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






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






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






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






5. The area directly posterior to the mouth






6. The voice box






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






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






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






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






11. Wrist bones






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






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






14. The chest






15. 60-100 bpm






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






17. Closer to the torso






18. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP






19. In a stretcher sitting up

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






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






22. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






23. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls






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






25. The large bone of the thigh






26. 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






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






28. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection






29. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis






30. A sitting position

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31. The fluid portion of the blood






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






33. Children breathing rate






34. Consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician






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






36. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






38. The lateral bone of the forearm






39. 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)






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






41. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials






42. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations






43. The major artery supplying the leg






44. 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






45. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






46. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






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






48. 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






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






50. The 33 bones of the spinal column