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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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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. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
Good Samaritan Laws
Left Upper Quadrant
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
2. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
alveoli
scope of practice
Fowler's Position
implied consent
3. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet
liability
larynx
supine
acromioclavicular joint
4. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis
inhalation
ischium
abdominal quadrants
tachycardia
5. Outer layer of the skin
involuntary muscle
Medical director
aorta
epidermis
6. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
artery
quality improvement
Off - Line medical direction
crime scene
7. The collarbone
clavicle
arteries
pulmonary veins
digestive system
8. The bony structure of the head
patella
venae cavae
skull
Designated agent
9. The front of the body or body
anterior
epinephrine
larynx
voluntary muscle
10. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured
liability
blood pressure
Levels of EMS training
Left Lateral Recumbent
11. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
RBC
body mechanics
pancreas
sternum
12. 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
epiglottis
HIPAA
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
gallbladder
13. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job
ventricles
direct carry
thorax
scope of practice
14. Inferior portion of the sternum
smooth muscle
humerus
thorax
xiphoid process
15. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
epinephrine
ischium
automaticity
proximal
16. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells
radial artery
RBC
mid - clavicular
Albuterol
17. 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
direct carry
PPE
inferior
5
18. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
digestive system
5
Medical director
insulin
19. Use emergency moves when....
stomach
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
calcaneus
torso
20. Lips turning blue
skin
cyanosis
epinephrine
Levels of EMS training
21. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
PNS
Nervous system
liability
cricoid cartilage
22. 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
Levels of EMS training
physiology
glucose
dorsalis pedis artery
23. 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
extremity lift
standard precautions
Epinephrine
tarsal
24. The chest
venule
stress
thorax
large intestine
25. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought
carpals
ilium
Nervous system
4
26. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
skin
artery
quality improvement
standard precautions
27. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
12
concealment
On - line medical direction
pulmonary arteries
28. Being held legally responsible
contamination
muscle
palmer
liability
29. 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
vertebrae
protocols
extremity lift
Veins
30. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
pelvis
tendon
venules
Trendelenburg Position
31. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material
contamination
cyanosis
thorax
draw - sheet method
32. The number of bones in the Cervical spine
7
maxillae
Veins
anterior
33. Form the structure of the cheeks
trachea
anterior
perfusion
zygomatic arches
34. Number of bones in the thoracic spine
abdominal quadrants
12
Oxygen
venules
35. The area directly posterior to the mouth
PPE
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
oropharynx
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
36. Consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well - being
expressed consent
Epinephrine
multiple - casualty incident
gallbladder
37. Carry blood away from the heart
joints
arteries
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
cardiac conduction system
38. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs
bronchi
inhalation
thorax
skull
39. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
negligence
TRAMP
respiratory system
pulmonary veins
40. The point where two bones come together
skeleton
body mechanics
posterior tibial artery
joints
41. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix
decontamination
cranium
ight Lower Quadrant
Bradycardia
42. The area directly posterior to the nose
HIPAA
manubrium
cranium
nasopharynx
43. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration
diaphragm
12-29 breaths/min
Left Lower Quadrant
skeleton
44. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found
implied consent
orbits
crime scene
acromioclavicular joint
45. 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)
ventricles
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
ligament
12
46. The major artery supplying the leg
recovery position
alveoli
aorta
femoral artery
47. Tissue that connects bone to bone
arteriole
ligament
maxillae
automaticity
48. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
vertebrae
epiglottis
Left Lower Quadrant
Good Samaritan Laws
49. Referring to the sole of the foot
Activated Charcoal
15-30 b/m
plantar
epidermis
50. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed
ilium
PNS
draw - sheet method
concealment