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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. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement






2. The nose bones






3. The area directly posterior to the nose






4. Unlawfully touching a patient without consent can be considered battery; providing care without consent






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






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






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






8. Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior






9. 60-100 bpm






10. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed






11. Adult breathing rate






12. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






13. Study of the structure or form of living things






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






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






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






17. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






19. 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






20. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care






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






22. The line through the center of the clavical






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






24. Breastbone






25. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP






26. Wrist bones






27. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place






28. Infants breathing rate






29. The major artery supplying the leg






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






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






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






33. Consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician






34. Number of bones in lumbar spine






35. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






36. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






38. 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






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






40. Largest internal organ of the body - produces bile to assist in breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body






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






42. Tissue that connects bone to bone






43. The foot bone






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






45. The heel bone






46. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions






47. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs






48. The superior portion of the sternum






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






50. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus