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






2. 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






3. The highest portion of the shoulder






4. 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 -






5. Breastbone






6. An obligation to provide care to a patient






7. Toward the midline of the body






8. The back of the body or body part






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






10. 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






11. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






12. High heart rate (Above 160)






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






14. Toward the head.






15. The release of a harmful substance into the environment






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






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






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






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






20. The basin - shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities






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






22. Number of bones in the thoracic spine






23. 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






24. Children breathing rate






25. Lying on the side. also called the lateral recumbent position






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






27. The heel bone






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






29. Use emergency moves when....






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






31. Study of function






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






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






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






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






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






37. Being held legally responsible






38. 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






39. Recovery position - patient ends up on their left side - with their left arm folded under their head






40. 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






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






42. The two fused bones forming the upper jaw






43. Referring to the sole of the foot






44. Number of bones in the sacral spine






45. The large bone of the thigh






46. Hides body






47. Hides and protects your body






48. Referring to the front of the body. a synonym for anterior






49. The 'windpipe'; the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs






50. The area directly posterior to the mouth