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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.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Study of the structure or form of living things
humerus
anatomy
draw - sheet method
Bradycardia
2. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic
Levels of EMS training
dorsalis pedis artery
cricoid cartilage
Fowler's Position
3. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
extremity lift
supine
humerus
5
4. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium
mid - axillary line
Breathing Rates
venae cavae
humerus
5. The fluid portion of the blood
standard precautions
cyanosis
Right Upper Quadrant
plasma
6. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist
CNS
radial artery
liability
acromioclavicular joint
7. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis
ischium
4
tachycardia
cyanosis
8. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
skeleton
stress
pathogens
smooth muscle
9. The toe and finger bones
Right Upper Quadrant
phalanges
consent
body mechanics
10. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position
recovery position
hypoperfusion
confidentiality
nasal bones
11. Shoulder Blade
artery
plantar
assault/battery
scapula
12. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine
thorax
Left Upper Quadrant
pancreas
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
13. A small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the RLQ of the ab - then function of which is not well known; best known for it's inflammation which is appendicitis
respiratory system
trachea
dorsal
appendix
14. 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
Left Lower Quadrant
digestive system
inhalation
12-29 breaths/min
15. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found
ventricles
bilateral
crime scene
Good Samaritan Laws
16. The superior portion of the sternum
manubrium
5
oropharynx
torso
17. Smallest veins
Left Upper Quadrant
femoral artery
arteriole
venules
18. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
zygomatic arches
Medical director
negligence
cyanosis
19. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
Off - Line medical direction
artery
mandible
bilateral
20. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed
large intestine
tendon
vertebrae
911 System
21. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled
phalanges
involuntary muscle
Epinephrine
zygomatic arches
22. Being held legally responsible
plantar
liability
12
manubrium
23. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
pulse
25-50 b/m
proximal
On - line medical direction
24. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
trachea
physiology
automaticity
sternum
25. 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
vertebrae
negligence
pulse
TRAMP
26. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care
decontamination
QI
cardiac muscle
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
27. Carry blood away from the heart
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
phalanges
arteries
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
28. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder
Trendelenburg Position
Right Upper Quadrant
autonomic NS
expressed consent
29. Pediatric airway
CNS
arteriole
fibula
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
30. 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
Breathing Rates
aorta
implied consent
dorsal
31. Number of bones in the thoracic spine
brachial artery
Veins
12
Trendelenburg Position
32. Action:increases levels of O2 in the blood - indications: hypoxia - known or suspected - dose: 6lpm NC (44%) - 12 lpm NRB (90%) - 15 lpm BVM (100%) - Inhaled - supplied: compressed gas
Oxygen
ligament
stomach
blood pressure
33. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
zygomatic arches
respiratory system
Trendelenburg Position
34. Lying on the back
supine
5
gallbladder
carpals
35. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
5
assault/battery
radial artery
abandonment
36. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
bilateral
5
Breathing Rates
cover
37. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration
Medical director
draw - sheet method
diaphragm
carotid arteries
38. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed
arteries
Oxygen
HIPAA
endocrine system
39. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
DNR
Left Lateral Recumbent
endocrine system
bilateral
40. The point where two bones come together
medial
PPE
joints
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
41. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body
diaphragm
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
15-30 b/m
peripheral pulses
42. 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
appendix
nitroglycerin
ventricles
direct carry
43. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations
autonomic NS
radius
hazardous - material incident
protocols
44. Number of bones in lumbar spine
venule
femoral artery
5
voluntary muscle
45. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately
critical incident stress management
blood pressure
palmer
DNR
46. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
palmer
body mechanics
aorta
Trendelenburg Position
47. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
pharynx
PPE
glucose
orbits
48. Heart beating too slow
plantar
Trendelenburg Position
clavicle
Bradycardia
49. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death
cranium
involuntary muscle
large intestine
organ donor
50. 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
tibia
contamination
abdominal quadrants
exhalation