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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 voice box






2. 60-100 bpm






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






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






5. An EMT or other person authorized by a medical director to give medications and provide emergency car.






6. Tissue that connects bone to bone






7. Four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint the location of a pain or injury: the right upper quadrant - the left upper quadrant - the right lower quadrant and the left lower quadrant






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






9. Lips turning blue






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






11. Continuous self - review to identify aspects of the system that require improvement to ensure that the public receives the highest quality prehospital care






12. 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 -






13. The heel bone






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






15. Number of bones in lumbar spine






16. Smallest veins






17. 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






18. Wrist bones






19. The collarbone






20. The area directly posterior to the nose






21. The bony structures around the eyes - the eye sockets






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






23. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






24. The bones of the body






25. The 33 bones of the spinal column






26. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






27. The cartoid and femeral pulses - which can be felt in the center part of the body






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






29. Brain - spinal cord and nerves that govern sensation - movement and thought






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






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






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






33. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






34. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






35. Inferior portion of the sternum






36. 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






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






38. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






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






41. Trade name: adrenaline - Actions: causes bronchiole dilation and contraction of blood vessels (Vasoconstrictor and broncodialator) - Indiction: anaphylaxis - respiratory distress - hypoperfusion - side effects: increased heart rate - chest pain - dis






42. 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






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






44. Smallest arteries






45. The front of the body or body






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






47. Heart beating too slow






48. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






49. Referring to the palm of the hand






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