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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 heel bone






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






3. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






4. The lower jaw bone






5. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material






6. Toward the head.






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






8. The large bone of the thigh






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






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






11. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






13. Breastbone






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






15. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






16. The cartoid and femeral pulses - which can be felt in the center part of the body






17. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






18. 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






19. Carry blood away from the heart






20. Use emergency moves when....






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






22. Hides and protects your body






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






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






25. Study of function






26. Toward the midline of the body






27. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement






28. The line through the center of the clavical






29. 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






30. Brain and spinal cord






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






32. The point where two bones come together






33. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






34. The chest






35. Urgent moves are done when....

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36. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






37. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






38. Number of bones in lumbar spine






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






40. 60-100 bpm






41. The nose bones






42. A series of laws - varying in each state - designed - to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administering emergency care






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






44. 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






45. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






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






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






48. The area directly posterior to the nose






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






50. Referring to the sole of the foot