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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 bony structure of the head






2. 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 -






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






4. Adult breathing rate






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






6. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position






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






8. The collarbone






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






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






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






12. 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






13. Artery of the upper arm; site of the pulse checked during infant CPR






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






15. Away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head






16. Wrist bones






17. Right Kidney - Colon - Small Intestines - Major artery and vein to the right leg - Ureter - Apendix






18. 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






19. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






20. Trade name: proventil - ventolin - Action: B-2 adrenergic receptor agonist - smooth muscle relaxant - Indication: Respiratory distress in pts diagnostic with asthma - Contraindications:angina - MI - arrhythmia - CHF (Congestive heart failure) - side






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






22. The foot bone






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






24. The large bone of the thigh






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






26. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities






27. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






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






29. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






30. The fluid portion of the blood






31. The organisms that cause infection - such as viruses and bacteria






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. The bones of the body






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






35. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






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






38. A sitting position

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39. Blood's pathway






40. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






41. Infants breathing rate






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






43. A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious






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






45. Urgent moves are done when....

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46. Consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well - being






47. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






49. An emergency involving multiple patients






50. Toward the midline of the body