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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 smallest kind of vein






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






3. The lower jaw bone






4. The foot bone






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






6. The trunk of the body; the body without the head and the extremities






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






8. Any blood vessel returning blood to the heart






9. 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






10. The voice box






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






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






13. The introduction of dangerous chemicals - diseases - or infectious material






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






15. The two upper chambers of the heart - there is a right (receives unoxygenated blood returning from the body) and the left (which sends oxygen - rich blood to the body)






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






17. 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






18. Toward the midline of the body






19. Adult breathing rate






20. 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






21. The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava. Return blood from the body to the right atrium






22. The superior and widest portion of the pelvis






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






24. The joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet






25. A state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus






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






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






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






29. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






30. Laying down with their legs elevated (Shock)






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






32. Vessels that carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs






33. Referring to the sole of the foot






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






35. A sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produced by the liver






36. 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






37. The two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs. There are right and left bronchi






38. The toe and finger bones






39. The inner layer of skin - rich in blood vessels and nerves - found beneath the epidermis






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






41. An emergency involving multiple patients






42. 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






43. The area directly posterior to the mouth






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






45. Infants breathing rate






46. Protrusion on the side of the ankle.






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






48. Breathing effort; increased use of accessory muscles especially in infants and children; cyanotic skin - cool - clammy; agonal respirations






49. The collarbone






50. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient