EMT FISDAP EXAM 2 QUESTION BANK (100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

EMT FISDAP EXAM 2 QUESTION BANK (100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) 1. The backup system of respiratory control, which is based on low concentrations of oxygen in the blood, is called the: Hypoxic drive. 2. Hemoglobin is a molecule that attaches to ___________ and carries oxygen. Erythrocytes 3. The firm cartilaginous ring that forms the inferior portion of the larynx is called the: Cricoid cartilage. 4. Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle? Skeletal system 5. The bony prominence on the lateral/superior aspect of the thigh is called the: Greater trochanter. 6. Which of the following organs or structures lies within the retroperitoneal space? Kidneys 7. Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular: Disease. 8. An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position? Prone 9. Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system would result in: A slow heart rate. 10. What is the function of platelets? Initial formation of a blood clot 11. The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline or center of the body is: Medial. 12. What is the function of the fallopian tubes? Transport a mature egg to the uterus 13. The nose, chin, umbilicus (navel), and spine are examples of ___________ anatomic structures. Midline 14. What happens when blood volume is lost from the body? The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure. 15. The major artery that supplies all other arteries with blood is the: Aorta. 16. Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass across the alveolar membrane in the lungs through a process called: Diffusion. 17. Twelve pairs of ribs attach to what section of the spinal column? Thoracic 18. The largest portion of the brain, which is commonly referred to as the “gray matter,” is called the: Cerebrum. 19. A patient in a semi reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________ position: Fowler's 20. Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following, EXCEPT: A reduction in tidal volume. 21. The connecting nerve, a nerve of the peripheral nervous system, functions by: Connecting the sensory and motor nerves and bypassing the brain. 22. The exchange of oxygen and nutrients for waste products of metabolism occurs at the cellular level in the: Capillaries. 23. Which of the following statements regarding anaerobic metabolism is correct? Anaerobic metabolism produces lactic acid and occurs when cellular oxygen is limited. 24. The part of the brain that controls the left side of the body is the: Right side cerebrum. 25. __________ pressure is the pressure exerted by a liquid and occurs when blood is moved through the artery at relatively high pressures. Hydrostatic 26. Which of the following statements regarding middle adults is correct? Cardiovascular health becomes an issue in this age group, as does the greater incidence of cancer. 27. A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should: Inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.