Tissues
Which structure is composed of two thin tissue layers that secrete fluids?
Membrane
Which shoulder muscle is superior and proximal to the triceps brachii?
deltoid
A victim with internal bleeding has a weak and rapid pulse. He may develop what condition?
shock
Helen is an 80-year-old woman with stiff, painful joints caused by loss of articular cartilage. She suffers from:
Osteoarthritis
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
Which type of connective tissue allows muscle to attach to bone?
Tendon
In relation to the spine, the kidneys are:
Lateral
What is the top priority for first responders on the scene of an accident?
Personal safety
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
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
Which structure contains a similar group of cells that work together to perform a function?
Tissue
Which body cavity is included in the dorsal cavity?
spinal/cranial
Which link of the chain of survival provides treatment to a victim by paramedics or highly trained medical personnel?
early advanced care
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
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
Which type of tissue protects the body by covering internal and external surfaces and producing secretions?
Epithelial
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
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
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
Which autoimmune disorder of the muscular system is characterized by fluctuating weakness around the eyes, difficulty chewing, and difficulty swallowing?
myasthenia gravis
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
What is the relationship of skin to muscle?
superficial
Which individual successfully completed a state-approved emergency care training program?
Emergency Medical Technician
A child with lymphocytic leukemia has a low red blood cell count. What function of the skeletal system is impaired?
Hemopoiesis
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