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






2. Wrist bones






3. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat






4. Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury: the right upper quadrant - the left upper quadrant - the right lower quadrant and the left lower quadrant






5. The superior portion of the sternum






6. Children breathing rate






7. The bony structure of the head






8. The fluid portion of the blood






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






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






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






12. Farther away from the torso






13. 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)






14. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






15. Hides body






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






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. 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






19. Outer layer of the skin






20. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






21. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix






22. Number of bones in the sacral spine






23. Use emergency moves when....






24. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






26. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






27. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






28. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






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






30. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






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






32. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head






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






34. The lower jaw bone






35. Heart beating too slow






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






37. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement






38. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






39. The point where two bones come together






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






41. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas






42. Ankle bone






43. Trade name:insta - glucose - Action: increases blood sugar levels - indications:altered mental status And history of diabetes - Contraindications: unresponsive - inability to swallow - dose: one tube - Oral - Supplies: gel






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






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






46. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities






47. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






48. 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






49. The large bone of the thigh






50. The foot bone