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[Show more]medial - toward the midline of the body 
 
lateral - to the side, away from the midline of the body 
 
bilateral - on both sides 
 
mid-axillary line - a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle 
 
anterior - the front of the body or body 
 
posterior - the ...
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Add to cartmedial - toward the midline of the body 
 
lateral - to the side, away from the midline of the body 
 
bilateral - on both sides 
 
mid-axillary line - a line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle 
 
anterior - the front of the body or body 
 
posterior - the ...
What is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: - 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute 
 
What is considered tachycardic for an adult? - heart rate more than 100 
 
What is considered bradycardic for an adult? - Heart rate less than 60 
 
When is nitroglycerin not advised to be a...
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Add to cartWhat is the rate of CPR in breaths and compressions: - 6 breaths and 110 compressions in a minute 
 
What is considered tachycardic for an adult? - heart rate more than 100 
 
What is considered bradycardic for an adult? - Heart rate less than 60 
 
When is nitroglycerin not advised to be a...
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
Select one: 
A. facilitate a national EMS labor group 
B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels 
C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director - ...
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Add to cartNational guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
Select one: 
A. facilitate a national EMS labor group 
B. reduce expenses at the local and state levels 
C. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
D. unify EMS providers under a single medical director - ...
3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension 
 
___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - chronic bronchitis 
 
___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. -...
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Add to cart3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension 
 
___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - chronic bronchitis 
 
___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. -...
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels - Provide more...
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Add to cartNational guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. 
 
-provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States 
 
-unify EMS providers under a single medical director 
 
-facilitate a national EMS labor group 
 
-reduce expenses at the local and state levels - Provide more...
A 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. He is conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. An animal control officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. Your assessment of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap of skin. Distal circulation...
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Add to cartA 21-year-old male was bitten on the left forearm by a dog. He is conscious and alert and denies any other injuries. An animal control officer is at the scene and has contained the dog. Your assessment of the patient's arm reveals a large avulsion with a peeled back flap of skin. Distal circulation...
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? 
 
a. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. 
 
b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. 
 
c. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. 
 
d. An EMT give a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. - b. A ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? 
 
a. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. 
 
b. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. 
 
c. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. 
 
d. An EMT give a verbal report to an emergency room nurse. - b. A ...
HIPAA - The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patients privacy according to______________ 
 
EMS research - The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important then performing time consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on ____...
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Add to cartHIPAA - The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patients privacy according to______________ 
 
EMS research - The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important then performing time consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based MOSTLY on ____...
During the scene size-up, you should routinely determine all of the following, EXCEPT: 
 
A) the mechanism of injury or nature of illness. 
B) the ratio of pediatric patients to adult patients. 
C) whether or not additional resources are needed. 
D) if there are any hazards that will jeopardize saf...
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Add to cartDuring the scene size-up, you should routinely determine all of the following, EXCEPT: 
 
A) the mechanism of injury or nature of illness. 
B) the ratio of pediatric patients to adult patients. 
C) whether or not additional resources are needed. 
D) if there are any hazards that will jeopardize saf...
C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). - Most EMT training programs are based on standards developed by the: 
A. American Red Cross (ARC). 
B. American Heart Association (AHA). 
C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). 
D. National Institutes of...
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Add to cartC. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). - Most EMT training programs are based on standards developed by the: 
A. American Red Cross (ARC). 
B. American Heart Association (AHA). 
C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). 
D. National Institutes of...
Levels of EMS Training - First Responder 
EMT-Basic 
EMT-Intermediate 
EMT-Paramedic 
 
Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT Basic - Personal Safety 
Safety of the crew, patient & bystanders 
Patient care based on assessment findings 
Lifting and moving patient safely 
Transport/Transfer of P...
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Add to cartLevels of EMS Training - First Responder 
EMT-Basic 
EMT-Intermediate 
EMT-Paramedic 
 
Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT Basic - Personal Safety 
Safety of the crew, patient & bystanders 
Patient care based on assessment findings 
Lifting and moving patient safely 
Transport/Transfer of P...
You are transporting a 33-year-old male who was involved in a motor vehicle crash. You have addressed all immediate and potentially life-threatening conditions and have stabilized his condition with the appropriate treatment. With an estimated time of arrival at the hospital of 20 minutes, you shoul...
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Add to cartYou are transporting a 33-year-old male who was involved in a motor vehicle crash. You have addressed all immediate and potentially life-threatening conditions and have stabilized his condition with the appropriate treatment. With an estimated time of arrival at the hospital of 20 minutes, you shoul...
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why is 1966 important - DOT charged with devolping EMS standards 
the white paper was published 
 
whats the white paper - accidental death and disabilty the neglected disease of modern society 
state of emergency care was poor 
many people died on highways and this was a turning point for em...
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Add to cartwhy is 1966 important - DOT charged with devolping EMS standards 
the white paper was published 
 
whats the white paper - accidental death and disabilty the neglected disease of modern society 
state of emergency care was poor 
many people died on highways and this was a turning point for em...
What BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system? - to have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,during transport,and at the hospital 
 
IN 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged which agency with the development of ...
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Add to cartWhat BEST describes the purpose of the modern emergency medical services (EMS) system? - to have trained personnel respond quickly and provide emergency care on the scene,during transport,and at the hospital 
 
IN 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged which agency with the development of ...
Medivac - Medical evacuation of a patient by helicopter. 
 
Beta-Adrenergic Receptors - Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause an increase in the force of contraction of the heart, an increased heart rate, and increased bronchial dilation. 
 
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome - ...
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Add to cartMedivac - Medical evacuation of a patient by helicopter. 
 
Beta-Adrenergic Receptors - Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause an increase in the force of contraction of the heart, an increased heart rate, and increased bronchial dilation. 
 
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome - ...
Medical Director - a physician who assumes responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system 
 
Medical direction - oversight of the patient care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director 
 
protocols - lists of steps, assessments and interventions for patient care 
 
des...
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Add to cartMedical Director - a physician who assumes responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system 
 
Medical direction - oversight of the patient care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director 
 
protocols - lists of steps, assessments and interventions for patient care 
 
des...
Who is the person responsible for authorizing emts to perform emergency medical care in the field? - Medical Director 
 
What are the complications associated with an oropharyngeal airway? - -Touching the back of the airway 
-activating gag reflex:causing vomiting, and increasing the chance of...
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Add to cartWho is the person responsible for authorizing emts to perform emergency medical care in the field? - Medical Director 
 
What are the complications associated with an oropharyngeal airway? - -Touching the back of the airway 
-activating gag reflex:causing vomiting, and increasing the chance of...
EMS Systems - A highly specialized chain of resources designed to minimize the impact of sudden injury and illness on our society 
 
Medical Director - a physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system 
 
NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety A...
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Add to cartEMS Systems - A highly specialized chain of resources designed to minimize the impact of sudden injury and illness on our society 
 
Medical Director - a physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system 
 
NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety A...
Who develops EMS Standards? - In 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged the US Department of Transportation (DOT) in developing EMS stardards 
 
Enhanced 911 (E-911) - a system that has the capability to automatically identify a caller's phone # and location, so even if the patient los...
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Add to cartWho develops EMS Standards? - In 1966, the National Highway Safety Act charged the US Department of Transportation (DOT) in developing EMS stardards 
 
Enhanced 911 (E-911) - a system that has the capability to automatically identify a caller's phone # and location, so even if the patient los...
Acidosis - an acid condition of the body - can occur with decreased ventilations - not enough carbon dioxide is eliminated. With water, CO2 becomes carbonic acid. 
 
Alkalosis - an alkaline condition of the body - can occur with hyperventilation - blowing off too much carbon dioxide 
 
Adjunct...
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Add to cartAcidosis - an acid condition of the body - can occur with decreased ventilations - not enough carbon dioxide is eliminated. With water, CO2 becomes carbonic acid. 
 
Alkalosis - an alkaline condition of the body - can occur with hyperventilation - blowing off too much carbon dioxide 
 
Adjunct...
Who sets the curriculum for all EMS courses? - DOT 
 
Provides national standards for EMT testing and certification. - National Registery 
 
Physician who authorizes/delegates authority to provide medical care in the field. - Medical Control 
 
Recognition, patient assesment, continued asse...
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Add to cartWho sets the curriculum for all EMS courses? - DOT 
 
Provides national standards for EMT testing and certification. - National Registery 
 
Physician who authorizes/delegates authority to provide medical care in the field. - Medical Control 
 
Recognition, patient assesment, continued asse...
The role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following EXCEPT: - Provide definitive diagnosis 
 
In what portion should an unconscious overdose patient be transported to a hospital? - On his/her side 
 
Which of the following pieces of equipment is especially designed and useful for removi...
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Add to cartThe role of the EMS Provider is to do all of the following EXCEPT: - Provide definitive diagnosis 
 
In what portion should an unconscious overdose patient be transported to a hospital? - On his/her side 
 
Which of the following pieces of equipment is especially designed and useful for removi...
An EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel ma...
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Add to cartAn EMS Provider responds to a call and finds an 8- yr old female with no pulse or respirations. The patient has a history of terminal brain cancer. The family states the last time she as seen alive was 5 mins prior to EMS being called. They also state patient has a DNR oder. In NYS, EMS personnel ma...
1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is pr...
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Add to cart1. You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is pr...
abrasion - an open injury to the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis) caused by a scraping away, rubbing, or shearing away of the tissue. 
 
acute - with rapid onset. 
 
adequate breathing for an adult - 12-20 per minute 
 
adequate breathing for a child - 15-30 per minute 
 
adequate...
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Add to cartabrasion - an open injury to the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis) caused by a scraping away, rubbing, or shearing away of the tissue. 
 
acute - with rapid onset. 
 
adequate breathing for an adult - 12-20 per minute 
 
adequate breathing for a child - 15-30 per minute 
 
adequate...
1. To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should always: 
A. transport patients to the hospital of their choice. 
B. provide competent care that meets current standards. 
C. use universal precautions with every patient encounter. 
D. utilize at least four personnel when moving a patient. - Ans...
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Add to cart1. To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should always: 
A. transport patients to the hospital of their choice. 
B. provide competent care that meets current standards. 
C. use universal precautions with every patient encounter. 
D. utilize at least four personnel when moving a patient. - Ans...
American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. 
Select one: 
A. theories ready for field trial 
B. trends in the EMS community 
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists 
D. evidence-based research - D. evidence-based research 
 
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer ...
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Add to cartAmerican Heart Association protocols are based on __________. 
Select one: 
A. theories ready for field trial 
B. trends in the EMS community 
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists 
D. evidence-based research - D. evidence-based research 
 
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer ...
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