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EMT Basics
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health-sciences
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emt
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Breastbone
Trendelenburg Position
Designated agent
sternum
arteriole
2. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg
Bradycardia
pharynx
Off - Line medical direction
tibia
3. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder
confidentiality
pancreas
organ donor
Right Upper Quadrant
4. Shoulder Blade
femur
scapula
Left Upper Quadrant
voluntary muscle
5. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
ischium
proximal
oropharynx
involuntary muscle
6. The bones of the body
protocols
anterior
skeleton
dorsalis pedis artery
7. The foot bone
atria
metatarsal
Epinephrine
large intestine
8. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed
aorta
implied consent
blood pressure
automaticity
9. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
standard precautions
mid - axillary line
metacarpals
pulse
10. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
organ donor
diastolic BP
contamination
11. The two upper chambers of the heart - there is a right (receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body) and the left (which sends oxygen - rich blood to the body)
plasma
atria
joints
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
12. Action:increases levels of O2 in the blood - indications: hypoxia - known or suspected - dose: 6lpm NC (44%) - 12 lpm NRB (90%) - 15 lpm BVM (100%) - Inhaled - supplied: compressed gas
body mechanics
musculoskeletal system
Oxygen
plantar
13. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
respiratory system
carpals
dermis
lungs
14. An emergency involving multiple patients
multiple - casualty incident
distal
liability
dermis
15. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
stomach
implied consent
platelets
mandible
16. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed
draw - sheet method
zygomatic arches
palmer
QI
17. Referring to the sole of the foot
Good Samaritan Laws
endocrine system
plantar
Veins
18. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart
power grip
joints
appendix
cranium
19. The collarbone
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
15-30 b/m
clavicle
cricoid cartilage
20. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine
pancreas
malleolous
ilium
contamination
21. Largest internal organ of the body - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body
xiphoid process
liver
pulmonary arteries
vertebrae
22. Being held legally responsible
liability
organ donor
CNS
venules
23. The front of the body or body
pulmonary veins
endocrine system
muscle
anterior
24. The two lower chambers of the heart. There is a right (which sends oxygen poor blood to the lungs) and the left (sends oxygen rich blood to the body)
appendix
ventricles
standing orders
epidermis
25. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
medial
arteriole
CNS
diastolic BP
26. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
mid - axillary line
peripheral pulses
hazardous - material incident
tendon
27. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
nasal bones
platelets
pathogens
4
28. The large bone of the thigh
plantar
femur
implied consent
carotid arteries
29. The toe and finger bones
Trendelenburg Position
phalanges
pulmonary veins
inhalation
30. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe
dorsal
smooth muscle
dorsalis pedis artery
lateral
31. Carry blood away from the heart
QI
standing orders
epidermis
arteries
32. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function
standing orders
autonomic NS
zygomatic arches
subcutaneous layers
33. Trade name: proventil - ventolin - Action: B-2 adrenergic receptor agonist - smooth muscle relaxant - Indication: Respiratory distress in pts diagnostic with asthma - Contraindications:angina - MI - arrhythmia - CHF (Congestive heart failure) - side
trachea
Albuterol
RBC
confidentiality
34. Lying on the back
supine
voluntary muscle
trachea
acromion process
35. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
zygomatic arches
aorta
quality improvement
draw - sheet method
36. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
power grip
15-30 b/m
musculoskeletal system
anterior
37. Smallest veins
implied consent
venules
autonomic NS
power grip
38. A series of laws - varying in each state - designed - to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administering emergency care
autonomic NS
Good Samaritan Laws
HIPAA
DNR
39. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
artery
pancreas
involuntary muscle
orbits
40. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
gallbladder
assault/battery
pubis
physiology
41. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells
platelets
spleen
musculoskeletal system
radial artery
42. Muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body
large intestine
12-29 breaths/min
bronchi
DNR
43. Action: pain reliever - fever reducer - anti - inflammatory - antiplatelet - indication: cardiac related chest pain - Contraindication: allergy - recently taken the med - recent GI bleed - Side effects: upset stomach - heartburn - Dose: 81 mg up to 3
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
oropharynx
sternum
draw - sheet method
44. Number of bones in the coccyx spine
xiphoid process
4
skeleton
artery
45. Referring to the palm of the hand
epinephrine
torso
inadequate breathing
palmer
46. Closer to the torso
vein
proximal
inhalation
supine
47. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own
zygomatic arches
power grip
cardiac muscle
Levels of EMS training
48. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
Left Lateral Recumbent
femur
torso
Left Lower Quadrant
49. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality
radial artery
venules
DNR
confidentiality
50. 60-100 bpm
involuntary muscle
artery
pulse
radial artery