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EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. 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






2. 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)






3. A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body - feet apart and flat on the ground - body weight on or just behind balls of feet - back locked in. the upper body is raised before the hips






4. Tissue that connects bone to bone






5. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe






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






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






8. An emergency involving multiple patients






9. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






11. Being held legally responsible






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






13. The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries






14. 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






15. Toward the head.






16. The large bone of the thigh






17. 60-100 bpm






18. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






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






20. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat






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






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






23. Inferior portion of the sternum






24. The major artery supplying the leg






25. 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)






26. The cartoid and femeral pulses - which can be felt in the center part of the body






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






28. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






29. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi






30. 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






31. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place






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






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






34. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






36. The area directly posterior to the mouth






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






38. An obligation to provide care to a patient






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






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






41. Outer layer of the skin






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






43. Pediatric airway






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






45. Brain and spinal cord






46. 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






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






48. A sitting position

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






50. 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