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






2. 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






3. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells






4. Carry blood toward the heart






5. Number of bones in the sacral spine






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






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






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






9. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR






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






11. Study of the structure or form of living things






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






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






14. 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






15. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






16. 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






17. Pediatric airway






18. Kneecap






19. The voice box






20. Action:increases levels of O2 in the blood - indications: hypoxia - known or suspected - dose: 6lpm NC (44%) - 12 lpm NRB (90%) - 15 lpm BVM (100%) - Inhaled - supplied: compressed gas






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






27. Shoulder Blade






28. The chest






29. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs






30. A sitting position

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31. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






32. 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






33. Ankle bone






34. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






35. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






36. Heart beating too slow






37. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction






38. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.






39. Brain and spinal cord






40. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care






41. Tissue that connects bone to bone






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






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






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






45. 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






46. Carry blood away from the heart






47. Number of bones in lumbar spine






48. The bony structure of the head






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






50. The area directly posterior to the nose