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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
clavicle
arteries
inhalation
negligence
2. 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
femoral artery
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
distal
perfusion
3. Kneecap
skin
patella
multiple - casualty incident
inadequate breathing
4. Referring to the palm of the hand
humerus
concealment
liability
palmer
5. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
TRAMP
WBC
ilium
automaticity
6. 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
glucose
ischium
Fowler's Position
Nervous system
7. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training
Nervous system
abandonment
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
torso
8. Study of the structure or form of living things
anatomy
assault/battery
acromioclavicular joint
aorta
9. The bony structure of the head
diaphragm
smooth muscle
5
skull
10. Ankle bone
duty to act
tarsal
confidentiality
diastolic BP
11. The area directly posterior to the mouth
metatarsal
tibia
oropharynx
atria
12. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas
abandonment
Left Upper Quadrant
superior
inferior
13. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
artery
ight Lower Quadrant
quality improvement
vertebrae
14. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
inhalation
PPE
orbits
plantar
15. Pediatric airway
Activated Charcoal
aorta
sternum
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
16. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
venae cavae
manubrium
involuntary muscle
patella
17. 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
trachea
pulmonary arteries
mandible
abdominal quadrants
18. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR
arteriole
brachial artery
Epinephrine
respiratory system
19. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis
brachial artery
palmer
acromion process
ischium
20. Being held legally responsible
liability
QI
protocols
inadequate breathing
21. The two lower chambers of the heart. There is a right (which sends oxygen poor blood to the lungs) and the left (sends oxygen rich blood to the body)
7
4
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
ventricles
22. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe
distal
dorsalis pedis artery
supine
hazardous - material incident
23. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
concealment
ventral
dermis
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
24. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis
Levels of EMS training
pubis
plantar
Designated agent
25. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT
hypoperfusion
Fowler's Position
automaticity
consent
26. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction
ventricles
joints
abdominal quadrants
valve
27. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
smooth muscle
25-50 b/m
Left Lateral Recumbent
Breathing Rates
28. Lying on the back
insulin
supine
calcaneus
proximal
29. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
femur
malleolous
peripheral pulses
Fowler's Position
30. The smallest kind of artery
Oxygen
pubis
arteriole
TRAMP
31. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells
assault/battery
radius
acromion process
RBC
32. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
Trendelenburg Position
body mechanics
Albuterol
assault/battery
33. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
Designated agent
metatarsal
HIPAA
humerus
34. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material
lateral
orbits
contamination
posterior
35. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient
TRAMP
acromioclavicular joint
bilateral
tibia
36. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed
implied consent
acromion process
venae cavae
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
37. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
fibula
pulmonary veins
Nervous system
valve
38. The front of the body or body
metacarpals
anterior
distal
capillary
39. The point where two bones come together
ventral
joints
Breathing Rates
carotid arteries
40. A sitting position
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41. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
power lift
cricoid cartilage
zygomatic arches
On - line medical direction
42. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
smooth muscle
epinephrine
cricoid cartilage
insulin
43. The smallest kind of vein
insulin
ventricles
voluntary muscle
venule
44. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
endocrine system
implied consent
Left Upper Quadrant
pulse
45. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
alveoli
12-29 breaths/min
fibula
stress
46. Form the structure of the cheeks
Good Samaritan Laws
zygomatic arches
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
respiratory system
47. Hides body
5
dermis
glucose
concealment
48. 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
appendix
diastolic BP
involuntary muscle
49. Farther away from the torso
distal
DNR
palmer
4
50. Brain and spinal cord
pelvis
CNS
quality improvement
QI