Test your basic knowledge |

EMT Basics

Subjects : health-sciences, emt
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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 two fused bones forming the upper jaw






2. 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






3. Hides body






4. Outer layer of the skin






5. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling






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






7. 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






8. System of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate many body activities and functions






9. The smallest kind of artery






10. The largest artery in the body. transports blood from the left ventricle to begin systemic circulation






11. The bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow






12. Pediatric airway






13. Lying on the back






14. Referring to the palm of the hand






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






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






17. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






19. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities






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






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






22. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






23. Hides and protects your body






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






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






26. 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






27. Heart beating too slow






28. The back of the body or body part






29. 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






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






31. Brain and spinal cord






32. Carry blood away from the heart






33. The line through the center of the clavical






34. The fluid portion of the blood






35. Liver - Spleen - Left Kidney - Stomach - Colon Pancreas






36. The medial anterior portion of the pelvis






37. Shoulder Blade






38. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






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






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






41. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury






42. Carry blood toward the heart






43. Toward the midline of the body






44. 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






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






46. Musuclar sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins






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






48. 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






49. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching






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