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






2. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






4. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






5. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed






6. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






7. 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






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






9. 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






10. 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






11. 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






12. Lying on the back






13. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






14. The area directly posterior to the nose






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






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






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






18. The lateral bone of the forearm






19. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






20. Study of the structure or form of living things






21. On both sides






22. Outer layer of the skin






23. Brain and spinal cord






24. An obligation to provide care to a patient






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






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






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






28. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






29. Number of bones in lumbar spine






30. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head






31. Being held legally responsible






32. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place






33. The collarbone






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






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






36. High heart rate (Above 160)






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






38. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed






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






40. Infants breathing rate






41. Trade name:insta - glucose - Action: increases blood sugar levels - indications:altered mental status And history of diabetes - Contraindications: unresponsive - inability to swallow - dose: one tube - Oral - Supplies: gel






42. Wrist bones






43. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






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






45. Number of bones in the sacral spine






46. The nose bones






47. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head






48. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own






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






50. Toward the head.