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EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow






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






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






4. Lying on the back






5. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






6. 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






7. Blood's pathway






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






9. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






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






11. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious






12. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation






13. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






14. Farther away from the torso






15. The fluid portion of the blood






16. The 33 bones of the spinal column






17. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system






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






19. 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






20. 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






21. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






23. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position






24. The large bone of the thigh






25. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords






26. 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






27. Smallest veins






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






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






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






31. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






32. 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






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. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium






35. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






36. The area directly posterior to the mouth






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






38. The highest portion of the shoulder






39. Largest internal organ of the body - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body






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






41. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist






42. Being held legally responsible






43. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






44. Heart beating too slow






45. Carry blood toward the heart






46. 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






47. 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






48. Adult breathing rate






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






50. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis







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