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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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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. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
911 System
quality improvement
orbits
draw - sheet method
2. The nose bones
acetabulum
cyanosis
On - line medical direction
nasal bones
3. The area directly posterior to the nose
valve
nasopharynx
maxillae
expressed consent
4. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
carpals
malleolous
assault/battery
systolic BP
5. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
exhalation
Medical director
brachial artery
nasopharynx
6. To the side - away from the midline of the body
phalanges
lungs
lateral
ilium
7. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
5
Left Upper Quadrant
joints
subcutaneous layers
8. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior
valve
metacarpals
inadequate breathing
dorsal
9. 60-100 bpm
pulse
abandonment
ight Lower Quadrant
5
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
peripheral pulses
epinephrine
HIPAA
insulin
11. Adult breathing rate
liability
12-29 breaths/min
bilateral
scapula
12. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient
Activated Charcoal
TRAMP
palmer
malleolous
13. Study of the structure or form of living things
power grip
femur
Right Upper Quadrant
anatomy
14. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured
plasma
blood pressure
extremity lift
pulmonary arteries
15. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea
vein
Fowler's Position
quality improvement
epiglottis
16. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior
plantar
ventral
medial
Nervous system
17. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
standing orders
coronary arteries
exhalation
Left Lower Quadrant
18. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
inferior
scope of practice
malleolous
liver
19. 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
anterior
dorsal
DNR
venae cavae
20. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care
muscle
arterioles
Medical director
QI
21. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
On - line medical direction
peripheral pulses
metacarpals
perfusion
22. The line through the center of the clavical
automaticity
mid - clavicular
multiple - casualty incident
pelvis
23. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
larynx
physiology
dermis
endocrine system
24. Breastbone
arteries
sternum
hypoperfusion
Designated agent
25. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP
acromion process
humerus
nitroglycerin
Fowler's Position
26. Wrist bones
Nervous system
inadequate breathing
humerus
carpals
27. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
lungs
Fowler's Position
organ donor
calcaneus
28. Infants breathing rate
tachycardia
epinephrine
hazardous - material incident
25-50 b/m
29. The major artery supplying the leg
posterior
cyanosis
femoral artery
quality improvement
30. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
acromioclavicular joint
supine
stomach
stress
31. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries
atria
insulin
pulse
ilium
32. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation
musculoskeletal system
systolic BP
pulse
platelets
33. Consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician
ligament
Off - Line medical direction
hazardous - material incident
musculoskeletal system
34. Number of bones in lumbar spine
recovery position
5
capillary
calcaneus
35. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis
power lift
liability
dorsalis pedis artery
pubis
36. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
expressed consent
diaphragm
fibula
duty to act
37. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form
skull
torso
digestive system
Right Upper Quadrant
38. 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
ight Lower Quadrant
voluntary muscle
direct carry
small intestine
39. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
autonomic NS
dorsal
pharynx
Levels of EMS training
40. 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
subcutaneous layers
negligence
liver
Albuterol
41. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist
gallbladder
venules
Breathing Rates
radial artery
42. Tissue that connects bone to bone
Levels of EMS training
fibula
ligament
arteries
43. The foot bone
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
metatarsal
gallbladder
recovery position
44. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
inhalation
cyanosis
digestive system
insulin
45. The heel bone
calcaneus
voluntary muscle
scapula
7
46. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
TRAMP
cricoid cartilage
RBC
epinephrine
47. 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
artery
acetabulum
manubrium
48. The superior portion of the sternum
posterior
perfusion
proximal
manubrium
49. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
critical incident stress management
15-30 b/m
lateral
Left Lateral Recumbent
50. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus
stress
alveoli
epidermis
diaphragm