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






2. 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






3. Kneecap






4. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher






5. The line through the center of the clavical






6. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury






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






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






9. 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






10. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations






11. The smallest kind of vein






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






13. Form the structure of the cheeks






14. The lower jaw bone






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






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






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






18. 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)






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






20. Pediatric airway






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






22. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






23. 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






24. 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






25. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






26. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form






27. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






28. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






30. 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






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






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






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






34. The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries






35. Consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician






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






37. Study of the structure or form of living things






38. Referring to the sole of the foot






39. Toward the head.






40. Brain and spinal cord






41. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body






42. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations






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






44. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






45. Breastbone






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






47. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






48. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






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






50. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials