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1. A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity B. distal
of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sus-
tained a fracture of the __________forearm.
Select one:
A. superior
B. distal
C. proximal
D. dorsal

2. A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that A. is excessively thirsty.
she:
Select one:
A. is excessively thirsty.
B. is unable to swallow.
C. urinates frequently.
D. has low blood sugar.

3. A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would D. distal humerus fracture.
be described as a:
Select one:
A. distal forearm fracture.
B. proximal elbow fracture.
C. proximal humerus fracture.
D. distal humerus fracture.

4. A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, C. bilateral.
these injuries would be described as being:
Select one:
A. medial.
B. proximal.
C. bilateral.
D. unilateral.


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5. A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head el- D. Fowler
evated to facilitate breathing is in the _______ position.
Select one:
A. recovery
B. supine
C. prone
D. Fowler

6. A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest A. only one side of his
expansion. This means that: chest rises when he in-
Select one: hales.
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.

7. A pregnant patient is diagnosed with hyperemesis C. she has excessive vom-
gravidarum. This means that: iting.
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.

8. A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet D. Plantar
first. Which aspect of his body has sustained the initial
injury?
Select one:
A. Palmar
B. Dorsal




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C. Ventral
D. Plantar

9. After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's B. hemostasis.
leg stops bleeding. This is called:
Select one:
A. hemolysis.
B. hemostasis.
C. hemiplegia.
D. hematemesis.

10. An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face C. Prone
down. How would you document his body's position?
Select one:
A. Recumbent
B. Dorsal
C. Prone
D. Supine

11. Enlargement of the liver is called: B. hepatomegaly.
Select one:
A. hydrocephalus.
B. hepatomegaly.
C. pneumonitis.
D. nephritis.

12. In relation to the chest, the back is: D. posterior.
Select one:
A. inferior.
B. ventral.
C. anterior.
D. posterior.



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13. In relation to the wrist, the elbow is: D. proximal
Select one:
A. medial.
B. lateral.
C. distal.
D. proximal.

14. Movement or motion away from the body's midline is D. abduction.
called:
Select one:
A. flexion.
B. adduction.
C. extension.
D. abduction.

15. The______of the heart is the inferior portion of the D. apex
ventricles.
Select one:
A. base
B. septum
C. dorsum
D. apex

16. The term "pericardiocentesis" means: B. the removal of fluid
Select one: from around the heart.
A. surgical repair of the sac around the heart.
B. the removal of fluid from around the heart.
C. narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart.
D. a surgical opening made in the heart.

17. The term "supraventricular tachycardia" means: B. a rapid heart rate that
Select one: originates from above the
A. a rapid heart rate that originates from within the ventricles.