Foundation Standard 1: Academic Foundation s1

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FOUNDATION AASSESSMENT Foundation Standard 1: Academic Foundation Skeletal System

1. The bones function as levers in coordination with what other body system?

A. Circulatory

B. Digestive

C. Integumentary

D. Muscular

2. The skeletal system is responsible for the production of:

A. Adrenalin.

B. Red blood cells.

C. Vitamins A and D.

D. Calcium.

3. The tibia is an example of a/an:

A. Long bone.

B. Axial bone.

C. Flat bone.

D. Short bone.

4. Of the following bones, which would MOST LIKELY contain red marrow?

A. Metacarpals

1 Foundation Standard 1: Skeletal System B. Sternum

C. Patella

D. Fibula

5. The vertebrae are part of the:

A. Pelvic girdle.

B. Shoulder girdle.

C. Axial skeleton.

D. Appendicular skeleton.

6. What does a newborn have that most adults do not have?

A. Foramina

B. Sutures

C. Sinuses

D. Fontanels

7. Where would you find the periosteum?

A. In the medullary cavity

B. Outside the bone

C. Inside the epiphyses

D. Outside a fontanel

8. What two bones articulate with each other?

2 Foundation Standard 1: Skeletal System A. Patella and ulna

B. Vertebrae and sternum

C. Metacarpals and phalanges

D. Carpals and humerus

9. What type of joint connects the parietal bones to the temporal bone?

A. Synovial

B. Diarthrosis

C. Suture

D. Fontanel

10. What bone do you have the greatest number of in your body?

A. Femurs

B. Phalanges

C. Cranial bones

D. Scapulas

11. What skeletal structure is located in the skull?

A. Sinus

B. Epiphysis

C. Diaphysis

D. Carpal

12. What is the function of an osteoblast?

A. To form new bone tissue

3 Foundation Standard 1: Skeletal System B. To fight infection

C. To produce erythrocytes and leukocytes

D. Protection

13. Where would you find metatarsals?

A. Above the knee

B. In the elbow

C. In the instep of the foot

D. At the bottom of the spinal column

14. A woman who is 50 years old has started to have mild symptoms of arthritis in her hips. How would her condition be treated?

A. Bedrest and steroids

B. Arthroplasty

C. Aspirin and exercise

D. Immobilization with a splint

15. Bursitis usually affects the:

A. Long bones.

B. Joints.

C. Neck.

D. Feet.

16. What skeletal disorder is usually treated with physical therapy, traction or surgery?

A. Arthritis

B. Dislocation

4 Foundation Standard 1: Skeletal System C. Herniated disk

D. Osteoporosis

17. Maria has kyphosis. What part of her vertebral column is out of normal alignment?

A. Thoracic

B. Lumbar

C. Coccyxgeal

D. Cervical

18. What bone disorder resulting from a loss of calcium and phosphorus is common among elderly females?

A. Scoliosis

B. Gout

C. Sprain

D. Osteoporosis

19. Leonard has a greenstick fracture. What can you assume about Leonard?

A. He twisted his leg skiing

B. He was hit in the head

C. He is a child

D. He has an increased chance of infection

5 Foundation Standard 1: Skeletal System 20. Approximately 75% of the time, a first attack of gout affects the

A. Neck.

B. Big toe.

C. Long bones.

D. Wrist.

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