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






2. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs






3. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






4. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






5. In a stretcher sitting up

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






7. Carry blood away from the heart






8. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






9. Artery supplying the foot - behind the medial ankle






10. A small tube located near the junction of the small and large intestines in the RLQ of the ab - then function of which is not well known; best known for it's inflammation which is appendicitis






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






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






13. High heart rate (Above 160)






14. The top - back and sides of the skull






15. 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






16. Wrist bones






17. Being held legally responsible






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






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






20. The back of the body or body part






21. Lying on the back






22. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






23. The highest portion of the shoulder






24. Number of bones in lumbar spine






25. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






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






28. The collarbone






29. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






30. Children breathing rate






31. Gripping with as much hand surface as possible in contact with the objects being lifted - all fingers bent at the same angle - hands at least 10 inches apart






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






33. The heel bone






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






35. Kneecap






36. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells






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






38. The voice box






39. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training






40. Inadequate perfusion of the cells and tissues of the body caused by insufficient flow of blood through the capillaries






41. The area directly posterior to the mouth






42. A thin - walled - microscopic blood vessel where the oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange with the body's cells takes place






43. The vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart






44. Carry blood toward the heart






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






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






47. An organ located in the LUQ of the ab that acts as a blood filtering system and a reservoirs for reserves of blood






48. A series of laws - varying in each state - designed - to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when they are administering emergency care






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






50. 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