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EMT Basics
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Subjects
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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. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
Medical director
vein
body mechanics
draw - sheet method
2. The bony structure of the head
PPE
skull
ventral
scapula
3. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
PPE
quality improvement
plasma
tarsal
4. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
diaphragm
Trendelenburg Position
cardiac conduction system
expressed consent
5. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body
peripheral pulses
tibia
Veins
arterioles
6. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured
vein
capillary
blood pressure
large intestine
7. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
blood pressure
diaphragm
stomach
extremity lift
8. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
dorsal
standard precautions
On - line medical direction
PNS
9. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection
pancreas
CNS
zygomatic arches
WBC
10. Outer layer of the skin
dorsal
automaticity
peripheral pulses
epidermis
11. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place
Oxygen
capillary
Trendelenburg Position
25-50 b/m
12. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx
spleen
protocols
decontamination
cricoid cartilage
13. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
cardiac conduction system
WBC
platelets
abandonment
14. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought
pulse
Nervous system
stress
subcutaneous layers
15. 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
mandible
pulse
WBC
16. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw
venule
concealment
maxillae
nasal bones
17. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
insulin
RBC
Left Upper Quadrant
central pulses
18. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.
subcutaneous layers
malleolous
Designated agent
radius
19. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint
acetabulum
skin
autonomic NS
25-50 b/m
20. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
brachial artery
On - line medical direction
tendon
ight Lower Quadrant
21. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
metatarsal
automaticity
RBC
endocrine system
22. Hides and protects your body
respiratory system
implied consent
cover
multiple - casualty incident
23. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
5
coronary arteries
malleolous
liability
24. The bones of the body
skeleton
mid - clavicular
12-29 breaths/min
recovery position
25. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head
carotid arteries
inadequate breathing
pubis
venae cavae
26. 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
appendix
liver
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
aorta
27. Tissue that connects bone to bone
digestive system
ligament
cranium
7
28. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood
spleen
maxillae
posterior tibial artery
plantar
29. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result
vein
tendon
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
negligence
30. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells
RBC
autonomic NS
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
skeleton
31. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities
capillary
inadequate breathing
torso
Left Lower Quadrant
32. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder
Right Upper Quadrant
smooth muscle
abdominal quadrants
Designated agent
33. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities
pelvis
ilium
dermis
cardiac conduction system
34. Referring to the palm of the hand
critical incident stress management
femur
metacarpals
palmer
35. An obligation to provide care to a patient
Epinephrine
valve
venule
duty to act
36. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
metatarsal
QI
implied consent
mid - axillary line
37. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg
carotid arteries
manubrium
ilium
tibia
38. Study of the structure or form of living things
automaticity
anatomy
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
Oxygen
39. 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
posterior
liver
confidentiality
calcaneus
40. The area directly posterior to the mouth
tachycardia
oropharynx
proximal
quality improvement
41. Urgent moves are done when....
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42. The highest portion of the shoulder
negligence
supine
acromion process
pathogens
43. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found
skin
5
crime scene
platelets
44. The large bone of the thigh
epiglottis
endocrine system
assault/battery
femur
45. Blood's pathway
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
ilium
blood pressure
scope of practice
46. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
12
venae cavae
Medical director
47. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)
cricoid cartilage
Trendelenburg Position
respiratory system
posterior tibial artery
48. The major artery supplying the leg
femoral artery
Activated Charcoal
cardiac muscle
aorta
49. 60-100 bpm
QI
pulse
bilateral
cricoid cartilage
50. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart
vein
On - line medical direction
involuntary muscle
alveoli