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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 release of a harmful substance into the environment






2. In a stretcher sitting up

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






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






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






6. Kneecap






7. The area directly posterior to the nose






8. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)






9. Adult breathing rate






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






11. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






12. The smallest kind of vein






13. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






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






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






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






18. The point where two bones come together






19. The front of the body or body






20. Study of function






21. Brain and spinal cord






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






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






24. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






25. Smallest veins






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






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






28. Ankle bone






29. Shoulder Blade






30. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi






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






32. The foot bone






33. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






34. 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






35. Breastbone






36. The area directly posterior to the mouth






37. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






38. Number of bones in lumbar spine






39. Toward the head.






40. Carry blood toward the heart






41. Pediatric airway






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






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






44. Use emergency moves when....






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






46. 60-100 bpm






47. 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






48. 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






49. The line through the center of the clavical






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