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EMT Basics
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1. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg
Bradycardia
tibia
alveoli
assault/battery
2. Kneecap
patella
duty to act
Fowler's Position
dermis
3. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
diastolic BP
arteries
consent
Oxygen
4. Outer layer of the skin
DNR
zygomatic arches
palmer
epidermis
5. 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)
distal
atria
diastolic BP
carpals
6. Farther away from the torso
skin
distal
power grip
mandible
7. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
musculoskeletal system
voluntary muscle
valve
stomach
8. Being held legally responsible
joints
Good Samaritan Laws
involuntary muscle
liability
9. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
coronary arteries
perfusion
subcutaneous layers
ischium
10. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
pulmonary arteries
sternum
endocrine system
direct carry
11. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
coronary arteries
CNS
gallbladder
involuntary muscle
12. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide
respiratory system
pelvis
lungs
phalanges
13. Children breathing rate
Veins
distal
5
15-30 b/m
14. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
5
cover
pathogens
organ donor
15. 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
Left Upper Quadrant
exhalation
standard precautions
vein
16. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
bilateral
platelets
PNS
mandible
17. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching
large intestine
ventricles
smooth muscle
autonomic NS
18. Hand bones
metacarpals
15-30 b/m
expressed consent
WBC
19. Smallest veins
large intestine
12-29 breaths/min
venules
malleolous
20. Carry blood away from the heart
arteries
artery
automaticity
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
21. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job
inadequate breathing
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
skin
scope of practice
22. 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
anatomy
Oxygen
cranium
quality improvement
23. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
quality improvement
muscle
pulse
24. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
Good Samaritan Laws
stomach
acromioclavicular joint
Nervous system
25. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
hazardous - material incident
insulin
multiple - casualty incident
Nervous system
26. A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body - feet apart and flat on the ground - body weight on or just behind balls of feet - back locked in. the upper body is raised before the hips
15-30 b/m
power lift
bronchi
TRAMP
27. Inferior portion of the sternum
humerus
quality improvement
xiphoid process
pathogens
28. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle
posterior tibial artery
standard precautions
spleen
vein
29. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
tachycardia
joints
mid - axillary line
posterior
30. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea
capillary
femur
epiglottis
Fowler's Position
31. High heart rate (Above 160)
epinephrine
Left Upper Quadrant
concealment
tachycardia
32. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
On - line medical direction
venules
Fowler's Position
diastolic BP
33. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured
tendon
blood pressure
stomach
sternum
34. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
dermis
muscle
posterior tibial artery
plasma
35. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own
carpals
crime scene
cardiac muscle
valve
36. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities
arteries
pelvis
involuntary muscle
bilateral
37. The lateral bone of the forearm
inadequate breathing
inferior
posterior
radius
38. The lower jaw bone
atria
Albuterol
mandible
mid - axillary line
39. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix
standing orders
Veins
ight Lower Quadrant
PNS
40. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
tendon
humerus
peripheral pulses
vertebrae
41. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
ilium
pulse
skeleton
skin
42. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
humerus
ligament
QI
bronchi
43. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
cardiac conduction system
consent
assault/battery
12-29 breaths/min
44. The bony structure of the head
Trendelenburg Position
mid - axillary line
Epinephrine
skull
45. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
body mechanics
small intestine
Designated agent
46. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found
crime scene
maxillae
pharynx
stress
47. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw
recovery position
spleen
maxillae
blood pressure
48. 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
ilium
Fowler's Position
HIPAA
mandible
49. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care
QI
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
Bradycardia
appendix
50. An emergency involving multiple patients
Epinephrine
gallbladder
multiple - casualty incident
Activated Charcoal
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