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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. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought
duty to act
ight Lower Quadrant
Nervous system
7
2. The nose bones
endocrine system
organ donor
metatarsal
nasal bones
3. The lower jaw bone
insulin
ventricles
manubrium
mandible
4. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
abandonment
lungs
expressed consent
12
5. The toe and finger bones
phalanges
acetabulum
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
hypoperfusion
6. 60-100 bpm
pulse
protocols
appendix
ligament
7. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
patella
peripheral pulses
tendon
physiology
8. Trade name:insta - glucose - Action: increases blood sugar levels - indications:altered mental status And history of diabetes - Contraindications: unresponsive - inability to swallow - dose: one tube - Oral - Supplies: gel
cranium
glucose
HIPAA
crime scene
9. Form the structure of the cheeks
TRAMP
zygomatic arches
direct carry
exhalation
10. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi
bronchi
physiology
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
aorta
11. The bones of the body
skull
consent
pathogens
skeleton
12. Action:increases levels of O2 in the blood - indications: hypoxia - known or suspected - dose: 6lpm NC (44%) - 12 lpm NRB (90%) - 15 lpm BVM (100%) - Inhaled - supplied: compressed gas
direct carry
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
consent
Oxygen
13. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs
stomach
confidentiality
Left Lower Quadrant
pulmonary arteries
14. Number of bones in the sacral spine
5
blood pressure
muscle
12
15. 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
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
pulmonary arteries
inhalation
cardiac conduction system
16. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.
recovery position
25-50 b/m
Designated agent
skull
17. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job
scope of practice
stress
smooth muscle
small intestine
18. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher
pulse
direct carry
plantar
nitroglycerin
19. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations
protocols
involuntary muscle
diaphragm
Activated Charcoal
20. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection
orbits
WBC
dorsal
inferior
21. A sitting position
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22. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training
bronchi
Left Lateral Recumbent
metacarpals
abandonment
23. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
pathogens
PNS
inhalation
DNR
24. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint
pelvis
Medical director
acetabulum
involuntary muscle
25. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching
pathogens
ischium
smooth muscle
Left Lateral Recumbent
26. 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
liver
PNS
PPE
pulse
27. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head
Veins
Levels of EMS training
mid - axillary line
carotid arteries
28. Outer layer of the skin
pulse
trachea
decontamination
epidermis
29. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
involuntary muscle
automaticity
fibula
radial artery
30. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe
pelvis
perfusion
pulse
dorsalis pedis artery
31. 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
gallbladder
pulse
cardiac muscle
exhalation
32. The back of the body or body part
skull
direct carry
dermis
posterior
33. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
organ donor
vertebrae
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
skin
34. 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
DNR
Left Lower Quadrant
epiglottis
PNS
35. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
direct carry
4
liver
Left Lower Quadrant
36. 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
appendix
quality improvement
Epinephrine
glucose
37. 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
Off - Line medical direction
sternum
Nervous system
dorsalis pedis artery
38. 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
abandonment
extremity lift
alveoli
Fowler's Position
39. An obligation to provide care to a patient
humerus
duty to act
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
oropharynx
40. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
alveoli
smooth muscle
scapula
dorsalis pedis artery
41. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
decontamination
aorta
911 System
42. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
acromioclavicular joint
epinephrine
calcaneus
Breathing Rates
43. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found
inferior
appendix
crime scene
abdominal quadrants
44. Blood's pathway
liability
involuntary muscle
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
scope of practice
45. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium
venae cavae
WBC
digestive system
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
46. The fluid portion of the blood
calcaneus
Trendelenburg Position
plasma
nitroglycerin
47. Adult breathing rate
DNR
concealment
epinephrine
12-29 breaths/min
48. Study of function
QI
inferior
physiology
venule
49. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
capillary
RBC
appendix
dermis
50. In a stretcher sitting up
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