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Review for Chapter 4

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
Which of the following statements best describes the respiratory system?
a.
It uses blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells and to remove waste products.
b.
It controls the voluntary and involuntary activities of the body.
c.
It secretes hormones to assist the body with its activities.
d.
It takes in oxygen and delivers it to the blood.
 

 2. 
The respiratory system contains which of the following structures?
a.
Oropharynx, nasopharynx, epiglottis, trachea, larynx, lungs, bronchi, and alveoli
b.
Arteries, veins, capillaries, and the heart
c.
Brain, spinal cord, motor nerves, and sensory nerves
d.
Skull, facial bones, vertebra, thorax, ribs, bones in the extremities, and the pelvis
 

 3. 
Which body system are you evaluating when you are listening to a patient breathe?
a.
Circulatory system
b.
Nervous system
c.
Respiratory system
d.
Skeletal system
 

 4. 
Which of the following statements best describes the circulatory system?
a.
It uses blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells and to remove waste products.
b.
It controls the voluntary and involuntary activities of the body.
c.
It gives the body shape and assists with movement.
d.
It takes in oxygen and delivers it to the blood.
 

 5. 
The cardiac system contains which of the following structures?
a.
Oropharynx, nasopharynx, epiglottis, trachea, larynx, lungs, bronchi, and alveoli
b.
Arteries, veins, capillaries, and the heart
c.
Brain, spinal cord, motor nerves, and sensory nerves
d.
Skull, joints, vertebra, thorax, ribs, muscles, and the pelvis
 

 6. 
Which body system are you evaluating when you are feeling a patient’s pulse?
a.
Circulatory system
b.
Nervous system
c.
Respiratory system
d.
Musculoskeletal system
 

 7. 
Which of the following statements best describes the musculoskeletal system?
a.
It uses blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells and to remove waste products.
b.
It controls the voluntary and involuntary activities of the body.
c.
It gives the body shape and assists with movement.
d.
It takes in oxygen and delivers it to the blood.
 

 8. 
The musculoskeletal system contains which of the following structures?
a.
Oropharynx, nasopharynx, epiglottis, trachea, larynx, lungs, bronchi, and alveoli
b.
Arteries, veins, capillaries, and the heart
c.
Brain, spinal cord, motor nerves, and sensory nerves
d.
Skull, joints, vertebra, thorax, ribs, muscles, and the pelvis
 

 9. 
Which body system are you evaluating when you are assessing for a broken bone?
a.
Circulatory system
b.
Nervous system
c.
Respiratory system
d.
Musculoskeletal system
 

 10. 
When you are asking a patient if he knows his name and where he is, what body system are you evaluating?
a.
Circulatory system
b.
Nervous system
c.
Respiratory system
d.
Musculoskeletal system
 

 11. 
____ is toward the front of the body.
a.
Anterior
b.
Posterior
c.
Inferior
d.
Superior
 

 12. 
A recommended place to listen to the heart is on the ____ chest.
a.
Anterior
b.
Posterior
c.
Inferior
d.
Superior
 

 13. 
The spine is located on the ____ part of the body.
a.
Anterior
b.
Posterior
c.
Inferior
d.
Superior
 

 14. 
A child fell from her bike and has swelling just above her ankle. Which of the following would you document?
a.
Swelling noted proximal to the ankle
b.
Swelling identified superior to the knee
c.
Swelling observed proximal to the knee
d.
Swelling found distal to the ankle
 

 15. 
You find a patient who was hiking and fell. You notice deformity and swelling of his left upper arm. Which of the following would you document?
a.
Deformity and swelling of left upper arm distal to the elbow
b.
Deformity and swelling of left upper arm inferior to the elbow
c.
Deformity and swelling of left upper arm medial to the shoulder
d.
Deformity and swelling of left upper arm distal to the shoulder
 

 16. 
You find a patient with a stab wound to the abdomen. The wound is just below the rib cage on the left. Which of the following would you document?
a.
Stab wound to the upper right quadrant of the abdomen
b.
Stab wound to the upper left quadrant of the abdomen
c.
Stab wound to the lower right quadrant of the abdomen
d.
Stab wound to the lower left quadrant of the abdomen
 

 17. 
Where is the liver located?
a.
Upper right quadrant of the abdomen
b.
Upper left quadrant of the abdomen
c.
Lower right quadrant of the abdomen
d.
Lower left quadrant of the abdomen
 

 18. 
Where is the appendix located?
a.
Upper right quadrant of the abdomen
b.
Upper left quadrant of the abdomen
c.
Lower right quadrant of the abdomen
d.
Lower left quadrant of the abdomen
 

 19. 
Your patient has a wound on the chest and is having trouble breathing. Your primary concern is which body system?
a.
Endocrine system
b.
Respiratory system
c.
Nervous system
d.
Cardiovascular system
 

 20. 
Which of the following emergencies is a result of disease or damage to the cardiovascular system?
a.
Cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
b.
Asthma
c.
Myocardial infarction
d.
Fractured hip
 

 21. 
Which of the following emergencies is a result of disease or damage to the musculoskeletal system?
a.
Cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
b.
Asthma
c.
Myocardial infarction
d.
Fractured hip
 

 22. 
Paralysis and seizures are commonly associated with damage to which body system?
a.
Circulatory system
b.
Respiratory system
c.
Nervous system
d.
Endocrine
 

 23. 
You respond to the scene of a patient with difficulty breathing. Upon arrival you find a 68-year-old female sitting up in bed with several pillows propped behind her back. She is in obvious respiratory distress. She tells you she has pneumonia and has had a heart attack. Which body systems are you concerned about given her history?
a.
Circulatory system and the nervous system
b.
Respiratory system and the endocrine system
c.
Circulatory system and the respiratory system
d.
Integumentary system and the circulatory system
 

 24. 
Your patient has a history of diabetes. Diabetes is primarily associated with which body system?
a.
Integumentary system
b.
Respiratory system
c.
Nervous system
d.
Endocrine system
 

 25. 
Your patient has spilled hot coffee on her hand. Burns are primarily associated with which body system?
a.
Integumentary system
b.
Respiratory system
c.
Nervous system
d.
Endocrine system
 

 26. 
Your patient had a mastectomy (breast removal) and is now having swelling of her arm on that side. She asks you not to take a blood pressure on that side. The system that is affected works with the circulatory system to drain fluids from the tissues. Which body system does this describe?
a.
Integumentary system
b.
Lymphatic system
c.
Gastrointestinal system
d.
Endocrine system
 

 27. 
Your patient has kidney failure. Which body system is involved?
a.
Integumentary system
b.
Gastrointestinal system
c.
Genitourinary system
d.
Endocrine system
 

 28. 
Your patient is having abdominal pain. The paramedics are telling you they think she has an ectopic pregnancy. Which body system is involved?
a.
Integumentary system
b.
Reproductive system
c.
Gastrointestinal system
d.
Lymphatic system
 

 29. 
Which of the following is true of body mechanics?
a.
Use of stretchers and equipment to move patients best describes body mechanics.
b.
The way a First Responder uses her body to lift and move patients and equipment best describes body mechanics.
c.
The best approach to lifting loads too heavy for an individual is to use good body mechanics.
d.
Body mechanics is the process of using mechanical devices to lift a patient.
 

 30. 
Which of the following should First Responders consider before determining how much help they may need when moving a patient?
a.
The weight of the patient
b.
Their own abilities and physical limitations
c.
The terrain and distance they need to carry the patient.
d.
All of the above
 

 31. 
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a.
Reaching for an object can cause injury.
b.
It is safest to reach for objects greater than 20 inches in front of you.
c.
Avoid reaching and standing for a long time.
d.
Whenever possible push an object rather than pull it.
 

 32. 
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a.
In general, you should use your back instead of your legs to lift.
b.
You should keep the weight of an object as close to your body as possible.
c.
Your body should move as separate pieces to maintain your balance.
d.
You should lift with your arms whenever possible.
 

 33. 
Which of the following statements reflects using good technique to lift a patient on a backboard?
a.
Squatting with feet shoulder width apart to lift the backboard
b.
Keeping knees together while lifting
c.
Keeping the patient’s weight away from the body
d.
Lifting using the back muscles
 

 34. 
Which of the following is NOT an indication for an emergency move?
a.
There is an immediate danger to the patient if not moved.
b.
Life-saving care cannot be given because of the patient’s location or position.
c.
Access cannot be gained to other patients in a vehicle who need life-saving care.
d.
The patient needs stabilization to limit damage from a spinal cord injury.
 

 35. 
In which of the following situations is an emergency move NOT indicated?
a.
An unresponsive patient found in a burning building
b.
An unconscious patient found near a burning car
c.
A patient in cardiac arrest found sitting in a recliner
d.
A patient sitting in his car after a motor vehicle crash who is complaining of back pain
 

 36. 
In which of the following situations would you use a nonemergency move?
a.
The patient needs life-saving care that cannot be done in the patient's location or position.
b.
Access cannot be gained to other patients in a vehicle who need life-saving care.
c.
The patient requires moving and is not surrounded by a hazard at the scene.
d.
The patient's life depends on being moved to another location immediately.
 

 37. 
Four First Responders are carrying a 250-pound patient on a backboard. They are lifting the patient on the backboard out of a ditch. The patient is lifted roughly and unbalanced. Which of the following steps could the First Responders have taken to avoid this incident?
a.
Do not lift the patient, drag him from the ditch.
b.
Communicate so everyone knows what is happening with the lift.
c.
Keep the back in a locked position to keep from twisting.
d.
Use less help to make communication easier.
 

 38. 
Which of the following statements is true if more than one person is lifting a patient?
a.
Lift the feet first.
b.
Lift the head first.
c.
Lift the body as a unit
d.
Asynchronously lift the body.
 

 39. 
Which of the following is TRUE of the power grip?
a.
An overhand grip is used.
b.
Your hands should be at least 30 inches apart.
c.
The palms of your hands should be in complete contact with the object.
d.
You should use the same technique to lower the device.
 

 40. 
Which of the following statements regarding emergency drags is TRUE?
a.
With any drag, you should stabilize the patient’s head and neck as much as possible.
b.
Move the patient as a single unit along the length of the body.
c.
Avoid pulling a patient laterally whenever possible.
d.
All of the above.
 

 41. 
Which of the following statements is TRUE of emergency carries?
a.
All carries require at least two rescuers.
b.
It is better to work with someone larger than you whenever possible.
c.
Both rescuers should try to keep the patient as close to their bodies as possible during the carry.
d.
A completely different set of body mechanics is used for carries.
 

 42. 
Which of the following is an appropriate action to take when transferring a supine patient from a bed to a stretcher using the direct carry method of transfer?
a.
The wheeled stretcher is positioned along the side of the bed
b.
The providers stand on each side of the stretcher and face each other.
c.
The providers lift the patient to the edge of the bed and then to the stretcher.
d.
With straight arms, the providers lift the patient directly to the stretcher.
 

 43. 
What is the name of a device made of canvas or heavy plastic that is used to lift patients and can be folded or collapsed when not in use?
a.
Wheeled stretcher
b.
Portable stretcher
c.
Basket stretcher
d.
Short backboard
 

 44. 
What is the name of a device used to lift patients out of difficult terrains or to a different level?
a.
Wheeled stretcher
b.
Portable stretcher
c.
Basket stretcher
d.
Short backboard
 

 45. 
The preferred method of transporting a patient down a flight of stairs is with which of the following devices?
a.
Wheeled stretcher
b.
Stair chair
c.
Basket stretcher
d.
Short backboard
 

 46. 
Patients who are lying down or standing up and those who must be fully immobilized to prevent worsening a potential spinal injury should be moved with which of the following devices?
a.
Long backboard
b.
Stair chair
c.
Basket stretcher
d.
Short backboard
 

 47. 
What is the name of the device usually used to remove patients in a sitting position from a vehicle?
a.
Long backboard
b.
Stair chair
c.
Basket stretcher
d.
Short backboard
 

 48. 
What is the name of another device that can be used instead of a short board to remove patients in a sitting position from a vehicle?
a.
Long backboard
b.
Stair chair
c.
Basket stretcher
d.
Vest-type device
 

 49. 
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a.
You should always reposition patients to assess them.
b.
Trauma patients should be placed in the recovery position.
c.
The recovery position is a position that helps to keep the airway open.
d.
A patient with difficulty breathing will usually be positioned flat.
 

 50. 
Which of the following First Responders is properly performing rapid extrication at a motor vehicle crash (MVC)?
a.
The First Responder supports the patient under the shoulders and pulls him from the car to the ground
b.
The First Responder uses a cervical collar to stabilize the neck prior to removing the patient from the car.
c.
The First Responder uses rapid extrication for a patient who is complaining of a broken wrist from an airbag deployment.
d.
The patient is pulled out of the car onto a wheeled stretcher and strapped in place.
 



 
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