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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 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs
trachea
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
proximal
tendon
2. 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
inhalation
Trendelenburg Position
acetabulum
venae cavae
3. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior
radius
nasopharynx
dorsal
cranium
4. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
abdominal quadrants
ventral
sternum
voluntary muscle
5. The release of a harmful substance into the environment
mid - clavicular
organ donor
hazardous - material incident
nitroglycerin
6. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
large intestine
ischium
lungs
QI
7. To the side - away from the midline of the body
Designated agent
Trendelenburg Position
recovery position
lateral
8. 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
small intestine
Right Upper Quadrant
CNS
expressed consent
9. Infants breathing rate
acetabulum
25-50 b/m
muscle
posterior
10. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
TRAMP
acetabulum
Oxygen
subcutaneous layers
11. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
hypoperfusion
larynx
torso
xiphoid process
12. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body
peripheral pulses
abandonment
femur
pharynx
13. The 33 bones of the spinal column
inadequate breathing
venule
vertebrae
stomach
14. An emergency involving multiple patients
plantar
power grip
multiple - casualty incident
aorta
15. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells
platelets
muscle
quality improvement
expressed consent
16. The collarbone
joints
Veins
direct carry
clavicle
17. A sitting position
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18. Referring to the palm of the hand
posterior tibial artery
sternum
palmer
femur
19. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
PNS
systolic BP
malleolous
critical incident stress management
20. 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
mid - axillary line
clavicle
Oxygen
DNR
21. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
body mechanics
pelvis
abdominal quadrants
Fowler's Position
22. The bony structure of the head
scope of practice
large intestine
plasma
skull
23. In a stretcher sitting up
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24. Outer layer of the skin
epidermis
autonomic NS
physiology
respiratory system
25. The highest portion of the shoulder
Left Lateral Recumbent
acromion process
venae cavae
patella
26. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
diaphragm
assault/battery
diastolic BP
zygomatic arches
27. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations
protocols
ventral
blood pressure
pulmonary arteries
28. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior
ventral
Medical director
joints
supine
29. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine
zygomatic arches
voluntary muscle
pelvis
pancreas
30. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
musculoskeletal system
pulmonary arteries
zygomatic arches
automaticity
31. The bones of the body
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
skeleton
trachea
On - line medical direction
32. 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
TRAMP
contamination
malleolous
Good Samaritan Laws
33. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe
venule
mandible
stress
dorsalis pedis artery
34. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi
implied consent
bronchi
larynx
alveoli
35. On both sides
TRAMP
femoral artery
bilateral
tarsal
36. Smallest veins
skeleton
venules
smooth muscle
hazardous - material incident
37. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)
15-30 b/m
Trendelenburg Position
pulse
pulmonary veins
38. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection
WBC
abandonment
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
DNR
39. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
plasma
Left Lower Quadrant
aorta
liability
40. Carry blood toward the heart
bilateral
skull
HIPAA
Veins
41. 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
pelvis
bilateral
cardiac conduction system
42. 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
musculoskeletal system
vein
power lift
voluntary muscle
43. 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
mid - axillary line
abdominal quadrants
thorax
confidentiality
44. Blood's pathway
25-50 b/m
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
physiology
15-30 b/m
45. 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
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
radius
stomach
implied consent
46. Children breathing rate
phalanges
confidentiality
diastolic BP
15-30 b/m
47. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
Bradycardia
phalanges
inferior
dorsal
48. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
cover
On - line medical direction
lungs
epinephrine
49. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
orbits
pancreas
arterioles
alveoli
50. Breastbone
palmer
proximal
sternum
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