to 60 breaths per minute

The stage of development from one month of age to one year of age is referred to as:

A. adolescence.

B. childhood.

C. infancy. 

D. toddlerhood.

Ch 8: Pretest

C. infancy.

An infant's primary means of communication is:

A. crying.

B. grunting.

C. babbling. 

D. grabbing.

Ch 8: Pretest

A. crying.

What is the age range for a child in the school-age stage of development?

A. 3 to 5 years

B. 1 to 3 years

C. 6 to 12 years 

D. 0 to 1 years

Ch 8: Pretest

C. 6 to 12 years

At what age is a child considered to be an adolescent?

A. 12 to 18 years

B. 15 to 19 years

C. 9 to 11 years 

D. 11 to 15 years

Ch 8: Pretest

A. 12 to 18 years