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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. 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






2. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas






3. The front of the body or body






4. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium






5. The smallest kind of artery






6. 60-100 bpm






7. Toward the head.






8. Outer layer of the skin






9. 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






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






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






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






13. The line through the center of the clavical






14. The major artery supplying the leg






15. The smallest kind of vein






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






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






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






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






20. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






22. Brain and spinal cord






23. Lying on the back






24. The collarbone






25. Referring to the sole of the foot






26. 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)






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






28. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus






29. A series of laws - varying in each state - designed - to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administering emergency care






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






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






32. Infants breathing rate






33. A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists - which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees






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






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






36. The heel bone






37. Hides body






38. 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






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






40. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






41. Lips turning blue






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






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






44. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx






45. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






46. 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






47. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions






48. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood






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






50. A sitting position

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