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






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






3. The bones of the body






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






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






6. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form






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






8. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






9. The nose bones






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






11. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






12. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found






13. Blood's pathway






14. An emergency involving multiple patients






15. The two upper chambers of the heart - there is a right (receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body) and the left (which sends oxygen - rich blood to the body)






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






17. 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






18. 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






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






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






21. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately






22. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






23. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction






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






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






26. Number of bones in the sacral spine






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






28. 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)






29. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities






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






31. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury






32. Toward the head.






33. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs






34. 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






35. An obligation to provide care to a patient






36. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi






37. 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






38. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP






39. The voice box






40. 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






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






42. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






44. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis






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






46. The 33 bones of the spinal column






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






48. Smallest arteries






49. Hides body






50. 60-100 bpm