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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. The toe and finger bones
Trendelenburg Position
zygomatic arches
5
phalanges
2. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
involuntary muscle
malleolous
quality improvement
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
3. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
fibula
stomach
consent
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
4. Consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well - being
Albuterol
Levels of EMS training
Oxygen
expressed consent
5. 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
power grip
Epinephrine
organ donor
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
6. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic
pulmonary veins
orbits
RBC
Levels of EMS training
7. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg
tibia
femur
blood pressure
Trendelenburg Position
8. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
blood pressure
body mechanics
venule
scapula
9. To the side - away from the midline of the body
proximal
xiphoid process
lateral
pulse
10. The nose bones
brachial artery
femoral artery
nasal bones
liability
11. 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
mid - clavicular
skeleton
Veins
DNR
12. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought
radius
skin
Nervous system
fibula
13. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
voluntary muscle
epidermis
Left Lower Quadrant
subcutaneous layers
14. Adult breathing rate
nasal bones
muscle
12-29 breaths/min
ventral
15. The point where two bones come together
nasopharynx
joints
spleen
Levels of EMS training
16. 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
clavicle
draw - sheet method
concealment
implied consent
17. Referring to the sole of the foot
pulse
nasopharynx
epinephrine
plantar
18. Number of bones in lumbar spine
pelvis
tarsal
5
acromioclavicular joint
19. Urgent moves are done when....
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20. Kneecap
patella
15-30 b/m
body mechanics
medial
21. The top - back and sides of the skull
cranium
systolic BP
musculoskeletal system
Good Samaritan Laws
22. The fluid portion of the blood
dorsalis pedis artery
plasma
manubrium
zygomatic arches
23. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.
abdominal quadrants
Designated agent
stress
epidermis
24. 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
Bradycardia
calcaneus
small intestine
Nervous system
25. The foot bone
central pulses
metatarsal
phalanges
bronchi
26. Closer to the torso
proximal
acromioclavicular joint
pharynx
radial artery
27. The area directly posterior to the mouth
liver
pulmonary veins
oropharynx
tarsal
28. The 33 bones of the spinal column
vertebrae
spleen
pathogens
mandible
29. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
radius
pelvis
venae cavae
30. 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)
zygomatic arches
artery
atria
ischium
31. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels
concealment
negligence
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
phalanges
32. An emergency involving multiple patients
dorsal
multiple - casualty incident
venae cavae
venules
33. Hand bones
skull
anatomy
superior
metacarpals
34. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
posterior
dorsalis pedis artery
malleolous
coronary arteries
35. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations
inadequate breathing
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
7
duty to act
36. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
artery
Trendelenburg Position
involuntary muscle
4
37. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
subcutaneous layers
Good Samaritan Laws
spleen
larynx
38. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
cyanosis
respiratory system
alveoli
bilateral
39. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious
ight Lower Quadrant
zygomatic arches
standard precautions
distal
40. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities
insulin
radius
torso
WBC
41. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head
spleen
scapula
carotid arteries
standing orders
42. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately
cricoid cartilage
critical incident stress management
peripheral pulses
artery
43. Lips turning blue
QI
carotid arteries
cyanosis
digestive system
44. The highest portion of the shoulder
acromion process
systolic BP
acromioclavicular joint
skull
45. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
muscle
Albuterol
dorsalis pedis artery
DNR
46. Smallest veins
acetabulum
On - line medical direction
5
venules
47. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis
ilium
peripheral pulses
acromion process
supine
48. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
musculoskeletal system
multiple - casualty incident
bronchi
skin
49. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
ventricles
Designated agent
inferior
systolic BP
50. The lower jaw bone
Right Upper Quadrant
blood pressure
mandible
5