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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. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities






2. Tissue that connects bone to bone






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






4. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own






5. Ankle bone






6. The smallest kind of artery






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






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






9. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics






10. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx






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






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






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






14. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs






15. 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






16. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls






17. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






18. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality






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






20. The back of the body or body part






21. The front of the body or body






22. The fluid portion of the blood






23. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle






24. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






25. Form the structure of the cheeks






26. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint






27. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






28. Shoulder Blade






29. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction






30. The line through the center of the clavical






31. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately






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






33. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement






34. Study of function






35. The superior portion of the sternum






36. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






37. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat






38. 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






39. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result






40. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






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






42. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT






43. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder






44. Outer layer of the skin






45. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP






46. Being held legally responsible






47. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed






48. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death






49. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






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