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






2. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






3. Lips turning blue






4. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






6. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






7. The front of the body or body






8. The highest portion of the shoulder






9. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP






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






11. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own






12. 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






13. The 33 bones of the spinal column






14. The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries






15. Kneecap






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






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






18. Pediatric airway






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






20. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care






21. Trade name:insta - glucose - Action: increases blood sugar levels - indications:altered mental status And history of diabetes - Contraindications: unresponsive - inability to swallow - dose: one tube - Oral - Supplies: gel






22. A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists - which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees






23. Farther away from the torso






24. Brain and spinal cord






25. Study of function






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






27. The bones of the body






28. Breastbone






29. Hides and protects your body






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






31. The lower jaw bone






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






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






34. An obligation to provide care to a patient






35. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart






36. Use emergency moves when....






37. In a stretcher sitting up

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38. Referring to the palm of the hand






39. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






40. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






41. Lying on the back






42. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder






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






44. The superior portion of the sternum






45. 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






46. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head






47. Trade name: proventil - ventolin - Action: B-2 adrenergic receptor agonist - smooth muscle relaxant - Indication: Respiratory distress in pts diagnostic with asthma - Contraindications:angina - MI - arrhythmia - CHF (Congestive heart failure) - side






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






49. The smallest kind of artery






50. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part