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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. Form the structure of the cheeks
standing orders
cricoid cartilage
torso
zygomatic arches
2. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus
patella
sternum
stress
DNR
3. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
Medical director
Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
duty to act
manubrium
4. Number of bones in lumbar spine
PNS
5
involuntary muscle
patella
5. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells
platelets
calcaneus
metacarpals
Veins
6. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought
Nervous system
ischium
maxillae
humerus
7. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training
tibia
power lift
negligence
abandonment
8. Ankle bone
stress
involuntary muscle
tarsal
Nervous system
9. 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
digestive system
power grip
On - line medical direction
ight Lower Quadrant
10. 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
negligence
digestive system
vertebrae
ight Lower Quadrant
11. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium
Nervous system
alveoli
dermis
venae cavae
12. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
subcutaneous layers
artery
acetabulum
inhalation
13. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately
abdominal quadrants
critical incident stress management
large intestine
dorsalis pedis artery
14. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
crime scene
platelets
lungs
diaphragm
15. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls
small intestine
Activated Charcoal
nasal bones
standard precautions
16. Outer layer of the skin
torso
epidermis
oropharynx
pulmonary veins
17. 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
appendix
anterior
pelvis
posterior tibial artery
18. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
pulmonary arteries
endocrine system
On - line medical direction
critical incident stress management
19. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
WBC
skull
insulin
spleen
20. On both sides
manubrium
cover
12
bilateral
21. Referring to the palm of the hand
15-30 b/m
mandible
palmer
Right Upper Quadrant
22. 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
exhalation
acromioclavicular joint
extremity lift
voluntary muscle
23. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
distal
5
fibula
humerus
24. The smallest kind of artery
arteriole
contamination
extremity lift
torso
25. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis
larynx
ventricles
blood pressure
ischium
26. 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
arteries
confidentiality
bilateral
patella
27. The fluid portion of the blood
5
ischium
consent
plasma
28. An emergency involving multiple patients
4
dorsalis pedis artery
multiple - casualty incident
humerus
29. 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
contamination
radial artery
pulmonary arteries
30. The area directly posterior to the mouth
standard precautions
central pulses
joints
oropharynx
31. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body
peripheral pulses
confidentiality
quality improvement
ligament
32. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
negligence
plantar
artery
alveoli
33. Hides and protects your body
cover
ight Lower Quadrant
pelvis
humerus
34. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.
ligament
draw - sheet method
physiology
malleolous
35. Trade name:insta - glucose - Action: increases blood sugar levels - indications:altered mental status And history of diabetes - Contraindications: unresponsive - inability to swallow - dose: one tube - Oral - Supplies: gel
exhalation
scope of practice
glucose
autonomic NS
36. Adult breathing rate
physiology
QI
12-29 breaths/min
arteriole
37. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix
atria
femur
skull
ight Lower Quadrant
38. The voice box
larynx
carotid arteries
ventricles
ventral
39. In a stretcher sitting up
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40. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe
nasopharynx
lungs
PNS
dorsalis pedis artery
41. The line through the center of the clavical
maxillae
phalanges
stomach
mid - clavicular
42. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material
stress
posterior tibial artery
contamination
insulin
43. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
mid - clavicular
epinephrine
multiple - casualty incident
gallbladder
44. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations
inadequate breathing
skeleton
cardiac conduction system
stress
45. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
skin
abandonment
digestive system
ight Lower Quadrant
46. The lateral bone of the forearm
skull
large intestine
body mechanics
radius
47. Number of bones in the thoracic spine
12
5
trachea
dorsalis pedis artery
48. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
multiple - casualty incident
Trendelenburg Position
carotid arteries
inhalation
49. The cartoid and femeral pulses - which can be felt in the center part of the body
multiple - casualty incident
central pulses
humerus
On - line medical direction
50. To the side - away from the midline of the body
involuntary muscle
lateral
extremity lift
recovery position