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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 voice box






2. Kneecap






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






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






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






6. Farther away from the torso






7. Referring to the sole of the foot






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. The lower jaw bone






10. A structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction






11. 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






12. 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






13. A sitting position

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






15. Form the structure of the cheeks






16. The area directly posterior to the mouth






17. Tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part






18. 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






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






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






21. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






23. An obligation to provide care to a patient






24. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






25. The 33 bones of the spinal column






26. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






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






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






29. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






30. The superior portion of the sternum






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






32. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






33. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






34. The lateral bone of the forearm






35. 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






36. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






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






38. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






39. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






40. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






41. Hides body






42. Carry blood away from the heart






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






44. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






45. 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






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






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






48. Pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels - usually arterial BP is measured






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






50. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg