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






2. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






3. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






4. Toward the midline of the body






5. Nerves that enter and leave the spinal cord and travel between the brain and organs without passing through the spinal cords






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






7. The area directly posterior to the mouth






8. Referring to the sole of the foot






9. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






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






11. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






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






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






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






15. 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






16. Children breathing rate






17. The lower jaw bone






18. The chest






19. A sitting position

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20. 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






21. Hides and protects your body






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






23. Hides body






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






25. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






26. The foot bone






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






28. An emergency involving multiple patients






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






30. Action: pain reliever - fever reducer - anti - inflammatory - antiplatelet - indication: cardiac related chest pain - Contraindication: allergy - recently taken the med - recent GI bleed - Side effects: upset stomach - heartburn - Dose: 81 mg up to 3






31. The fluid portion of the blood






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






33. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching






34. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material






35. In a stretcher sitting up

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






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






38. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






40. On both sides






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






42. Inferior portion of the sternum






43. The top - back and sides of the skull






44. The smallest kind of vein






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






46. 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






47. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






48. The toe and finger bones






49. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)






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