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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. Kneecap






2. High heart rate (Above 160)






3. 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






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






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






6. Tissue that connects bone to bone






7. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






8. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






10. The major artery supplying the leg






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






12. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords






13. The superior portion of the sternum






14. The front of the body or body






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






16. Use emergency moves when....






17. Ankle bone






18. The two lower chambers of the heart. There is a right (which sends oxygen poor blood to the lungs) and the left (sends oxygen rich blood to the body)






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






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






21. Lying on the back






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






23. 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






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






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






26. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






31. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






32. Number of bones in the sacral spine






33. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






34. Muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body






35. 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






36. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.






37. 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






38. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






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






40. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






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






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






43. Consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well - being






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






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






46. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx






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






48. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation






49. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






50. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat