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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. Farther away from the torso






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






3. Heart beating too slow






4. Inferior portion of the sternum






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






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






7. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






8. The area directly posterior to the nose






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






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






11. Blood's pathway






12. The lower jaw bone






13. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement






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






15. 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






16. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis






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






18. Kneecap






19. Trade Names: Superchar - Insta - char - liqui - char - Action: Binds to some poisons preventing absorpotion - Indications: Ingested poison - Don't give if (contraindications): altered mental status - ingested acids or alkalis - inability to swallow -






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






21. The area directly posterior to the mouth






22. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






23. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






24. Smallest veins






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






26. The highest portion of the shoulder






27. 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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






33. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






35. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.






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






37. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






38. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






39. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs






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






41. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






42. 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)






43. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






44. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium






45. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious






46. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






47. Lips turning blue






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






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






50. A sitting position

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