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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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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. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
skin
Bradycardia
ventricles
ligament
2. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
direct carry
bronchi
Activated Charcoal
3. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries
automaticity
hazardous - material incident
pancreas
pulse
4. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx
power grip
cricoid cartilage
draw - sheet method
malleolous
5. 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
systolic BP
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anterior
perfusion
6. Number of bones in the thoracic spine
pancreas
12
inhalation
mid - axillary line
7. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix
insulin
WBC
ight Lower Quadrant
diastolic BP
8. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
Activated Charcoal
zygomatic arches
central pulses
voluntary muscle
9. Breastbone
sternum
RBC
15-30 b/m
skin
10. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function
insulin
cover
perfusion
autonomic NS
11. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)
phalanges
brachial artery
body mechanics
Trendelenburg Position
12. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation
Fowler's Position
systolic BP
endocrine system
arteriole
13. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately
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expressed consent
arteries
critical incident stress management
14. Closer to the torso
proximal
5
pathogens
manubrium
15. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection
WBC
consent
patella
endocrine system
16. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death
7
organ donor
skull
concealment
17. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
arterioles
multiple - casualty incident
maxillae
tendon
18. Action:increases levels of O2 in the blood - indications: hypoxia - known or suspected - dose: 6lpm NC (44%) - 12 lpm NRB (90%) - 15 lpm BVM (100%) - Inhaled - supplied: compressed gas
standard precautions
posterior tibial artery
Oxygen
plasma
19. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
muscle
mid - axillary line
Left Lower Quadrant
abdominal quadrants
20. Outer layer of the skin
epidermis
concealment
decontamination
subcutaneous layers
21. Hides body
concealment
DNR
Levels of EMS training
gallbladder
22. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body
voluntary muscle
body mechanics
peripheral pulses
Oxygen
23. Adult breathing rate
dorsal
12-29 breaths/min
Oxygen
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
24. Urgent moves are done when....
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25. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
nitroglycerin
pulmonary veins
metacarpals
ischium
26. Use emergency moves when....
cover
stomach
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
Albuterol
27. An emergency involving multiple patients
7
femoral artery
oropharynx
multiple - casualty incident
28. 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
consent
capillary
abdominal quadrants
Albuterol
29. The nose bones
extremity lift
nasal bones
autonomic NS
cranium
30. Children breathing rate
15-30 b/m
alveoli
liver
atria
31. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
stomach
anterior
cyanosis
PNS
32. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
anatomy
subcutaneous layers
autonomic NS
WBC
33. Shoulder Blade
epidermis
organ donor
scapula
nasopharynx
34. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result
ligament
cranium
negligence
pulmonary veins
35. The foot bone
assault/battery
cranium
metatarsal
superior
36. Pediatric airway
arteriole
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
7
ight Lower Quadrant
37. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
acromioclavicular joint
PNS
pancreas
plasma
38. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior
anatomy
calcaneus
ischium
dorsal
39. The heel bone
medial
dorsalis pedis artery
ight Lower Quadrant
calcaneus
40. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material
25-50 b/m
femoral artery
contamination
tibia
41. Toward the midline of the body
venule
endocrine system
medial
dorsal
42. The voice box
torso
central pulses
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larynx
43. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care
platelets
Left Lateral Recumbent
QI
voluntary muscle
44. Muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body
PPE
valve
large intestine
mandible
45. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
Good Samaritan Laws
involuntary muscle
tendon
pathogens
46. Lying on the back
Albuterol
supine
posterior
brachial artery
47. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
bronchi
Left Lower Quadrant
tarsal
respiratory system
48. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
CNS
stress
endocrine system
Levels of EMS training
49. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
cricoid cartilage
body mechanics
5
Activated Charcoal
50. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations
PNS
endocrine system
inadequate breathing
vertebrae