EMT Chapter 5 Quiz
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The electrical impulse of the heart normally begins at the:

  • atrioventricular node
  • purkinje fibers
  • sinoatrial node (correct)
  • bundle of his
  • Each pelvic bone is formed by the fusion of the:

  • pubis and acetabulum
  • sacrum and ischium
  • ilium, ischium, pubis (correct)
  • ilium, pubis, and sacrum
  • The largest portion of the brain, which is commonly referred to as the ''gray matter,'' is called the:

  • cerebrum (correct)
  • brain stem
  • cerebellum
  • diencephalon
  • The supporting bone of the arm is the:

    <p>humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cervical spine is composed of _______ vertebrae.

    <p>seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:

    <p>foramen magnum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The axial skeleton is composed of the:

    <p>skull, face, thorax, and vertebral column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hemoglobin is a molecule that attaches to ________ and carries oxygen.

    <p>erythrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the abdomen?

    <p>spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most distal four spinal vertebrae, which are fused together, form the:

    <p>coccyx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anterior to the knee is a specialized bone called the:

    <p>patella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The femoral head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the:

    <p>acetabulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minute volume of a patient with a tidal volume of 500 mL, a dead space volume of 150 mL, and a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min?

    <p>5,600 mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of the upper airway?

    <p>creates sound from vocal cord vibration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The topographic term used to describe the part of the body that is nearer to the feet is:

    <p>inferior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the:

    <p>pulmonary veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The diaphragm is a unique muscle because it:

    <p>is both a voluntary and involuntary muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ fills the entire anteroposterior depth of the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen.

    <p>liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position?

    <p>prone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stimulation of the alpha-adrenergic receptors results in:

    <p>constriction of the blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bones of the forearm are called the:

    <p>radius and ulna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

    <p>transport a mature egg to the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following anatomic terms is synonymous with the word ''dorsal''?

    <p>posterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    • The heart's electrical impulse originates at the sinoatrial node, also known as the natural pacemaker.
    • Each pelvic bone is formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
    • The cerebrum is the largest portion of the brain, often referred to as ''gray matter.''
    • The humerus serves as the primary supporting bone in the arm.
    • The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae.
    • The brain connects to the spinal cord through the foramen magnum, a large opening at the skull's base.
    • The axial skeleton comprises the skull, face, thorax, and vertebral column.
    • Hemoglobin binds to erythrocytes to carry oxygen throughout the body.
    • The spleen is located in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the abdomen.
    • The most distal spinal vertebrae, fused together, form the coccyx.
    • The specialized bone in front of the knee is called the patella.
    • The femoral head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the acetabulum.
    • A patient with a tidal volume of 500 mL, dead space of 150 mL, and respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min has a minute volume of 5,600 mL.
    • One function of the upper airway is to warm and humidify inhaled air.
    • The term inferior refers to a body part nearer to the feet.
    • The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood via the pulmonary veins.
    • The diaphragm is unique because it acts as both a voluntary and involuntary muscle.
    • The liver occupies the entire anteroposterior depth of the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen.
    • An intoxicated person lying face down is described as being in the prone position.
    • Stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors results in constriction of blood vessels.
    • The radius and ulna are the two bones of the forearm.
    • Fallopian tubes function to transport a mature egg to the uterus.
    • The anatomical term dorsal is synonymous with posterior.

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