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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 removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials






2. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver






3. Form the structure of the cheeks






4. 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






5. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality






6. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed






7. 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






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






9. 60-100 bpm






10. The line through the center of the clavical






11. The collarbone






12. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






13. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






14. The nose bones






15. 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






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






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






18. Kneecap






19. Tissue that connects bone to bone






20. 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






21. The large bone of the thigh






22. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






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






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






25. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






26. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training






27. The top - back and sides of the skull






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






29. Children breathing rate






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






31. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone






32. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






33. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint






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






35. Carry blood toward the heart






36. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious






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






38. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






40. Inferior portion of the sternum






41. The lateral bone of the forearm






42. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






44. Study of function






45. Wrist bones






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






47. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






48. Lips turning blue






49. Lying on the back






50. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own