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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. The smallest kind of vein






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






3. Pediatric airway






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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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






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






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






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






16. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






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






18. 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






19. The 33 bones of the spinal column






20. 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






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






22. Hides body






23. Toward the midline of the body






24. The top - back and sides of the skull






25. The area directly posterior to the mouth






26. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






34. Specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart; has its own blood supply; contracts on its own






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






36. The nose bones






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






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






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






40. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells






41. The voice box






42. 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






43. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






44. The area directly posterior to the nose






45. Farther away from the torso






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






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






48. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






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