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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 medial anterior portion of the pelvis






2. The foot bone






3. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






4. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations






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






6. Study of function






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






8. The 33 bones of the spinal column






9. 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






10. 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






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






12. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place






13. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






14. The lateral bone of the forearm






15. In a stretcher sitting up

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16. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






17. 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






18. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






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






20. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






21. Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury: the right upper quadrant - the left upper quadrant - the right lower quadrant and the left lower quadrant






22. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






23. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






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






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






26. Form the structure of the cheeks






27. Hides body






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






29. The bony structure of the head






30. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






31. On both sides






32. Ankle bone






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






34. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat






35. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system






36. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities






37. Pediatric airway






38. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed






39. Infants breathing rate






40. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






41. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide






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






43. Children breathing rate






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






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






46. Lips turning blue






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






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






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






50. The area directly posterior to the mouth







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