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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. Hides and protects your body






2. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






3. 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






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






5. Closer to the torso






6. Lips turning blue






7. 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






8. Ankle bone






9. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






10. Action: pain reliever - fever reducer - anti - inflammatory - antiplatelet - indication: cardiac related chest pain - Contraindication: allergy - recently taken the med - recent GI bleed - Side effects: upset stomach - heartburn - Dose: 81 mg up to 3






11. The bony structure of the head






12. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






13. The smallest kind of vein






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






15. The line through the center of the clavical






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






17. 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






18. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint






19. The rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries






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






21. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






22. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






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






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






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






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






28. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






29. The superior portion of the sternum






30. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels






31. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






32. The area directly posterior to the nose






33. The fluid portion of the blood






34. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)






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






36. Urgent moves are done when....

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37. 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






38. The smallest kind of artery






39. 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 -






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






41. Inferior portion of the sternum






42. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






43. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death






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






45. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis






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






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






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






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






50. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg