Paramedic Science Exam Practice Tests
Course Introduction
Paramedic Science is a comprehensive course that prepares students to deliver advanced pre-hospital emergency care and life support to patients in urgent medical situations. Covering subjects such as human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, trauma management, and medical emergencies, the course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills training. Students learn to assess and manage patient conditions, operate life-saving equipment, and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The curriculum includes clinical placements, simulation exercises, and scenario-based learning to ensure graduates are ready to respond confidently and competently to real-world emergencies.
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Body Structures and Functions 12th Edition by
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Structural Units
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Q1) endocrine system
A)movement
B)ingestion
C)transport
D)growth
E)secretion
F)excretion
G)regulation (sensitivity)
Answer: E
Q2) The region superior to the left inguinal region is the ____________ ____________ region.
Answer: left lumbar
Q3) The dorsal cavity contains the ____________ cavity and the ____________ cavity.
Answer: cranial, spinal
Q4) ______________ is the ability of the body to regulate its internal environment within narrow limits.
Answer: Homeostasis
Q5) The metric system is a decimal system based on the power of ____________.
Answer: 10 ten
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Chapter 2: Chemistry of Living Things
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Q1) Another name for a base is alkali.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Mg
A)calcium
B)carbon
C)hydrogen
D)iron
E)oxygen
F)sodium
G)potassium
H)nitrogen
I)magnesium
J)phosphorus
Answer: I
Q3) ____________________ ____________________ is involved in the process of heredity.
Answer: DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid
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Chapter 3: Cells
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Q1) Which type of stem cell can give rise to any type of cell in the body, except those needed to develop a fetus?
A)multipotent
B)pluripotent
C)totipotent
Answer: B
Q2) A(n) ____________________ is the basic structural unit of the body. Answer: cell
Q3) _____________________ is the diffusion of water or any other solvent molecule through a selective permeable membrane.
Answer: Osmosis
Q4) ____________________ is a sticky semifluid material found between the nucleus and the cell membrane.
Answer: Cytoplasm
Q5) The process of cell division of the gamete is called ____________________. Answer: meiosis
Q6) When cell division does not occur in the usual pattern, a(n) ______________________ results.
Answer: tumor
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Chapter 4: Tissues and Membranes
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Q1) Nerve cell bodies destroyed by infection or injury will grow back.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Name the ten body systems: _________________________, _________________________,
Q3) Organs are held in place and body parts are bound together by _____________________ tissue.
Q4) ____________________ helps in the process of blood coagulation.
Q5) Part of the process of epithelial tissue repair is the formation of a cicatrix. What is another name for cicatrix?
A)scar
B)scab
C)suture
Q6) A(n) ____________________ is a structure made up of several tissues grouped together to perform a single function.
Q7) A(n) ____________________ is the basic structural unit of the body.
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Chapter 5: Integumentary System
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Q1) most common and least malignant type of skin cancer
A)acne vulgaris
B)athlete's feet
C)impetigo
D)psoriasis
E)herpes
F)basal cell carcinoma
G)rosacea
H)shingles (herpes zoster)
I)warts
J)boils
Q2) The medical prefix epi- means upon.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Perspiration is 50 percent water, 25 percent salt, and 25 percent organic materials.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A skin condition in which intensely itchy wheals or welts appear is called
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Chapter 6: Skeletal System
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Q1) suture
A)movable joint
B)immovable joint
C)area between two articular cartilages
D)partially movable joint
E)lining of the articular cartilage
F)example of a pivot joint
G)joint connected by tough fibrous tissue
H)elastic material between vertebrae
Q2) The average growth in females continues to about ______________________________ years; in males to approximately ______________________________ years.
Q3) Most of the joints in our body are diarthroses.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following statements is true about osteoporosis?
A)It is characterized by bowleggedness.
B)It is a degenerative joint disease.
C)There is low bone mass and structural deterioration.
D)Rheumatologists are taking an integrative medicine approach.
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Q5) The points of contact between two bones are called ____________________.
Chapter 7: Muscular System
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Q1) brachialis
A)muscle of facial expression
B)muscle of the trunk
C)muscle of the lower extremity
D)muscle of the upper extremity
Q2) Muscles only push, never pull.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Another name for a muscle spasm is a cramp.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The ability of a muscle to reduce the distance between the parts of its contents is _____.
A)excitability
B)elasticity
C)contractibility
D)extensibility
Q5) Tetanus is preventable.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Central Nervous System
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Q1) When a neuron membrane is "at rest," which of the following is true?
A)There are large amounts of potassium (K+) ions inside the cells.
B)There are large amounts of sodium (Na+) ions inside the cells.
C)The potassium (K+) and sodium (Na+) ions are in balance.
Q2) Name the three parts of the brainstem: ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.
Q3) The ____________________________ is made up of 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
Q4) Which of the following is part of the limbic system?
A)hippocampus
B)Wernicke area
C)Broca area
Q5) The ____________________ is the largest part of the brain.
Q6) The neurotransmitter between muscle cells and the nervous system cells is _____.
A)epinephrine
B)acetylcholine
C)norepinephrine
Q7) The occipital lobe houses the visual area controlling eyesight.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System
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Q1) trigeminal
A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV
E)V
F)VI
G)VII
H)VIII
I)IX
J)X
K)XI
L)XII
Q2) A nerve composed of fibers that carry impulses from the sense organs to the brain is called a(n) _____ nerve.
A)afferent
B)efferent
C)mixed
D)busy
Q3) The simplest type of nervous response is the _________________________.
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Chapter 10: Special Senses
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Q1) Peripheral vision decline may lead to falls and mobility problems as one ages.
A)True
B)False
Q2) irregular curvature of the cornea or lens
A)strabismus
B)astigmatism
C)rhinitis
D)tinnitus
E)hairiness of the tongue
F)glaucoma
G)sty
H)amblyopia
I)Ménière's disease
J)myopia
Q3) The cochlear duct in the inner ear helps to maintain body balance or equilibrium.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The stirrup bone of the middle ear is also called the ____________________.
Q5) Located on the papillae are the _________________________.
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Chapter 11: Endocrine System
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Q1) Norepinephrine is also called adrenalin.
A)True
B)False
Q2) glucagon
A)pituitary - anterior lobe
B)pituitary - posterior lobe
C)thyroid
D)parathyroid
E)adrenal medulla
F)adrenal cortex
G)pancreas
H)thymus
I)ovaries
J)testes
Q3) A(n) ____________________ is any organ that produces a secretion.
Q4) The hormone secreted by the pineal gland is _____.
A)prostaglandins
B)melatonin
C)calcitonin
D)oxytocin
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Chapter 12: Blood
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Q1) Name the four types of blood: ____________________, ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.
Q2) Monocytosis is a process that surrounds, engulfs, and digests harmful bacteria.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The manufacture of red blood cells is called ____________________.
Q4) clot
A)an
B)edema
C)emia
D)poiesis
E)leuko
F)thrombo
G)gen
H)patho
I)mono
J)poly
Q5) A person with type O negative blood is considered a(n)
Q6) ____________________ is necessary for blood clotting.
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Chapter 13: Heart
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Q1) The blood vessels that bring deoxygenated blood back to the heart are called the
A)aorta
B)pulmonary arteries
C)pulmonary veins
D)vena cava
Q2) Cardiac muscle tissue, or _____, makes up the major portion of the heart.
A)myocardium
B)pericardium
C)endocardium
D)septum
Q3) The blood contains ____________________ and other fat substances called ____________________.
Q4) The structure of the heart allows it to function as a double pump.
A)True B)False
Q5) The term used to describe a slow heart rate is____________________.
Q6) The adult human heart weighs less than one pound.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 14: Circulation and Blood Vessels
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Q1) The ______________________________ takes deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen.
Q2) hardening of the arteries by fat
A)hemiplegia
B)arteriole
C)dysphasia
D)hypoperfusion
E)cyanosis
F)phlebitis
G)vascular
H)atherosclerosis
I)arteriosclerosis
J)tunica adventitia
Q3) _____ is the death of body tissue as a result of an insufficient blood supply caused by disease or injury.
A)Arteriosclerosis
B)Hemorrhoids
C)Varicose veins
D)Gangrene
Q4) The ______________________________ brings oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.
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Chapter 15: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
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Q1) Cancer cells can become trapped in lymph nodes, which may necessitate their surgical removal.
A)True
B)False
Q2) If a person has been fully immunized as a child, there is no need for vaccines during adulthood.
A)True
B)False
Q3) It is possible for a person who is experiencing no symptoms of AIDS to carry and transmit HIV to others.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The general term for inflammation and swelling of a lymph node is _____.
A)mononucleosis
B)tonsillitis
C)adenitis
D)lupus
Q5) Hodgkin's disease is usually fatal.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Infection Control and Standard Precautions
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Q1) The single most effective way to prevent infections is through ____________________.
Q2) The time interval between entry of an infectious agent into the host and the onset of symptoms is the ____________________ stage.
Q3) Which of the following is the definition of a fomite?
A)bacterial infection transmitted through contaminated water
B)small worm that may be present in meat and which infects the intestinal tract.
C)person who experiences no symptoms, but can transmit an infection.
D)nonliving object that is contaminated with an infectious agent.
Q4) Which of the following infectious diseases is the most likely biological terrorism agent?
A)smallpox
B)measles
C)influenza
D)SARS
Q5) In terms of the chain of infection, a person whose normal defense mechanisms are impaired is considered to be a(n) ______________________________.
Q6) An infection acquired in a hospital or health care facility is called ____________________.
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Chapter 17: Respiratory System
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Q1) The respiratory center is located in the ______________________________ in the brain.
Q2) provide(s) passage for air from trachea to lungs
A)anterior nares
B)turbinates
C)cilia
D)mucous membrane
E)pharynx
F)alveoli
G)pleural fluid
H)bronchi
I)larynx
J)diaphragm
Q3) Children receive a vaccine to protect them against _________________________, a disease characterized by severe coughing attacks.
Q4) External respiration involves the use of oxygen to release energy stored in nutrient molecules such as glucose.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Digestive System
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Q1) replacement of normal liver tissue with connective tissue
A)gastroesophageal reflux disease
B)hiatal hernia
C)gastric ulcer
D)inflammatory bowel disease
E)hepatitis
F)diverticulitis
G)cholecystitis
H)pyloric stenosis
I)cirrhosis
J)heartburn
Q2) The ____________________ is an accessory organ of digestion consisting of skeletal muscles that lie in many different planes.
Q3) The sensation of taste is coupled with the sense of touch.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Proteins are broken down into amino acids in the _________________________.
Q5) Gum infections can lead to serious conditions, such as heart disease.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Nutrition
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Q1) Farmers who falsely label foods as organic may be required to pay expensive fines.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following foods tends to help lower cholesterol levels?
A)eggs
B)liver
C)beef
D)oat bran
Q3) enables normal blood clotting
A)calcium
B)iodine
C)iron
D)potassium
E)zinc
F)vitamin A
G)vitamin B3
H)vitamin B12
I)vitamin E
J)vitamin K
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Chapter 20: Urinary System
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Q1) The second step in urine formation is ____________________.
Q2) Individuals whose kidneys have failed are treated with a process called _____.
A)urinalysis
B)dialysis
C)percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Q3) inflammation of kidney tissue and renal pelvis
A)oliguria
B)anuria
C)renal calculi
D)hydronephrosis
E)pyelonephritis
F)polyuria
G)cystitis
H)dysuria
I)chronic renal failure
J)uremia
Q4) Each kidney has more functional capacity than is ordinarily needed.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The laboratory examination of urine is called ____________________.
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Chapter 21: Reproductive System
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Q1) The process by which an ovum is released from an ovary is called _____.
A)ovulation
B)fertilization
C)menstruation
Q2) Sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids.
A)True
B)False
Q3) infection that causes swelling and pain in the groin and scrotum
A)dysmenorrhea
B)endometriosis
C)menorrhagia
D)toxic shock syndrome
E)epididymitis
F)benign prostatic hypertrophy
G)chlamydia
H)gonorrhea
I)genital herpes
J)trichomoniasis
Q4) The primary sex organs of the male are the ____________________.
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Chapter 22: Genetics and Genetically Linked Diseases
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Q1) What is the purpose of a genotype?
A)finding possible cures for genetic disorders
B)mapping all the genes of the human body
C)predicting the possibility of a genetic disorder
D)locating common sites of genetic mutations
Q2) metabolic disorder that disrupts normal brain development
A)phenylketonuria
B)sickle cell anemia
C)Tay-Sachs disease
D)Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
E)Huntington's disease
F)cystic fibrosis
G)thalassemia
H)hemophilia
I)Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome
Q3) ____________________ is the branch of biology that studies how the genes are transmitted from parents to offspring.
Q4) Radiation and the chemical benzene are examples of
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Q5) ____________________ is a sex-linked blood disorder passed on the X chromosome.