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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. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






2. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






3. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells






4. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle






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






6. A sitting position

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






8. On both sides






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






10. Carry blood toward the heart






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






12. The smallest kind of vein






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






14. 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






15. The bony structure of the head






16. The large bone of the thigh






17. Urgent moves are done when....

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






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






20. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria






21. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






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






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






24. The voice box






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






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






27. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas






28. 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)






29. The nose bones






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






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






32. Toward the head.






33. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






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






35. Lips turning blue






36. The highest portion of the shoulder






37. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






38. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place






39. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head






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






41. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls






42. Number of bones in lumbar spine






43. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint






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






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






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






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






49. Number of bones in the sacral spine






50. Use emergency moves when....