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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 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)






2. The toe and finger bones






3. Brain and spinal cord






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






5. 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






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. 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)






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






11. The top - back and sides of the skull






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






13. The cartoid and femeral pulses - which can be felt in the center part 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. Kneecap






16. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






17. The lower jaw bone






18. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position






19. 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






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






21. The smallest kind of artery






22. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






23. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death






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






25. Smallest veins






26. Trade Names: Superchar - Insta - char - liqui - char - Action: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotion - Indications: Ingested poison - Don't give if (contraindications): altered mental status - ingested acids or alkalis - inability to swallow -






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






28. Use emergency moves when....






29. The voice box






30. The smallest kind of vein






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






32. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






33. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






34. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






35. Smallest arteries






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






37. 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






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






39. Hand bones






40. Outer layer of the skin






41. 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






42. Study of function






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






44. Inferior portion of the sternum






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






46. The point where two bones come together






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






48. Ankle bone






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






50. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own