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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 structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






2. Closer to the torso






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






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






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






6. Trade Name: nitrostat - nitrolingual - Action: relaxes blood vessels - decreases workload of heart - indication: chest pain and history of cardiac problems and prescribed Nitro - Contraindication: bradycardia - tachycardia - head injury - systolic BP






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






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






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






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






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






12. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






13. Pressure created in the arteries when the left ventrical contracts and forces blood out into circulation






14. The organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide take place






15. Referring to the palm of the hand






16. A sitting position

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17. Being held legally responsible






18. 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






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






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






21. 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






22. Smallest veins






23. Lists of steps - such as assessments and interventions - to be taken in different situations






24. Ankle bone






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






26. On both sides






27. A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle






28. Study of the structure or form of living things






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






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






31. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






32. Kneecap






33. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






34. The lower jaw bone






35. Artery supplying the foot - lateral to the large tendon of the big toe






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






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






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






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






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






41. The foot bone






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






43. Heart beating too slow






44. Brain and spinal cord






45. 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






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






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






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






49. Referring to the sole of the foot






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