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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. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






2. 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






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






4. Carry blood toward the heart






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






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






7. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






8. The front of the body or body






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






10. 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






11. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration






12. Carry blood away from the heart






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






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






15. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart






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






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






18. 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






19. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi






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






21. Largest internal organ of the body - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body






22. 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






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






24. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations






25. 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






26. The nose bones






27. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






28. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities






29. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






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






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






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






33. The collarbone






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






35. Trade Names: Superchar - Insta - char - liqui - char - Action: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotion - Indications: Ingested poison - Don't give if (contraindications): altered mental status - ingested acids or alkalis - inability to swallow -






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






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






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






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






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






41. Lying on the back






42. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






43. 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






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






45. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material






46. An obligation to provide care to a patient






47. Outer layer of the skin






48. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50






49. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






50. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP