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






2. The area directly posterior to the mouth






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






4. The highest portion of the shoulder






5. Urgent moves are done when....

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6. 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






7. Smallest veins






8. 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






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






10. The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found






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






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






13. Use emergency moves when....






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






15. The area directly posterior to the nose






16. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






17. 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 -






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






19. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






20. Pediatric airway






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






22. Being held legally responsible






23. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries






24. Muscular tube between the stomach and the large intestine - divided into the duodenum - jejunum and the ileum - which receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion. Nutrients are absorbed by the body through its walls






25. A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope - or extent and limits - of the EMT's job






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






27. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






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






30. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






31. A physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system






32. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






34. The smallest kind of vein






35. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed






36. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






37. The lower jaw bone






38. 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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






44. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






45. 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






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






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






48. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






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






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