The dorsal cavity contains the _____. (HS-EHS-2.2)
A) heart and lungs
B) major organs of digestion
C) structures of the nervous system
C) structures of the nervous system
_____________ is the most common and least malignant type of skin cancer. (HS-EHS-2.4)
A) squamous cell carcinoma
B) basal cell carcinoma
C) malignant melanoma
B) basal cell carcinoma
Ligaments are _____. (HS-EHS-6.1)
A) fibrous bands that connect muscle to bone
B) osteocytes
C) fibrous bands that connect bone to bone
D) meaty tissue that surrounds a bone
C) fibrous bands that connect bone to bone
. _____ muscle is a striated, involuntary muscle. (HS-EHS-2.7)
A) cardiac
B) skeletal
C) smooth
A) cardiac
The number-one way to prevent the spread of disease is _____. (HS-EHS-3.3)
A) bathing daily
B) keeping the fingernails short
C) wearing gloves
D) handwashing
D) handwashing
Lateral means _____. (HS-EHS-2.3)
A) near the beginning of a structure
B) near the front of the body
C) toward the midline
D) away from the midline
D) away from the midline
A burn that involves only the epidermal layer is classified as a/an _____.
A) first degree burn
B) third degree burn
C) second degree burn
D) fourth degree burn 10
A) first degree burn
What bone makes up the back of the skull? (HS-EHS-6.2)
A) maxilla
B) parietal
C) occipital
D) zygomatic
A) maxilla
The part of a skeletal muscle that is attached to a fixed structure is called the _____. (HS-EHS-6.1)
A) origin
B) insertion
C) prime mover
D) ligament
A) origin
The acronym RICE means all except the following:
A) compression
B) elevation
C) ice
D) regulation
D) regulation
The _____ plane divides the body into front and back portions. (HS-EHS-2.2)
A) coronal
B) lateral
C) medial
D) proximal
A) coronal
The measurement of the balance between heat produced and heat lost is ____. (HS-EHS-3.6)
A) vital signs
B) homeostasis
C) temperature
D) wellness
C) temperature
Which of the following types of fractures is the most complex type? (HS-EHS-6.5)
A) oblique
B) simple, or closed
C) open or compound
D) greenstick
B) simple, or closed
The ability of a muscle to return to its original length is called _____. (HS-EHS-6.9)
A) excitability
B) elasticity
C) contractibility
D) extensibility
B) elasticity
Which of the following is true regarding dermatitis?
A) bacterial infection of the hair follicle
B) Contagious skin disease seen in babies and young children
C) A highly contagious fungal infection marked by raised circular patches
D) Inflammation of the skin which may be nonspecific
D) Inflammation of the skin which may be nonspecific
The midsagittal plane divides the body into ________.
A) anterior and posterior portions
B) cephalic and caudal halves
C) upper and lower sections
D) left and right halves
D) left and right halves
The most accurate method for taking a temperature is ____. (HS-EHS-3.6)
A) oral
B) axillary
C) groin
D) rectal
D) rectal
Which one of the following bones is in the upper arm? (HS-EHS-6.2)
A) humerus
B) radius
C) ulna
D) femur
A) humerus
The ability of a muscle to reduce the distance between the parts of its contents is _____.
A) excitability
B) elasticity
C) contractibility
D) extensibility
C) contractibility
Which of the following would be a recommended initial treatment for a sprain?
A) Wrap the area in ice for the first 24 hours
B) Apply ice for 15 minutes on and then 15 minutes off
C) Alternate ice and heat every 30 minutes
B) Apply ice for 15 minutes on and then 15 minutes off
. Which of the following are cavities within the skull?
A) orbital cavity
B) buccal cavity
C) nasal cavity
D) all of the above (answers)
D) all of the above (answers)
What is the rule of 9 for adults?
A) Head 27%, Arms 9% each, Legs 18% each, Chest 21%, Back 18%, Groin 2%
B) Head 9%, Arms 9% each, entire Legs 18% each, Chest 18%, Back 18%, Groin 1%
C) Head 18%, Arms 4 1/2% each, Legs 18% each, Chest 9%, Back 18%, Groin 2%
D) Head 4 1/2%, Arms 18% each, Legs 27% each, Chest 27%, Back 27%, Groin 3%
B) Head 9%, Arms 9% each, entire Legs 18% each, Chest 18%, Back 18%, Groin 1%
What is an example of a hinge joint?
A) radius
B) knee
C) neck
D) hip
B) knee
Skeletal muscle is also known as. (HS-EHS-6.9)
A) smooth
B) involuntary
C) voluntary
C) voluntary
If a patient enters the ER having a temperature of 102.3; This would be charted by the nurse as the patient having _______. (HS-EHS-3.6)
A) afebrile
B) pyrexia
C) hypothermia
D) asymptomatic
B) pyrexia