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






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






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






4. The lateral bone of the forearm






5. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs






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






7. Consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician






8. Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury: the right upper quadrant - the left upper quadrant - the right lower quadrant and the left lower quadrant






9. Smallest arteries






10. The collarbone






11. The heel bone






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






13. Carry blood toward the heart






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






15. The voice box






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






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






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






19. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver






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






21. The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own






22. An emergency involving multiple patients






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






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






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






26. 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






27. Farther away from the torso






28. The superior portion of the sternum






29. The front of the body or body






30. The point where two bones come together






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






32. The area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. It is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx






33. 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






34. Wrist bones






35. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






36. Form the structure of the cheeks






37. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






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






40. Number of bones in the sacral spine






41. Ankle bone






42. Lying on the back






43. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






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






45. 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






46. 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






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






48. High heart rate (Above 160)






49. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious






50. Hides body