Test your basic knowledge |

EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart






2. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






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






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






5. A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act - that needed care as would reasonably be expected of the EMT was not provided - and that harm was caused to the patient as a result






6. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






8. Kneecap






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






10. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training






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






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






13. 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






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






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






16. Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations






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






18. 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






19. An obligation to provide care to a patient






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 collarbone






22. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities






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






24. Inferior portion of the sternum






25. The system of the nose - mouth - throat - lungs - and muscles that bings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide






26. The heel bone






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






28. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation






29. Hides body






30. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






31. The area directly posterior to the nose






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






33. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix






34. Breastbone






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






36. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






37. Adults: 12-19 Children: 15-30 Infants: 25-50






38. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher






39. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






40. The nose bones






41. 60-100 bpm






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






43. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle






44. The 33 bones of the spinal column






45. Brain and spinal cord






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






47. 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






48. Outer layer of the skin






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






50. 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