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EMT Basics
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Study First
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. The smallest kind of vein
perfusion
skin
venule
Veins
2. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
carotid arteries
Levels of EMS training
endocrine system
15-30 b/m
3. Pediatric airway
respiratory system
clavicle
pulmonary arteries
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
4. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter
posterior tibial artery
arteries
Levels of EMS training
Left Lower Quadrant
5. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior
expressed consent
medial
digestive system
dorsal
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
epidermis
tachycardia
ventral
liver
7. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form
trachea narrower - trachea softer - more flexible - airway structures smaller - cricoid not well developed - chest wall softer - tongue proportionally larger than an adults
assault/battery
Nervous system
digestive system
8. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration
pulse
diaphragm
appendix
dermis
9. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions
epinephrine
pulse
posterior tibial artery
4
10. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
humerus
respiratory system
5
pancreas
11. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
aorta
epidermis
supine
scene factors cause a decline in patient condition - treatment of patient's condition requires a move
12. 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
anatomy
direct carry
venae cavae
insulin
13. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations
inadequate breathing
expressed consent
pancreas
orbits
14. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head
carotid arteries
larynx
stomach
Albuterol
15. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
cardiac conduction system
skull
venules
Right Upper Quadrant
16. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine
platelets
bilateral
Epinephrine
pancreas
17. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
bronchi
quality improvement
vertebrae
endocrine system
18. 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
Levels of EMS training
25-50 b/m
pulmonary arteries
Epinephrine
19. The 33 bones of the spinal column
negligence
vertebrae
tibia
trachea
20. 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
HIPAA
mid - axillary line
Left Upper Quadrant
Oxygen
21. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus
QI
tarsal
stress
15-30 b/m
22. Hides body
insulin
concealment
ventricles
cranium
23. Toward the midline of the body
medial
endocrine system
proximal
epiglottis
24. The top - back and sides of the skull
femur
organ donor
epidermis
cranium
25. The area directly posterior to the mouth
oropharynx
phalanges
cover
dorsal
26. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
power grip
maxillae
brachial artery
27. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood
pancreas
confidentiality
epidermis
spleen
28. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs
contamination
trachea
Fowler's Position
nasopharynx
29. To the side - away from the midline of the body
lateral
body mechanics
vertebrae
muscle
30. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx
capillary
cricoid cartilage
multiple - casualty incident
QI
31. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix
exhalation
nasopharynx
ight Lower Quadrant
posterior
32. 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
glucose
stomach
critical incident stress management
HIPAA
33. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium
venae cavae
pulmonary veins
cranium
oropharynx
34. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own
coronary arteries
Left Lower Quadrant
spleen
cardiac muscle
35. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations
extremity lift
standing orders
small intestine
lungs
36. The nose bones
nasal bones
organ donor
bilateral
femur
37. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50
7
Bradycardia
Breathing Rates
xiphoid process
38. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care
HIPAA
QI
negligence
xiphoid process
39. 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
Left Lower Quadrant
maxillae
brachial artery
40. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells
hypoperfusion
ligament
radius
platelets
41. The voice box
pancreas
5
muscle
larynx
42. 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
perfusion
lungs
venule
arteries
43. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient
TRAMP
Breathing Rates
gallbladder
venules
44. The area directly posterior to the nose
inadequate breathing
WBC
atria
nasopharynx
45. Farther away from the torso
hazardous - material incident
sternum
tendon
distal
46. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
confidentiality
venules
digestive system
insulin
47. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
diastolic BP
metatarsal
aorta
mid - axillary line
48. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
coronary arteries
zygomatic arches
scene is hazardous - life - threatening condition requires move - patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
spleen
49. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed
metatarsal
911 System
brachial artery
joints
50. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist
pathogens
tendon
radial artery
Fowler's Position