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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 collarbone






2. Number of bones in lumbar spine






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






4. Smallest arteries






5. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






6. 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






7. The fluid portion of the blood






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






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






10. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities






11. The 33 bones of the spinal column






12. Form the structure of the cheeks






13. 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






14. The highest portion of the shoulder






15. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






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






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






19. On both sides






20. In a stretcher sitting up

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21. Ankle bone






22. The area directly posterior to the mouth






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






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






25. 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






26. The chest






27. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs






28. The bony structure of the head






29. The foot bone






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






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






32. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow






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






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






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






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






37. Lips turning blue






38. 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






39. The point where two bones come together






40. 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






41. The voice box






42. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head






43. 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






44. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities






45. The lateral bone of the forearm






46. Inferior portion of the sternum






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






48. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






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