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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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1. Breastbone
HIPAA
hazardous - material incident
sternum
palmer
2. Wrist bones
carpals
4
vertebrae
larynx
3. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material
inferior
supine
4
contamination
4. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
artery
tarsal
plantar
concealment
5. 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
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
critical incident stress management
central pulses
proximal
6. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
fibula
ischium
plantar
Breathing Rates
7. Smallest arteries
arterioles
pharynx
thorax
epinephrine
8. Number of bones in lumbar spine
5
inferior
calcaneus
carpals
9. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
calcaneus
inferior
pharynx
platelets
10. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
malleolous
mid - axillary line
pancreas
respiratory system
11. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form
Left Lateral Recumbent
extremity lift
digestive system
gallbladder
12. 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
power grip
lungs
scope of practice
Off - Line medical direction
13. A series of laws - varying in each state - designed - to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administering emergency care
insulin
Good Samaritan Laws
brachial artery
PPE
14. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
draw - sheet method
hypoperfusion
consent
Trendelenburg Position
15. 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 -
Activated Charcoal
voluntary muscle
pulse
valve
16. Being held legally responsible
power lift
liability
vein
vertebrae
17. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured
tachycardia
7
blood pressure
malleolous
18. Heart beating too slow
aorta
15-30 b/m
Bradycardia
epidermis
19. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver
gallbladder
nitroglycerin
diastolic BP
multiple - casualty incident
20. A sitting position
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21. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx
palmer
Trendelenburg Position
cricoid cartilage
consent
22. Adult breathing rate
vein
DNR
orbits
12-29 breaths/min
23. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities
4
Oxygen
posterior
torso
24. Carry blood away from the heart
Left Lateral Recumbent
arteries
dorsalis pedis artery
maxillae
25. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
recovery position
endocrine system
small intestine
muscle
26. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis
ilium
implied consent
physiology
femur
27. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
pharynx
Medical director
cardiac conduction system
metacarpals
28. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic
epidermis
decontamination
superior
Levels of EMS training
29. The nose bones
direct carry
cardiac muscle
posterior
nasal bones
30. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed
valve
epinephrine
911 System
large intestine
31. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
vertebrae
pathogens
epiglottis
32. The smallest kind of artery
arteriole
pancreas
multiple - casualty incident
nasal bones
33. Referring to the palm of the hand
palmer
concealment
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
larynx
34. Tissue that connects bone to bone
ligament
proximal
zygomatic arches
Epinephrine
35. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart
musculoskeletal system
duty to act
metacarpals
vein
36. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle
Veins
posterior tibial artery
femur
cover
37. Ankle bone
Left Lower Quadrant
extremity lift
tarsal
hazardous - material incident
38. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
orbits
Trendelenburg Position
5
ilium
39. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine
pancreas
scope of practice
ilium
venules
40. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder
medial
proximal
Right Upper Quadrant
nasopharynx
41. The smallest kind of vein
dermis
aorta
venule
dorsalis pedis artery
42. The area directly posterior to the mouth
pulse
autonomic NS
Trendelenburg Position
oropharynx
43. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
stomach
lungs
tarsal
acetabulum
44. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
WBC
venule
concealment
pulmonary veins
45. 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
dermis
DNR
911 System
body mechanics
46. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
alveoli
radial artery
pharynx
voluntary muscle
47. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations
orbits
inadequate breathing
nitroglycerin
hypoperfusion
48. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
body mechanics
bronchi
physiology
RBC
49. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
pelvis
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
dermis
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
50. 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)
diaphragm
palmer
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
ventricles