Medical Knowledge Quiz

What is the function of the left ventricle in the circulatory system?

• Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs

• Pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body

• Filters blood to remove waste

• Stores blood for future use

Which structure prevents food from entering the respiratory tract?

• Cilia

• Larynx

• Epiglottis

• Bronchioles

What are the three factors recorded about a pulse?

• Rate, rhythm, and volume

• Rate, pressure, and temperature

• Rhythm, pressure, and volume

• Temperature, rate, and rhythm

What is the normal oral temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

• 97.6

• 98.6

• 99.6

• 100.6

What is the ratio of adult CPR compressions to breaths for one rescuer?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:5

• 10:1

What does the abbreviation "PPE" stand for?

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Professional Practice Exam

• Patient Protection Equipment

• Public Performance Evaluation

What is the total number of bones in an adult human?

• 206

• 216

• 196

• 226

Which of the following treatments is NOT used for osteoarthritis?

• Rest

• Heat/cold therapies

• Antibiotics

• Anti-inflammatory medications

What is the primary function of tendons in the muscular system?

• Connect muscles to muscles

• Connect muscles to bones

• Connect bones to bones

• Connect nerves to muscles

Which body plane divides the body into right and left sides?

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

• Midsagittal plane

• Coronal plane