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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 bones of the body






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






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






4. Study of the structure or form of living things






5. Lips turning blue






6. The toe and finger bones






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






9. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






10. Referring to the sole of the foot






11. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






12. The fluid portion of the blood






13. The 33 bones of the spinal column






14. 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






15. Referring to the palm of the hand






16. The large bone of the thigh






17. Smallest arteries






18. Use emergency moves when....






19. 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 -






20. Blood's pathway






21. The foot bone






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






23. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






24. 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






25. 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






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






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






28. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






29. Urgent moves are done when....


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






31. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






32. 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






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






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






35. The back of the body or body part






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






37. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






38. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head






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






40. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






41. Wrist bones






42. Muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and removes anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body






43. A method of lifting and carrying a patient during which one rescuer slips hands under patient's armpits and grasps the wrists - which another rescuer grasps the patient's knees






44. Carry blood toward the heart






45. The lateral bone of the forearm






46. 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






47. Hides and protects your body






48. The nose bones






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






50. A policy or protocol issued by a medical director that authorizes EMT's and others to perform particular skills in certain situations