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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. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






2. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






3. Referring to the palm of the hand






4. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






5. Use emergency moves when....






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






7. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart






8. The smallest kind of artery






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






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






11. Lips turning blue






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






13. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body






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






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






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






17. Shoulder Blade






18. The bones of the body






19. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs






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






21. 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






22. Smallest arteries






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






24. A sitting position

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25. 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






26. Inferior portion of the sternum






27. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria






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






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






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






31. Being held legally responsible






32. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea






33. 60-100 bpm






34. Referring to the sole of the foot






35. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50






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






37. 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






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






39. The lower jaw bone






40. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials






41. Outer layer of the skin






42. The foot bone






43. Ankle bone






44. Kneecap






45. Number of bones in lumbar spine






46. The toe and finger bones






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






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






49. The 33 bones of the spinal column






50. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart