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EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts






2. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins






3. Outer layer of the skin






4. Brain and spinal cord






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






6. Lips turning blue






7. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle






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






9. The lower jaw bone






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






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






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






13. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed






14. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






15. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone






16. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






17. 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






18. 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






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






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






21. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






22. Lying on the back






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






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






25. A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body - feet apart and flat on the ground - body weight on or just behind balls of feet - back locked in. the upper body is raised before the hips






26. Toward the head.






27. The back of the body or body part






28. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs






29. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement






30. The highest portion of the shoulder






31. Infants breathing rate






32. 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






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






34. The smallest kind of artery






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






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






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






38. Referring to the sole of the foot






39. Kneecap






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






41. Urgent moves are done when....

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42. An obligation to provide care to a patient






43. 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






44. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells






45. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






46. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells






47. 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






48. High heart rate (Above 160)






49. Heart beating too slow






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