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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. Smallest veins






2. Hides body






3. Toward the head.






4. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed






5. The collarbone






6. Inferior portion of the sternum






7. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






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






10. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






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






13. The area directly posterior to the nose






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






15. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part






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






17. 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






18. 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)






19. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately






20. Children breathing rate






21. 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






22. Toward the midline of the body






23. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter






24. Study of function






25. 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






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






27. Hand bones






28. Outer layer of the skin






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






30. Ankle bone






31. 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






32. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP






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






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






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






36. Form the structure of the cheeks






37. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations






38. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






39. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






40. 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






41. Breastbone






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






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






44. A series of laws - varying in each state - designed - to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administering emergency care






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






46. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities






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






48. Hides and protects your body






49. Consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician






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