Tissues
Directional Terms/Cavities
Emergencies
Skeletal
Muscular
100

Which structure is composed of two thin tissue layers that secrete fluids?

Membrane

100

Which shoulder muscle is superior and proximal to the triceps brachii?

deltoid 

100

A victim with internal bleeding has a weak and rapid pulse. He may develop what condition?

shock

100

Helen is an 80-year-old woman with stiff, painful joints caused by loss of articular cartilage. She suffers from:

Osteoarthritis

100

Mary has had muscle pain and fatigue for over three months. Her doctor prescribed treatment for her symptoms. Mary’s diagnosis is most likely:

Fibromyalgia

200

Which type of connective tissue allows muscle to attach to bone?

Tendon

200

In relation to the spine, the kidneys are:

Lateral

200

What is the top priority for first responders on the scene of an accident?


Personal safety

200

The wrist is composed of eight small bones arranged in two rows and held together by ligaments. This arrangement allows for great mobility and wrist flexion. These small bones are called:

Carpals

200

During the first basketball practice of the season, Jake begins experiencing muscle cramps and has to stop and rest for a few minutes. Jake understands that he is having these cramps due to a build-up of lactic acid in the muscles caused by:

muscle fatigue

300

Which structure contains a similar group of cells that work together to perform a function?


Tissue

300

Which body cavity is included in the dorsal cavity?

spinal/cranial 

300

Which link of the chain of survival provides treatment to a victim by paramedics or highly trained medical personnel?

early advanced care

300

Lindsey is eight months pregnant and complains of lower back pain. She has an exaggerated lumbar curve. What type of abnormal spinal curvature is she experiencing?

lordosis

300

It is very cold while Sam is waiting at the bus stop. His mom tells him to run in place or jump up and down until the bus arrives. Which function of the muscular system is being used?

Body Heat

400

Which type of tissue protects the body by covering internal and external surfaces and producing secretions?

Epithelial 

400

Sydney made an incision into a gummy bear. When she made the incision, the anterior (front) portion of the gummy bear separated from the posterior (back) portion of the gummy bear. Which plane was the incision made through?

Coronal 

400

A first responder determines the scene is safe and approaches the victim. The next action step should be to:

tap and shout to determine the victim’s level of consciousness

400

An anorexic gymnast is suffering from malnutrition. Her calcium level is low, and she has suffered from recent fractures. What function of the skeletal system is impaired?

mineral storage

400

Which autoimmune disorder of the muscular system is characterized by fluctuating weakness around the eyes, difficulty chewing, and difficulty swallowing?

myasthenia gravis

500

Melanie was in a car accident. Due to the nature of her severe injuries, the trauma surgeon performed a splenectomy. Removing Melanie’s spleen will affect which body system?

Lymphatic

500

What is the relationship of skin to muscle?

superficial 

500

Which individual successfully completed a state-approved emergency care training program?

Emergency Medical Technician

500

A child with lymphocytic leukemia has a low red blood cell count. What function of the skeletal system is impaired?

Hemopoiesis

500

Mary has muscle pain, fatigue, sleeping difficulties, depression, and exercise intolerance. Her doctor has prescribed only symptomatic treatment and states that this disorder is most common in women. Mary's diagnosis is most likely:

Fibromyalgia

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