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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 top - back and sides of the skull






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






3. Lips turning blue






4. Toward the head.






5. 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)






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






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






8. 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






9. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling






10. Blood's pathway






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






12. 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






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






14. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT






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






16. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury






17. The point where two bones come together






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






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






20. The large bone of the thigh






21. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






23. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






24. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins






25. Being held legally responsible






26. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






27. The collarbone






28. 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






29. Smallest arteries






30. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow






31. 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






32. Shoulder Blade






33. The smallest kind of vein






34. 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)






35. The line through the center of the clavical






36. Use emergency moves when....






37. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts






38. Brain and spinal cord






39. Tissue that connects bone to bone






40. Study of the structure or form of living things






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






42. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart






43. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part






44. Infants breathing rate






45. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist






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






47. On both sides






48. Farther away from the torso






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






50. 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