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EMT Basics
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health-sciences
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emt
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1. 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)
ligament
ventricles
plasma
medial
2. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart
torso
7
On - line medical direction
vein
3. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
radial artery
glucose
decontamination
Levels of EMS training
4. The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries
cardiac conduction system
perfusion
multiple - casualty incident
peripheral pulses
5. An emergency involving multiple patients
abdominal quadrants
multiple - casualty incident
organ donor
radius
6. 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
exhalation
plasma
platelets
pathogens
7. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix
torso
oropharynx
ight Lower Quadrant
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
8. A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists - which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees
extremity lift
cover
endocrine system
ventricles
9. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine
acromioclavicular joint
carpals
pancreas
torso
10. Trade name:insta - glucose - Action: increases blood sugar levels - indications:altered mental status And history of diabetes - Contraindications: unresponsive - inability to swallow - dose: one tube - Oral - Supplies: gel
glucose
12-29 breaths/min
arteriole
Levels of EMS training
11. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
platelets
4
liability
inferior
12. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
trachea
4
autonomic NS
lungs
13. 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
Designated agent
cranium
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
4
14. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form
tendon
Levels of EMS training
12
digestive system
15. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
Left Lower Quadrant
musculoskeletal system
plantar
venules
16. 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
respiratory system
Albuterol
thorax
tarsal
17. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious
organ donor
cardiac conduction system
standard precautions
inhalation
18. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
DNR
Fowler's Position
body mechanics
posterior tibial artery
19. Referring to the palm of the hand
palmer
epinephrine
posterior
larynx
20. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
calcaneus
Trendelenburg Position
aorta
small intestine
21. Number of bones in lumbar spine
peripheral pulses
implied consent
pharynx
5
22. The foot bone
consent
oropharynx
superior
metatarsal
23. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body
carotid arteries
peripheral pulses
Off - Line medical direction
artery
24. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own
skull
TRAMP
12-29 breaths/min
cardiac muscle
25. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
Nervous system
perfusion
involuntary muscle
Activated Charcoal
26. Tissue that connects bone to bone
extremity lift
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
clavicle
ligament
27. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
automaticity
Medical director
systolic BP
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
28. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg
diastolic BP
tibia
respiratory system
cover
29. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
Left Lateral Recumbent
dermis
Veins
coronary arteries
30. Trade name: adrenaline - Actions: causes bronchiole dilation and contraction of blood vessels (Vasoconstrictor and broncodialator) - Indiction: anaphylaxis - respiratory distress - hypoperfusion - side effects: increased heart rate - chest pain - dis
acromioclavicular joint
Epinephrine
exhalation
alveoli
31. Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury: the right upper quadrant - the left upper quadrant - the right lower quadrant and the left lower quadrant
cranium
abdominal quadrants
Right Upper Quadrant
ischium
32. Number of bones in the sacral spine
pelvis
5
lungs
cardiac muscle
33. Children breathing rate
15-30 b/m
epinephrine
trachea
tarsal
34. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR
sternum
Trendelenburg Position
brachial artery
On - line medical direction
35. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
valve
voluntary muscle
joints
5
36. 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
acromioclavicular joint
confidentiality
peripheral pulses
aorta
37. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw
body mechanics
exhalation
maxillae
epidermis
38. 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
nasopharynx
appendix
HIPAA
posterior
39. The area directly posterior to the mouth
orbits
negligence
oropharynx
platelets
40. The fluid portion of the blood
Epinephrine
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
plasma
anatomy
41. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought
Nervous system
Left Lateral Recumbent
ischium
skull
42. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
PPE
thorax
joints
ight Lower Quadrant
43. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care
QI
autonomic NS
crime scene
venules
44. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
Breathing Rates
appendix
pulmonary arteries
radial artery
45. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)
Trendelenburg Position
posterior
contamination
recovery position
46. The smallest kind of artery
clavicle
supine
brachial artery
arteriole
47. The major artery supplying the leg
femoral artery
liability
malleolous
palmer
48. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations
Designated agent
Trendelenburg Position
protocols
central pulses
49. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea
Nervous system
epiglottis
implied consent
plasma
50. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place
capillary
larynx
superior
nasopharynx
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