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






2. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






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






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






5. Study of the structure or form of living things






6. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






8. Pediatric airway






9. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver






10. 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






11. 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






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






13. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement






14. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






15. Farther away from the torso






16. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities






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






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 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






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






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






22. Breastbone






23. 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






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






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






26. The nose bones






27. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas






28. The smallest kind of artery






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






30. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






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






32. 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






33. Wrist bones






34. The toe and finger bones






35. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






37. Referring to the palm of the hand






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






39. Blood's pathway






40. Adult breathing rate






41. 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






42. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






43. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






44. Hides body






45. Tissue that connects bone to bone






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






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






48. Shoulder Blade






49. Hides and protects your body






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