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EMT Basics
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health-sciences
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emt
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
musculoskeletal system
pathogens
crime scene
alveoli
2. 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
pelvis
clavicle
nitroglycerin
12-29 breaths/min
3. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
venules
quality improvement
power grip
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. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium
multiple - casualty incident
PNS
venae cavae
ight Lower Quadrant
5. Hides body
platelets
tarsal
concealment
lateral
6. Toward the midline of the body
lungs
pulmonary arteries
Left Lower Quadrant
medial
7. The lateral bone of the forearm
radius
aorta
nasal bones
tarsal
8. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR
inhalation
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exhalation
brachial artery
9. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place
artery
power lift
capillary
gallbladder
10. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs
abdominal quadrants
inhalation
larynx
Designated agent
11. 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
5
metacarpals
tibia
appendix
12. The 33 bones of the spinal column
lungs
arteriole
vertebrae
femur
13. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder
Right Upper Quadrant
atria
Veins
Activated Charcoal
14. The release of a harmful substance into the environment
Trendelenburg Position
valve
abandonment
hazardous - material incident
15. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
manubrium
Trendelenburg Position
trachea
scope of practice
16. 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
ischium
skeleton
tibia
Good Samaritan Laws
17. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
orbits
large intestine
skeleton
contamination
18. Ankle bone
dorsal
tarsal
Breathing Rates
TRAMP
19. Infants breathing rate
assault/battery
25-50 b/m
autonomic NS
valve
20. Largest internal organ of the body - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body
Trendelenburg Position
organ donor
liver
confidentiality
21. The major artery supplying the leg
5
large intestine
femoral artery
cardiac muscle
22. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint
carotid arteries
acetabulum
metatarsal
inferior
23. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
dermis
Medical director
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
liability
24. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
tarsal
ischium
skeleton
Left Lower Quadrant
25. Number of bones in the coccyx spine
joints
Epinephrine
RBC
4
26. Carry blood away from the heart
pulse
confidentiality
arteries
Fowler's Position
27. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation
exhalation
systolic BP
radius
skull
28. Being held legally responsible
power grip
power lift
mid - axillary line
liability
29. Study of the structure or form of living things
Off - Line medical direction
anatomy
ligament
medial
30. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
protocols
smooth muscle
5
31. The lower jaw bone
pharynx
mandible
lungs
pulse
32. Study of function
platelets
radius
xiphoid process
physiology
33. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
muscle
patella
liability
standing orders
34. Farther away from the torso
quality improvement
Medical director
distal
fibula
35. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head
carotid arteries
skeleton
trachea
HIPAA
36. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide
12-29 breaths/min
respiratory system
medial
Breathing Rates
37. The bony structure of the head
skull
dorsal
Bradycardia
gallbladder
38. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations
pelvis
inadequate breathing
tachycardia
small intestine
39. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
assault/battery
palmer
recovery position
patella
40. 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
pulmonary arteries
oropharynx
small intestine
body mechanics
41. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas
Left Upper Quadrant
superior
ight Lower Quadrant
musculoskeletal system
42. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
abandonment
decontamination
TRAMP
liability
43. 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
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abdominal quadrants
PPE
nasopharynx
44. The highest portion of the shoulder
QI
diastolic BP
acromion process
mid - clavicular
45. Kneecap
patella
manubrium
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
supine
46. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries
pulse
stress
Left Lower Quadrant
arteries
47. Referring to the palm of the hand
epiglottis
palmer
liver
calcaneus
48. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior
posterior
direct carry
ventral
contamination
49. In a stretcher sitting up
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50. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
diaphragm
cardiac conduction system
ventricles
PNS