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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. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT
diaphragm
trachea
consent
orbits
2. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
joints
Activated Charcoal
malleolous
dermis
3. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
stress
PPE
muscle
blood pressure
4. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material
liver
contamination
body mechanics
5
5. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
pharynx
skull
stress
epidermis
6. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts
Epinephrine
protocols
DNR
bilateral
7. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi
fibula
crime scene
Good Samaritan Laws
bronchi
8. 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
Good Samaritan Laws
distal
dermis
HIPAA
9. Blood's pathway
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
stress
4
10. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
patella
skull
digestive system
skin
11. A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body - feet apart and flat on the ground - body weight on or just behind balls of feet - back locked in. the upper body is raised before the hips
mid - axillary line
power lift
artery
thorax
12. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job
systolic BP
epidermis
scope of practice
scapula
13. Heart beating too slow
skin
5
duty to act
Bradycardia
14. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior
autonomic NS
12
dorsal
cyanosis
15. The foot bone
valve
metatarsal
tibia
distal
16. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection
medial
WBC
muscle
dorsalis pedis artery
17. The back of the body or body part
posterior
implied consent
plasma
7
18. A sitting position
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19. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
glucose
mid - axillary line
pathogens
voluntary muscle
20. The line through the center of the clavical
mid - clavicular
alveoli
Breathing Rates
mid - axillary line
21. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver
artery
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
gallbladder
Left Upper Quadrant
22. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought
Nervous system
multiple - casualty incident
posterior
acromion process
23. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
negligence
Bradycardia
Left Lower Quadrant
automaticity
24. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own
valve
consent
cardiac muscle
standard precautions
25. 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
venae cavae
patella
recovery position
liver
26. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form
posterior tibial artery
proximal
critical incident stress management
digestive system
27. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)
QI
coronary arteries
autonomic NS
Trendelenburg Position
28. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine
consent
pulmonary arteries
Oxygen
pancreas
29. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries
pulse
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
body mechanics
Bradycardia
30. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
negligence
pulmonary arteries
superior
body mechanics
31. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
Fowler's Position
orbits
tendon
pulse
32. The bones of the body
superior
ligament
skeleton
diastolic BP
33. 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
contamination
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
Veins
Epinephrine
34. The toe and finger bones
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
phalanges
HIPAA
12
35. The voice box
inferior
DNR
Good Samaritan Laws
larynx
36. Hand bones
physiology
concealment
metacarpals
zygomatic arches
37. Wrist bones
posterior tibial artery
carpals
valve
pulmonary arteries
38. The release of a harmful substance into the environment
radial artery
carotid arteries
assault/battery
hazardous - material incident
39. Urgent moves are done when....
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40. Hides body
pelvis
pharynx
mid - axillary line
concealment
41. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
acromion process
proximal
On - line medical direction
standing orders
42. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient
xiphoid process
Breathing Rates
TRAMP
larynx
43. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide
spleen
respiratory system
radius
Off - Line medical direction
44. Being held legally responsible
atria
liability
superior
nasopharynx
45. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint
hazardous - material incident
acetabulum
draw - sheet method
platelets
46. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function
autonomic NS
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
plantar
zygomatic arches
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
confidentiality
inferior
organ donor
scope of practice
48. Toward the midline of the body
medial
stress
power grip
inhalation
49. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
epinephrine
Veins
muscle
implied consent
50. Ankle bone
Nervous system
tarsal
bilateral
ilium