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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 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)






2. 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






3. Referring to the palm of the hand






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. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place






6. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels






7. Wrist bones






8. Form the structure of the cheeks






9. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching






10. 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






11. 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






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






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






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






15. An emergency involving multiple patients






16. Ankle bone






17. A leaf - shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea






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






19. 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






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






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






22. Shoulder Blade






23. The superior portion of the sternum






24. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration






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






26. Number of bones in lumbar spine






27. Tissue that connects bone to bone






28. The fluid portion of the blood






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






30. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50






31. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






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






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






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






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






36. High heart rate (Above 160)






37. Closer to the torso






38. The chest






39. Outer layer of the skin






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






41. Toward the midline of the body






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






43. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






44. Toward the head.






45. The major artery supplying the leg






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






47. Farther away from the torso






48. Smallest veins






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






50. The highest portion of the shoulder