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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. The area directly posterior to the mouth






2. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






3. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle






4. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place






5. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






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






8. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords






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






10. Kneecap






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






12. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






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






14. Referring to the sole of the foot






15. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts






16. The nose bones






17. Lips turning blue






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






19. Breastbone






20. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality






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. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior






23. Carry blood toward the heart






24. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






25. Hides body






26. 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






27. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx






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






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






30. Hand bones






31. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics






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






33. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment






34. 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






35. An obligation to provide care to a patient






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






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






38. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx






39. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells






40. Study of the structure or form of living things






41. 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






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






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






44. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation






45. Trade Names: Superchar - Insta - char - liqui - char - Action: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotion - Indications: Ingested poison - Don't give if (contraindications): altered mental status - ingested acids or alkalis - inability to swallow -






46. The lateral bone of the forearm






47. Brain and spinal cord






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






49. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material






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