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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 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






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






3. The front of the body or body






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






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






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






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






8. The area directly posterior to the nose






9. Number of bones in the sacral spine






10. The fluid portion of the blood






11. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix






12. The smallest kind of vein






13. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






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






16. Hides and protects your body






17. High heart rate (Above 160)






18. The nose bones






19. 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






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






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






22. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow






23. Hand bones






24. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






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






27. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






28. The lateral bone of the forearm






29. 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






30. Hides body






31. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations






32. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe






33. 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






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






35. The highest portion of the shoulder






36. The chest






37. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






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






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






40. On both sides






41. 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






42. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






43. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions






44. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






45. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care






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






47. Referring to the palm of the hand






48. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






49. The major artery supplying the leg






50. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide