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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. Hides and protects your body






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






3. The line through the center of the clavical






4. 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






5. An obligation to provide care to a patient






6. Lips turning blue






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






8. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels






9. Referring to the palm of the hand






10. Pediatric airway






11. 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)






12. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






13. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






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






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






16. Brain and spinal cord






17. The top - back and sides of the skull






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






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






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






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






22. The bones of the body






23. 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






24. 60-100 bpm






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






26. The two lower chambers of the heart. There is a right (which sends oxygen poor blood to the lungs) and the left (sends oxygen rich blood to the body)






27. Carry blood away from the heart






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






29. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)






30. Study of the structure or form of living things






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






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






33. 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






34. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






35. High heart rate (Above 160)






36. Shoulder Blade






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






38. Adult breathing rate






39. Wrist bones






40. Action:increases levels of O2 in the blood - indications: hypoxia - known or suspected - dose: 6lpm NC (44%) - 12 lpm NRB (90%) - 15 lpm BVM (100%) - Inhaled - supplied: compressed gas






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






42. Children breathing rate






43. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






44. The large bone of the thigh






45. 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






46. Form the structure of the cheeks






47. The foot bone






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






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






50. The area directly posterior to the mouth







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