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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 area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
anatomy
TRAMP
xiphoid process
pharynx
2. Children breathing rate
dermis
epidermis
skin
15-30 b/m
3. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
Veins
epiglottis
femoral artery
skin
4. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place
coronary arteries
medial
capillary
xiphoid process
5. The front of the body or body
glucose
anterior
On - line medical direction
skin
6. Urgent moves are done when....
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7. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
ligament
On - line medical direction
scapula
musculoskeletal system
8. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
crime scene
WBC
central pulses
voluntary muscle
9. A sitting position
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10. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
maxillae
trachea
decontamination
cardiac conduction system
11. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
plantar
assault/battery
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
appendix
12. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle
PNS
posterior tibial artery
hypoperfusion
abdominal quadrants
13. Smallest veins
hypoperfusion
venules
alveoli
automaticity
14. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
Albuterol
decontamination
malleolous
5
15. The area directly posterior to the nose
femoral artery
protocols
nasopharynx
coronary arteries
16. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
direct carry
muscle
QI
body mechanics
17. The lateral bone of the forearm
radius
draw - sheet method
anatomy
autonomic NS
18. 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
Epinephrine
insulin
arteriole
Left Upper Quadrant
19. 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
musculoskeletal system
small intestine
clavicle
draw - sheet method
20. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix
stomach
12-29 breaths/min
insulin
ight Lower Quadrant
21. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
aorta
epiglottis
Epinephrine
stomach
22. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
standing orders
pubis
thorax
endocrine system
23. The nose bones
TRAMP
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
nasal bones
On - line medical direction
24. Heart beating too slow
inhalation
tarsal
cricoid cartilage
Bradycardia
25. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
vertebrae
valve
skeleton
lungs
26. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
humerus
fibula
inhalation
epinephrine
27. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought
cranium
posterior tibial artery
TRAMP
Nervous system
28. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result
artery
orbits
negligence
pulse
29. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells
platelets
body mechanics
mid - axillary line
posterior
30. Adult breathing rate
12-29 breaths/min
autonomic NS
inhalation
orbits
31. 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
RBC
medial
confidentiality
TRAMP
32. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
Activated Charcoal
musculoskeletal system
xiphoid process
negligence
33. Being held legally responsible
supine
quality improvement
RBC
liability
34. Number of bones in the sacral spine
valve
inadequate breathing
blood pressure
5
35. Study of the structure or form of living things
anterior
glucose
anatomy
cricoid cartilage
36. The toe and finger bones
phalanges
Left Lateral Recumbent
lateral
calcaneus
37. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
blood pressure
standing orders
inadequate breathing
pathogens
38. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
mid - clavicular
glucose
Levels of EMS training
39. 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
liver
extremity lift
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
duty to act
40. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
cardiac conduction system
supine
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
On - line medical direction
41. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
Epinephrine
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
pulmonary veins
diastolic BP
42. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death
organ donor
joints
12
Designated agent
43. 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
inferior
manubrium
implied consent
inhalation
44. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care
bilateral
exhalation
mid - clavicular
QI
45. The large bone of the thigh
femur
Right Upper Quadrant
carotid arteries
tachycardia
46. Number of bones in the coccyx spine
plantar
nasal bones
brachial artery
4
47. The smallest kind of artery
arteriole
ligament
abdominal quadrants
pharynx
48. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver
gallbladder
fibula
skeleton
autonomic NS
49. Blood's pathway
cricoid cartilage
Albuterol
arterioles
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
50. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw
dorsal
blood pressure
4
maxillae