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






2. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction






3. 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






4. Farther away from the torso






5. Wrist bones






6. Lips turning blue






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






8. Being held legally responsible






9. Kneecap






10. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






11. The large bone of the thigh






12. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint






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






14. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi






15. The 33 bones of the spinal column






16. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






17. 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






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






19. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






20. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






21. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials






22. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts






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






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






25. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form






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






27. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






28. 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






29. An emergency involving multiple patients






30. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






31. Blood's pathway






32. High heart rate (Above 160)






33. The lower jaw bone






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






35. Hides body






36. The front of the body or body






37. The voice box






38. Inferior portion of the sternum






39. Number of bones in lumbar spine






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






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






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






43. Tissue that connects bone to bone






44. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system






45. 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






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






47. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






48. Children breathing rate






49. Carry blood away from the heart






50. Trade name: adrenaline - Actions: causes bronchiole dilation and contraction of blood vessels (Vasoconstrictor and broncodialator) - Indiction: anaphylaxis - respiratory distress - hypoperfusion - side effects: increased heart rate - chest pain - dis