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






2. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place






3. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






4. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






5. Outer layer of the skin






6. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






7. The collarbone






8. The bony structure of the head






9. The front of the body or body






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






11. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury






12. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed






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






14. Inferior portion of the sternum






15. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions






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






17. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher






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






19. Use emergency moves when....






20. Lips turning blue






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






22. 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






23. 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






24. The chest






25. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought






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






27. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone






28. Being held legally responsible






29. 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






30. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






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






32. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






33. Form the structure of the cheeks






34. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






35. The area directly posterior to the mouth






36. Consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well - being






37. Carry blood away from the heart






38. 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






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






40. The point where two bones come together






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






42. The area directly posterior to the nose






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






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






45. 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)






46. The major artery supplying the leg






47. Tissue that connects bone to bone






48. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter






49. Referring to the sole of the foot






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