Multiple Choice Questions

an organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood
  • spleen
  • pancreas
  • liver
  • gallbladder
the basin-shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities
  • humerus
  • tibia
  • pelvis
  • femur
to the side, away from the midline of the body
  • anterior
  • medial
  • lateral
  • supine
radial, brachial, posterior, tibial, dorsalis pedis pulses, which can be felt at peripheral points of the body
  • cardiac conduction system
  • peripheral pulses
  • liver
  • blood pressure
nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords
  • MUSCLE
  • PNS
  • SMOOTH MUSCLE
  • CNS
the removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials
  • activated charcoal
  • decontamination
  • disinfection
  • standard precautions
the fluid portion of the blood
  • lungs
  • liver
  • platelets
  • plasma
the front of the body or body
  • anterior
  • lateral
  • posterior
  • inferior
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
  • stomach
  • small intestine
  • large intestine
  • liver
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
  • implied consent
  • liability
  • abandonment
the major artery supplying the leg
  • radial artery
  • femoral artery
  • brachial artery
  • aorta
the area directly posterior to the nose
  • nasal bones
  • larynx
  • nasopharynx
  • epiglottis
components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells
  • WBC
  • PLASMA
  • PLATELETS
  • RBC
Liver, Spleen, Left Kidney, Stomach, Colon Pancreas
  • Digestive System
  • Right Upper Quadrant
  • Left Upper Quadrant
  • Right Lower Quadrant
a state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus
  • stress
  • nitroglycerin
  • blood pressure
  • insulin
the collarbone
  • humerus
  • clavicle
  • scapula
  • radius
lists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations
  • protocols
  • on-line medical direction
  • standing orders
  • scope of practice
hides and protects your body
  • concealment
  • posterior
  • cover
  • skin
the nose bones
  • nasal bones
  • mandible
  • maxillae
  • sternum
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)
  • coronary arteries
  • aorta
  • atria
  • ventricles
the superior portion of the sternum
  • xiphoid process
  • mandible
  • manubrium
  • sternum
the lower jaw bone
  • cricoid cartilage
  • femur
  • maxillae
  • mandible
consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well-being
  • scope of practice
  • duty to act
  • implied consent
  • expressed consent
layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis
  • subcutaneous layers
  • epidermis
  • xiphoid process
  • muscle
brain, spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation, movement and thought
  • Respiratory system
  • Digestive system
  • Endocrine system
  • Nervous system
the lateral and small bone of the lower leg
  • tibia
  • femur
  • patella
  • fibula
In a stretcher sitting up
  • Trendelenburg Position
  • Supine
  • Fowler's Position
  • Recovery Position
the line through the center of the clavical
  • lateral
  • medial
  • xiphoid process
  • mid-clavicular
Number of bones in the thoracic spine
  • palmer
  • 5
  • 12
  • TRAMP
tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
  • liver
  • skin
  • muscle
  • tendon
Time, Route, Amount, Medication, Patient
  • LINER
  • TRAMP
  • BREAK-BULK SHIP
  • CONTAINER SHIP
the organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place
  • spleen
  • lungs
  • liver
  • skin
a gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine
  • pancreas
  • spleen
  • gallbladder
  • liver
the largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation
  • aorta
  • arteries
  • pulmonary veins
  • trachea
the ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own
  • bradycardia
  • tachycardia
  • automaticity
  • perfusion
any blood vessel returning blood to the heart
  • artery
  • capillary
  • arteriole
  • vein
musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins
  • liver
  • stomach
  • large intestine
  • small intestine
lying on the back
  • supine
  • lateral
  • left lateral recumbent
  • dorsal
Trade Name: nitrostat, nitrolingualAction: relaxes blood vessels, decreases workload of heartindication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed NitroContraindication: bradycardia, tachycardia, head injury, systolic BP greater than 120, recently taken med for erectile dysfunctionSide effect: hypotension, headache.4 mg pill or 1 spraysublingualsupplied: tablet, sublingual spray
  • oxygen
  • activated charcoal
  • epinephrine
  • nitroglycerin
the heel bone
  • calcaneus
  • fibula
  • tibia
  • patella
permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT
  • consent
  • confidentiality
  • abandonment
  • liability
artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR
  • femoral artery
  • aorta
  • brachial artery
  • radial artery
urgent moves are done when....
  • posterior
  • acromion process
  • arteriole
  • scene factors cause a decline in patient condition, treatment of patient's condition requires a move
First Responder, EMT, EMT-intermediate, EMT paramedic
  • Levels of EMS training
  • Scope of practice
  • Levels of ems
  • 3 r's when reacting to danger
artery supplying the foot, lateral to the large tendon of the big toe
  • brachial artery
  • dorsalis pedis artery
  • dorsal
  • femoral artery
Action: pain reliever, fever reducer, anti-inflammatory, antiplateletindication: cardiac related chest painContraindication: allergy, recently taken the med, recent GI bleedSide effects: upset stomach, heartburnDose: 81 mg up to 324 mg (1-4 tablets)oralsupplied: chewable pills
  • Aspirin (Acetylsalicyclic acid)
  • Epinephrine
  • Advil
  • Asprin
closer to the torso
  • medial
  • distal
  • proximal
  • lateral
hand bones
  • sternum
  • phalanges
  • carpals
  • metacarpals
a series of laws, varying in each state, designed, to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administering emergency care
  • Good Samaritan Laws
  • Hipaa
  • Scope Of Practice
  • Duty To Act
the microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place
  • trachea
  • larynx
  • alveoli
  • bronchi
infants breathing rate
  • 30-50 b/m
  • 35-40 b/m
  • 25-50 b/m
  • 20-30 b/m
a method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed
  • draw-sheet method
  • extremity lift
  • direct carry
  • power lift
the bony structure of the head
  • pelvis
  • femur
  • sternum
  • skull
away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head
  • superior
  • distal
  • inferior
  • anterior
being held legally responsible
  • consent
  • negligence
  • abandonment
  • liability
muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body, responsible for movement
  • cardiac muscle
  • smooth muscle
  • voluntary muscle
  • muscle
an obligation to provide care to a patient
  • implied consent
  • duty to act
  • abandonment
  • scope of practice
the vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
  • coronary arteries
  • pulmonary veins
  • aorta
  • veins
the joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet
  • acetabulum
  • appendix
  • acromion process
  • acromioclavicular joint
components of the blood; membrane-enclosed fragments of specialized cells
  • platelets
  • wbc
  • plasma
  • rbc
the introduction of dangerous chemicals, diseases, or infectious material
  • ppe
  • contamination
  • pathogens
  • infection
a process of continuous self-review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement
  • duty to act
  • quality improvement
  • on-line medical direction
  • protocols
layer of tissue between the body and the external environment
  • skin
  • lungs
  • muscle
  • liver
inferior portion of the sternum
  • clavicle
  • xiphoid process
  • sternum
  • manubrium
the location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found
  • crime scene
  • emergency department
  • courtroom
  • automaticity
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
  • pharynx
  • perfusion
  • inhalation
  • skin
pediatric airway
  • brachial artery
  • calcaneus
  • trachea narrower, trachea softer, more flexible, airway structures smaller, cricoid not well developed, chest wall softer, tongue proportionally larger than an adults
  • larynx
Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)
  • Trendelenburg Position
  • Recovery Position
  • Supine
  • Fowler's Position
form the structure of the cheeks
  • mandible
  • zygomatic arches
  • orbits
  • maxillae
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)
  • veins
  • ventricles
  • atria
  • aorta
children breathing rate
  • 25-26 b/m
  • 16-36 b/m
  • 15-30 b/m
  • 5-10 b/m
a system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed
  • 910 System
  • 906 System
  • 4555 System
  • 911 System
Action:increases levels of O2 in the bloodindications: hypoxia, known or suspecteddose: 6lpm NC (44%), 12 lpm NRB (90%), 15 lpm BVM (100%)Inhaledsupplied: compressed gas
  • Epinephrine
  • Nitroglycerin
  • Glucose
  • Oxygen
Trade Names: Superchar, Insta-char, liqui-charAction: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotionIndications: Ingested poisonDon't give if (contraindications): altered mental status, ingested acids or alkalis, inability to swallowSide Effects: black stool, vomitingDose:1g/kg of body weightOralsupplied: suspension
  • Oxygen
  • Epinephrine
  • Nitroglycerin
  • Activated Charcoal
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
  • diaphragm
  • digestive system
  • standard precautions
  • abdominal quadrants
ankle bone
  • calcaneus
  • tarsal
  • metatarsal
  • phalanges
protrusion on the side of the ankle.
  • maxillae
  • plantar
  • malleolous
  • manubrium
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
  • extremity lift
  • power lift
  • direct carry
  • power grip
smallest veins
  • arterioles
  • veins
  • ventricles
  • venules
a physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system
  • Ems supervisor
  • Designated agent
  • Scope of practice
  • Medical director
unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent
  • assault/battery
  • femoral artery
  • malpractice
  • negligence
a person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death
  • organ donor
  • dnr
  • direct carry
  • expressed consent
Left kidney, colon, small intestines, major artery and vein to the left leg, ureter
  • Left Lower Quadrant
  • Trendelenburg Position
  • Left Lateral Recumbent
  • pulmonary arteries
the bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
  • radius
  • humerus
  • clavicle
  • femur
brain and spinal cord
  • LUNGS
  • PNS
  • LIVER
  • CNS
a passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs
  • blood pressure
  • perfusion
  • exhalation
  • stomach
60-100 bpm
  • blood pressure
  • skin
  • pulse
  • perfusion
the ring-structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx
  • mandible
  • larynx
  • cricoid cartilage
  • epiglottis
a system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat
  • liver
  • blood pressure
  • cardiac conduction system
  • peripheral pulses
study of the structure or form of living things
  • physiology
  • acetabulum
  • anatomy
  • perfusion
Liver, Right Kidney, Colon, Pancreas, Gallbladder
  • Right Upper Quadrant
  • Levels of EMS training
  • dorsalis pedis artery
  • cricoid cartilage
breastbone
  • femur
  • scapula
  • sternum
  • clavicle
the medial and larger bone of the lower leg
  • tibia
  • femur
  • fibula
  • humerus
the medial anterior portion of the pelvis
  • acetabulum
  • ischium
  • ilium
  • pubis
the two fused bones forming the upper jaw
  • nasal bones
  • maxillae
  • manubrium
  • mandible
the pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling
  • systolic Bp
  • anterior
  • blood Pressure
  • diastolic BP
outer layer of the skin
  • epidermis
  • muscle
  • epiglottis
  • patella
lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position
  • recovery position
  • supine
  • trendelenburg position
  • fowler's position
toward the midline of the body
  • medial
  • anterior
  • posterior
  • lateral
on both sides
  • medial
  • bilateral
  • lateral
  • proximal
the area directly posterior to the mouth
  • femoral artery
  • diaphragm
  • oropharynx
  • zygomatic arches
study of function
  • anatomy
  • physiology
  • perfusion
  • body mechanics
an EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.
  • Medical director
  • Quality improvement
  • Designated agent
  • Protocols
the area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx
  • epiglottis
  • trachea
  • larynx
  • pharynx
found in gastrointestinal tract, urinary system, blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat, cold and stretching
  • involuntary muscle
  • smooth muscle
  • liver
  • cardiac muscle
Use emergency moves when....
  • scene factors cause a decline in patient condition, treatment of patient's condition requires a move
  • distal
  • posterior
  • scene is hazardous, life-threatening condition requires move, patient must be moved to reach a critical patient
toward the head.
  • proximal
  • inferior
  • superior
  • anterior
High heart rate (Above 160)
  • tachycardia
  • cyanosis
  • blood pressure
  • bradycardia
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
  • Off-Line medical direction
  • Protocols
  • Quality improvement
  • Standing orders
the 33 bones of the spinal column
  • vertebrae
  • femur
  • skull
  • sternum
the foot bone
  • metatarsal
  • calcaneus
  • tibia
  • fibula
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
  • power lift
  • draw-sheet method
  • direct carry
  • extremity lift
pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation
  • diastolic Bp
  • blood Pressure
  • systolic BP
  • hypoperfusion
the smallest kind of vein
  • arteriole
  • vein
  • capillary
  • venule
the lateral bone of the forearm
  • humerus
  • clavicle
  • radius
  • scapula
large neck arteries, one on each side of the neck, that carry blood blood from the heart to the head
  • coronary arteries
  • carotid arteries
  • cricoid cartilage
  • aorta
the toe and finger bones
  • humerus
  • metacarpals
  • carpals
  • phalanges
number of bones in the sacral spine
  • anatomy
  • scene factors cause a decline in patient condition, treatment of patient's condition requires a move
  • nasopharynx
  • 5
Adult breathing rate
  • 32-52 breaths/min
  • 1-2 breaths/min
  • 13-16 breaths/min
  • 12-29 breaths/min
hides body
  • stress
  • cover
  • concealment
  • contamination
Adults: 12-19Children: 15-30Infants: 25-50
  • Subcutaneous Layers
  • Breathing Rates
  • Blood Pressure
  • Respiration Rates
equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations
  • PPE
  • STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
  • HIPAA
  • CONTAMINATION
farther away from the torso
  • medial
  • proximal
  • lateral
  • distal
a strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious
  • standard precautions
  • confidentiality
  • hipaa
  • ppe
heart beating too slow
  • Bradypnea
  • Bradycardia
  • Automaticity
  • Cyanosis
carry blood away from the heart
  • arteries
  • venules
  • veins
  • aorta
the muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration
  • lungs
  • trachea
  • diaphragm
  • liver
the smallest kind of artery
  • venule
  • vein
  • arteriole
  • capillary
tissue that connects bone to bone
  • tendon
  • skin
  • ligament
  • muscle
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
  • liver
  • spleen
  • pancreas
  • stomach
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
  • HIPAA
  • WBC
  • DUTY TO ACT
  • DNR
inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries
  • tachycardia
  • bradycardia
  • cyanosis
  • hypoperfusion
smallest arteries
  • venules
  • arterioles
  • veins
  • ventricles
the organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria
  • contamination
  • oxygen
  • insulin
  • pathogens
lips turning blue
  • bradycardia
  • cyanosis
  • blood pressure
  • tachycardia
artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist
  • radial artery
  • brachial artery
  • aorta
  • femoral artery
the system made up of the heart and the blood vessels
  • artery
  • cardiovascular
  • cardiovascular system/circulatory system
  • respiratory system
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
  • PPE
  • HIPAA
  • GOOD SAMARITAN LAWS
  • NEGLIGENCE
blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart
  • arterioles
  • pulmonary arteries
  • coronary arteries
  • carotid arteries
the inner layer of skin, rich in blood vessels and nerves, found beneath the epidermis
  • vertebrae
  • dermis
  • muscle
  • liver
system of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions
  • digestive system
  • endocrine system
  • nervous system
  • respiratory system
division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function
  • rbc
  • cns
  • autonomic NS
  • pulmonary Veins
Recovery position, patient ends up on their left side, with their left arm folded under their head
  • Trendelenburg Position
  • Left Lateral Recumbent
  • Supine
  • Platelets
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