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






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






3. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






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






5. 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






6. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed






7. The fluid portion of the blood






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






9. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx






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






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






12. A sitting position

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13. The line through the center of the clavical






14. 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






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. Hides and protects your body






17. The smallest kind of artery






18. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






19. The front of the body or body






20. High heart rate (Above 160)






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






22. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries






23. Ankle bone






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






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






26. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury






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






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






29. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






30. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






31. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






32. 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






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






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






35. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






36. 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






37. The point where two bones come together






38. The toe and finger bones






39. Wrist bones






40. Trade name: adrenaline - Actions: causes bronchiole dilation and contraction of blood vessels (Vasoconstrictor and broncodialator) - Indiction: anaphylaxis - respiratory distress - hypoperfusion - side effects: increased heart rate - chest pain - dis






41. The area directly posterior to the nose






42. Blood's pathway






43. The top - back and sides of the skull






44. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT






45. 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






46. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






48. 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






49. The lower jaw bone






50. Lying on the back