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






2. Breastbone






3. Hides and protects your body






4. Heart beating too slow






5. The front of the body or body






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






7. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






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






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






11. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






13. The two lower chambers of the heart. There is a right (which sends oxygen poor blood to the lungs) and the left (sends oxygen rich blood to the body)






14. An obligation to provide care to a patient






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






16. 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






17. Pediatric airway






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






19. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






21. 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






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






23. Shoulder Blade






24. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






25. On both sides






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






27. 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






28. Action:increases levels of O2 in the blood - indications: hypoxia - known or suspected - dose: 6lpm NC (44%) - 12 lpm NRB (90%) - 15 lpm BVM (100%) - Inhaled - supplied: compressed gas






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






30. 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






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






32. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx






33. The point where two bones come together






34. 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






35. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found






36. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






37. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50






38. The two upper chambers of the heart - there is a right (receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body) and the left (which sends oxygen - rich blood to the body)






39. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






40. Toward the midline of the body






41. The area directly posterior to the nose






42. The nose bones






43. The collarbone






44. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






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






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






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






49. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






50. Being held legally responsible