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






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






3. Hides body






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






5. Inferior portion of the sternum






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






7. Toward the midline of the body






8. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured






9. The lower jaw bone






10. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide






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






12. A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists - which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees






13. An emergency involving multiple patients






14. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi






15. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts






16. Infants breathing rate






17. Heart beating too slow






18. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR






19. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






20. The smallest kind of vein






21. Kneecap






22. 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






23. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching






24. Use emergency moves when....






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






26. 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






27. Lying on the back






28. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels






29. 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






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






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






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






33. The highest portion of the shoulder






34. Trade name: adrenaline - Actions: causes bronchiole dilation and contraction of blood vessels (Vasoconstrictor and broncodialator) - Indiction: anaphylaxis - respiratory distress - hypoperfusion - side effects: increased heart rate - chest pain - dis






35. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






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






37. Number of bones in lumbar spine






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






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






40. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






41. The bony structure of the head






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






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






44. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






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






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






47. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






48. The bones of the body






49. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50






50. The two upper chambers of the heart - there is a right (receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body) and the left (which sends oxygen - rich blood to the body)