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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. 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






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






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






4. Children breathing rate






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






6. The front of the body or body






7. 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






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






9. 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






10. The line through the center of the clavical






11. 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






12. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






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






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






15. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations






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






17. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






18. 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






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






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






21. Smallest arteries






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






23. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






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






25. 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)






26. Outer layer of the skin






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






28. 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






29. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately






30. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords






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






32. Study of function






33. 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






34. Study of the structure or form of living things






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






36. The toe and finger bones






37. Farther away from the torso






38. The area directly posterior to the mouth






39. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






41. Use emergency moves when....






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






43. 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)






44. The chest






45. Lips turning blue






46. A sitting position

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47. Urgent moves are done when....

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






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






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







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