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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. An obligation to provide care to a patient






2. 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






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






4. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






5. Smallest veins






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






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






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






9. 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)






10. The area directly posterior to the nose






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






12. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries






13. Infants breathing rate






14. 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






15. 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






16. 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






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






18. The top - back and sides of the skull






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






20. 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






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






22. 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






23. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat






24. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






25. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed






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






27. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result






28. 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






29. The fluid portion of the blood






30. Being held legally responsible






31. The chest






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






33. 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






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






35. The collarbone






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






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






38. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs






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






40. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone






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






42. The bones of the body






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






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






45. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior






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






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






48. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






49. Hides body






50. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg