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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 joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






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






3. Use emergency moves when....






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






5. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






6. Shoulder Blade






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






8. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






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






10. Lying on the back






11. 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






12. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






13. Study of function






14. 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






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






17. Pediatric airway






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






19. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics






20. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






21. Hides body






22. Adult breathing rate






23. Smallest veins






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






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






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






27. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection






28. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






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






30. Toward the midline of the body






31. Outer layer of the skin






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






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






34. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder






35. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own






36. The bony structure of the head






37. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






38. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place






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






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






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






42. Closer to the torso






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






44. The lower jaw bone






45. 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






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






47. Tissue that connects bone to bone






48. The area directly posterior to the mouth






49. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs






50. Number of bones in the sacral spine