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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. Number of bones in lumbar spine






2. Urgent moves are done when....

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3. The removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials






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






5. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






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






7. System by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable form






8. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






9. Consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allow EMT's to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the medical director or another physician






10. Hides and protects your body






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






12. High heart rate (Above 160)






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






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






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






16. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






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






18. Kneecap






19. Components of the blood - produce substances that help the body fight infection






20. 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






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






22. In a stretcher sitting up

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23. Blood's pathway






24. Wrist bones






25. The top - back and sides of the skull






26. Adult breathing rate






27. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher by grasping and pulling the loosened bottom sheet of the bed






28. Muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled






29. Inferior portion of the sternum






30. The pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint






31. 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






32. A sitting position

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33. Components of the blood. carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from cells






34. The ring - structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx






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






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






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






38. 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 -






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






40. Heart beating too slow






41. Study of the structure or form of living things






42. Outer layer of the skin






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






44. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






45. The heel bone






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






47. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






49. 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






50. 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