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EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Referring to the palm of the hand






2. Farther away from the torso






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






4. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR






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. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations






7. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






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






9. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)






10. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






11. The line through the center of the clavical






12. Kneecap






13. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






15. 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)






16. The major artery supplying the leg






17. Hides and protects your body






18. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs






19. Toward the head.






20. Inferior portion of the sternum






21. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part






22. Carry blood away from the heart






23. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled






24. Heart beating too slow






25. Smallest veins






26. Hand bones






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






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






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






30. 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






31. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP






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






34. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling






35. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood






36. High heart rate (Above 160)






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






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






39. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis






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






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






42. The top - back and sides of the skull






43. Toward the midline of the body






44. 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






45. Use emergency moves when....






46. 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 -






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






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






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






50. A sitting position

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