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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 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






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






3. Brain and spinal cord






4. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






5. Pediatric airway






6. Carry blood toward the heart






7. Lips turning blue






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






9. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder






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






11. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






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






13. The fluid portion of the blood






14. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






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






16. Farther away from the torso






17. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching






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






19. 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






20. Use emergency moves when....






21. 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






22. 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






23. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place






24. High heart rate (Above 160)






25. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs






26. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






27. 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






28. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






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






30. Referring to the palm of the hand






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






32. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection






33. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






34. 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






35. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






37. 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






38. Study of the structure or form of living things






39. Blood's pathway






40. Adult breathing rate






41. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






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






43. Outer layer of the skin






44. The heel bone






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






46. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs






47. 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






48. 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






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






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