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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.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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 inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
scapula
liver
dermis
2. 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
abdominal quadrants
carotid arteries
Left Upper Quadrant
medial
3. 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
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
palmer
Trendelenburg Position
confidentiality
4. 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
Good Samaritan Laws
glucose
acetabulum
nitroglycerin
5. 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
alveoli
carpals
Epinephrine
duty to act
6. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder
appendix
Right Upper Quadrant
cardiac muscle
PPE
7. The cartoid and femeral pulses - which can be felt in the center part of the body
epiglottis
organ donor
central pulses
4
8. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body
carpals
peripheral pulses
calcaneus
negligence
9. The point where two bones come together
epiglottis
joints
palmer
Designated agent
10. 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
power lift
maxillae
Epinephrine
liver
11. Carry blood away from the heart
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
superior
distal
arteries
12. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured
blood pressure
pulse
venules
oropharynx
13. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide
tarsal
respiratory system
PPE
appendix
14. Toward the head.
brachial artery
superior
lateral
stress
15. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
anterior
Trendelenburg Position
pulmonary veins
alveoli
16. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg
Albuterol
Levels of EMS training
HIPAA
tibia
17. The release of a harmful substance into the environment
acromion process
inhalation
hazardous - material incident
PPE
18. Hand bones
mid - axillary line
CNS
quality improvement
metacarpals
19. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
extremity lift
radius
muscle
Off - Line medical direction
20. The two upper chambers of the heart - there is a right (receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body) and the left (which sends oxygen - rich blood to the body)
supine
body mechanics
atria
acromioclavicular joint
21. 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)
ventricles
lateral
arterioles
digestive system
22. The front of the body or body
patella
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
glucose
anterior
23. The lower jaw bone
decontamination
mandible
arteries
Fowler's Position
24. Wrist bones
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
gallbladder
carpals
25. The line through the center of the clavical
mid - clavicular
body mechanics
palmer
metacarpals
26. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels
coronary arteries
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
Right Upper Quadrant
ventral
27. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
brachial artery
CNS
pulmonary veins
stomach
28. Outer layer of the skin
epidermis
pulse
911 System
fibula
29. Urgent moves are done when....
30. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation
orbits
posterior tibial artery
systolic BP
consent
31. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought
Nervous system
skin
PNS
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
32. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed
vein
decontamination
large intestine
911 System
33. High heart rate (Above 160)
carotid arteries
pulmonary veins
skull
tachycardia
34. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix
HIPAA
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
clavicle
ight Lower Quadrant
35. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs
cardiac conduction system
musculoskeletal system
exhalation
DNR
36. The area directly posterior to the nose
Breathing Rates
nasopharynx
expressed consent
tachycardia
37. Form the structure of the cheeks
zygomatic arches
lateral
nasal bones
Fowler's Position
38. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
Breathing Rates
expressed consent
Designated agent
liver
39. The collarbone
patella
clavicle
ventricles
concealment
40. The large bone of the thigh
femur
pharynx
ligament
thorax
41. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium
perfusion
metacarpals
vertebrae
venae cavae
42. Adult breathing rate
Left Lower Quadrant
Activated Charcoal
voluntary muscle
12-29 breaths/min
43. An obligation to provide care to a patient
crime scene
skeleton
pulse
duty to act
44. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw
automaticity
joints
direct carry
maxillae
45. 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
bilateral
Right Upper Quadrant
Veins
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
46. 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
4
small intestine
Off - Line medical direction
lungs
47. The highest portion of the shoulder
power lift
acromion process
respiratory system
humerus
48. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
decontamination
pulse
artery
superior
49. A sitting position
50. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
Medical director
clavicle
skeleton
draw - sheet method