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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 33 bones of the spinal column






2. Muscle that can be conscious controlled; attaches to bones; forms the major muscle mass of the body - responsible for movement






3. 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






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






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






6. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






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






8. 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






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






10. Study of function






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






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






13. Breastbone






14. The point where two bones come together






15. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries






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






17. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






18. Blood's pathway






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






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






21. 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






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






23. Closer to the torso






24. On both sides






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






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






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






28. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






29. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head






30. 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)






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






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






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






34. Inferior portion of the sternum






35. The large bone of the thigh






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






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






38. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






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






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






42. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






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






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






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






46. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR






47. 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






48. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






49. The chest






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