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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. Number of bones in the sacral spine
carotid arteries
5
concealment
standard precautions
2. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
skeleton
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
stomach
diastolic BP
3. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
dorsalis pedis artery
venule
subcutaneous layers
pharynx
4. High heart rate (Above 160)
phalanges
tachycardia
vein
perfusion
5. The area directly posterior to the nose
posterior
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
inadequate breathing
nasopharynx
6. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea
epiglottis
abdominal quadrants
epinephrine
ligament
7. The fluid portion of the blood
voluntary muscle
Left Lower Quadrant
plasma
25-50 b/m
8. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head
scapula
carotid arteries
Oxygen
Fowler's Position
9. Referring to the sole of the foot
contamination
fibula
carpals
plantar
10. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
superior
lungs
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
11. The large bone of the thigh
musculoskeletal system
plantar
arterioles
femur
12. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis
ilium
blood pressure
inferior
skin
13. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR
blood pressure
25-50 b/m
involuntary muscle
brachial artery
14. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job
power grip
extremity lift
scope of practice
power lift
15. The bones of the body
skeleton
larynx
power grip
vein
16. 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
decontamination
liver
power lift
radial artery
17. 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
arteries
concealment
exhalation
negligence
18. The voice box
assault/battery
larynx
QI
dorsal
19. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
superior
systolic BP
negligence
On - line medical direction
20. The superior portion of the sternum
manubrium
plasma
mid - clavicular
involuntary muscle
21. 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)
proximal
ventricles
vein
maxillae
22. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP
Oxygen
Albuterol
Fowler's Position
nitroglycerin
23. Form the structure of the cheeks
manubrium
supine
zygomatic arches
coronary arteries
24. To the side - away from the midline of the body
abandonment
lateral
cyanosis
ilium
25. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
Medical director
ight Lower Quadrant
palmer
confidentiality
26. Consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician
muscle
Off - Line medical direction
phalanges
Bradycardia
27. 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
nitroglycerin
cardiac conduction system
5
28. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
fibula
arteriole
trachea
anatomy
29. Kneecap
oropharynx
7
cyanosis
patella
30. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
Bradycardia
pelvis
Trendelenburg Position
WBC
31. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
inferior
nasal bones
cardiac conduction system
7
32. Number of bones in the coccyx spine
pulmonary arteries
4
skeleton
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
33. The nose bones
nasal bones
bilateral
arterioles
humerus
34. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
pelvis
pulmonary veins
bronchi
zygomatic arches
35. 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
pulmonary veins
protocols
consent
36. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
malleolous
femur
Fowler's Position
Activated Charcoal
37. Inferior portion of the sternum
xiphoid process
supine
cricoid cartilage
larynx
38. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body
peripheral pulses
Fowler's Position
Bradycardia
maxillae
39. 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
nasopharynx
implied consent
contamination
mandible
40. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries
patella
radius
pulse
epidermis
41. Use emergency moves when....
concealment
femur
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
dermis
42. Adult breathing rate
12-29 breaths/min
mandible
QI
atria
43. 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
perfusion
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
contamination
ventral
44. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
hypoperfusion
RBC
scapula
pathogens
45. 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
assault/battery
power lift
medial
calcaneus
46. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT
extremity lift
recovery position
nitroglycerin
consent
47. Toward the midline of the body
medial
hazardous - material incident
venules
skull
48. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts
expressed consent
plasma
DNR
venae cavae
49. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
hypoperfusion
Left Lateral Recumbent
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
glucose
50. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior
implied consent
ventral
Oxygen
body mechanics