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






2. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






3. 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






4. The area directly posterior to the nose






5. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






6. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials






7. The chest






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






9. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






11. The bones of the body






12. Tissue that connects bone to bone






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






14. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas






15. 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






16. 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






17. 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






18. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






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






20. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






21. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle






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






23. 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






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






25. Carry blood toward the heart






26. The heel bone






27. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter






28. 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






29. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






30. Being held legally responsible






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






32. Hides and protects your body






33. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint






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






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






36. The large bone of the thigh






37. The nose bones






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






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






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






41. Toward the head.






42. 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






43. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought






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






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






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






47. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed






48. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






49. Smallest arteries






50. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic