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EMT Basics
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1. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position
atria
nitroglycerin
recovery position
blood pressure
2. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed
draw - sheet method
stomach
subcutaneous layers
endocrine system
3. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)
inhalation
Trendelenburg Position
bilateral
4
4. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations
vein
liability
Trendelenburg Position
protocols
5. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death
critical incident stress management
5
organ donor
On - line medical direction
6. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care
25-50 b/m
QI
vein
physiology
7. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
cover
cardiac conduction system
skeleton
cricoid cartilage
8. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
muscle
Left Lower Quadrant
ligament
arteriole
9. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
standing orders
pathogens
orbits
abdominal quadrants
10. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed
metacarpals
Activated Charcoal
endocrine system
HIPAA
11. High heart rate (Above 160)
tachycardia
tibia
acromioclavicular joint
torso
12. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
On - line medical direction
clavicle
crime scene
vein
13. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
involuntary muscle
automaticity
Left Lateral Recumbent
On - line medical direction
14. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body
dorsalis pedis artery
peripheral pulses
Left Upper Quadrant
cyanosis
15. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells
platelets
cover
5
epiglottis
16. Toward the head.
superior
arteries
7
atria
17. The chest
thorax
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
5
inhalation
18. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
inferior
organ donor
assault/battery
superior
19. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis
ischium
exhalation
Fowler's Position
stress
20. Children breathing rate
Nervous system
physiology
15-30 b/m
TRAMP
21. The voice box
12
Designated agent
tendon
larynx
22. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
sternum
pelvis
aorta
smooth muscle
23. The nose bones
valve
organ donor
capillary
nasal bones
24. The line through the center of the clavical
hypoperfusion
smooth muscle
concealment
mid - clavicular
25. Toward the midline of the body
medial
draw - sheet method
central pulses
Good Samaritan Laws
26. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
cyanosis
hypoperfusion
Left Lower Quadrant
5
27. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
digestive system
negligence
venules
orbits
28. Referring to the palm of the hand
large intestine
palmer
consent
zygomatic arches
29. Action: pain reliever - fever reducer - anti - inflammatory - antiplatelet - indication: cardiac related chest pain - Contraindication: allergy - recently taken the med - recent GI bleed - Side effects: upset stomach - heartburn - Dose: 81 mg up to 3
appendix
clavicle
911 System
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
30. The area directly posterior to the mouth
Levels of EMS training
oropharynx
7
HIPAA
31. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
bilateral
dorsalis pedis artery
hypoperfusion
larynx
32. Carry blood away from the heart
pharynx
Left Upper Quadrant
calcaneus
arteries
33. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR
stomach
scapula
digestive system
brachial artery
34. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw
Albuterol
maxillae
lungs
palmer
35. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe
anatomy
cardiac conduction system
negligence
dorsalis pedis artery
36. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction
valve
recovery position
Trendelenburg Position
bronchi
37. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training
confidentiality
central pulses
abandonment
consent
38. Breastbone
plasma
aorta
ight Lower Quadrant
sternum
39. The fluid portion of the blood
anatomy
organ donor
liability
plasma
40. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart
Nervous system
vein
voluntary muscle
alveoli
41. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
25-50 b/m
skeleton
brachial artery
42. 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
insulin
Veins
digestive system
negligence
43. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
mid - axillary line
pulmonary arteries
blood pressure
clavicle
44. The area directly posterior to the nose
smooth muscle
nasopharynx
musculoskeletal system
25-50 b/m
45. 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
mid - axillary line
nasal bones
extremity lift
insulin
46. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient
carotid arteries
TRAMP
pancreas
skin
47. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
scapula
pelvis
muscle
skin
48. To the side - away from the midline of the body
gallbladder
fibula
dorsalis pedis artery
lateral
49. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
mandible
Fowler's Position
proximal
inferior
50. Tissue that connects bone to bone
ligament
oropharynx
ight Lower Quadrant
capillary
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