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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. Carry blood toward the heart






2. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






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






4. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






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






6. A small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the RLQ of the ab - then function of which is not well known; best known for it's inflammation which is appendicitis






7. Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT






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






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






10. The highest portion of the shoulder






11. Wrist bones






12. Study of the structure or form of living things






13. Form the structure of the cheeks






14. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






15. Number of bones in lumbar spine






16. Number of bones in the sacral spine






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






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






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






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






22. The major artery supplying the leg






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






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






25. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body






26. Blood's pathway






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






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






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






30. Closer to the torso






31. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






33. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations






34. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






35. A sitting position

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36. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






37. The superior portion of the sternum






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






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






40. 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






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






42. Outer layer of the skin






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






44. 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






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






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






47. 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






48. 60-100 bpm






49. 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






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