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EMT Basics
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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. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form
protocols
zygomatic arches
digestive system
abdominal quadrants
2. The smallest kind of artery
contamination
Bradycardia
15-30 b/m
arteriole
3. The bones of the body
Medical director
organ donor
epiglottis
skeleton
4. Farther away from the torso
distal
large intestine
cardiac muscle
Left Lateral Recumbent
5. An emergency involving multiple patients
multiple - casualty incident
posterior
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
aorta
6. 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
mid - axillary line
anatomy
atria
liver
7. The large bone of the thigh
carpals
lungs
femur
epiglottis
8. 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
dorsal
DNR
negligence
posterior
9. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria
inadequate breathing
exhalation
pathogens
vein
10. The bony structure of the head
skull
Left Upper Quadrant
multiple - casualty incident
oropharynx
11. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement
carotid arteries
voluntary muscle
decontamination
Nervous system
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13. The chest
recovery position
hypoperfusion
sternum
thorax
14. 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
aorta
RBC
Breathing Rates
confidentiality
15. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis
ischium
capillary
trachea
arteries
16. The two upper chambers of the heart - there is a right (receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body) and the left (which sends oxygen - rich blood to the body)
involuntary muscle
On - line medical direction
atria
standing orders
17. 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
tibia
Off - Line medical direction
carotid arteries
anterior
18. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
ventricles
multiple - casualty incident
endocrine system
artery
19. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw
Trendelenburg Position
maxillae
epidermis
pathogens
20. Muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body
Right Upper Quadrant
large intestine
inadequate breathing
respiratory system
21. 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
Medical director
tendon
blood pressure
extremity lift
22. Lips turning blue
cyanosis
critical incident stress management
xiphoid process
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23. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet
anatomy
cover
mid - axillary line
acromioclavicular joint
24. 60-100 bpm
tendon
abdominal quadrants
pulse
mandible
25. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
5
mid - clavicular
Veins
fibula
26. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
On - line medical direction
Trendelenburg Position
pharynx
TRAMP
27. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone
Veins
calcaneus
On - line medical direction
HIPAA
28. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations
metacarpals
inadequate breathing
duty to act
multiple - casualty incident
29. 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
joints
appendix
large intestine
blood pressure
30. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury
body mechanics
power lift
posterior
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31. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
assault/battery
ischium
posterior
PPE
32. The heel bone
exhalation
calcaneus
larynx
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
33. Carry blood toward the heart
Veins
pulmonary arteries
muscle
appendix
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
pulse
power grip
consent
coronary arteries
35. 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 -
15-30 b/m
Activated Charcoal
extremity lift
stomach
36. 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)
ventricles
Trendelenburg Position
liability
insulin
37. The collarbone
clavicle
quality improvement
abandonment
superior
38. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
inhalation
central pulses
PNS
malleolous
39. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries
TRAMP
pharynx
pulse
WBC
40. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
brachial artery
malleolous
decontamination
acetabulum
41. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
alveoli
xiphoid process
acromioclavicular joint
maxillae
42. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)
patella
subcutaneous layers
glucose
Trendelenburg Position
43. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
brachial artery
stress
Left Lateral Recumbent
44. Shoulder Blade
Off - Line medical direction
scapula
pancreas
venae cavae
45. 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
posterior tibial artery
Epinephrine
TRAMP
malleolous
46. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
proximal
Breathing Rates
From the body--> Vena Cava -->SA Node -->Right atrium -->Right Ventricle -->AV Node -->pulmonary artery-->lungs -->pulmonary vein -->left atrium -->left ventricle -->Aorta -->body
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47. The lower jaw bone
spleen
platelets
dorsalis pedis artery
mandible
48. Lying on the back
proximal
supine
appendix
dorsalis pedis artery
49. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis
gallbladder
dermis
skin
posterior
50. 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
venae cavae
implied consent
negligence
epiglottis