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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. Number of bones in the sacral spine






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






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






4. High heart rate (Above 160)






5. The area directly posterior to the nose






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






7. The fluid portion of the blood






8. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head






9. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






11. The large bone of the thigh






12. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






14. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job






15. The bones of the body






16. 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






17. 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






18. The voice box






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






20. The superior portion of the sternum






21. 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)






22. 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






23. Form the structure of the cheeks






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






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






26. Consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician






27. A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists - which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees






28. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






29. Kneecap






30. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






32. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






33. The nose bones






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






35. Muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body






36. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






37. Inferior portion of the sternum






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






39. 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






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






41. Use emergency moves when....






42. Adult breathing rate






43. 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






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






45. 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






46. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT






47. Toward the midline of the body






48. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts






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






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