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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. Lying on the back






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






3. Shoulder Blade






4. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system






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






6. 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






7. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place






8. The bones of the body






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






10. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






12. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction






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






14. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. Ankle bone






21. In a stretcher sitting up

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






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






24. Heart beating too slow






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






26. The area directly posterior to the mouth






27. Blood's pathway






28. The two upper chambers of the heart - there is a right (receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body) and the left (which sends oxygen - rich blood to the body)






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






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






31. 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






32. Urgent moves are done when....

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






34. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






35. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






36. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells






37. Form the structure of the cheeks






38. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






40. Farther away from the torso






41. The collarbone






42. The point where two bones come together






43. Smallest arteries






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






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






46. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis






47. The nose bones






48. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






49. The front of the body or body






50. Outer layer of the skin