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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 release of a harmful substance into the environment
15-30 b/m
dermis
hazardous - material incident
subcutaneous layers
2. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration
liability
plantar
Off - Line medical direction
diaphragm
3. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood
arteriole
ventral
spleen
fibula
4. Toward the midline of the body
pubis
radius
tachycardia
medial
5. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own
5
4
cardiac muscle
femoral artery
6. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
lungs
PNS
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
PPE
7. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
physiology
liability
orbits
pubis
8. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
4
pathogens
skin
vertebrae
9. The toe and finger bones
epinephrine
nasopharynx
phalanges
ight Lower Quadrant
10. Urgent moves are done when....
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11. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation
implied consent
systolic BP
draw - sheet method
Oxygen
12. Study of function
thorax
anterior
physiology
maxillae
13. 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
physiology
Left Lateral Recumbent
glucose
TRAMP
14. 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
critical incident stress management
humerus
extremity lift
15. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
gallbladder
assault/battery
RBC
artery
16. 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
DNR
endocrine system
Fowler's Position
stomach
17. 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
Fowler's Position
cover
recovery position
18. The bony structure of the head
vein
skull
expressed consent
insulin
19. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head
25-50 b/m
epiglottis
carotid arteries
calcaneus
20. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR
brachial artery
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
7
humerus
21. The area directly posterior to the mouth
WBC
oropharynx
5
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
22. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
abandonment
Medical director
PPE
body mechanics
23. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
zygomatic arches
coronary arteries
assault/battery
artery
24. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
organ donor
WBC
tachycardia
fibula
25. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
Breathing Rates
involuntary muscle
organ donor
26. To the side - away from the midline of the body
cricoid cartilage
lateral
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
aorta
27. Shoulder Blade
scapula
power lift
posterior tibial artery
QI
28. Use emergency moves when....
central pulses
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
HIPAA
Left Lower Quadrant
29. 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
standing orders
malleolous
femur
Good Samaritan Laws
30. Number of bones in the coccyx spine
4
pubis
distal
platelets
31. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job
implied consent
scope of practice
acromion process
dermis
32. Hides body
spleen
malleolous
carpals
concealment
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
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
direct carry
subcutaneous layers
Albuterol
34. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
atria
venules
tendon
calcaneus
35. 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
bronchi
cyanosis
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
small intestine
36. The foot bone
joints
cardiac conduction system
central pulses
metatarsal
37. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
sternum
pulmonary arteries
scope of practice
tendon
38. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
respiratory system
cardiac conduction system
stomach
cricoid cartilage
39. The front of the body or body
anterior
pubis
venae cavae
lungs
40. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
skull
pulmonary veins
WBC
epiglottis
41. Children breathing rate
15-30 b/m
stomach
alveoli
acromion process
42. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient
xiphoid process
Bradycardia
TRAMP
posterior tibial artery
43. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed
peripheral pulses
draw - sheet method
supine
joints
44. Ankle bone
tarsal
CNS
brachial artery
epinephrine
45. Lips turning blue
WBC
nasal bones
larynx
cyanosis
46. The lower jaw bone
mandible
Off - Line medical direction
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
dorsal
47. 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
stress
911 System
implied consent
epinephrine
48. The collarbone
clavicle
contamination
vertebrae
liver
49. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx
Bradycardia
pulse
pancreas
cricoid cartilage
50. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality
humerus
confidentiality
medial
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient