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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 bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






2. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection






3. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality






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






5. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe






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






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






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






9. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






10. The major artery supplying the leg






11. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






12. 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






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






14. 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






15. Farther away from the torso






16. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






18. The heel bone






19. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






20. 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






21. Study of the structure or form of living things






22. An obligation to provide care to a patient






23. The toe and finger bones






24. Closer to the torso






25. The foot bone






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






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. Largest internal organ of the body - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body






29. The back of the body or body part






30. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation






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






32. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching






33. Infants breathing rate






34. 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






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






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






37. Hides body






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






39. Wrist bones






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






41. 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






42. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






43. The chest






44. 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






45. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






46. The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries






47. The collarbone






48. Blood's pathway






49. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






50. The highest portion of the shoulder