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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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1. Hides and protects your body
cover
5
Fowler's Position
systolic BP
2. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
femur
humerus
On - line medical direction
muscle
3. Referring to the sole of the foot
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
plantar
lateral
4. A small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the RLQ of the ab - then function of which is not well known; best known for it's inflammation which is appendicitis
appendix
venule
acetabulum
peripheral pulses
5. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
bronchi
humerus
plasma
skin
6. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function
perfusion
QI
autonomic NS
nasopharynx
7. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls
lungs
small intestine
skeleton
femur
8. Carry blood toward the heart
involuntary muscle
Veins
Designated agent
stress
9. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
Trendelenburg Position
pulmonary arteries
glucose
cyanosis
10. 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)
ventricles
cardiac conduction system
oropharynx
superior
11. Being held legally responsible
expressed consent
torso
fibula
liability
12. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells
fibula
duty to act
RBC
critical incident stress management
13. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position
15-30 b/m
12
recovery position
Right Upper Quadrant
14. Breastbone
sternum
oropharynx
PNS
12
15. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
extremity lift
standing orders
muscle
body mechanics
16. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured
PPE
skin
blood pressure
nasal bones
17. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine
15-30 b/m
femur
digestive system
pancreas
18. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
endocrine system
humerus
PNS
pathogens
19. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
pharynx
torso
Trendelenburg Position
insulin
20. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
Off - Line medical direction
negligence
Left Lateral Recumbent
7
21. In a stretcher sitting up
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22. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
tibia
mid - clavicular
liver
assault/battery
23. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)
mid - clavicular
systolic BP
Levels of EMS training
Trendelenburg Position
24. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
subcutaneous layers
venules
inferior
cardiac muscle
25. The fluid portion of the blood
plasma
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
cranium
venae cavae
26. An obligation to provide care to a patient
duty to act
radius
tarsal
power grip
27. Study of function
epinephrine
hazardous - material incident
organ donor
physiology
28. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis
WBC
Designated agent
sternum
ischium
29. Lying on the back
911 System
RBC
coronary arteries
supine
30. 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
alveoli
liver
xiphoid process
crime scene
31. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
orbits
Epinephrine
aorta
Nervous system
32. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
nasal bones
ventral
skin
endocrine system
33. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
tibia
911 System
cardiac conduction system
radial artery
34. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed
HIPAA
Fowler's Position
tibia
xiphoid process
35. Smallest veins
power lift
PNS
coronary arteries
venules
36. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
arteriole
pathogens
diastolic BP
5
37. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs
diaphragm
12
911 System
inhalation
38. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job
confidentiality
musculoskeletal system
direct carry
scope of practice
39. The top - back and sides of the skull
pharynx
cranium
subcutaneous layers
Breathing Rates
40. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs
scope of practice
exhalation
Albuterol
abdominal quadrants
41. Farther away from the torso
pulse
trachea
distal
Breathing Rates
42. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
inhalation
alveoli
12
5
43. Hand bones
metacarpals
vertebrae
arteriole
bronchi
44. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
metatarsal
power lift
plantar
epinephrine
45. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
epinephrine
mid - axillary line
cardiac conduction system
concealment
46. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
Trendelenburg Position
anterior
lateral
15-30 b/m
47. Urgent moves are done when....
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48. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist
endocrine system
radial artery
aorta
PNS
49. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet
arteriole
Designated agent
Fowler's Position
acromioclavicular joint
50. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
12
xiphoid process
pulmonary veins
palmer