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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. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function
autonomic NS
multiple - casualty incident
distal
Trendelenburg Position
2. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis
ilium
pulmonary veins
coronary arteries
superior
3. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells
scope of practice
5
RBC
On - line medical direction
4. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
Epinephrine
torso
consent
mid - axillary line
5. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood
spleen
pulmonary arteries
Nervous system
Trendelenburg Position
6. A sitting position
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7. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
cranium
ight Lower Quadrant
hazardous - material incident
inferior
8. On both sides
ventricles
QI
bilateral
large intestine
9. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
vein
small intestine
critical incident stress management
involuntary muscle
10. Carry blood toward the heart
liability
Veins
bilateral
Left Upper Quadrant
11. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection
anterior
organ donor
dorsalis pedis artery
WBC
12. The smallest kind of vein
venule
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
confidentiality
skull
13. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own
metacarpals
cardiac muscle
thorax
supine
14. 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
HIPAA
abandonment
7
assault/battery
15. The bony structure of the head
exhalation
sternum
skull
Designated agent
16. The large bone of the thigh
femur
assault/battery
hazardous - material incident
nasopharynx
17. Urgent moves are done when....
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18. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine
atria
carotid arteries
pancreas
voluntary muscle
19. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
power lift
contamination
assault/battery
zygomatic arches
20. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
ischium
hypoperfusion
large intestine
pathogens
21. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart
acromion process
skin
vein
PPE
22. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position
alveoli
aorta
5
recovery position
23. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material
contamination
metatarsal
palmer
voluntary muscle
24. The voice box
cyanosis
larynx
superior
anterior
25. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
clavicle
mid - clavicular
valve
insulin
26. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells
atria
platelets
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
carotid arteries
27. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas
brachial artery
venule
Left Upper Quadrant
bronchi
28. 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)
epidermis
atria
small intestine
mandible
29. The nose bones
nasal bones
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
anatomy
QI
30. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed
911 System
digestive system
inferior
clavicle
31. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
mid - axillary line
zygomatic arches
muscle
recovery position
32. Toward the head.
superior
medial
consent
RBC
33. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
malleolous
cardiac muscle
inferior
abandonment
34. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
valve
negligence
diastolic BP
palmer
35. Lips turning blue
decontamination
orbits
On - line medical direction
cyanosis
36. The highest portion of the shoulder
plantar
anatomy
pulmonary veins
acromion process
37. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
distal
carotid arteries
Trendelenburg Position
body mechanics
38. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
vein
ligament
lungs
proximal
39. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
ischium
exhalation
blood pressure
Left Lateral Recumbent
40. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
power grip
pulmonary arteries
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
plantar
41. 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
mid - axillary line
blood pressure
coronary arteries
42. Number of bones in lumbar spine
orbits
5
25-50 b/m
peripheral pulses
43. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint
plasma
cyanosis
trachea
acetabulum
44. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
acromioclavicular joint
inhalation
exhalation
automaticity
45. 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
Epinephrine
Trendelenburg Position
Designated agent
body mechanics
46. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
PNS
maxillae
carotid arteries
organ donor
47. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations
larynx
orbits
inadequate breathing
liability
48. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior
standard precautions
dorsal
Fowler's Position
venules
49. Number of bones in the sacral spine
smooth muscle
5
critical incident stress management
clavicle
50. Use emergency moves when....
Good Samaritan Laws
consent
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
smooth muscle