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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. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT
torso
15-30 b/m
capillary
consent
2. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior
ventral
Breathing Rates
skull
skin
3. Children breathing rate
stress
cardiac muscle
cardiovascular system/circulatory system
15-30 b/m
4. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.
Designated agent
implied consent
autonomic NS
expressed consent
5. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured
larynx
7
TRAMP
blood pressure
6. Number of bones in the sacral spine
epiglottis
arterioles
5
humerus
7. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
artery
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
arteries
cover
8. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
alveoli
ventricles
cover
mandible
9. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix
skull
ight Lower Quadrant
4
CNS
10. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
inadequate breathing
aorta
tachycardia
dorsal
11. 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
Activated Charcoal
bronchi
power grip
abdominal quadrants
12. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care
Levels of EMS training
voluntary muscle
QI
On - line medical direction
13. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg
fibula
anterior
Levels of EMS training
inadequate breathing
14. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
pharynx
ischium
ligament
duty to act
15. Study of function
physiology
skull
pancreas
venule
16. Ankle bone
cyanosis
concealment
artery
tarsal
17. Carry blood toward the heart
quality improvement
anatomy
Veins
ventricles
18. The fluid portion of the blood
posterior
DNR
plasma
7
19. Closer to the torso
skeleton
atria
hazardous - material incident
proximal
20. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head
mid - axillary line
acromioclavicular joint
Left Lateral Recumbent
skin
21. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training
vein
involuntary muscle
abandonment
scope of practice
22. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
fibula
inferior
hypoperfusion
RBC
23. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi
pathogens
artery
bronchi
brachial artery
24. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs
alveoli
posterior
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
trachea
25. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
standard precautions
skin
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
stress
26. Toward the head.
cranium
superior
organ donor
smooth muscle
27. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea
epiglottis
5
exhalation
Epinephrine
28. Tissue that connects bone to bone
acromioclavicular joint
ligament
anatomy
Bradycardia
29. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells
peripheral pulses
4
posterior tibial artery
RBC
30. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet
carpals
liability
fibula
acromioclavicular joint
31. Referring to the palm of the hand
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
spleen
palmer
acetabulum
32. A sitting position
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33. Referring to the sole of the foot
CNS
capillary
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
plantar
34. Pediatric airway
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
pulmonary veins
skeleton
anatomy
35. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis
vein
power lift
maxillae
pubis
36. Farther away from the torso
appendix
distal
911 System
malleolous
37. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
decontamination
PNS
scope of practice
epinephrine
38. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
stomach
assault/battery
mid - axillary line
pancreas
39. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
Breathing Rates
venule
tarsal
quality improvement
40. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
Medical director
cardiac conduction system
automaticity
supine
41. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium
malleolous
venae cavae
cover
body mechanics
42. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
standing orders
standard precautions
tibia
vein
43. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
anterior
PNS
lungs
valve
44. 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
WBC
autonomic NS
superior
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
45. Number of bones in lumbar spine
abandonment
5
anterior
Epinephrine
46. In a stretcher sitting up
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47. Brain and spinal cord
abandonment
venule
body mechanics
CNS
48. The chest
inhalation
joints
thorax
DNR
49. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
On - line medical direction
malleolous
carpals
xiphoid process
50. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
15-30 b/m
pulmonary veins
plasma
cricoid cartilage