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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 toe and finger bones






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






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






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






5. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart






6. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






7. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






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






9. To the side - away from the midline of the body






10. The nose bones






11. 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






12. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought






13. Left kidney - colon - small intestines - major artery and vein to the left leg - ureter






14. Adult breathing rate






15. The point where two bones come together






16. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed






17. Referring to the sole of the foot






18. Number of bones in lumbar spine






19. Urgent moves are done when....

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20. Kneecap






21. The top - back and sides of the skull






22. The fluid portion of the blood






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






24. 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






25. The foot bone






26. Closer to the torso






27. The area directly posterior to the mouth






28. The 33 bones of the spinal column






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






30. 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)






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






32. An emergency involving multiple patients






33. Hand bones






34. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






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






36. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






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






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






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






40. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities






41. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head






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






43. Lips turning blue






44. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






46. Smallest veins






47. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






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






50. The lower jaw bone