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






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






3. High heart rate (Above 160)






4. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx






5. Lips turning blue






6. 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






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






8. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart






9. 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






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






11. Toward the head.






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






13. The large bone of the thigh






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






15. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result






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






17. 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 -






18. Consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well - being






19. Tissue that connects bone to bone






20. 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






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






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






23. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






24. Carry blood away from the heart






25. The toe and finger bones






26. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death






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






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






29. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured






30. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries






31. Closer to the torso






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






33. 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






34. Inferior portion of the sternum






35. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






37. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






38. Ankle bone






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






40. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






41. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher






42. The bones of the body






43. Farther away from the torso






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






45. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood






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






47. The major artery supplying the leg






48. Urgent moves are done when....

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49. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






50. The smallest kind of artery