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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. Breastbone






2. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






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






4. Shoulder Blade






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






6. The bones of the body






7. The foot bone






8. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed






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






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






11. 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)






12. 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






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






14. An emergency involving multiple patients






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






16. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed






17. Referring to the sole of the foot






18. 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






19. The collarbone






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






21. 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






22. Being held legally responsible






23. The front of the body or body






24. 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)






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






26. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






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






28. The large bone of the thigh






29. The toe and finger bones






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






31. Carry blood away from the heart






32. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






33. Trade name: proventil - ventolin - Action: B-2 adrenergic receptor agonist - smooth muscle relaxant - Indication: Respiratory distress in pts diagnostic with asthma - Contraindications:angina - MI - arrhythmia - CHF (Congestive heart failure) - side






34. Lying on the back






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






36. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement






37. Smallest veins






38. A series of laws - varying in each state - designed - to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administering emergency care






39. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






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






41. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells






42. 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






43. 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






44. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






45. Referring to the palm of the hand






46. Closer to the torso






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






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






49. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality






50. 60-100 bpm