EMT: quiz2

The study of functions of the body is called:

The structure of the body is referred to as its:

The anatomical position is best described as a person:

An imaginary line down the center of the body that passes between the eyes and
extends down past the umbilicus is the:

The term that refers to a position closer to the midline is:

Another word for anterior is:

The preferred position for any unconscious non-trauma patient is:

The Fowler's position is usually achieved by raising the head end of the stretcher so that the body is at a:

This division of the
spinal column is subject to injury because it is not supported by another part
of the skeleton:

The pelvis is
commonly referred to as the:

The scapula and acromion are parts of the:

Inferiorly, the knee connects with the:

The body contains how many different types of muscle:

After inhaled air goes through he larynx, the next part of the respiratory system the air passes
as it moves to the lungs is the:

The chamber that pumps oxygen-rich blood out of the heart for distribution to the
rest of the body is the:

The largest artery in the body is the:

The pulse checked during infant CPR is the:

The blood vessels where gases, nutrients, and waste products are exchanged between the body's
cell and the bloodstream are the:

The component of the blood that has a primary function of carrying oxygen to tissue
is:

The pressure created in the arteries when blood is forced out of the heart is referred to
as:

The adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the organs and tissues of the body is called:

The central nervous system is made up of the brain and the:

The skin layer rich with blood vessels, nerves, and specialized structures such as sweat
glands and sebaceous glands is the:

The endocrine system produces chemicals called:

Body functions such as digestion and heart rate are controlled by the:

Gas exchange within the lungs takes place in the:

When the left ventricle is contracting, the left atrium is:

There are _____cervical vertebrae.

The thoracic
vertebrae are connected to the ribs.
True False

The femur and humorous
are examples of what type of bone?

What is the name of the hormone that must be present in order for glucose to enter the cell?

The sum of all of
the body's chemical processes is called:

_______ is a passive process.

All arteries carry deoxygenated blood:
True False

The stomach is located in the:

The ____ prevents aspiration during swallowing:

The primary pacemaker of the heart is:

The normal range in an adult's heart rate is:

The lower jaw bone is called the:

One major function of bone is NOT:

When you are
lifting a heavy object, most of the work should be done by the muscles of your:

For which reason should an urgent move be used?

The preferred device for carrying a conscious medical patient down a flight of steps is the:

One technique that can greatly reduce the risk of back injuries when lifting and
moving patients is:

Which of the conditions below is NOT one that permits the use of an emergency move?

When an
abbreviated assessment on a patient trapped in wreckage reveals that the
patient must be moved quickly, you would order a(n)

The technique
used when quickly removing a patient from a vehicle is called:

Unresponsive
patients without suspected spinal injuries should be placed in the:

The method that
should be used when moving a patient onto a long spine board is the:

The method commonly used to transfer a patient from a bed at home to a stretcher is the: