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EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels






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






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






9. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head






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






11. Kneecap






12. The bony structure of the head






13. 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






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






15. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher






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






17. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






18. The chest






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






20. Inferior portion of the sternum






21. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching






22. Closer to the torso






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






24. 60-100 bpm






25. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)






26. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






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






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






30. In a stretcher sitting up

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31. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






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. The lateral bone of the forearm






34. 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)






35. 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






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






37. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






38. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






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






41. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities






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






43. Wrist bones






44. The area directly posterior to the mouth






45. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis






46. Brain and spinal cord






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






48. Hides body






49. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured






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







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