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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. Ankle bone
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
tarsal
protocols
peripheral pulses
2. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care
QI
quality improvement
Left Upper Quadrant
patella
3. Toward the midline of the body
insulin
large intestine
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
medial
4. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
malleolous
expressed consent
pulse
insulin
5. The nose bones
ight Lower Quadrant
Epinephrine
insulin
nasal bones
6. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus
distal
inferior
stress
liver
7. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
smooth muscle
fibula
pharynx
assault/battery
8. The line through the center of the clavical
assault/battery
platelets
insulin
mid - clavicular
9. Inferior portion of the sternum
Off - Line medical direction
PPE
blood pressure
xiphoid process
10. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi
cardiac conduction system
mid - axillary line
mid - clavicular
bronchi
11. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
Left Lower Quadrant
proximal
muscle
skull
12. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood
metatarsal
posterior tibial artery
spleen
liver
13. 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
blood pressure
inhalation
pulmonary arteries
25-50 b/m
14. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
coronary arteries
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
phalanges
nasopharynx
15. Lips turning blue
pubis
atria
respiratory system
cyanosis
16. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder
automaticity
Right Upper Quadrant
platelets
standing orders
17. The point where two bones come together
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
joints
Trendelenburg Position
Off - Line medical direction
18. On both sides
bilateral
fibula
pelvis
metacarpals
19. The 33 bones of the spinal column
vertebrae
Oxygen
dermis
venae cavae
20. 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)
pulmonary veins
tachycardia
valve
ventricles
21. 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
decontamination
extremity lift
Right Upper Quadrant
pathogens
22. 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)
valve
atria
involuntary muscle
pharynx
23. The area directly posterior to the nose
nasopharynx
Breathing Rates
perfusion
autonomic NS
24. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
diastolic BP
sternum
pulmonary veins
autonomic NS
25. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
tachycardia
skull
malleolous
ilium
26. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
On - line medical direction
scapula
torso
maxillae
27. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium
ventricles
metatarsal
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
venae cavae
28. Number of bones in the sacral spine
arterioles
epinephrine
acromion process
5
29. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis
crime scene
ilium
Medical director
PPE
30. The lower jaw bone
Left Lower Quadrant
pulmonary veins
mandible
power grip
31. Closer to the torso
duty to act
respiratory system
proximal
anatomy
32. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
medial
pulmonary arteries
power lift
QI
33. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis
artery
ischium
tibia
recovery position
34. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured
mid - clavicular
bilateral
blood pressure
scapula
35. 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
negligence
central pulses
power lift
HIPAA
36. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)
exhalation
Trendelenburg Position
diastolic BP
manubrium
37. 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
abandonment
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
pathogens
38. 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
coronary arteries
Medical director
direct carry
small intestine
39. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
protocols
large intestine
posterior tibial artery
endocrine system
40. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
standard precautions
fibula
musculoskeletal system
15-30 b/m
41. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
WBC
ight Lower Quadrant
voluntary muscle
lateral
42. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
appendix
TRAMP
pubis
lungs
43. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
cardiac muscle
orbits
PNS
torso
44. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries
orbits
pulse
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
duty to act
45. 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
pharynx
direct carry
hazardous - material incident
artery
46. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
Medical director
metacarpals
Albuterol
appendix
47. The cartoid and femeral pulses - which can be felt in the center part of the body
tibia
standing orders
central pulses
anatomy
48. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
PPE
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
body mechanics
involuntary muscle
49. Children breathing rate
12
15-30 b/m
plasma
musculoskeletal system
50. 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
7
subcutaneous layers
contamination
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)