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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 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs






2. 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






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






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






5. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






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






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






8. 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






9. Infants breathing rate






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






11. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries






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






13. The 33 bones of the spinal column






14. An emergency involving multiple patients






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






16. The collarbone






17. A sitting position

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18. Referring to the palm of the hand






19. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords






20. 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






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






22. The bony structure of the head






23. In a stretcher sitting up

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24. Outer layer of the skin






25. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






27. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations






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






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






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






31. The bones of the body






32. 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






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






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






35. On both sides






36. Smallest veins






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






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






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






40. Carry blood toward the heart






41. Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury: the right upper quadrant - the left upper quadrant - the right lower quadrant and the left lower quadrant






42. A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body - feet apart and flat on the ground - body weight on or just behind balls of feet - back locked in. the upper body is raised before the hips






43. 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






44. Blood's pathway






45. 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






46. Children breathing rate






47. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head






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






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






50. Breastbone