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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. Hides and protects your body






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






3. Referring to the sole of the foot






4. 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






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






6. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






7. 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






8. Carry blood toward the heart






9. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs






10. 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)






11. Being held legally responsible






12. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells






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






14. Breastbone






15. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






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






17. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






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






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






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






21. In a stretcher sitting up

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22. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent






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






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






25. The fluid portion of the blood






26. An obligation to provide care to a patient






27. Study of function






28. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






29. Lying on the back






30. 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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. Smallest veins






36. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria






37. 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






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






39. The top - back and sides of the skull






40. 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






41. Farther away from the torso






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






43. Hand bones






44. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions






45. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle






46. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






47. Urgent moves are done when....

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






49. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






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