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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 rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries
cranium
pulmonary arteries
acromion process
pulse
2. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
plantar
RBC
pathogens
muscle
3. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
decontamination
standard precautions
ventricles
Left Lateral Recumbent
4. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
blood pressure
HIPAA
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
orbits
5. Trade Names: Superchar - Insta - char - liqui - char - Action: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotion - Indications: Ingested poison - Don't give if (contraindications): altered mental status - ingested acids or alkalis - inability to swallow -
venule
autonomic NS
Activated Charcoal
inadequate breathing
6. 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
radial artery
large intestine
911 System
valve
7. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
Levels of EMS training
WBC
standing orders
power grip
8. The line through the center of the clavical
assault/battery
mid - clavicular
torso
HIPAA
9. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head
liver
tarsal
carotid arteries
Trendelenburg Position
10. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
superior
cardiac conduction system
ight Lower Quadrant
blood pressure
11. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious
malleolous
standard precautions
DNR
torso
12. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
plasma
consent
cranium
13. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis
subcutaneous layers
ilium
tachycardia
pharynx
14. Outer layer of the skin
epidermis
capillary
metacarpals
xiphoid process
15. Number of bones in lumbar spine
5
Off - Line medical direction
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
diastolic BP
16. The smallest kind of vein
involuntary muscle
standard precautions
Off - Line medical direction
venule
17. The lateral bone of the forearm
superior
radius
physiology
confidentiality
18. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
inferior
clavicle
scapula
Activated Charcoal
19. Toward the head.
skull
superior
automaticity
stress
20. The collarbone
Left Lower Quadrant
clavicle
mid - axillary line
Bradycardia
21. 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
smooth muscle
small intestine
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
QI
22. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells
ischium
RBC
Designated agent
small intestine
23. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.
metatarsal
trachea
Designated agent
multiple - casualty incident
24. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death
7
vein
exhalation
organ donor
25. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
tendon
PPE
larynx
pelvis
26. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx
cricoid cartilage
xiphoid process
humerus
expressed consent
27. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
tendon
On - line medical direction
arteries
28. Shoulder Blade
pancreas
scapula
autonomic NS
malleolous
29. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior
dorsal
femoral artery
Bradycardia
central pulses
30. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg
Left Lower Quadrant
tarsal
peripheral pulses
tibia
31. The large bone of the thigh
QI
RBC
xiphoid process
femur
32. Form the structure of the cheeks
zygomatic arches
cover
manubrium
12-29 breaths/min
33. Number of bones in the sacral spine
glucose
5
acetabulum
involuntary muscle
34. The release of a harmful substance into the environment
pubis
anatomy
lateral
hazardous - material incident
35. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed
cricoid cartilage
draw - sheet method
atria
malleolous
36. The front of the body or body
anterior
standing orders
25-50 b/m
palmer
37. Trade name: adrenaline - Actions: causes bronchiole dilation and contraction of blood vessels (Vasoconstrictor and broncodialator) - Indiction: anaphylaxis - respiratory distress - hypoperfusion - side effects: increased heart rate - chest pain - dis
Nervous system
stomach
multiple - casualty incident
Epinephrine
38. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations
Nervous system
duty to act
protocols
pulse
39. Use emergency moves when....
decontamination
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
Trendelenburg Position
phalanges
40. 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
large intestine
Good Samaritan Laws
bilateral
phalanges
41. Closer to the torso
proximal
4
involuntary muscle
Designated agent
42. The back of the body or body part
confidentiality
trachea
posterior
epidermis
43. The area directly posterior to the mouth
oropharynx
systolic BP
ischium
coronary arteries
44. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
insulin
calcaneus
fibula
posterior
45. Urgent moves are done when....
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46. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
pelvis
assault/battery
humerus
pulmonary veins
47. 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
epinephrine
cranium
pubis
confidentiality
48. Hides and protects your body
power lift
atria
cover
stress
49. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
Trendelenburg Position
organ donor
scapula
nasal bones
50. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities
dorsalis pedis artery
phalanges
torso
oropharynx