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EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. On both sides






2. Closer to the torso






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






4. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






5. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed






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






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






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






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






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






11. Muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body






12. 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






13. 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






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






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






17. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






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






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






20. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas






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






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






23. Referring to the palm of the hand






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






25. Hand bones






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






27. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place






28. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






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






30. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






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






32. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






34. 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






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






36. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought






37. In a stretcher sitting up

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38. Pediatric airway






39. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious






40. Tissue that connects bone to bone






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






42. Referring to the sole of the foot






43. Form the structure of the cheeks






44. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus






45. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place






46. The smallest kind of vein






47. Shoulder Blade






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






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






50. An emergency involving multiple patients