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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. In a stretcher sitting up

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






3. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






4. The superior portion of the sternum






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






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 comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately






8. Ankle bone






9. The lower jaw bone






10. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration






11. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed






12. The heel bone






13. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






14. Smallest arteries






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






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






17. 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)






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






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






20. 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






21. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place






22. Referring to the palm of the hand






23. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement






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






25. On both sides






26. 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






27. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea






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






29. The front of the body or body






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






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






32. Hides body






33. The smallest kind of vein






34. Children breathing rate






35. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






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






37. To the side - away from the midline of the body






38. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head






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






40. The major artery supplying the leg






41. The area directly posterior to the nose






42. 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






43. The smallest kind of artery






44. Brain and spinal cord






45. 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






46. Carry blood away from the heart






47. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






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






49. Toward the midline of the body






50. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium