AAOS EMT Section 1 Exam |36 questions with verified correct answers.

Anatomy The study of the structure or form of living things Anatomic Position The position of reference in which the patient stands facing you, arms at the side, with the palms of the hands forward Flexion The bending of a joint Extension The straightening of a joint Adduction Motion toward the midline Abduction Motion away from the midline Anterior Front surface of the body Posterior Back surface of the body Superior Closest to the head Inferior Closes to the feet Proximal Closest to the point of attachment Distal Farthest from the point of attachment Medial Closest to the midline Lateral Farthest from the midline Superficial Closest to the surface of the skin Deep Farthest from the surface of the skin Prone This position is lying face down Supine This position is lying face up Shock Position Head and Torso are supine and the lower extremities are elevated 6" to 12" to help increase blood flow to the brain Fowler's Position Semi-reclining position with the head elevated to help breathe easier and control the airway Ligament Connects bone to bone Tendon Connects muscle to bone Cartilage Cushion between bones Musculoskeltal System Gives body shape - Protects vital organs - Provides for body movement Spinal Column contains how many bones 33 Right Atrium Receives blood from veins, pumps to the right ventricle Right Ventricle Pumps blood to the lungs Left Atrium Receives blood from lungs; pumps to Left Ventricle Arteries Carries blood away from the heart Veins Carries blood towards the heart Normal Respiratory Rate - Adults 12 - 20 breaths per min Normal Respiratory Rate - Children 15 - 30 breaths per min Normal Respiratory Rate - Infants 25 - 50 breaths per min Atrium Upper Chamber of the Heart Ventricle Lower Chamber of the Heart Normal adult resting heartbeat 60 - 100 beats per min