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EMT Basics
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health-sciences
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emt
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior
dorsal
cover
patella
cyanosis
2. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR
WBC
brachial artery
valve
nasopharynx
3. A sitting position
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4. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
lungs
malleolous
Left Lower Quadrant
torso
5. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
assault/battery
venae cavae
inhalation
physiology
6. The lateral bone of the forearm
phalanges
carotid arteries
malleolous
radius
7. 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
anterior
larynx
glucose
concealment
8. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
lungs
confidentiality
Designated agent
ischium
9. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities
pelvis
multiple - casualty incident
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
arterioles
10. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately
platelets
plasma
power grip
critical incident stress management
11. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
automaticity
WBC
zygomatic arches
12. 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)
large intestine
oropharynx
glucose
atria
13. 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
abdominal quadrants
epidermis
respiratory system
brachial artery
14. The chest
carotid arteries
thorax
organ donor
stomach
15. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
artery
diaphragm
duty to act
Designated agent
16. To the side - away from the midline of the body
lateral
Good Samaritan Laws
bilateral
ventricles
17. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
posterior
Right Upper Quadrant
standard precautions
pulmonary arteries
18. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place
radial artery
capillary
contamination
mid - clavicular
19. Smallest arteries
arterioles
metacarpals
mid - clavicular
larynx
20. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
Bradycardia
valve
direct carry
malleolous
21. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
Left Lower Quadrant
insulin
7
pulmonary veins
22. 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
Albuterol
On - line medical direction
HIPAA
lateral
23. 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
glucose
perfusion
phalanges
pubis
24. 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)
cyanosis
brachial artery
medial
ventricles
25. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
pulse
pulmonary arteries
carotid arteries
aorta
26. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
mid - axillary line
QI
Medical director
negligence
27. Trade Names: Superchar - Insta - char - liqui - char - Action: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotion - Indications: Ingested poison - Don't give if (contraindications): altered mental status - ingested acids or alkalis - inability to swallow -
tibia
Medical director
implied consent
Activated Charcoal
28. Hand bones
Albuterol
carpals
metacarpals
vein
29. The bones of the body
patella
liver
skeleton
Trendelenburg Position
30. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations
inadequate breathing
inferior
skull
venae cavae
31. The smallest kind of artery
mandible
arteriole
abandonment
automaticity
32. 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
small intestine
bilateral
joints
spleen
33. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher
Epinephrine
patella
5
direct carry
34. Hides body
assault/battery
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
concealment
manubrium
35. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix
voluntary muscle
dorsalis pedis artery
palmer
ight Lower Quadrant
36. 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
skull
alveoli
ventral
Off - Line medical direction
37. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own
cardiac muscle
QI
pubis
skin
38. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
Trendelenburg Position
coronary arteries
diaphragm
cardiac muscle
39. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
scope of practice
multiple - casualty incident
artery
cardiac conduction system
40. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs
venules
dorsalis pedis artery
trachea
radial artery
41. Smallest veins
abdominal quadrants
venules
epidermis
Medical director
42. Pediatric airway
Epinephrine
artery
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
patella
43. The 33 bones of the spinal column
ventricles
cranium
vertebrae
patella
44. The toe and finger bones
hazardous - material incident
phalanges
carpals
insulin
45. Number of bones in the thoracic spine
cover
skin
12
Fowler's Position
46. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
Left Lateral Recumbent
maxillae
Left Lower Quadrant
vein
47. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death
organ donor
scope of practice
Left Lateral Recumbent
arteriole
48. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
hypoperfusion
pharynx
clavicle
Levels of EMS training
49. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
Designated agent
Left Upper Quadrant
posterior
pharynx
50. 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
Epinephrine
large intestine
coronary arteries
phalanges