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






2. 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)






3. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction






4. Hides and protects your body






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






6. Heart beating too slow






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






8. Closer to the torso






9. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






10. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx






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






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






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






14. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood






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






16. 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






17. Kneecap






18. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death






19. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas






20. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities






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






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






23. Toward the head.






24. Study of function






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






26. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






27. The heel bone






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






29. The lateral bone of the forearm






30. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






31. The bones of the body






32. Action:increases levels of O2 in the blood - indications: hypoxia - known or suspected - dose: 6lpm NC (44%) - 12 lpm NRB (90%) - 15 lpm BVM (100%) - Inhaled - supplied: compressed gas






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






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






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






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






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






38. Ankle bone






39. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






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






41. 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






42. The voice box






43. The two lower chambers of the heart. There is a right (which sends oxygen poor blood to the lungs) and the left (sends oxygen rich blood to the body)






44. 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






45. A series of laws - varying in each state - designed - to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administering emergency care






46. Tissue that connects bone to bone






47. The point where two bones come together






48. 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 -






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






50. The area directly posterior to the mouth