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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 sitting position

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2. A system for telephone access to report emergencies. A dispatcher takes the information and alerts EMS or the fire or police department as needed






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






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






5. A person who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues in the event of death






6. Time - Route - Amount - Medication - Patient






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






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






9. 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






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






11. The consent it is presumed a patient - or patient's parent/guardian would give if they could - such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed






12. A position in which the patients feet and legs are higher than the head (Shock position)






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






14. Toward the head.






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






16. Referring to the sole of the foot






17. Radial - brachial - posterior - tibial - dorsalis pedis pulses - which can be felt at peripheral points of the body






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






19. The bones of the body






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






21. Referring to the palm of the hand






22. First Responder - EMT - EMT- intermediate - EMT paramedic






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






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






25. The major artery supplying the leg






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






27. The line through the center of the clavical






28. Heart beating too slow






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






30. 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






31. 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






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






33. Carry blood away from the heart






34. A gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine






35. An emergency involving multiple patients






36. Being held legally responsible






37. 60-100 bpm






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






39. The number of bones in the Cervical spine






40. Layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis






41. Number of bones in the coccyx spine






42. The lower jaw bone






43. Kneecap






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






45. Artery of the lower arm. it is felt when taking the pulse at the wrist






46. 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






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






48. 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






49. Brain and spinal cord






50. Blood's pathway