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






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






3. 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






4. Blood's pathway






5. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR






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






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






8. The bones of the body






9. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






10. The back of the body or body part






11. Hides and protects your body






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






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






14. The toe and finger bones






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






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






17. Carry blood toward the heart






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






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






20. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






21. Trade Names: Superchar - Insta - char - liqui - char - Action: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotion - Indications: Ingested poison - Don't give if (contraindications): altered mental status - ingested acids or alkalis - inability to swallow -






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






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






24. The area directly posterior to the mouth






25. 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






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






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






28. The foot bone






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






30. Study of function






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






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






33. The large bone of the thigh






34. An obligation to provide care to a patient






35. On both sides






36. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






38. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs






39. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






40. 60-100 bpm






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






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






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






44. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium






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






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






47. Carry blood away from the heart






48. Urgent moves are done when....

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49. The chest






50. 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