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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. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
dorsalis pedis artery
contamination
Breathing Rates
Off - Line medical direction
2. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx
exhalation
draw - sheet method
cricoid cartilage
cardiac conduction system
3. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place
tachycardia
25-50 b/m
epidermis
capillary
4. The lateral bone of the forearm
brachial artery
acromioclavicular joint
aorta
radius
5. 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
phalanges
inhalation
cranium
12
6. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
trachea
glucose
insulin
pulse
7. 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
atria
skull
4
8. 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
Good Samaritan Laws
pelvis
palmer
9. Smallest arteries
arterioles
metacarpals
power grip
diaphragm
10. The collarbone
inhalation
clavicle
femoral artery
zygomatic arches
11. The heel bone
stomach
involuntary muscle
calcaneus
smooth muscle
12. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
dermis
posterior tibial artery
organ donor
CNS
13. Carry blood toward the heart
Trendelenburg Position
abdominal quadrants
pubis
Veins
14. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
medial
orbits
venules
Good Samaritan Laws
15. The voice box
stomach
nasal bones
expressed consent
larynx
16. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed
anterior
Off - Line medical direction
dorsal
911 System
17. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
pathogens
7
5
Epinephrine
18. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
scope of practice
aorta
power grip
insulin
19. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver
Trendelenburg Position
gallbladder
ischium
posterior tibial artery
20. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately
abandonment
inhalation
critical incident stress management
expressed consent
21. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
automaticity
cardiac muscle
Levels of EMS training
dorsal
22. An emergency involving multiple patients
multiple - casualty incident
pulmonary veins
draw - sheet method
scapula
23. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist
radial artery
WBC
pancreas
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
24. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
QI
draw - sheet method
muscle
PPE
25. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea
voluntary muscle
epiglottis
dorsal
arterioles
26. 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
expressed consent
pubis
extremity lift
27. Farther away from the torso
orbits
abandonment
metacarpals
distal
28. The superior portion of the sternum
manubrium
sternum
body mechanics
pubis
29. The front of the body or body
plasma
5
anterior
Oxygen
30. The point where two bones come together
joints
hazardous - material incident
dermis
proximal
31. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found
HIPAA
hypoperfusion
crime scene
perfusion
32. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
pharynx
On - line medical direction
glucose
scope of practice
33. The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries
perfusion
quality improvement
concealment
Breathing Rates
34. Wrist bones
hypoperfusion
carpals
xiphoid process
Levels of EMS training
35. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
bilateral
fibula
proximal
humerus
36. Form the structure of the cheeks
sternum
zygomatic arches
malleolous
medial
37. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
ight Lower Quadrant
stomach
ligament
Trendelenburg Position
38. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
Medical director
pulse
duty to act
diastolic BP
39. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
patella
Left Lateral Recumbent
negligence
HIPAA
40. Number of bones in the sacral spine
artery
physiology
patella
5
41. Ankle bone
cardiac conduction system
bronchi
tarsal
liability
42. Lying on the back
supine
hypoperfusion
skeleton
small intestine
43. Number of bones in the coccyx spine
arterioles
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
Trendelenburg Position
4
44. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide
respiratory system
recovery position
musculoskeletal system
crime scene
45. 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
standard precautions
scope of practice
liver
arteries
46. 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
Left Lower Quadrant
dermis
Oxygen
draw - sheet method
47. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT
consent
abandonment
xiphoid process
capillary
48. High heart rate (Above 160)
epiglottis
large intestine
tachycardia
scapula
49. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious
standard precautions
posterior tibial artery
spleen
acromioclavicular joint
50. Hides body
Medical director
concealment
blood pressure
abandonment