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






2. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist






3. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






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






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






6. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries






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






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






9. The lower jaw bone






10. The area directly posterior to the nose






11. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe






12. Hides and protects your body






13. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






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






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






17. The area directly posterior to the mouth






18. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






19. Smallest arteries






20. The voice box






21. 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






22. Study of function






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






24. Toward the head.






25. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart






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






27. 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






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






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






30. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






31. 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






32. The lateral bone of the forearm






33. Number of bones in lumbar spine






34. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone






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






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






37. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






38. Blood's pathway






39. Pediatric airway






40. Carry blood toward the heart






41. Study of the structure or form of living things






42. Tissue that connects bone to bone






43. 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






44. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries






45. The highest portion of the shoulder






46. Inferior portion of the sternum






47. Outer layer of the skin






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






49. The smallest kind of artery






50. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis