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EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Trade name: proventil - ventolin - Action: B-2 adrenergic receptor agonist - smooth muscle relaxant - Indication: Respiratory distress in pts diagnostic with asthma - Contraindications:angina - MI - arrhythmia - CHF (Congestive heart failure) - side






2. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart






3. 60-100 bpm






4. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material






5. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration






6. Children breathing rate






7. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations






8. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






9. An obligation to provide care to a patient






10. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)






11. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






12. Lying on the back






13. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system






14. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed






15. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






16. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






17. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






18. Heart beating too slow






19. Action:increases levels of O2 in the blood - indications: hypoxia - known or suspected - dose: 6lpm NC (44%) - 12 lpm NRB (90%) - 15 lpm BVM (100%) - Inhaled - supplied: compressed gas






20. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled






21. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries






22. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place






23. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






24. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries






25. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins






26. Pediatric airway






27. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium






28. The toe and finger bones






29. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone






30. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis






31. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter






32. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






33. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






34. Urgent moves are done when....

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35. The smallest kind of vein






36. Brain and spinal cord






37. Referring to the palm of the hand






38. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






39. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells






40. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria






41. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place






42. The chest






43. To the side - away from the midline of the body






44. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent






45. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






46. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.






47. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






48. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation






49. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training






50. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions