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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. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet
acromioclavicular joint
Breathing Rates
inhalation
5
2. The highest portion of the shoulder
epinephrine
12-29 breaths/min
acromion process
voluntary muscle
3. Shoulder Blade
Left Upper Quadrant
body mechanics
pathogens
scapula
4. Inferior portion of the sternum
xiphoid process
vertebrae
pulse
joints
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
Epinephrine
nasopharynx
pulmonary arteries
organ donor
6. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
Bradycardia
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
lungs
maxillae
7. On both sides
Epinephrine
bilateral
On - line medical direction
epinephrine
8. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.
Good Samaritan Laws
Designated agent
inhalation
supine
9. Hides body
cricoid cartilage
pulmonary veins
concealment
abandonment
10. 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
liver
acromioclavicular joint
subcutaneous layers
inhalation
11. Kneecap
CNS
patella
zygomatic arches
thorax
12. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious
physiology
appendix
standard precautions
Bradycardia
13. The smallest kind of artery
patella
humerus
duty to act
arteriole
14. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
Medical director
tendon
Designated agent
crime scene
15. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body
inadequate breathing
direct carry
peripheral pulses
assault/battery
16. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
tachycardia
standing orders
RBC
Medical director
17. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw
diaphragm
5
maxillae
gallbladder
18. 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
crime scene
ischium
Levels of EMS training
power lift
19. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas
autonomic NS
Left Upper Quadrant
arteries
Medical director
20. 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
ight Lower Quadrant
distal
small intestine
exhalation
21. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
diaphragm
pharynx
radius
dermis
22. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities
direct carry
pelvis
Activated Charcoal
venules
23. The area directly posterior to the mouth
phalanges
femur
oropharynx
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
24. The area directly posterior to the nose
nasopharynx
carpals
organ donor
assault/battery
25. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
ventricles
Epinephrine
cricoid cartilage
Left Lateral Recumbent
26. Ankle bone
orbits
On - line medical direction
tarsal
autonomic NS
27. Blood's pathway
Veins
small intestine
pelvis
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
28. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
automaticity
arterioles
voluntary muscle
capillary
29. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic
skull
ight Lower Quadrant
Levels of EMS training
quality improvement
30. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
Breathing Rates
fibula
multiple - casualty incident
valve
31. Consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well - being
expressed consent
HIPAA
Bradycardia
automaticity
32. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
diaphragm
plantar
pharynx
PPE
33. An emergency involving multiple patients
nasopharynx
multiple - casualty incident
arteriole
standing orders
34. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
Levels of EMS training
HIPAA
muscle
systolic BP
35. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
arteries
quality improvement
femoral artery
confidentiality
36. A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists - which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees
metatarsal
arterioles
nasopharynx
extremity lift
37. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
skeleton
hypoperfusion
tarsal
supine
38. 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
arterioles
scapula
Off - Line medical direction
39. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
Designated agent
pubis
TRAMP
pulmonary arteries
40. The back of the body or body part
epiglottis
posterior
distal
mid - clavicular
41. The cartoid and femeral pulses - which can be felt in the center part of the body
central pulses
Left Upper Quadrant
systolic BP
stomach
42. Number of bones in the sacral spine
pulmonary arteries
5
respiratory system
Bradycardia
43. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis
ischium
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
hypoperfusion
nasal bones
44. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
direct carry
pharynx
Nervous system
HIPAA
45. 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
glucose
musculoskeletal system
abdominal quadrants
digestive system
46. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
ight Lower Quadrant
automaticity
hypoperfusion
assault/battery
47. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
HIPAA
larynx
duty to act
decontamination
48. 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
fibula
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
Good Samaritan Laws
49. Trade Names: Superchar - Insta - char - liqui - char - Action: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotion - Indications: Ingested poison - Don't give if (contraindications): altered mental status - ingested acids or alkalis - inability to swallow -
larynx
Activated Charcoal
venae cavae
bronchi
50. The lower jaw bone
pulmonary veins
proximal
mandible
scope of practice