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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. Smallest veins






2. Carry blood away from the heart






3. 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






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






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






6. The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle is refilling






7. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






9. The foot bone






10. The bones of the body






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






12. A process of continuous self - review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement






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






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






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






16. The nose bones






17. The heel bone






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






19. In a stretcher sitting up

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






21. 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






22. Toward the midline of the body






23. Any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart






24. The lateral bone of the forearm






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






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






27. Proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving and preventing injury






28. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






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






30. High heart rate (Above 160)






31. Study of function






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 supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries






34. 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






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






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






37. Blood's pathway






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






39. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






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






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






42. Adult breathing rate






43. Lying on the back






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






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






46. 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






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






48. The system made up of the heart and the blood vessels






49. Blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart






50. On both sides