68W MODULE 1 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER

68W MODULE 1 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER

QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

◉ The Cell. Answer: The cell nucleus contains DNA- the genetic

blueprint for cellular respiration

◉ Mitochondria. Answer: powerhouse of the cell, produces energy

(ATP) from oxygen and sugar(Cellular respiration). The conversion of glucose into ATP is an essential process of metabolism

◉ Aerobic metabolism. Answer: The cellular process in which oxygen is

used to metabolize glucose. Energy is produced in an efficient manner with minimal waste products.

◉ Anaerobic metabolism. Answer: The metabolism that takes place in

the absence of oxygen; the principle product is lactic acid. This impairs bodily functions

◉ Alveoli. Answer: tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the

movement of gases between air and blood.

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◉ Ventilation. Answer: Breathing. Movement of gases to and from

alveoli

◉ Respiration. Answer: Exchange of gas between cells and blood

stream. When the alveoli is not working properly, you are just ventilating

◉ Perfusion. Answer: the passage of fluid through the circulatory system

or lymphatic system to an organ or a tissue, usually referring to the delivery of blood to a capillary bed in tissue

◉ The National Highway Traffic Administration Technical Assistance

Program (NHTSA). Answer: Established an assessment program with a

set of standards for EMS standards during the 1960s

◉ 911 telephone access. Answer: Available in most but not all areas

◉ Enhanced 911. Answer: has the additional capability of automatically

identifying the caller's phone number and location.

◉ Evaluate program. Answer: Program for evaluating and improving the

effectiveness of the EMS system

◉ Programs under "Evaluate program". Answer: Quality improvement

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◉ Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT. Answer: personal safety;

safety of the crew, patient, and bystanders; patient assessment; patient care; lifting and moving; transport; transfer of care; patient advocacy

◉ Physical Traits of EMT. Answer: Lift and carry up to 125 pounds,

good eyesight, color vision, receive oral and written instructions and communicate effectively.

◉ Two ways research impacts EMS. Answer: Patient outcomes and

Evidence-Based

◉ Patient outcomes. Answer: the long-term survival of patients

◉ Evidence-based. Answer: description of medical techniques or

practices that are supported by scientific evidence of their safety and efficacy, rather than merely on supposition and tradition.

◉ Levels of EMS training. Answer: 1) Emergency Medical Responder

(EMR) 2) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 3) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) 4) Paramedic

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