JBL LEARNING PARAMEDIC PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
CHAPTER 7 | TEST STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS NEWEST VERSION
What is the mechanical process by which air is moved in and out of the lungs?
A.
Inhalation
B.
Respiration
C.
Ventilation
D.
Oxygenation ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓C
In order to BEST understand what is wrong with the body, the EMT will need to understand:
A.
what is normally right with the body.
B.
acceptable medical terminology.
C.
all of the possible signs and symptoms.
D.
,the proper use of vitals equipment. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
The study of the body's structure or design is referred to as:
A.
anatomy.
B.
pathophysiology.
C.
physiointegration.
D.
physiology. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
The subcutaneous layer of the skin plays an important role in:
A.
heat preservation.
B.
sweating.
C.
sensing light touch.
D.
providing oily secretions to protect the skin. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
The lateral recumbent position means the patient is lying:
A.
on the right or left side.
B.
,on the back with the upper body elevated.
C.
on the back with the feet raised and the head lowered.
D.
face down on the stomach. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
The brain and spinal cord make up the:
A.
central nervous system.
B.
autonomic nervous system.
C.
peripheral nervous system.
D.
voluntary nervous system. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
The part of the airway that can create the greatest resistance to airflow is the
A.
bronchioles.
B.
bronchi.
C.
nasal cavity.
D.
trachea. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
, Beta1 stimulation has each of the following effects on the heart, EXCEPT:
A.
increases the speed of conduction.
B.
slows the conduction velocity of the heart.
C.
increases the force of contraction.
D.
increases the heart rate. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓B
The grape-like structures where the actual air exchange occurs in the lungs are called the:
A.
bronchus.
B.
pharynx.
C.
epiglottis.
D.
alveoli. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓D
After leaving a capillary, blood enters into what structure on its trip back to the heart?
A.
Arteriole
B.
Artery
C.
CHAPTER 7 | TEST STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS NEWEST VERSION
What is the mechanical process by which air is moved in and out of the lungs?
A.
Inhalation
B.
Respiration
C.
Ventilation
D.
Oxygenation ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓C
In order to BEST understand what is wrong with the body, the EMT will need to understand:
A.
what is normally right with the body.
B.
acceptable medical terminology.
C.
all of the possible signs and symptoms.
D.
,the proper use of vitals equipment. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
The study of the body's structure or design is referred to as:
A.
anatomy.
B.
pathophysiology.
C.
physiointegration.
D.
physiology. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
The subcutaneous layer of the skin plays an important role in:
A.
heat preservation.
B.
sweating.
C.
sensing light touch.
D.
providing oily secretions to protect the skin. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
The lateral recumbent position means the patient is lying:
A.
on the right or left side.
B.
,on the back with the upper body elevated.
C.
on the back with the feet raised and the head lowered.
D.
face down on the stomach. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
The brain and spinal cord make up the:
A.
central nervous system.
B.
autonomic nervous system.
C.
peripheral nervous system.
D.
voluntary nervous system. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
The part of the airway that can create the greatest resistance to airflow is the
A.
bronchioles.
B.
bronchi.
C.
nasal cavity.
D.
trachea. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A
, Beta1 stimulation has each of the following effects on the heart, EXCEPT:
A.
increases the speed of conduction.
B.
slows the conduction velocity of the heart.
C.
increases the force of contraction.
D.
increases the heart rate. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓B
The grape-like structures where the actual air exchange occurs in the lungs are called the:
A.
bronchus.
B.
pharynx.
C.
epiglottis.
D.
alveoli. ------------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓D
After leaving a capillary, blood enters into what structure on its trip back to the heart?
A.
Arteriole
B.
Artery
C.
