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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. Carry blood toward the heart






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






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






4. The bones of the body






5. Blood's pathway






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






7. 60-100 bpm






8. The fluid portion of the blood






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






10. 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






11. Pediatric airway






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






13. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver






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






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






16. The major artery supplying the leg






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






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






19. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells






20. Infants breathing rate






21. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs






22. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






23. The area directly posterior to the nose






24. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs






25. 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






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






27. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






28. The highest portion of the shoulder






29. Smallest arteries






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






31. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation






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






33. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






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






35. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection






36. The bony structure of the head






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






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






39. Urgent moves are done when....

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






41. 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






42. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






43. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head






44. The area directly posterior to the mouth






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






46. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






48. Hand bones






49. The chest






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