Chapter 7 Anatomy and Physiology
Review for Emergency Care Exam
Questions
Skin - Answer- Aging decreases the effectiveness of the skin as a protective barrier that
keeps microorganisms out of the body.
Normal anatomic position - Answer- A person standing, facing forward, palms forward.
Midline - Answer- An imaginary line down the center of the body that passes from
between the eyes and extends down through the navel.
Medial - Answer- A position closer to the midline.
Posterior - Answer- The opposite of anterior.
Lateral recumbent position - Answer- Also known as the recovery position.
Fowler's position - Answer- Achieved by elevating the patient's upper body to an angle
of 45° to 60°.
Cervical spinal region - Answer- The spinal region most prone to injury from trauma.
Clavicle - Answer- Commonly referred to as the collarbone.
Scapula and acromion - Answer- Parts of the shoulder.
Knee connection - Answer- Inferiorly connects with the femur and tibia.
Types of muscles - Answer- The body contains three different types of muscles.
Left atrium - Answer- The chamber that pumps oxygen-rich blood out of the heart for
distribution to the rest of the body.
Aorta - Answer- The major artery leading from the heart.
Dorsalis pedis - Answer- The pulse located on top of the foot.
Capillaries - Answer- Blood vessels where gases, nutrients, and waste products are
exchanged between the body's cells and the bloodstream.
Review for Emergency Care Exam
Questions
Skin - Answer- Aging decreases the effectiveness of the skin as a protective barrier that
keeps microorganisms out of the body.
Normal anatomic position - Answer- A person standing, facing forward, palms forward.
Midline - Answer- An imaginary line down the center of the body that passes from
between the eyes and extends down through the navel.
Medial - Answer- A position closer to the midline.
Posterior - Answer- The opposite of anterior.
Lateral recumbent position - Answer- Also known as the recovery position.
Fowler's position - Answer- Achieved by elevating the patient's upper body to an angle
of 45° to 60°.
Cervical spinal region - Answer- The spinal region most prone to injury from trauma.
Clavicle - Answer- Commonly referred to as the collarbone.
Scapula and acromion - Answer- Parts of the shoulder.
Knee connection - Answer- Inferiorly connects with the femur and tibia.
Types of muscles - Answer- The body contains three different types of muscles.
Left atrium - Answer- The chamber that pumps oxygen-rich blood out of the heart for
distribution to the rest of the body.
Aorta - Answer- The major artery leading from the heart.
Dorsalis pedis - Answer- The pulse located on top of the foot.
Capillaries - Answer- Blood vessels where gases, nutrients, and waste products are
exchanged between the body's cells and the bloodstream.
