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






2. Referring to the sole of the foot






3. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






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






6. 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






7. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






8. The 33 bones of the spinal column






9. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






10. The fluid portion of the blood






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






12. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection






13. 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






14. 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






15. The back of the body or body part






16. 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






17. Action: pain reliever - fever reducer - anti - inflammatory - antiplatelet - indication: cardiac related chest pain - Contraindication: allergy - recently taken the med - recent GI bleed - Side effects: upset stomach - heartburn - Dose: 81 mg up to 3






18. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






19. 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






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






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






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






23. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






24. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






25. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






26. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow






27. 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






28. 60-100 bpm






29. 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






30. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






31. Ankle bone






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






33. Hand bones






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






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






36. 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






37. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head






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






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






40. Pediatric airway






41. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






42. The nose bones






43. Blood's pathway






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






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






46. Number of bones in lumbar spine






47. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






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






50. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care