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EMT Basics
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health-sciences
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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2. 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
Left Lower Quadrant
autonomic NS
abdominal quadrants
lateral
3. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis
plantar
negligence
acromion process
pubis
4. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job
scope of practice
valve
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
plantar
5. The bones of the body
skeleton
hypoperfusion
small intestine
distal
6. The lateral bone of the forearm
acromion process
ventral
radius
arteriole
7. The bony structure of the head
skull
plantar
automaticity
Levels of EMS training
8. The release of a harmful substance into the environment
automaticity
epidermis
hazardous - material incident
Trendelenburg Position
9. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
diastolic BP
epidermis
alveoli
malleolous
10. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality
maxillae
tibia
duty to act
confidentiality
11. High heart rate (Above 160)
tendon
4
maxillae
tachycardia
12. 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
direct carry
implied consent
Left Lower Quadrant
12-29 breaths/min
13. The point where two bones come together
ilium
nitroglycerin
Epinephrine
joints
14. To the side - away from the midline of the body
ischium
phalanges
endocrine system
lateral
15. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
spleen
critical incident stress management
metacarpals
standing orders
16. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place
TRAMP
capillary
carpals
epiglottis
17. 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
extremity lift
small intestine
5
standard precautions
18. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities
torso
small intestine
decontamination
RBC
19. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus
stress
Albuterol
pelvis
CNS
20. 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
central pulses
Epinephrine
ventricles
subcutaneous layers
21. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
abandonment
small intestine
lateral
hypoperfusion
22. The chest
thorax
scapula
Fowler's Position
protocols
23. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
liability
proximal
artery
diaphragm
24. The area directly posterior to the nose
nasopharynx
supine
venules
pancreas
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
smooth muscle
quality improvement
DNR
torso
26. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
fibula
PPE
spleen
Left Upper Quadrant
27. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver
superior
orbits
gallbladder
4
28. Breastbone
epinephrine
tendon
dermis
sternum
29. Study of function
mandible
scope of practice
physiology
patella
30. 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
respiratory system
exhalation
pathogens
medial
31. Carry blood toward the heart
On - line medical direction
pulse
musculoskeletal system
Veins
32. Heart beating too slow
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
alveoli
pelvis
Bradycardia
33. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
pubis
mid - axillary line
scope of practice
dorsalis pedis artery
34. The back of the body or body part
posterior
epiglottis
Right Upper Quadrant
nitroglycerin
35. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs
trachea
pulmonary arteries
systolic BP
femur
36. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg
radius
cricoid cartilage
tibia
WBC
37. The toe and finger bones
phalanges
dorsalis pedis artery
arterioles
metacarpals
38. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
power lift
posterior tibial artery
carotid arteries
Breathing Rates
39. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
aorta
negligence
Levels of EMS training
vertebrae
40. 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 -
cover
7
Activated Charcoal
draw - sheet method
41. Adult breathing rate
orbits
critical incident stress management
12-29 breaths/min
7
42. Smallest arteries
power grip
arterioles
metacarpals
voluntary muscle
43. The heel bone
calcaneus
consent
protocols
respiratory system
44. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels
direct carry
Off - Line medical direction
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
anatomy
45. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
aorta
subcutaneous layers
stomach
Left Upper Quadrant
46. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
systolic BP
spleen
decontamination
recovery position
47. Trade name: proventil - ventolin - Action: B-2 adrenergic receptor agonist - smooth muscle relaxant - Indication: Respiratory distress in pts diagnostic with asthma - Contraindications:angina - MI - arrhythmia - CHF (Congestive heart failure) - side
carpals
Left Upper Quadrant
acromion process
Albuterol
48. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
body mechanics
larynx
4
implied consent
49. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations
cardiac muscle
tarsal
protocols
quality improvement
50. The collarbone
systolic BP
clavicle
ligament
exhalation