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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. Hides and protects your body
pathogens
cover
voluntary muscle
capillary
2. Number of bones in the coccyx spine
proximal
4
Bradycardia
metatarsal
3. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result
organ donor
orbits
negligence
endocrine system
4. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head
spleen
carotid arteries
femur
ight Lower Quadrant
5. Closer to the torso
proximal
supine
venae cavae
voluntary muscle
6. Lips turning blue
DNR
cyanosis
cardiac conduction system
central pulses
7. 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
On - line medical direction
carpals
consent
liver
8. Ankle bone
scapula
quality improvement
glucose
tarsal
9. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic
arteriole
consent
Levels of EMS training
femur
10. Action: pain reliever - fever reducer - anti - inflammatory - antiplatelet - indication: cardiac related chest pain - Contraindication: allergy - recently taken the med - recent GI bleed - Side effects: upset stomach - heartburn - Dose: 81 mg up to 3
pulse
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
On - line medical direction
standing orders
11. The bony structure of the head
contamination
pulmonary arteries
artery
skull
12. The release of a harmful substance into the environment
hazardous - material incident
malleolous
Left Lateral Recumbent
alveoli
13. The smallest kind of vein
12-29 breaths/min
ight Lower Quadrant
arterioles
venule
14. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist
distal
radial artery
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
autonomic NS
15. The line through the center of the clavical
platelets
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
mid - clavicular
brachial artery
16. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form
Left Lower Quadrant
digestive system
CNS
expressed consent
17. 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
standard precautions
musculoskeletal system
abdominal quadrants
DNR
18. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint
acetabulum
recovery position
pharynx
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
19. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries
pulse
scope of practice
systolic BP
QI
20. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection
WBC
venae cavae
pancreas
subcutaneous layers
21. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
systolic BP
Left Lateral Recumbent
Trendelenburg Position
duty to act
22. Referring to the sole of the foot
plantar
smooth muscle
posterior
lateral
23. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
automaticity
exhalation
15-30 b/m
5
24. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
25-50 b/m
palmer
arteriole
Medical director
25. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
Levels of EMS training
phalanges
tibia
epinephrine
26. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
assault/battery
physiology
critical incident stress management
27. To the side - away from the midline of the body
WBC
decontamination
confidentiality
lateral
28. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis
inadequate breathing
bronchi
pubis
radius
29. The superior portion of the sternum
arterioles
7
lateral
manubrium
30. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels
vertebrae
phalanges
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
orbits
31. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient
TRAMP
spleen
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
inferior
32. The area directly posterior to the nose
nasopharynx
draw - sheet method
implied consent
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
33. The fluid portion of the blood
cranium
thorax
plasma
pulse
34. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)
superior
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
extremity lift
Trendelenburg Position
35. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
PNS
large intestine
skull
exhalation
36. Urgent moves are done when....
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37. 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
pathogens
Fowler's Position
hypoperfusion
38. The smallest kind of artery
arteriole
oropharynx
orbits
clavicle
39. 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 -
bronchi
Activated Charcoal
maxillae
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
40. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
Left Lower Quadrant
standard precautions
involuntary muscle
digestive system
41. Inferior portion of the sternum
palmer
posterior tibial artery
insulin
xiphoid process
42. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis
ischium
joints
cranium
abdominal quadrants
43. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death
7
palmer
sternum
organ donor
44. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior
aorta
Epinephrine
dorsal
arteries
45. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
central pulses
7
physiology
subcutaneous layers
46. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
alveoli
recovery position
contamination
glucose
47. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration
phalanges
implied consent
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
diaphragm
48. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea
pancreas
epiglottis
supine
respiratory system
49. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
plantar
PPE
standard precautions
epidermis
50. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
mid - clavicular
fibula
malleolous
Left Lower Quadrant