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






2. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






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






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






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






6. 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






7. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi






8. 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






9. Blood's pathway






10. Layer of tissue between the body and the external environment






11. A lift from a squatting position with weight to be lifted close to the body - feet apart and flat on the ground - body weight on or just behind balls of feet - back locked in. the upper body is raised before the hips






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






13. Heart beating too slow






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






15. The foot bone






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






17. The back of the body or body part






18. A sitting position

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






20. The line through the center of the clavical






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






22. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






32. The bones of the body






33. 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






34. The toe and finger bones






35. The voice box






36. Hand bones






37. Wrist bones






38. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






39. Urgent moves are done when....

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40. Hides body






41. Consists of orders from the on - duty physician given directly to an EMT in the field by radio or telephone






42. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






44. Being held legally responsible






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






46. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






47. The obligation not to revel information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care - or under subpoena - or in a court of law - or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality






48. Toward the midline of the body






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






50. Ankle bone