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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. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head






2. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






3. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled






4. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






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






6. Ankle bone






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






8. 60-100 bpm






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






10. Inferior portion of the sternum






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






12. The lateral bone of the forearm






13. 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






14. 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






15. The foot bone






16. 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






17. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






19. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






20. Kneecap






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






22. 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






23. Wrist bones






24. Pediatric airway






25. Children breathing rate






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






27. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






29. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






30. Smallest arteries






31. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter






32. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






33. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.






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






35. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






36. The heel bone






37. Consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well - being






38. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






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






41. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart






42. Outer layer of the skin






43. The large bone of the thigh






44. Toward the head.






45. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts






46. A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists - which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees






47. Toward the midline of the body






48. 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






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






50. The point where two bones come together