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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. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






3. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






5. Toward the midline of the body






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






7. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body






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






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






10. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






11. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality






12. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result






13. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






14. Brain and spinal cord






15. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide






16. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement






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






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






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






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. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver






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






23. 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






24. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material






25. The heel bone






26. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations






27. Smallest veins






28. 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






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






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






31. Form the structure of the cheeks






32. 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






33. To the side - away from the midline of the body






34. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






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






36. Hides body






37. 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






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






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






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






41. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment






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






43. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






44. The toe and finger bones






45. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






46. Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury: the right upper quadrant - the left upper quadrant - the right lower quadrant and the left lower quadrant






47. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






48. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death






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