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






2. The nose bones






3. The lower jaw bone






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






5. The toe and finger bones






6. 60-100 bpm






7. Tissue that connects muscle to bone






8. 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






9. Form the structure of the cheeks






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






11. The bones of the body






12. 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






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






14. Number of bones in the sacral spine






15. An active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract - expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs






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






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






18. A method of transferring a patient from bed to stretcher - during which two or more rescuers curl the patient to their chests - then reverse the process to lower the patient to the stretcher






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






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






21. A sitting position

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22. Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or great medical training






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






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






25. Found in gastrointestinal tract - urinary system - blood vessels; controls the flow of materials through these structures; carris out automatic muscular functions; no conscious control; responds to stimuli such as heat - cold and stretching






26. 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






27. Large neck arteries - one on each side of the neck - that carry blood blood from the heart to the head






28. Outer layer of the skin






29. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






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






31. A passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax - causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs






32. The back of the body or body part






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






34. A legal document - usually signed by the patient and his physician - which states that the patient and his physician - which state that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitation efforts






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






36. 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






37. 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






38. 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






39. An obligation to provide care to a patient






40. The microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place






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






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






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






44. Blood's pathway






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






46. The fluid portion of the blood






47. Adult breathing rate






48. Study of function






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






50. In a stretcher sitting up

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