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






2. Hides body






3. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result






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






5. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






6. The chest






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






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






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






10. Number of bones in the sacral spine






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






12. The area directly posterior to the nose






13. 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






14. Action: pain reliever - fever reducer - anti - inflammatory - antiplatelet - indication: cardiac related chest pain - Contraindication: allergy - recently taken the med - recent GI bleed - Side effects: upset stomach - heartburn - Dose: 81 mg up to 3






15. Children breathing rate






16. 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






17. Pediatric airway






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






19. Hand bones






20. 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






21. An obligation to provide care to a patient






22. The superior portion of the sternum






23. The bony structure of the head






24. On both sides






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






26. The line through the center of the clavical






27. 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






28. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






29. Heart beating too slow






30. Tissue that connects bone to bone






31. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






32. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx






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






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






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






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






37. 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






38. The front of the body or body






39. Closer to the torso






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






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






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






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






44. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






45. Lying on the back






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






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






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






49. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat






50. The release of a harmful substance into the environment