Medical, Ethical, and Legal
Putrefaction is defined as:
Decomposition of the body's tissues.
When communicating with the elderly, it is important to
most older people think clearly and are capable of answering questions
"Myo" in the word myocarditis means:
Muscle
The bones of the forearm are what?
Radius and ulna
Areas of an infants skull that have not yet fused together
Fontanelles
The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the:
Medical Director
As you are bringing a pt thru the ER doors, you get another call for a MVC, you should:
Respond only after giving verbal pt report to an RN.
In relation to the chest, the back is:
Posterior
How many liters of blood are in the average adult body?
6 L
Blockage of a coronary artery
Atherosclerosis
True or False: Is it difficult to prove actions were performed if they were not included in the PCR
True
True of False: Cardiac arrests do not need to have a report filed with police.
True
"Polydipsia" in a diabetic pt means what?
Pt is excessively thirsty.
The large opening at the base of the skull:
Foramen Magnum
Average pulse rate for a person between 19- 60 Y/O
70 BPM
What components are needed to prove negligence?
Duty to act, breach of duty, injury/damages, and causation.
When giving a radio report, communications should be:
Brief and easily understood
What does "pericardiocentesis" mean?
The removal of fluid from around the heart.
The system responsible for releasing hormones that regulate the body.
Endocrine
16 y/o F with complaints of vaginal bleeding, abdominal cramping, that began several hours ago. During assessment, you should:
Inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private if possible.
What should be included in maintaining the chain of evidence at a crime scene?
Not cutting thru holes in clothing that were caused by weapons.
Medical control gives you and order that seems inappropriate for the Pt's condition, you should:
advise the physician that the order is unclear and ask for clarification
A pt has fractured both femurs. This is described as:
Bilateral fractures
Waste products of Aerobic metabolism
Carbon dioxide and water
Normal respiratory rate for an adult
12-20