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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 medial and larger bone of the lower leg






2. Kneecap






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






4. Outer layer of the skin






5. 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)






6. Farther away from the torso






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






8. Being held legally responsible






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






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






11. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






13. Children breathing rate






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






15. 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






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






17. 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






18. Hand bones






19. Smallest veins






20. Carry blood away from the heart






21. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job






22. 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






23. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement






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






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






26. A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body - feet apart and flat on the ground - body weight on or just behind balls of feet - back locked in. the upper body is raised before the hips






27. Inferior portion of the sternum






28. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






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






30. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea






31. High heart rate (Above 160)






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






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






34. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part






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






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






37. The lateral bone of the forearm






38. The lower jaw bone






39. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix






40. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






41. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment






42. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow






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






44. The bony structure of the head






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






46. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found






47. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






50. An emergency involving multiple patients






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