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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. Kneecap






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






3. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






4. High heart rate (Above 160)






5. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood






6. 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






7. The voice box






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






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






10. Study of function






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






12. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head






13. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions






14. Breastbone






15. Trade name:insta - glucose - Action: increases blood sugar levels - indications:altered mental status And history of diabetes - Contraindications: unresponsive - inability to swallow - dose: one tube - Oral - Supplies: gel






16. The lower jaw bone






17. Tissue that connects bone to bone






18. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed






19. Form the structure of the cheeks






20. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling






21. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis






22. Largest internal organ of the body - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body






23. The large bone of the thigh






24. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place






25. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position






26. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords






27. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care






28. On both sides






29. A sitting position

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30. Ankle bone






31. A small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the RLQ of the ab - then function of which is not well known; best known for it's inflammation which is appendicitis






32. The collarbone






33. In a stretcher sitting up

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






35. Infants breathing rate






36. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head






37. Lips turning blue






38. Toward the head.






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






40. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own






41. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs






42. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement






43. 60-100 bpm






44. The bony structure of the head






45. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






46. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist






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






48. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed






49. Children breathing rate






50. Action: pain reliever - fever reducer - anti - inflammatory - antiplatelet - indication: cardiac related chest pain - Contraindication: allergy - recently taken the med - recent GI bleed - Side effects: upset stomach - heartburn - Dose: 81 mg up to 3







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