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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. 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
patella
concealment
coronary arteries
inhalation
2. 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
contamination
ight Lower Quadrant
Nervous system
3. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
zygomatic arches
PNS
ilium
medial
4. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart
metatarsal
vein
bilateral
duty to act
5. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix
Breathing Rates
alveoli
acromioclavicular joint
ight Lower Quadrant
6. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
skull
artery
bronchi
ligament
7. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
fibula
perfusion
hazardous - material incident
autonomic NS
8. Farther away from the torso
TRAMP
5
direct carry
distal
9. The lateral bone of the forearm
cover
Right Upper Quadrant
radius
sternum
10. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells
inhalation
femoral artery
tachycardia
platelets
11. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas
tibia
pathogens
torso
Left Upper Quadrant
12. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
alveoli
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
involuntary muscle
acromion process
13. The heel bone
Activated Charcoal
calcaneus
tendon
orbits
14. The smallest kind of artery
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
extremity lift
QI
arteriole
15. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior
voluntary muscle
QI
scope of practice
ventral
16. The collarbone
spleen
clavicle
gallbladder
pubis
17. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material
calcaneus
implied consent
contamination
acetabulum
18. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
stomach
extremity lift
capillary
Nervous system
19. 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
power lift
artery
pubis
20. 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
inadequate breathing
expressed consent
extremity lift
venae cavae
21. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder
Right Upper Quadrant
sternum
tibia
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
22. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
aorta
skull
involuntary muscle
abandonment
23. The fluid portion of the blood
Trendelenburg Position
tendon
fibula
plasma
24. Study of function
inferior
physiology
scapula
QI
25. Toward the head.
inferior
direct carry
superior
xiphoid process
26. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver
gallbladder
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
recovery position
appendix
27. 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
Bradycardia
scope of practice
oropharynx
power lift
28. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
voluntary muscle
inadequate breathing
4
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
29. 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
arteriole
exhalation
standard precautions
cardiac conduction system
30. A sitting position
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31. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
power grip
mid - axillary line
standing orders
bronchi
32. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
endocrine system
platelets
ventricles
pulmonary veins
33. On both sides
large intestine
dermis
ischium
bilateral
34. The back of the body or body part
cardiac muscle
posterior
maxillae
femur
35. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
metatarsal
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
mid - clavicular
Breathing Rates
36. Lying on the back
venules
digestive system
acetabulum
supine
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
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
Trendelenburg Position
lungs
Off - Line medical direction
38. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint
patella
implied consent
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
acetabulum
39. Carry blood toward the heart
25-50 b/m
Breathing Rates
Veins
scapula
40. The nose bones
epiglottis
skull
multiple - casualty incident
nasal bones
41. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought
automaticity
hypoperfusion
tendon
Nervous system
42. The foot bone
confidentiality
anatomy
metatarsal
cardiac muscle
43. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
hypoperfusion
quality improvement
7
acetabulum
44. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
dorsal
dermis
smooth muscle
venae cavae
45. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
lateral
metatarsal
subcutaneous layers
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
46. Number of bones in lumbar spine
5
stomach
protocols
musculoskeletal system
47. The bony structure of the head
skull
gallbladder
inadequate breathing
proximal
48. The front of the body or body
hazardous - material incident
manubrium
anterior
bronchi
49. The major artery supplying the leg
PPE
femoral artery
Left Upper Quadrant
dorsal
50. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
epidermis
Designated agent
acetabulum
coronary arteries