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






2. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






3. The 33 bones of the spinal column






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






5. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care






6. The toe and finger bones






7. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






8. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






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






10. The point where two bones come together






11. Tissue that connects bone to bone






12. Use emergency moves when....






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






14. 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






15. Action: pain reliever - fever reducer - anti - inflammatory - antiplatelet - indication: cardiac related chest pain - Contraindication: allergy - recently taken the med - recent GI bleed - Side effects: upset stomach - heartburn - Dose: 81 mg up to 3






16. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






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






18. Being held legally responsible






19. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder






20. Urgent moves are done when....


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






22. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training






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






24. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






31. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






32. 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






33. The collarbone






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






35. Carry blood toward the heart






36. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






37. 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






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






39. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






40. Study of the structure or form of living things






41. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix






42. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations






43. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment






44. The major artery supplying the leg






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






46. The voice box






47. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed






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






49. 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 -






50. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place