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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. 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






2. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






3. Toward the head.






4. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






5. A sitting position


6. The line through the center of the clavical






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






8. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






9. Form the structure of the cheeks






10. The lateral bone of the forearm






11. Study of the structure or form of living things






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






13. The fluid portion of the blood






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






15. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






16. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






17. Brain and spinal cord






18. Lying on the back






19. The bones of the body






20. 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 -






21. Smallest veins






22. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






23. The 33 bones of the spinal column






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






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. 60-100 bpm






27. Hides body






28. Toward the midline of the body






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






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






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






32. 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






33. Largest internal organ of the body - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body






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






35. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed






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






37. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






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






39. Number of bones in lumbar spine






40. The superior portion of the sternum






41. The bony structure of the head






42. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought






43. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions






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






45. The point where two bones come together






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






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






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






49. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






50. 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