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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. High heart rate (Above 160)
tachycardia
power lift
superior
critical incident stress management
2. The large bone of the thigh
femur
body mechanics
autonomic NS
respiratory system
3. Shoulder Blade
scapula
posterior tibial artery
draw - sheet method
xiphoid process
4. The superior portion of the sternum
manubrium
Veins
inhalation
Left Upper Quadrant
5. An emergency involving multiple patients
multiple - casualty incident
posterior tibial artery
direct carry
valve
6. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
perfusion
ventral
diastolic BP
Oxygen
7. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
pancreas
Breathing Rates
decontamination
venules
8. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job
scope of practice
venules
PPE
stress
9. Farther away from the torso
calcaneus
tachycardia
Trendelenburg Position
distal
10. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint
diaphragm
acetabulum
larynx
posterior
11. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection
25-50 b/m
WBC
anterior
supine
12. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
acromion process
subcutaneous layers
arteriole
ight Lower Quadrant
13. The bones of the body
skeleton
anterior
acromioclavicular joint
hypoperfusion
14. Referring to the sole of the foot
medial
humerus
plantar
diastolic BP
15. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis
Fowler's Position
standing orders
ilium
fibula
16. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
malleolous
humerus
carotid arteries
inferior
17. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
standing orders
valve
atria
concealment
18. 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
large intestine
Fowler's Position
carotid arteries
Albuterol
19. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
lungs
Left Upper Quadrant
humerus
contamination
20. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart
Activated Charcoal
power grip
fibula
exhalation
21. Referring to the palm of the hand
patella
5
posterior
palmer
22. On both sides
exhalation
bilateral
cricoid cartilage
negligence
23. 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)
pharynx
extremity lift
ventricles
CNS
24. The foot bone
metatarsal
venae cavae
cyanosis
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
25. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
skin
liver
plantar
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
26. Outer layer of the skin
stomach
abandonment
epidermis
cover
27. Trade name: proventil - ventolin - Action: B-2 adrenergic receptor agonist - smooth muscle relaxant - Indication: Respiratory distress in pts diagnostic with asthma - Contraindications:angina - MI - arrhythmia - CHF (Congestive heart failure) - side
exhalation
Albuterol
vertebrae
nasopharynx
28. 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
Good Samaritan Laws
critical incident stress management
CNS
hypoperfusion
29. The top - back and sides of the skull
posterior tibial artery
expressed consent
critical incident stress management
cranium
30. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
pathogens
Designated agent
venules
proximal
31. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior
standing orders
larynx
joints
ventral
32. 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
negligence
pharynx
appendix
concealment
33. The highest portion of the shoulder
manubrium
acromion process
Designated agent
TRAMP
34. Children breathing rate
pancreas
epidermis
lateral
15-30 b/m
35. Blood's pathway
crime scene
radial artery
scope of practice
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
36. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
nitroglycerin
phalanges
On - line medical direction
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
37. 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
small intestine
mandible
arterioles
inferior
38. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position
standard precautions
cardiac conduction system
recovery position
cranium
39. Smallest arteries
posterior
clavicle
arterioles
plasma
40. 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
tarsal
cranium
extremity lift
valve
41. 60-100 bpm
cyanosis
radial artery
xiphoid process
pulse
42. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx
liability
spleen
cricoid cartilage
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
43. Pediatric airway
alveoli
Bradycardia
ligament
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
44. Ankle bone
plasma
tarsal
automaticity
bilateral
45. Hides and protects your body
medial
contamination
hypoperfusion
cover
46. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
decontamination
atria
draw - sheet method
Breathing Rates
47. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head
PNS
carotid arteries
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
lungs
48. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training
4
nasopharynx
posterior
abandonment
49. 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
diaphragm
nitroglycerin
respiratory system
ventral
50. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
pubis
dermis
Trendelenburg Position
CNS