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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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1. The major artery supplying the leg
femoral artery
inadequate breathing
bilateral
crime scene
2. Heart beating too slow
glucose
Bradycardia
mid - axillary line
malleolous
3. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT
pulse
Fowler's Position
body mechanics
consent
4. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
diaphragm
maxillae
Activated Charcoal
mid - axillary line
5. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
orbits
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
Trendelenburg Position
abdominal quadrants
6. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide
quality improvement
anterior
skeleton
respiratory system
7. 60-100 bpm
extremity lift
musculoskeletal system
pulse
5
8. Toward the midline of the body
Fowler's Position
consent
ight Lower Quadrant
medial
9. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic
diaphragm
patella
Levels of EMS training
radial artery
10. Adult breathing rate
bronchi
ilium
plantar
12-29 breaths/min
11. Toward the head.
voluntary muscle
maxillae
15-30 b/m
superior
12. 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
Good Samaritan Laws
mandible
inhalation
consent
13. Number of bones in lumbar spine
endocrine system
bronchi
abandonment
5
14. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
epinephrine
QI
ventral
4
15. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
bilateral
cardiac muscle
insulin
appendix
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
cricoid cartilage
xiphoid process
manubrium
implied consent
17. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
ilium
stomach
25-50 b/m
Medical director
18. 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
Left Lateral Recumbent
power grip
subcutaneous layers
liver
19. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
body mechanics
manubrium
dorsal
bilateral
20. 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
QI
platelets
confidentiality
TRAMP
21. A sitting position
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22. Outer layer of the skin
femoral artery
smooth muscle
epidermis
peripheral pulses
23. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation
inhalation
radius
systolic BP
automaticity
24. The two lower chambers of the heart. There is a right (which sends oxygen poor blood to the lungs) and the left (sends oxygen rich blood to the body)
recovery position
cardiac conduction system
ventricles
assault/battery
25. Blood's pathway
peripheral pulses
oropharynx
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
assault/battery
26. The smallest kind of vein
venule
PPE
5
palmer
27. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.
epiglottis
scapula
Designated agent
vertebrae
28. The lower jaw bone
Medical director
mandible
spleen
larynx
29. Form the structure of the cheeks
draw - sheet method
zygomatic arches
ight Lower Quadrant
Epinephrine
30. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs
5
joints
trachea
artery
31. Tissue that connects bone to bone
pubis
tarsal
ligament
scapula
32. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed
draw - sheet method
ventral
Fowler's Position
ligament
33. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
musculoskeletal system
perfusion
large intestine
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
34. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells
autonomic NS
vein
venule
platelets
35. The voice box
radial artery
larynx
Veins
coronary arteries
36. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
concealment
abandonment
insulin
quality improvement
37. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
Medical director
medial
Good Samaritan Laws
automaticity
38. Use emergency moves when....
malleolous
Left Lateral Recumbent
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
TRAMP
39. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis
femur
pubis
posterior
critical incident stress management
40. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
palmer
tarsal
ligament
Trendelenburg Position
41. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
skin
proximal
coronary arteries
QI
42. 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
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
pulmonary veins
small intestine
draw - sheet method
43. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
metatarsal
anatomy
plantar
Left Lateral Recumbent
44. The collarbone
anatomy
clavicle
diastolic BP
skull
45. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
inhalation
manubrium
On - line medical direction
pubis
46. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
nasopharynx
5
inferior
tarsal
47. Referring to the palm of the hand
palmer
humerus
posterior
large intestine
48. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
pelvis
pharynx
aorta
venules
49. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately
critical incident stress management
ilium
standing orders
pathogens
50. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher
platelets
cardiac muscle
4
direct carry