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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 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






2. 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






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






4. 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






5. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job






6. 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)






7. The collarbone






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






9. The point where two bones come together






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






11. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






12. Brain and spinal cord






13. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






14. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls






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






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






17. Infants breathing rate






18. Shoulder Blade






19. Toward the midline of the body






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






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






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






23. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs






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






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






26. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement






27. 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






28. Hides and protects your body






29. Inferior portion of the sternum






30. Lips turning blue






31. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder






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






33. Referring to the palm of the hand






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






35. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed






36. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






38. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found






39. The superior portion of the sternum






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






41. Pediatric airway






42. The major artery supplying the leg






43. The heel bone






44. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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. 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






47. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries






48. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






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






50. 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