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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. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment






2. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi






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






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






5. 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






6. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






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






8. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement






9. Breastbone






10. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






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






12. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation






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






14. Closer to the torso






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






16. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death






17. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






18. 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






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






20. Outer layer of the skin






21. Hides body






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






23. Adult breathing rate






24. Urgent moves are done when....

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






26. Use emergency moves when....






27. An emergency involving multiple patients






28. 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






29. The nose bones






30. Children breathing rate






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






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






33. Shoulder Blade






34. 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






35. The foot bone






36. Pediatric airway






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






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






39. The heel bone






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






41. Toward the midline of the body






42. The voice box






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






44. 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






45. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled






46. Lying on the back






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






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






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






50. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations