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






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






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






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






5. The lateral bone of the forearm






6. 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






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






8. Hides and protects your body






9. Blood's pathway






10. The large bone of the thigh






11. Referring to the palm of the hand






12. The area directly posterior to the mouth






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






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






15. On both sides






16. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job






17. Study of the structure or form of living things






18. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place






19. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






20. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






21. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






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






23. Lying on the back






24. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities






25. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow






26. Smallest veins






27. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled






28. A comprehencive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately






29. Heart beating too slow






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






31. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






32. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form






33. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






34. Form the structure of the cheeks






35. Study of function






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






37. 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






38. Tissue that connects bone to bone






39. 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






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






41. 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






42. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR






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. Hand bones






45. Trade name: adrenaline - Actions: causes bronchiole dilation and contraction of blood vessels (Vasoconstrictor and broncodialator) - Indiction: anaphylaxis - respiratory distress - hypoperfusion - side effects: increased heart rate - chest pain - dis






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






47. Shoulder Blade






48. Outer layer of the skin






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






50. Toward the midline of the body