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






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






3. The front of the body or body






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






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






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






7. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled






8. Referring to the palm of the hand






9. The smallest kind of artery






10. Number of bones in the sacral spine






11. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own






12. Children breathing rate






13. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions






14. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious






15. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






16. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






17. 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






18. The two upper chambers of the heart - there is a right (receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body) and the left (which sends oxygen - rich blood to the body)






19. 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






20. The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries






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






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






23. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs






24. Breastbone






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






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






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






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






29. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system






30. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






31. The heel bone






32. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found






33. The toe and finger bones






34. Kneecap






35. A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body - feet apart and flat on the ground - body weight on or just behind balls of feet - back locked in. the upper body is raised before the hips






36. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






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. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter






39. Brain and spinal cord






40. The top - back and sides of the skull






41. 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






42. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






43. The chest






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






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






46. 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






47. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






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






50. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured