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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. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation






2. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






3. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment






4. In a stretcher sitting up

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






6. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






7. Study of the structure or form of living things






8. Adult breathing rate






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






10. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






11. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx






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






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






14. The 33 bones of the spinal column






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






16. 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






17. Toward the midline of the body






18. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations






19. The front of the body or body






20. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






21. The point where two bones come together






22. The muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. A major muscle of respiration






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






24. 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






25. Kneecap






26. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






27. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation






28. Brain and spinal cord






29. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT






30. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher






31. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system






32. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






33. 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






34. The foot bone






35. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix






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






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






38. The smallest kind of artery






39. Use emergency moves when....






40. Hides and protects your body






41. On both sides






42. Outer layer of the skin






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






44. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






45. Smallest arteries






46. The area directly posterior to the nose






47. 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






48. Ankle bone






49. 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






50. The heel bone