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






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






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






4. Breastbone






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






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






7. Division of the PNS that controls involuntary motor function






8. The smallest kind of vein






9. Components of the blood; membrane - enclosed fragments of specialized cells






10. The point where two bones come together






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






12. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






14. Hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics






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






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






17. 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






18. System of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement






19. 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






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






21. Farther away from the torso






22. Shoulder Blade






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






24. Hand bones






25. A system of specialized muscle tissues which conduct electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat






26. The medial and larger bone of the lower leg






27. Blood's pathway






28. Hormone produced by the body - as a med it dilated the respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions






29. Lying on the back






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






31. The lateral and small bone of the lower leg






32. The lower - posterior portions of the pelvis






33. 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






34. On both sides






35. Wrist bones






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






37. The highest portion of the shoulder






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






39. 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






40. Liver - Right Kidney - Colon - Pancreas - Gallbladder






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






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






43. 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






44. 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






45. 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






46. Infants breathing rate






47. The line through the center of the clavical






48. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a federal law protecting the privacy of patient - specific health care information and providing the patient with control over how this information is used and distributed






49. The bones of the body






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