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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 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs






2. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






3. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






4. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior






5. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care






6. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






7. Kneecap






8. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






9. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






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






11. Hides body






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






13. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






14. 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






15. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling






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






17. The smallest kind of artery






18. Outer layer of the skin






19. A sitting position

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20. 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






21. 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






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






23. Hand bones






24. 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






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






26. Hides and protects your body






27. 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






28. 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






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






30. Ankle bone






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






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






33. On both sides






34. An emergency involving multiple patients






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






36. The cartoid and femeral pulses - which can be felt in the center part of the body






37. To the side - away from the midline of the body






38. The smallest kind of vein






39. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






40. Study of the structure or form of living things






41. 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






42. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle






43. 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






44. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






45. An obligation to provide care to a patient






46. The line through the center of the clavical






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






48. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels






49. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






50. Form the structure of the cheeks