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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. Outer layer of the skin






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






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






4. 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






5. 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






6. Farther away from the torso






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






8. 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






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






10. Smallest veins






11. 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






12. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation






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






14. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






15. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






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






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






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






19. Carry blood away from the heart






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






21. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






22. High heart rate (Above 160)






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






24. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






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






27. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder






28. 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






29. The line through the center of the clavical






30. Being held legally responsible






31. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






33. The chest






34. A series of laws - varying in each state - designed - to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administering emergency care






35. Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury: the right upper quadrant - the left upper quadrant - the right lower quadrant and the left lower quadrant






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






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






38. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls






39. Lips turning blue






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






41. In a stretcher sitting up

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42. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






43. The nose bones






44. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






46. The lateral bone of the forearm






47. The back of the body or body part






48. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






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






50. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe