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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. Pediatric airway






2. The point where two bones come together






3. The nose bones






4. 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






5. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






6. The lateral bone of the forearm






7. 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






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






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






10. The bones of the body






11. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR






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






13. 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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






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






22. The toe and finger bones






23. The fluid portion of the blood






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






25. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs






26. An emergency involving multiple patients






27. The line through the center of the clavical






28. Urgent moves are done when....

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29. A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists - which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees






30. The superior portion of the sternum






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






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






33. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions






34. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






35. The heel bone






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






37. Carry blood toward the heart






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






39. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






40. Referring to the palm of the hand






41. Lips turning blue






42. High heart rate (Above 160)






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






44. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed






45. Outer layer of the skin






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






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






48. The area directly posterior to the nose






49. Heart beating too slow






50. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic