EMS 1021 EXAM 1 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
anatomy
field of study that focuses on the physical structure of the body and its systems
physiology
examining the normal functions and activities of these biologic components
homeostasis
A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of
body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level
myocardium
Thick middle muscle layer of the heart
automaticity
The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own.
medial
Toward the midline of the body
midline
An imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing it into right and left halves.
bilateral
both sides
unilateral
,one-sided
midaxillary
an imaginary line through the axillary region that separates the front and back of the human
body
dorsal
pertaining the back
ventral
Toward the belly
midclavicular
An imaginary line through the middle of the clavicle that extends vertically
distal
farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
proximal
Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
medical direction
Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director.
cyanosis
a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of
the blood.
diaphoresis
, profuse sweating
auscultation
listening to sounds within the body
palpation
an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture, size,
consistency, and location of certain body parts
body mechanics
the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
abondonment
unilateral termination of care by emt without patients consent and without making any
provisions for continuing care by a medical professional who is competent to provide care for
the patient
assault
placing a person in fear of bodily harm
negligence
failure to take proper care in doing something
four aspects of negligence
1. duty to act: do no further harm
2. breach of that duty: fails to act
3. damages: establish damages, physically/psychologically damaged
4. causation: breach caused injury, cause and effect relationship
Correct Answers
anatomy
field of study that focuses on the physical structure of the body and its systems
physiology
examining the normal functions and activities of these biologic components
homeostasis
A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of
body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level
myocardium
Thick middle muscle layer of the heart
automaticity
The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own.
medial
Toward the midline of the body
midline
An imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing it into right and left halves.
bilateral
both sides
unilateral
,one-sided
midaxillary
an imaginary line through the axillary region that separates the front and back of the human
body
dorsal
pertaining the back
ventral
Toward the belly
midclavicular
An imaginary line through the middle of the clavicle that extends vertically
distal
farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
proximal
Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
medical direction
Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director.
cyanosis
a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of
the blood.
diaphoresis
, profuse sweating
auscultation
listening to sounds within the body
palpation
an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture, size,
consistency, and location of certain body parts
body mechanics
the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
abondonment
unilateral termination of care by emt without patients consent and without making any
provisions for continuing care by a medical professional who is competent to provide care for
the patient
assault
placing a person in fear of bodily harm
negligence
failure to take proper care in doing something
four aspects of negligence
1. duty to act: do no further harm
2. breach of that duty: fails to act
3. damages: establish damages, physically/psychologically damaged
4. causation: breach caused injury, cause and effect relationship
