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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. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






2. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






3. Tissue that connects bone to bone






4. Kneecap






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






6. High heart rate (Above 160)






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






8. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions






9. Referring to the sole of the foot






10. Smallest veins






11. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job






12. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls






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






14. The lower jaw bone






15. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position






16. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea






17. 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






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






19. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






20. 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






21. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






22. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






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






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






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






26. Toward the midline of the body






27. The bony structure of the head






28. The area directly posterior to the mouth






29. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries






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






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






32. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






33. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






34. The point where two bones come together






35. 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






36. Heart beating too slow






37. Use emergency moves when....






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






39. Lying on the back






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






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






42. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured






43. The toe and finger bones






44. 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






45. The line through the center of the clavical






46. Muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body






47. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






48. Shoulder Blade






49. Toward the head.






50. The heel bone