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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. Smallest veins
proximal
Trendelenburg Position
venules
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
2. Carry blood away from the heart
Left Upper Quadrant
xiphoid process
arteries
torso
3. 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
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
superior
lungs
mandible
4. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets
malleolous
epiglottis
orbits
venule
5. 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
standard precautions
xiphoid process
ventricles
6. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
brachial artery
perfusion
diastolic BP
zygomatic arches
7. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis
appendix
crime scene
ilium
cardiac muscle
8. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas
Medical director
patella
Left Upper Quadrant
anterior
9. The foot bone
dorsalis pedis artery
7
humerus
metatarsal
10. The bones of the body
anatomy
skull
ventricles
skeleton
11. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood
ilium
skin
negligence
spleen
12. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
implied consent
negligence
quality improvement
On - line medical direction
13. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx
Left Lower Quadrant
ventricles
cricoid cartilage
5
14. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found
crime scene
epidermis
femoral artery
arteries
15. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
appendix
Left Lower Quadrant
consent
diastolic BP
16. The nose bones
nasal bones
liver
venae cavae
concealment
17. The heel bone
tarsal
ventricles
calcaneus
skin
18. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
15-30 b/m
voluntary muscle
malleolous
liability
19. In a stretcher sitting up
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20. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
xiphoid process
Medical director
cover
endocrine system
21. 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
Left Lower Quadrant
Epinephrine
pharynx
22. Toward the midline of the body
femoral artery
acromioclavicular joint
skeleton
medial
23. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
torso
tibia
4
artery
24. The lateral bone of the forearm
radius
CNS
capillary
12
25. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
decontamination
pulmonary veins
nasopharynx
acetabulum
26. To the side - away from the midline of the body
tendon
lateral
liver
musculoskeletal system
27. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
central pulses
body mechanics
aorta
brachial artery
28. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw
mandible
atria
pulmonary veins
maxillae
29. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection
lungs
humerus
911 System
WBC
30. High heart rate (Above 160)
implied consent
maxillae
tachycardia
zygomatic arches
31. Study of function
palmer
physiology
vein
lateral
32. 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
liver
acetabulum
confidentiality
Albuterol
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
vertebrae
perfusion
5
gallbladder
34. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart
skeleton
power grip
bilateral
musculoskeletal system
35. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
vertebrae
aorta
Medical director
5
36. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
glucose
muscle
patella
5
37. Blood's pathway
ight Lower Quadrant
endocrine system
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
muscle
38. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.
Designated agent
tarsal
Fowler's Position
power grip
39. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
body mechanics
acetabulum
ischium
40. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations
abandonment
Breathing Rates
protocols
artery
41. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
5
draw - sheet method
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
42. Adult breathing rate
larynx
Fowler's Position
12-29 breaths/min
extremity lift
43. Lying on the back
supine
scope of practice
decontamination
platelets
44. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
expressed consent
PPE
tendon
ilium
45. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior
cricoid cartilage
epinephrine
dorsal
spleen
46. 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
artery
abdominal quadrants
cranium
multiple - casualty incident
47. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately
critical incident stress management
clavicle
TRAMP
tendon
48. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels
Fowler's Position
Breathing Rates
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
pulmonary veins
49. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
fibula
endocrine system
coronary arteries
gallbladder
50. On both sides
pulmonary veins
bilateral
superior
musculoskeletal system