EMT - ALS Review

33 Questions | By Mpulley911 | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 127

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This quiz is a combination of quizzes from EMT advance life support classes and will be updated regularly.

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1.

The topographical term used to describe the location of the body parts that are closer to the median plane is:
- A.
  
  Lateral
- B.
  
  Medial
- C.
  
  Midaxillary
- D.
  
  Midclavicular
2.

Which of the following structures comprise different types of tissues that work together to perform a particular function?
- A.
  
  Cells
- B.
  
  Organs
- C.
  
  Organisms
- D.
  
  Body Systems
3.

The transverse plane divides the body into the:
- A.
  
  Cephalad and caudad parts.
- B.
  
  Anterior and posterior aspects.
- C.
  
  Dorsal and ventral aspects.
- D.
  
  Midaxillary and midclavicular lines.
4.

During your assessment of a trauma patient, you notice the presence of bilateral femur fractures. This means:
- A.
  
  One femur is broken
- B.
  
  Both femurs are broken
- C.
  
  One femur is broken in two places
- D.
  
  The lateral aspects of one femur is broken
5.

Which of the following MOST accurately describes the shock position?
- A.
  
  The head and torso are supine and thr legs are elevated 6" to 12"
- B.
  
  The head is elevated at a 45 degrees angle and the legs are elevated 8"
- C.
  
  The body is supine with the head down and the legs elevated
- D.
  
  The body is laterally recumbent and the head is lowered
6.

The sum of all the physical and chemical processes that produces energy on the body is called:
- A.
  
  Anabolism
- B.
  
  Catabolism
- C.
  
  Exabolism
- D.
  
  Metabolism
7.

The integumentary systems includes all of the following structures EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Skin
- B.
  
  Hair
- C.
  
  Fingernails
- D.
  
  Blood vessels
8.

Which portion of the spinal column articulates with the pelvis?
- A.
  
  Thoracic
- B.
  
  Sacral
- C.
  
  Lumbar
- D.
  
  Coccyx
9.

A patient was struck in the right lower anterior chest with a baseball bat. In addition to fractured ribs, you should be suspicious of injury to the:
- A.
  
  Spleen
- B.
  
  Liver
- C.
  
  Pancreas
- D.
  
  Stomach
10.

Following a head injury, a patient complains of double vision. This suggest injury to the ______ lobe of the brain.
- A.
  
  Temporal
- B.
  
  Frontal
- C.
  
  Occipital
- D.
  
  Parietal
11.

The sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves arise from the _____________ nervous system.
- A.
  
  Somatic
- B.
  
  Autonomic
- C.
  
  Voluntary
- D.
  
  Adrenal
12.

The thyroid gland is responsible for the:
- A.
  
  Release of TSH.
- B.
  
  Breakdown of glycogen.
- C.
  
  Production of glucose.
- D.
  
  Metabolic rate.
13.

A patient is found to have a high blood sugar level (hyperglycemia). What is the cause of this?
- A.
  
  Excessive insulin levels in the blood
- B.
  
  Decreased production of glucagon
- C.
  
  Deficient insulin levels in the blood
- D.
  
  Hyperactivity of the pancreatic beta cells
14.

White blood cells are also known as:
- A.
  
  Thrombocytes
- B.
  
  Erthrocytes
- C.
  
  Leukocytes
- D.
  
  Granulocytes
15.

The thick fibrous sac that surrounds the heart is called the:
- A.
  
  Pericardium
- B.
  
  Myocardium
- C.
  
  Epicardium
- D.
  
  Endocardium
16.

The two major veins that drain the head and neck of blood are the _______ veins.
- A.
  
  Vertebral
- B.
  
  Jugular
- C.
  
  Cerebral
- D.
  
  Cephalic
17.

Normal inspiration is the result of:
- A.
  
  Diaphragmatic relaxation.
- B.
  
  Air passively entering the lungs.
- C.
  
  Negative pressure in the the thoracic cavity
- D.
  
  Positive pressure in the thoracic cavity
18.

Relative to the wrist, the elbow is:
- A.
  
  Anterior
- B.
  
  Posterior
- C.
  
  Proximal
- D.
  
  Distal
19.

Combined, the various organ systems in the body form a/an:
- A.
  
  Cell
- B.
  
  Organism
- C.
  
  Tissue
- D.
  
  Organelle
20.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
- A.
  
  Temperature regulation
- B.
  
  Protection from the enviroment
- C.
  
  Tramsmission of information to the brain
- D.
  
  Production of antobodies to foreign organisms
21.

A fracture of the orbital bone is commonly referred to as a _________ fracture.
- A.
  
  Blowout
- B.
  
  Midface
- C.
  
  Lefort
- D.
  
  Basilar
22.

How many pairs of ribs are attached anteriorly to the sternum?
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  8
23.

The semilunar valves of the heart fundtion by:
- A.
  
  Preventing backflow of blood into the atria.
- B.
  
  Minimizing the forward flow of blood.
- C.
  
  Attaching to the papillary muscles.
- D.
  
  Preventing backflow of blood into the ventricles.
24.

Closure of the tricuspid and mitral valves occur during:
- A.
  
  Ventricular relaxation
- B.
  
  Ventricular contraction
- C.
  
  The diastolic phase
- D.
  
  Atrial contraction
25.

What is the function of a baroreceptor?
- A.
  
  Monitoring changes in arterial pressure.
- B.
  
  Sensing changes in arterial oxygen levels
- C.
  
  Monitoring the pH of cerebrospinal fluid
- D.
  
  Sensing the arterial level of carbon dioxide