1. Expired air contains approximately 4% carbon monoxide.

    True

    False

2. Types of spinal injury include dislocation of the vertebrae and displaced intervertebral discs.

    True

    False

3. Type 2 diabetes occurs mainly in children and young adults.

    True

    False

4. Generalised seizures include tonic, atonic and absence seizures.

    True

    False

5. Ruptured or blocked blood vessels in the brain may cause a cerebrovascular accident.

    True

    False

6. The appendicular skeleton includes the humerus and the femur.

    True

    False

7. Pneumothorax, haemothorax and flail segment are all examples of chest injury.

    True

    False

8. The systolic blood pressure is formed as a result of blood being forced into the aorta.

    True

    False

9. The principal functions of the nervous system include receiving stimuli from outside and inside the body and unifying the functions of other organs, tissues and cels.

    True

    False

10. Causes of fractures include muscular action and disease (pathological).

    True

    False

11. Myocardia linfarction and emphysema are examples of heart problems.

    True

    False

12. Excitability, elasticty and strength are basic characteristics of muscle.

    True

    False

13. On expiration, the ribs move upward and outwards.

    True

    False

14. Causes of epilepsy include brain trauma, congenital brain defects and poisoning.

    True

    False

15. Common causes of acute abdominal pain include diverticulitis and abdominal aneurysm.

    True

    False

16. Obstructive airway diseases include pneumonia, pleurisy and tuberculosis.

    True

    False

17. The spinal cord acts as a centre for sensory nerve action.

    True

    False

18. Type 1 diabetes occurs mainly in women over 75 and men over 65 years of age.

    True

    False

19. Hypoglycaemia may be the result of insulin overdose, unexpected exercise or inadequate food intake.

    True

    False

20. The four main classifications of injuries to bones and joints are fracture, dislocation, rupture and complicated.

    True

    False

21. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction, often affecting the whole body.

    True

    False

22. Hygiene, appearance and fitness/health are all categories of personal standards.

    True

    False

23. The parasympathetic nervous system has a quickening effect on the heart and respiratory system.

    True

    False

24. Sucking (penetrating) wound of the chest and 25% burns to the chest, arms and legs are examples of priority two patients.

    True

    False

25. Partial seizures include simple and complex.

    True

    False

26. Concussion and cerebral compression are the consequences of head injuries.

    True

    False

27. The two main types of seizure are generalised and partial.

    True

    False

28. Hyperglycaemia may result from failure of the patient to administer the required dose of their prescribed medication.

    True

    False

29. Support, protection and blood cell production are all functions of the skeletal system.

    True

    False

30. Status epilepticus is when a seizure continues for more than 30 minutes and is a potentially life threatening condition.

    True

    False