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






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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






8. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling






9. 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






10. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious






11. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






13. 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






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






15. The lower jaw bone






16. Shoulder Blade






17. Adult breathing rate






18. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






19. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought






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






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






22. The large bone of the thigh






23. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






24. The nose bones






25. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed






26. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart






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






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






29. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation






30. The two upper chambers of the heart - there is a right (receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body) and the left (which sends oxygen - rich blood to the body)






31. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






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






33. 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






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






35. 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






36. Study of the structure or form of living things






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






38. Toward the head.






39. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






40. On both sides






41. The major artery supplying the leg






42. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training






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






44. 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






45. Study of function






46. The smallest kind of vein






47. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis






48. Trade name:insta - glucose - Action: increases blood sugar levels - indications:altered mental status And history of diabetes - Contraindications: unresponsive - inability to swallow - dose: one tube - Oral - Supplies: gel






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






50. The lateral bone of the forearm