WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2 EXAMS WITH 220 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
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WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2
WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2 EXAMS WITH
220 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
RATED A+
Which of the following glands regulates the function of all other
endocrine glands in the body?
Select one:
A. Thyroid
B. Pituitary
C. Adrenal
D. Parathyroid Correct Answer B. Pituitary
Which of the following ...
WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 2 EXAMS WITH 220 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+ Which of the following glands regulates the function of all other endocrine glands in the body? Select one: A. Thyroid B. Pituitary C. Adrenal D. Parathyroid Correct Answer B. Pituitary Which of the following is not a facial bone? Select one: A. Mandible B. Mastoid C. Maxilla D. Zygoma Correct Answer B. Mastoid Which of the following organs or structures lies within the retroperitoneal space? Select one: A. Ascending aorta B. Gallbladder C. Kidneys D. Spleen Correct Answer C. Kidneys A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she: Select one: A. is excessively thirsty. B. is unable to swallow. C. urinates frequently. D. has low blood sugar. Correct Answer A. is excessively thirsty. A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a: Select one: A. distal forearm fracture. B. proximal elbow fracture. C. proximal humerus fracture. D. distal humerus fracture . Correct Answer D. distal humerus fracture. A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being: Select one: A. medial. B. proximal. C. bilateral. D. unilateral. Correct Answer C. bilateral. A patient in a semi -reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the _______ position. Select one: A. recovery B. supine C. prone D. Fowler Correct Answer D. Fowler A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means that: Select one: A. only one side of his chest rises when he inhales. B. both of his lungs are expanding when he inhales. C. his chest and his abdomen are moving in opposite directions. D. both sides of his chest are moving minimally. Correct Answer A. only one side of his chest rises when he inhales. A pregnant patient is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. This means that: Select one: A. her unborn baby is very large. B. her respiratory rate is rapid. C. she has excessive vomiting. D. she has frequent urination. Correct Answer C. she has excessive vomiting. A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. Which aspect of his body has sustained the initial injury? Select one: A. Palmar B. Dorsal C. Ventral D. Plantar Correct Answer D. Plantar After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This is called: Select one: A. hemolysis. B. hemostasis. C. hemiplegia. D. hematemesis. Correct Answer B. hemostasis. An intoxicated 40 -year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position? Select one: A. Recumbent B. Dorsal C. Prone D. Supine Correct Answer C. Prone Enlargement of the liver is called: Select one: A. hydrocephalus. B. hepatomegaly. C. pneumonitis. D. nephritis. Correct Answer B. hepatomegaly. In relation to the chest, the back is: Select one: A. inferior. B. ventral. C. anterior. D. posterior. Correct Answer D. posterior. In relation to the wrist, the elbow is: Select one: A. medial. B. lateral. C. distal. D. proximal . Correct Answer D. proximal Movement or motion away from the body's midline is called: Select one: A. flexion. B. adduction. C. extension. D. abduction. Correct Answer D. abduction. The______of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles. Select one: A. base B. septum C. dorsum D. apex Correct Answer D. apex The term "pericardiocentesis" means: Select one:
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