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






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






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






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






5. On both sides






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






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






8. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement






9. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria






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






11. Pediatric airway






12. The foot bone






13. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






15. 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






16. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






17. An emergency involving multiple patients






18. The 33 bones of the spinal column






19. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






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. Study of function






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






23. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






24. Closer to the torso






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






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






27. Inferior portion of the sternum






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






29. The lower jaw bone






30. 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)






31. Smallest veins






32. Lying on the back






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






34. Hides and protects your body






35. Blood's pathway






36. A sitting position

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37. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






39. Smallest arteries






40. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






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






42. Referring to the palm of the hand






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






44. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






45. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality






46. Action: pain reliever - fever reducer - anti - inflammatory - antiplatelet - indication: cardiac related chest pain - Contraindication: allergy - recently taken the med - recent GI bleed - Side effects: upset stomach - heartburn - Dose: 81 mg up to 3






47. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






48. An obligation to provide care to a patient






49. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls






50. 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