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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 release of a harmful substance into the environment






2. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration






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






4. Toward the midline of the body






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






6. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place






7. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






8. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment






9. The toe and finger bones






10. Urgent moves are done when....

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






12. Study of function






13. 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






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






16. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts






17. 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






18. The bony structure of the head






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






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






21. The area directly posterior to the mouth






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






23. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






24. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






26. To the side - away from the midline of the body






27. Shoulder Blade






28. Use emergency moves when....






29. 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






30. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






31. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job






32. Hides body






33. 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






34. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






35. 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






36. The foot bone






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






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






39. The front of the body or body






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






41. Children breathing rate






42. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






44. Ankle bone






45. Lips turning blue






46. The lower jaw bone






47. 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






48. The collarbone






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






50. 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