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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 vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
aorta
femur
stress
pulmonary veins
2. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed
pathogens
TRAMP
anterior
911 System
3. The bones of the body
organ donor
confidentiality
physiology
skeleton
4. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
endocrine system
7
manubrium
platelets
5. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
gallbladder
ight Lower Quadrant
TRAMP
decontamination
6. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form
Breathing Rates
calcaneus
digestive system
skeleton
7. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration
power lift
large intestine
7
diaphragm
8. Number of bones in the coccyx spine
radial artery
4
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
fibula
9. The nose bones
CNS
nasal bones
implied consent
skeleton
10. To the side - away from the midline of the body
lateral
anterior
gallbladder
stress
11. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function
capillary
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
autonomic NS
Off - Line medical direction
12. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found
spleen
crime scene
clavicle
trachea
13. Blood's pathway
pharynx
automaticity
QI
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
14. An emergency involving multiple patients
multiple - casualty incident
Veins
small intestine
carpals
15. 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)
atria
confidentiality
central pulses
acromion process
16. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR
ilium
brachial artery
epinephrine
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
17. 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
Good Samaritan Laws
confidentiality
extremity lift
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
18. A small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the RLQ of the ab - then function of which is not well known; best known for it's inflammation which is appendicitis
appendix
Off - Line medical direction
mandible
alveoli
19. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
tibia
inadequate breathing
ventral
20. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
spleen
fibula
12-29 breaths/min
alveoli
21. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately
tendon
pancreas
critical incident stress management
plantar
22. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
tendon
bronchi
malleolous
nasopharynx
23. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
valve
5
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. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
vein
standing orders
calcaneus
pulse
25. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
voluntary muscle
insulin
hypoperfusion
pulse
26. Number of bones in the sacral spine
5
TRAMP
valve
Off - Line medical direction
27. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought
venules
Nervous system
acromion process
superior
28. 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)
zygomatic arches
ventricles
brachial artery
palmer
29. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities
pelvis
Epinephrine
epinephrine
inhalation
30. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place
cardiac conduction system
joints
RBC
capillary
31. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
pharynx
body mechanics
nasal bones
patella
32. Toward the head.
duty to act
venae cavae
superior
systolic BP
33. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs
femur
pulmonary arteries
exhalation
sternum
34. 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
acromioclavicular joint
exhalation
perfusion
subcutaneous layers
35. An obligation to provide care to a patient
digestive system
duty to act
anatomy
negligence
36. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi
pulmonary veins
12
acromioclavicular joint
bronchi
37. 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
liability
proximal
radial artery
abdominal quadrants
38. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP
phalanges
voluntary muscle
atria
nitroglycerin
39. The voice box
venae cavae
ventral
larynx
respiratory system
40. 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
abdominal quadrants
spleen
epiglottis
41. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own
inhalation
cardiac muscle
lateral
5
42. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
ventral
vertebrae
fibula
12
43. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
Nervous system
mid - axillary line
pulmonary arteries
appendix
44. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
dermis
expressed consent
DNR
trachea
45. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
radial artery
expressed consent
Left Lateral Recumbent
exhalation
46. The 33 bones of the spinal column
Albuterol
vertebrae
ight Lower Quadrant
abdominal quadrants
47. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
PPE
lungs
glucose
pubis
48. Smallest arteries
dorsalis pedis artery
Designated agent
confidentiality
arterioles
49. Hides body
Nervous system
concealment
venules
plantar
50. 60-100 bpm
tendon
Breathing Rates
pulse
PPE