EMT chapter 5 medical terminology Latest Editions

EMT chapter 5 medical terminology Latest Editions
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1. The nose, chin, umbilicus (navel), and spine are examples of ___________
anatomic structures.
A. midline
B. proximal
C. superior
D. midaxillary - ANSWERAnswer: A
Question Type: General Knowledge
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2. The ___________ plane separates the body into left and right halves.
A. sagittal
B. coronal
C. transverse
D. midsagittal - ANSWERAnswer: D
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3. A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the
wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the:
A. proximal forearm.
B. superior forearm.
C. dorsal forearm.
D. distal forearm. - ANSWERAnswer: D
Question Type: General Knowledge
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4. A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a:
A. distal humerus fracture.
B. proximal elbow fracture.
C. distal forearm fracture.
D. proximal humerus fracture. - ANSWERAnswer: A
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5. The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer
toward the midline or center of the body is:
A. lateral.
B. medial.
C. midaxillary.
D. midclavicular. - ANSWERAnswer: B
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,6. The topographic term used to describe the part of the body that is nearer to the
feet is:
A. dorsal.
B. inferior.
C. internal.
D. superior. - ANSWERAnswer: B
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7. In relation to the wrist, the elbow is:
A. distal.
B. medial.
C. lateral.
D. proximal. - ANSWERAnswer: D
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8. In relation to the chest, the back is:
A. ventral.
B. inferior.
C. anterior.
D. posterior. - ANSWERAnswer: D
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9. Which of the following anatomic terms is synonymous with the word "dorsal"?
A. medial
B. posterior
C. palmar
D. anterior - ANSWERAnswer: B
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10. A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. What aspect of his body
has sustained the initial injury?
A. palmar
B. plantar
C. dorsal
D. ventral - ANSWERAnswer: B
Question Type: General Knowledge
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11. The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the left ventricles.
A. apex
B. base
C. dorsum
D. septum - ANSWERAnswer: A

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12. Movement or motion away from the body's midline is called:
A. flexion.
B. extension.
C. adduction.
D. abduction. - ANSWERAnswer: D
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13. A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be
described as being:
A. medial.
B. proximal.
C. bilateral.
D. unilateral. - ANSWERAnswer: C
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14. Relative to the kidneys, the liver is:
A. medial.
B. dorsal.
C. unilateral.
D. posterior. - ANSWERAnswer: C
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15. An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you
document his body's position?
A. dorsal
B. supine
C. prone
D. recumbent - ANSWERAnswer: C
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16. A patient in a semireclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing
is in the ___________ position:
A. prone
B. supine
C. Fowler's
D. recovery - ANSWERAnswer: C
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17. Trendelenburg's position is MOST accurately defined as a: