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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 superior portion of the sternum






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






3. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job






4. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form






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






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






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






8. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






9. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place






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






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






12. The 33 bones of the spinal column






13. The point where two bones come together






14. 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






15. The line through the center of the clavical






16. Ankle bone






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






18. Study of the structure or form of living things






19. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels






20. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher






21. The nose bones






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






23. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






24. Carry blood toward the heart






25. Closer to the torso






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






27. 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






28. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent






29. The toe and finger bones






30. 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






31. The lower jaw bone






32. Being held legally responsible






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






34. The cartoid and femeral pulses - which can be felt in the center part of the body






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






36. Hides and protects your body






37. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






38. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






39. 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 -






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






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






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






43. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx






44. The front of the body or body






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






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






47. Smallest veins






48. The bones of the body






49. Lips turning blue






50. Toward the head.